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Jason,

How strong do you think you went with the mix, around 50/50 maybe? I am getting lots of black liquid out on these flushes, so I know there has been some breakdown of the particles. Still, I think there is a long way to go.

Thanks for your imput, as always.

Joe

jhenson

Britton, Looks good!! Are you putting two more aluminum bomar hatches just forward ot the seat lockers? Are these for battery access primarily? Will the old toerail go back down, or are you replacing it entirely? I am also in a race to finish up several modifications to my deck and get it faired for...

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Ok, here is where I am so far: -checked inlet seacock- good flow -checked strainer and lines- clean/good flow -checked exhaust mixer- clean -replaced impeller and checked hose to manifold- good -replaced thermostat -did 2 acid flushes with 30% for 25 minutes- engine still overheating -ran the boat a...

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Regarding the use of these IR thermometers--- Will there be a significant difference between what the thermometer reads off the cylinder head and the water temperature itself? Am I looking for something around 180 degrees or so for the optimum temperature? The plan is to take readings before and aft...

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Ceasar,

Thanks a bunch!! I was not even aware those thermometers existed and having one aboard would be a very nice addition indeed.

I'm looking for one locally so I can get to work on this problem in the next day or so.

Thanks!

Joe

jhenson

Earlier this spring, I commissioned my CAL 27. After leaving the harbor for our first sail of the season, the engine began to overheat. This is a Volvo MB 10A raw water cooled gas inboard. Unfortunately, it does not have a temperature gauge. The first indication of overheat was steam coming from the...

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Ric, Thanks for the info. I noticed a couple of Alberg 35's on Yachtworld have what appear to be drains where the Triton scuppers are located, but they don't look very big. http://newimages.yachtworld.com/1/6/1/9/5/1619572_22.jpg Do you have an idea of how thick the cap rails are? Also, I realize fr...

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Ok... good deal... It came off as though I was balking at thought of repairing these things. Actually, the primary motivation is one of aesthetics, and achieving the look I?m going for with the rail modifications. Without any sailing experience on a Triton, it's great to get these valuable inputs be...

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Or maybe I'm just bitter about all the time I spent fussing over them after my recore. ;)

Yeah! Mine are a real mess of flaking gelcoat and pinholes that let water pass into the bilge. Of course, no sander will fit in that gap. My finger tips ache just thinking about it.

Joe

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I'm trying to finish up some deck modifications this month prior to the final fairing of the decks for painting this fall when the temperature drops again. One thing I am considering is filling in the two scuppers on the taffrail and setting up some other drain lines to accommodate the water running...

jhenson

Are your stanchions vertical, or do they have a slight angle toward the centerline of the boat?

jhenson

Stunning!! Absolutely Stunning!!!

Congratulations!

jhenson

I'm a long way from hearing the rumble from the engine, but it now rests on the new beds: I constructed an oil drip pan under the beds that will still (hopefully) allow the use of a Vetus muffler under the engine. There is about 2 1/2" of clearance below the bottom of the pan, which should be e...

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Angie, Wind-Rose is a beauty! You have done some nice work on her. I know of a 9 year old who was delighted to see her and holds her in high reguard. Thanks for the tour! We enjoyed seeing her and meeting you. I hope we didn't interrupt your prelaunch activities though. Here is a picture of her as w...

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No fancy moving tables here.

Sorry,

I hadn't asked any really dumb questions here in a while, so I needed the practice.

I enjoyed seeing the pictures of the Swede though!

Joe

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Noah, Congratulations! Beautiful boat. There was a Swede 55 at our marina over the winter on the hard. My boys saw her and their response was "whoaaaa cooool". I have some questions that relates to the design of the table below decks. This table looks similar to the one that was discussed ...

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Mike,

Schweeeeet!!!

I think I'm going to cut mine out tomorrow and duplicate the ice box configuration!!

Just kidding....

Thats a very coooool design though. I look forward to seeing them painted. Your're using stainless piano hinges?

Joe

jhenson

Earlier in the week I was glassing over the engine beds and the temperature under the tarp was 92 degrees. It was a lot of material to put down and I had to work fast! A few days later, 20 degrees and we have a dusting of snow which is sort of rare for Virginia this time of year. http://i63.photobuc...

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Jimmy,

Congratulations!

The Challenger is one lovely boat. I'd love to do a refit on one if there is ever a next "project" for me. I hope you'll post lots of pictures of the project as you go forward.

Joe

jhenson

I've been sanding off this really tough topside paint on those days when I can not do epoxy work due to the weather. I am just about to be able to claim that every last bit of paint on every part of the boat is gone, at least where I can get to. I plan on removing and replacing settee fronts and thi...

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Thanks guys!!! Much head scratching has gone into this project.

Joe

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Over the last several days, I have slowly been working on the engine beds. Last week, I drilled the holes and made a jig to hold the bolts. I use a syringe to inject a loose epoxy/filler mix into the holes. http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h127/triton114/enginejig1.jpg Then yesterday, because of th...

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My lids were sort of flimsy as they came off. I cut off those plywood stiffeners and added 1/2 inch plywood core under, which I sheathed with 10 oz. cloth. I made a series of table saw cuts down the length of the plywood about 2/3 thickness of the material. The plywood was clamped around a bending j...

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Looks awesome!!! Have you got a start on the lids yet? Seems like you are not that far from the finish line.

