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Engine rebuilt Got a forced week off work, due to Covid, this past week, and full on lockdown starting next monday for the entire next week. Yeah, living in China in 2022 is like 2020... Aniway, decided to get started on the engine. It has been off the boat for almost a year, and was really dirty fr...

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Berth cabinet this is the berth cabinet solution.(untill i change it again) its the same both port and stb (std is the one depicted) there is a kind of central console, so to speak, that ive opted for because one is either going to sleep head first or aft, so those spots are really where you want a ...

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Bulkhead reinforcements Been thinking about what solution to choose, moving forwards. Although i wanted to keep the goalpost structure i think it takes too much space. Since the goalpost was bolted to the main bulkhead i dont think it was actually transfering the load to the hull. the load was being...

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heard very good things about the Omnia ovens, but how do you cook pizza on it!! hehe

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But the first time I used a big pot and long cooking times, it started leaking vaporized fuel at the built-in pump - just inches from the flame. Yikes! ....damn! thats scary. dont wanna go thru it for sure!! Upon research i came across the Polaris and the MSR. Those were the standouts and both have...

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i will apply grp cloth to the inside of the bucket, having previously applied in place a piece of plastic which will make up for the volume , occupied later by the central sprocket, this way, when i effectively cut the bucket to make way for the chain connecting both sprockets, all solids will be co...

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2 burner stove this is one of them multi fuel stove. the plan is to install 2 on a SS plate this will enable me to use multiple petroleum based fuels, avoiding the propane trap and since it is portable if im ashore camping i can easily cook a meal. WhatsApp Image 2022-06-08 at 7.47.11 PM.jpeg so far...

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And been designing the fridge/freezer box to eventually accomodate a CoolBlue units. Got it to 7.3 cubic feet, approx 200 litres, which is the advised size for a fridge/freezer single system. this size account for 4 inch insulation on the hull topside face, and inside face, 3 inch from the top, and ...

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Got around to make a template from which a 6mm G10 windlass deck plate will be cut Wanted to have a nice clean surface to mount the windlass and delete whatever existing camber might be. It will also help disperse the loads An underdeck 30mm G10 spacer will also be cut, but in a square shape to give...

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trying to keep things ticking forward since i cannot work on the boat due to weather Been designing a composting toilet, based on the C-Head shape Its pretty much a copy of its overal shape, but im making sure its churning mechanism is way more complicated, so im going in the right direction! hahaha...

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reassuring to know that, means that i can proceed as planned!
thanks

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my issue is with the delrin spinning freely over the fibreglass tube and the resulting wear

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rudder bearings hopefully on my next refitting season i will reinstall the rudder. Im having the rudder post/ spade fin structure done new by a metal shop. it consists of 52 mm diameter solid shaft at the top of the spade, which then tapers into a smaller diameter (cant remember it now) being finall...

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I do not have the deck space to store a solid dinghy and i wont clutter what little is left. The dinghy i was refering to is a completely inflatable one (including floor), the good thing is, it not glued, its welded, it isnt made of hypalon or pvc. There is a british couple who have been using one f...

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cool project! will it be just a ferry for you (assuming you´r on a mooring) or a cruising dinghy, ie, something you carry aboard(deck davits)? ive been looking for a cruising dinghy, but at 29 ft and not wanting to store on deck im quite limited. True Kit in New Zealand makes a couple of different l...

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i will be installing standard turnbuckles. they are way more convinient to setup and tune than old style tensioning purchase systems - even if using synthetic fibres- where you winch up to get the tension etc etc etc. both terminals are the same because both turnbuckle and tang are a toggle connecti...

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yes, thats it!
they call it the bone and is does look like that, very smooth little piece.
the eye is done as snuggly as possible

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quick update about the rigging

vectran covered with nylon/polyester sheat, whipped at both ends.
this will be further covered with Marlow dyneema hollow plait chafe protection sleeve.

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getting the synthetic rigging readied for the future It is not Dyneema, it is Vectran which is a LCP, or liquid crystal polymer. Not so UV resistant as Dyneema, but more resistant to abrasion. The splice used was a Brummel Lock. The terminals are Bluewave stainless. Thought about the same in alumini...

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yes, the tank will be divided into smaller compartments for easier transport

well im never going to look for hair spray the same way! im not sure i can find that particular brand where i live, but im sure something comparable must be available. i will give it a try

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building pvc pipe dams around the bolts was actually my first thought as it also was building permanent tanks, it woulda ve been easier i guess, but then i would have to bring fuel hoses inside the cabin and diesel being what it is i decided that any spill would mean more work, smell, and headaches ...

