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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 02-06-2018, 14:55
Replies: 2
Views: 1,233
Posted By wongai64
Re: GM 371 (Gray Marine) manuals

Hi Lepke
Tha ks for the reply .. do you have dropbox ? That will accept any size file
I searched at boatdiesel but they didnt seem to have a manual for the 371 .. Maybe i was doing something...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 27-05-2018, 03:00
Replies: 2
Views: 1,233
Posted By wongai64
GM 371 (Gray Marine) manuals

Hi all .. does anyone have a PDF of the service Ir workshop manual for a Detroit GM Gray Marine 371 Diesel engine ?
Thanks in advance
Paul
New owner of a rustic timber relic
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 23-02-2017, 02:57
Replies: 115
Views: 39,565
Posted By wongai64
Re: Gel Coat Blisters Above the Water Line

The Resin itself isn't the issue for starting osmosis .. it's the risk of exposed fibre ends becoming exposed to seawater and "wicking" it into the fibre , creating a starting point for osmosis.
...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 26-12-2016, 20:36
Replies: 179
Views: 45,380
Posted By wongai64
Re: Hookah ,diy

I've heard that you can use / recycle 2L empty (good quality ) soft drink bottles as accumulator tanks for diy hookah systems .. has anyone tried this ?
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 20-12-2016, 20:18
Replies: 115
Views: 39,565
Posted By wongai64
Re: Gel Coat Blisters Above the Water Line

I realise that this is an older post .. but I've just been dealing with my own issues with the same problem .. solution .. stripped back to glass .. above waterline .. Q CELL filler and 3 x epoxy...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 15-12-2016, 21:11
Replies: 72
Views: 13,668
Posted By wongai64
Re: 2 to 1 Halyard

The image shows it upside down .. another shackle goes thru the centre holes and connects it to the sail header
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 13-12-2016, 21:34
Replies: 72
Views: 13,668
Posted By wongai64
Re: 2 to 1 Halyard

The X10 is a 2-1 running block with no moving parts .. it attaches to the main sail header and the halyard runs thru it and back to mast top. If any halyard twist occurs .. then it can naturally...
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 11-12-2016, 20:50
Replies: 14
Views: 4,781
Posted By wongai64
Re: Rudder Bearing inner bushing

Had to get new Quadrants made as my alloy ones were flogged and seized from 13 years of not enough attention .. shiny SS and not to expensive to have manufactured in Thailand :) 137892137893
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 11-12-2016, 05:33
Replies: 49
Views: 8,784
Posted By wongai64
Re: What Size To Haul All Our Stuff?

I've looked at a lot of cats .. space , stowage , accommodations and modern facilities .. 2006-2008 lagoon 50 will pull up well under a mil and allow for modifications .. probably not jetskiis but...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 11-12-2016, 03:44
Replies: 3
Views: 2,359
Posted By wongai64
Re: Prout 50..anyone know how they are?

I really like the prout 50 and looked at buying one a while ago .. the original U.K. Builds were a different layout to the current Thai remake model. An issue with them is low bridgedeck clearance...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 11-12-2016, 03:40
Replies: 72
Views: 13,668
Posted By wongai64
Re: 2 to 1 Halyard

Try the Wichard X10 .. resolves the block twist issue ..
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 10-12-2016, 16:50
Replies: 69
Belize 43: Belize 43 Survey
Views: 33,110
Posted By wongai64
Re: Belize 43 Survey

Apologies on the lifting : chocking height .. wording was supposed to be from the top of the rudder / hull to ground clearance 2.1M .. or park over sand
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 10-12-2016, 08:54
Replies: 69
Belize 43: Belize 43 Survey
Views: 33,110
Posted By wongai64
Re: Belize 43 Survey

The rudder and bearings ( if not seized into sockets ) CAN be changed in the water .. a catch net and lowering rope will work fine .. lin fact it may be easier than on the land .. to remove the...
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 09-12-2016, 21:44
Replies: 3
Belize 43: Structural changes
Views: 1,553
Posted By wongai64
Structural changes

I'm wanting to change my port fwd cabin ( of my 4 cabin charter layout) into a tool/ spare parts room but also keep a fold down single bunk .. to do this and make the room accessible I would need...
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 09-12-2016, 16:11
Replies: 4
Belize 43: Saloon table
Views: 1,928
Posted By wongai64
Re: Saloon table

The table looks great StuM, much more sophisticated than my cold beer esky which is also being used as a coffee table [emoji13]
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 08-12-2016, 22:30
Replies: 4
Belize 43: Saloon table
Views: 1,928
Posted By wongai64
Re: Saloon table

Hi Pete , I have removed mine completely .. much too large for the saloon .. the open space is a lot more inviting
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 08-12-2016, 21:44
Replies: 14
Views: 4,781
Posted By wongai64
Re: Rudder Bearing inner bushing

Thanks all.. I ended up getting a local machine shop in Phuket to manufacture them .. cost about $20 each
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 06-12-2016, 04:33
Replies: 14
Views: 4,781
Posted By wongai64
Re: Rudder Bearing inner bushing

Thanks Cotemar, that's them .. unfortunately the European suppliers aren't replying to emails :( wondering if USA has suppliers .. west marine has no listing ?
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 05-12-2016, 21:47
Replies: 14
Views: 4,781
Posted By wongai64
Rudder Bearing inner bushing

Hi
Has anyone gotten to replace the self aligning rudder bearing bushes for the Belize 43?

I can't seem to locate a part number ( or supplier) for the large "olive" style plastic/ ertalyte...
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 21-10-2016, 22:55
Replies: 2
Views: 2,266
Posted By wongai64
Re: Chock Points for Belize 43

Thanks StuM, I need to chock my boat with the keels off the ground so that I can work under them.. some minor keel scrape repairs required .. the chock points are for hauling out using a trolley...
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 21-10-2016, 18:06
Replies: 2
Views: 2,266
Posted By wongai64
Chock Points for Belize 43

Does anyone have a drawing or details on the chock points for a Belize 43 ? I'm hauling out in Malaysia next week and the yard has asked for them in advance . Many thanks
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 13-07-2016, 21:09
Replies: 12
Views: 2,406
Posted By wongai64
Re: Anyone have a kayak that fits in the bow hull?

Hi Chat de Mer
I also have a Belize 43 .. Storing a kayak in the bow cabin will be problematic to say the least .. I store my kite and surf gear up there tho.
I have two kayaks stored on deck .....
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 21-03-2016, 15:07
Replies: 7
Views: 2,114
Posted By wongai64
Re: Where do you buy porthole gaskets?

Hi again peteatbeach

I re sealed my entire Belize 43 in less than a days work .. Abt 4 hours in fact and this included removing and cleaning out the original seal residue .. ( cordless drill with...
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 17-03-2016, 02:55
Replies: 7
Views: 2,114
Posted By wongai64
Re: Where do you buy porthole gaskets?

I bought some appropriately shaped rubber profiles in lineal metres And made my own .. I cut and joined the lengths with a special rubberised "superglue " and they work perfectly with no leaks :)
...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 09-07-2015, 02:09
Replies: 27
Views: 11,261
Posted By wongai64
Re: Clearance Certificate for a French Flagged Boat

Hi Dragon Lady, Did you ever work out how to get the clearance certificate from the French? I have a Belize 43 registered in Martinique and cant register it here ( Oz) until i can prove the...
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