Joe

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Joe, what was the installation sequence with your gutters and fascia pieces? Did you mate the gutter and fascia together, and then install the whole unit to the boat? did you install the fascia to the boat first, and then bring the gutter in afterward? Sorry for the slow response. I haven't been on...

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That has to be and easy thing to do on molds with complex shapes. All these big jobs seem to have some bumps in road.

Joe

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Scout,

I have the same windlass. There is should be nothing else to remove to get the gypsy off the shaft. I think you should be good to go with some heat from a propane torch and a large puller to get this off. I used a loaner for Auto Zone to get my rope gypsy off.

Joe

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Should be able to let it cure - the wax will prevent adhesion? Yep, I've already done this once before. My mast support beam is marvel of welded engineering. There are two bolts for the mast base that were tapped into the top of beam. Thats great, but nobody put barrier protection around the bolts,...

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Ok, I have the begun on "plan B" I called West System Tech Support today. I told them about imbedding both stainless nuts and inserts. I gave them the information about my plywood beds. They indicated that nuts inbedded in thickened epoxy would be much stronger than the material around it....

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Duncan, I have thought of using studs inbedded in the beds, but I sort of want to keep from that idea right now. I seems to me to be a nice feature to remove the eight bolts and have the ability to slide the engine forward past the bridge deck, secure the lifting eye, and remove it. Again, I may be ...

jhenson

You could use an appropriate aluminum alloy as well.

Would 6061 be inappropriate for this application? I know that most marine grade aluminum is in the 5000 series, but I think 6061 might be stronger for holding threads.

Joe

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It seems as though there a many, many variations on this engine bed theme. I tried to read everything I could and talk to as many people as possible. Everyone has a different opinion on the best way to do this. I've had too much time off from the project to think about this stuff. I was thinking yes...

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I?ve used Tim?s Triton Daysailor work as my primary tool for the construction of these beds. He has generously given me some more specific guidance via email on them as well.. My thanks to him for maintaining these valuable sites and always responding to questions from people like me doing this stuf...

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More Progress:

Yesterday:

Today:

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Engine beds are just about ready for the hull: The glued up blank is on the left and the mockups are on the left. http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h127/triton114/Beds1.jpg The blank before cutting: http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h127/triton114/beds2.jpg After cutting: http://i63.photobucket.com/...

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Speaking of trimming: How much of an inward flange should I leave for the hatch to seal/bear onto? 3/4"? I'm in Denver tonight, but I'm pretty sure that mine are right at 3/4" wide. I built up more laminations at the corners and at the middle of the long sections so that the flange has so...

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Tim,

If I indeed decided to pay a small monthly fee, would you point me in a different direction? I know that some of these "free" hosting places advertise that they will give you ad free and enhanced access for as little as $5/month.

Joe

jhenson

If you are moving the shaft hole, does this mean you are also moving the cutlless bushing?

A little bit. This will be to correct a small misalignment of the shaft tube, but nothing drastic.

Joe

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I need to suspend my account with Earthlink soon. This will end my current website: http://home.earthlink.net/~jrhensonjr/ My new internet provider (Wildblue through a third party vender) has never been able to resolve a sign-in issue that will allow me to build a new site on the small web space the...

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Here are a couple of pictures of the engine mockup fitted into my boat. I used a 2 X 4 frame to suspend the two jigs (one for shaft alignment and one for mount position) in the engine compartment. I have decided to cut out and replace the shaft tube to align it to the centerline of the boat. Here ar...

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Cliff, These flap discs are used extensively in metal fabrication. Welding shops and even some home centers have them (T-29). They come in two types: The T-29 is beveled at about 15 degrees. The T-27 is flat. The T-29 is far more common, but I have used both a lot on my boat. A T-27 (flat) can get i...

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Tim,

It is athwartship. There is also a siphon break between it and the heat exchanger that yours does not have.

Joe

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Thanks Tim, How much air space would you say I need between the exhaust riser and the bridge deck structure. My exhaust riser was installed sideways, and I noticed yours is aligned fore and aft. Is there any problem leaving it the way it is? It looks like the exhaust hose would wrap around the trans...

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I am working on the Yanmar 2GM installation today. The engine jig is ready to be placed into position, so I can make the bed molds. I ran a mason?s string from dead center of the cutlass bearing through the center of the cabin. Tube centers were determined by turning a couple of plywood discs on the...

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Send me a diagram of the dimensions and shape of the handle, and I can turn you one on the lathe. I don't have teak in my shop, so I'll need a blank if thats your choice of species. I have mahogany, white oak, hard maple, and beech among others. How is the wooden handle afixed to the metalic section...

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Paint in the beard and you can have Jerry Garcia:

jhenson

That will be a lovely addition to our Virginia waters. I look forward to seeing her on the bay!

Congratulations,

Joe

jhenson

Those gutter molds look very familiar. You're well underway with the process.

I didn't think of using paint as a release agent. I went to lots of trouble using wax and wax paper.

jhenson

Allen,

Upon retirement, where will go in you newly re-fitted Triton?

Happy Retirement and Happy New Year!

(13 1/2 years to go for me)

Joe

jhenson

I'm going to lay up the glass over molds. This really isn't my intuitive method, but a careful look at your installation convinced me to at least give it a shot. I think you'll be pleased with the result. Less bulk and better clearance under the gutters. No potential for rot down the road either. G...

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