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Envy.
Back here it is typical Bank Holiday weather, cold and raining
Ian
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Hi,
118 ton test load on the cable and two blokes in yellow jackets standing on the quay side.
I think I might find somewhere else to stand.
Ian
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Hi,
One way to get the holes in the right location on the gasket is to place the gasket material over the item and put a large ball bearing over the hole and give it a light tap with a hammer. The edge of the hole then cuts the gasket material. Put a bolt in the hole and move on to the other holes. Don't hit the ball bearing too hard as it might damage the casting.
Ian
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Hi,
Check for the mark up on newspapers as it is poor and might not be worth the hassle.
Ian
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Rod,
The props don't appear to have rope cutters fitted is this normal for working boats?
Ian
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Hi,
Looking for some new Life jackets, I noticed these had a inflation indicator.
http://www.suffolk-sailing.co.uk/acatal ... ckets.html
Handy to check if thay have been used and re-packed.
Ian
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Hi,
I was just looking at a policy with Craftinsure and that has an age wear and tear deduction for the outboard of 10% per year from new. This is up to a maximum of 70% deduction.
So the payout for my 8 year old outboard if nicked will be about the same as the excess
Ian
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Hi,
Here in Ipswich we have about 5 inches of snow, a tad deep for a Dachshund.
Ian
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..But it isn't a bath tub..whyever change the name to that!!
I think you need to visit spec savers....
Ian
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Hi,
The stem looks good with no signs of cracking, was this replaced after the quay incident?
Ian
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I just hope people don't see that as some kind of invitation Ian
Twin Diesel, American built, sea going, unable to get under potter, owned by an ex sailing boat owner and on the Broads!
If that is not a sin I don't know what is.
Ian
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Hi,
Not much going on as we are waiting for the boat handover at the end of next month. One thing that has been sorted is the new name of the boat.
Peccatrix
Ian
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Good to see you back Simon.
As to the rubbish and litter, think of it as gold dust to future Norwich archeologists
Ian
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sorry for the fred drift but just noticed Ian's levers and would like to say welcome to the quad club.
You will love them once you get used to them and stop reversing into banks at high speed.
I noticed the VC10 cockpit layout as well, but didn't want to make a fool of myself, (too late now), is it really twin engines with separate gear and throttle levers ? Nice and smooth and light, but I've always been worried about a "guest" helmsman panicking and shifting from forward to reverse at 3000 rpm....
(or is there some other sort of interlock ? )
Something else now to worry about.....
Ian
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The fact the service is available creates doubts as to how you would cope with a breakdown.
Thinking about it I will have two engines and a small inflatable with an outboard that has pushed a number of broken down craft over the years. I should be able to cope.
Then again has anyone got a spare quant pole?
Ian
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Hi,
I was thinking some sort of insurance might be a good idea. Ludham Bridge look like they also have a recovery scheme with the 247 service. If you did not have the service how much does a recovery cost?
I do realise there are many things that will change the cost, distance, when the recovery is and how many people involved, but is it worth the risk?
Ian
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Sorry my error, I've looked at the tolls chart again and it will cost. I did not read the 6m and over bit correctly and took it as 6m and less
The dream was good for a while...
Ian
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[i'm thinking of changing our tender to a walker bay for that very reason. Excellent tender and a quick pop up asymetric sail means you can have alot of fun when the time arises!
I think there is a possibility that as long as you have the sail on board, you can use the Walker bay with an outboard toll free.
Ian
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Hi,
I try to avoid self tappers and prefer normal threads drilled and the thread cut into the base material with a tap. Putting a backing plate or some penny washers and a nut will spread the load however I think they will be hard to get to.
Thanks for the feedback
Ian
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Hi,
The guard rail needs replacement and I was surprised at the fitting on the end as I expected a crimped end. Is this usual and where is a good source of wire (stainless uncoated?) for replacing them.
Ian
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Hi,
It looks like when the boat was re-engined both shafts rotate the same way. The river trial or the low speed work on tickover did not show up any problem, however we have not had to moor it yet.
Ian
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Hi,
A number of lift-the-dot studs where the canopy fits to the hull are broken or missing so need to be replaced. Is the best way to fit them drill, light countersink and tap the screw thread into the fiberglass or some other way?
Ian
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Hi,
This is quite an interesting thread for me. Up until recently I have had what traditionalists would refer to was the ideal Broads boat.
Tamara was built as a sailing boat for use in the Hire fleets in the 1930 and was able to pass under all the bridges, and believed to be the boat the book ‘Coot Club’ was based on.
She has served us well for the past seven years or so, but increased comfort and all weather usability has changed our requirements. The boat we are getting has far more space, and a greater opportunity to change the boat to our needs.
As to suitable boat for the Broads we have had a long and hard think as to what we require and for use on the Broads Bridge height is a major factor. We have had to compromise as few bridges will be to low for her (working on that
). The Diesels will drink far more fuel than the wind and 4hp out board used.Later when the boat is sorted out a small sailing craft will be found to go with her.
Suitable for the Broads, yes, perfect no.
Ian
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Hi,
Not in the same league, but made eight of these up to simulate a jet engine fans on a scale model recently (Dornier Do 31e).
For the Model Engineers out there, they were produced on a mill with a 45deg dovetail cutter and a rotary table mounted on a compound table.
Ian
14mm softline mooring rope
in Technical Questions and Answers
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Hi,
Is there any evidence that floating rope is better to avoid the prop?
Heavy rope will sink and might require a greater force to pull it towards the prop rather than something that is just floating on the surface close to the prop.
Any thoughts?
Ian