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Samstag, 8. April 2017
New Holding Tank Vent Outlet
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This year was the time, to replace that fitting. It was very difficult to get at, being close to the side of the hull, and I didn't want to take the whole tank out to replace it. So I came up with this idea.
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| Diassembled vent and mounting disk. |
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| Finish product |
The old vent hole was closed off using a plug they use on hydraulic items. I had one come off a new transmission cooler that was the right size. And of course to keep it in there, I used my favorite product, 3M 4200. One day the tank may be removed and that will be the time to remove the old brass fitting epoxied into the tank.
You might notice the inlet to the holding tank is also on the side, (under the old vent line). I don't under stand why they were built that way. Both the vent and the inlet should be on the highest point of the tank. Next year, I might move the inlet to the top of the tank. And that will give me a couple of more flushes. Doesn't a flush beat a full house?
Montag, 3. April 2017
Sarasota gets a new West Marine Flag Ship store
It has taken some time to build, but I have been watching the new West Marine store rising like a Phoenix, from the ashes of a failed retail giant. The building had been hulking empty for about a year, when workers started its make over.
We begin with a cavernous empty shell, and it doesn't take long, before the transformation starts to take shape. Floors are repaired, ceilings drop in places, are painted, and lighting is installed.
Fixture crews appear, along with large trucks, and a store starts to take shape. Every fixture is accompanied by paper work, that describes its layout, for the stock yet to come.
A huge electronics section in the middle of the store is assembled, along with a curved hardtop, that is featuring "top of vessel" electronics, and the Garmin radar array will draw your attention, because it will actually be spinning.
And the merchandise starts to arrive, and I mean a lot of merchandise arrives. A small army of West Marine staffers spend several weeks stocking the shelves, and putting the final touches on the store. New employees are being trained, and new systems are being put into place. Work is wrapped up on the exterior, and the parking lot gets resurfaced, and re-striped.
The big opening day arrives, and the store gorgeous. More than three times larger than the old stores. The sales floor is 21,000 square feet, and heavily stocked. I'm not sure of the exact amount of items, but I would guess that there are about 15,000 in the store. The breadth of merchandise is impressive, especially in the basic items I buy every day.
The store is also the new west coast of Florida's Port Supply depot. This means, if I need something that isn't in the store (a lot less likely now), it will be available in the store when it opens the next day. On opening day, I was wandering around with a colleague, and he needed two shims for a specific Harken cam cleat, and there they were on the shelf. Odds were, in the old store, they would be in the warehouse, and would have to be shipped in. Not the case with this store.
The store is also the new west coast of Florida's Port Supply depot. This means, if I need something that isn't in the store (a lot less likely now), it will be available in the store when it opens the next day. On opening day, I was wandering around with a colleague, and he needed two shims for a specific Harken cam cleat, and there they were on the shelf. Odds were, in the old store, they would be in the warehouse, and would have to be shipped in. Not the case with this store.
There is now a very large fishing department, and all of the watercraft, inflatables, and motors are on display.
A full service engine department, to help you keep your motors running, is in the back of the store, and there is a huge apparel department in the front of the store, with new brands, emphasizing West Marine's commitment to women boaters, and my favorite, real changing rooms.
The end result is terrific, two smaller stores in the area were shuttered, and replaced with an impressive destination store, with a massive inventory, and most importantly, at least to me, is a staggering array of operational marine electronics on display.
Above is my friend Wayne Seel, the general manager of the new Sarasota Flagship store in a moment of exuberance, and he deserves it. Many West Marine employees worked very long hours, for many weeks to make this happen, and it was all worth it. Wayne said, "My vision of what West Marine should be in Sarasota has been fulfilled." Good job Wayne, and West Marine.
Freitag, 31. März 2017
Historic Paddle Photo With Rod and Gun in New England
Here's another grainy photo from With Rod and Gun in New England and the Maritime Provinces, published in 1897. It features a profile shot of bark canoe with the guide on the far left holding up a paddle.
With Rod and Gun in New England and the Maritime Provinces
Samuels, Edward A. (Edward Augustus), 1897
page 295
Here's a closeup. It seems that the paddle has what looks like a knot or other blemish on the mid portion of the blade.
Donnerstag, 9. März 2017
A new Sadler 26 rudder
I say new and it will be but this original Sadler 26 which was GRP moulded here in Cape Town by Fortuna Marine needs its first rudder made. Even some thirty years on, this boat is still a top design in this size of boat.
We will make the rudder to sizes as supplied by Dave who has circumnavigated in his Sadler 26, with ownership still and after some thirty years, thanks to him we now have the original 1986 rudder and pintal design and can construct to the designers drawing and instruction sheet supplied.
How easy is this, keep watching and you will find out.
Rudders and foils are nothing new to us, check the link and date that we worked on the Irwin 54 replacement rudder.
http://www.blogspot.com/2011/01/making-and-shaping-new-irwin-54-rudder.html
Roy
And another link here http://www.blogspot.com/2010/12/irwin-54-new-rudder-manufacture.html
Update:
12/062014
We now have the rudders dimensions and will bond the 12mm okoume marine blade together this week for shaping next week.
We will make the rudder to sizes as supplied by Dave who has circumnavigated in his Sadler 26, with ownership still and after some thirty years, thanks to him we now have the original 1986 rudder and pintal design and can construct to the designers drawing and instruction sheet supplied.
How easy is this, keep watching and you will find out.
Rudders and foils are nothing new to us, check the link and date that we worked on the Irwin 54 replacement rudder.
http://www.blogspot.com/2011/01/making-and-shaping-new-irwin-54-rudder.html
Roy
And another link here http://www.blogspot.com/2010/12/irwin-54-new-rudder-manufacture.html
Update:
12/062014
We now have the rudders dimensions and will bond the 12mm okoume marine blade together this week for shaping next week.
Samstag, 25. Februar 2017
Hillman Imp new oil cooler pipes
The old ones were about eighteen years old and while they still worked they were not suitable to put back in the 1967 Hillman Californian coupe, the old ends were removed and fitted into new hose, now very nice!
There is still one heck of a long way to go on this refurbishment job but each day we seem to make some progress.
Roy
There is still one heck of a long way to go on this refurbishment job but each day we seem to make some progress.
Roy
Donnerstag, 26. Januar 2017
A new Hillman Californian Coupe engine fitted
Well its not really a new one as its the same engine block that was fitted at the Rootes Scotland plant when the car came off the line in February 3rd 1967.
My thanks to Eric for helping me lift the motor onto the fitting dolly.
I started the refit just after 9am and was finished by 2.30pm this included a respray job of the 1966 Singer Chamois Sport radiator I had in stock.
More just now.
My thanks to Eric for helping me lift the motor onto the fitting dolly.
I started the refit just after 9am and was finished by 2.30pm this included a respray job of the 1966 Singer Chamois Sport radiator I had in stock.
More just now.
Sonntag, 8. Januar 2017
Discuss New build sailing yachts
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