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it is taking shape!! nice work

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back on the drink WhatsApp Image 2022-04-25 at 3.05.07 PM.jpeg WhatsApp Image 2022-04-25 at 3.05.03 PM.jpeg WhatsApp Image 2022-04-25 at 3.05.01 PM (1).jpeg WhatsApp Image 2022-04-25 at 3.04.59 PM.jpeg and ready for rainy season rainy season.jpeg no leaks whatsoever so it was a really smooth process

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bilge tank build got some time today to check on the glassing on the bilge tank came out pretty good i reckon. not sure if i can reuse the same template as the gaff tape having some crinkling texture to it didnt made for a seamless detachment from the glass and i had to pry it out forcefully with a ...

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this is a teaser for whats to come it is a male mold plug to accommodate the top end of the keel bolts i bought a simply plastic bowl, used a hole saw , puched a hole in the middle and the used another plastic cut to get it to its final height, araldite the 2 together for a quick job. lets see how i...

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installing the shaft seal dry fit of a Lasdrop Gen II unit onto the prop shaft it was quite easy because i can insert the seal thru the tapered end making things much smoother and less worrying about potential damage to the seals. lasdrop dry fit.jpeg yes, the transmission shaft coupler looks horrib...

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also took the chance to prime (barrier coat) portside side

and relocate the stands on starboard

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decided to epoxy a 6mm G10 washer to close the transducer hole no glassing on top. this way i need only to crack it open with a chisel
will pour some epoxy from the inside just to bulletproof the solution and wait for the next haul to open and install the gear

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waterline and AF painting on std side

still need to relocate the stands, apply barrier coat and AF on those spots.
portside still needs barrier coat and AF

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hi atomvoyager i was refering to the 2 inch diameter hole on the photo which will accomodate the log transducer. my supplier shipped me the shorty version of the tranducer so i cant use that. lead time for replacement is going to be at least a month and i want to splash on the 23rd. so i do have tha...

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hi all the supplier mixed up the size of my transducer (boat speed, log, etc) which means i have a 2 inch hole in the boat i have to close, until i get it out again. was thinking laminating a patch over it (4 layers of glass), something i can easily dril with a hole saw. you fellas think that would ...

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this is the result so far
all we've done so far is apply cutting compound, next weekend we will apply the finish one.

waterline painted with 2 coats of primer and you can also see the difference between cutting compound and the 1500 grit stages

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since i had my friend coming to help out and i really wanted to mark the waterline i had to cheat a bit. i waited for sunset set the laser and applied the tape following the line. (sorry no photos of that) next morning i was thinking: well, i'll go nowehere with this tape, given that with the polish...

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polishing a friend came over to lend a hand and give me some visual references for a finished look. we did a small window at 1000 grit, then 1500 grit, then cutting compound and finally the finish product. i didnt took any photos of that test (didnt remember to) but to be honest i was expecting a bi...

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Hi atomvoyager My doubts stemmed from the fact that there might be some reason stopping the original manufacturer from doing it, though i couldnt see why, after all its an oil sump just like any other. I will install the drain it as i was thinking of, since im in a mold making mood, to actually mold...

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Hi all question for the more diesel engine knowledgeable; Is there any reason for me to not tap in a oil drain plug/tap in the oil sump? My engine is a yanmar 2GM20 i will have access to the sump and i just think that having a oil tap and a collecting oil pan makes for an easier and more effective (...

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laminating the hull-keel joint

sanded some of the excess 4200 and left some of it as fairing to be completely honest lol.
then glassed over it.
it look way better than that 2-inch-wide-mickey-mouse-joke-of-a-lamination, that was there thru habit and failed long ago.

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bilge tank skin fitting after making holes to accomodate for the bolts easy task, just got a hole saw of appropriate size and punched it through tank skin holes.jpeg and it fits!! tank skin fitted.jpeg having the holes done and the tanks skin fitted made me realize that i will, most likely, end up w...

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ball valves install

got the 3 of them done, looks and feels solid
the cockpit now drains to the sea as it should!

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Keel day!! April 2nd, 2022, the day the keel went back on. keel bolts trimmed to size keel bolts trimmed to size.jpeg in the meantime the crane guy arrived and we did a dry run, making sure everything when where it was supposed. just before the first try we decided to persuade that fwd bolt that had...

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time to install the new keel bolts got this great antiseize from Loctite which i applied liberally WhatsApp Image 2022-03-29 at 23.00.57.jpeg aft bolts WhatsApp Image 2022-03-29 at 23.00.57 (1).jpeg fwd bolts i successfully managed to tap a new thread for a 19mm bolt. it was actually quite easy and ...

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and im calling this a success!
perfect substrate for a bit of sikaflex goo to do its job and prevent water going in

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glassed in the backing plates for the marelon thru hulls

then painted them with the epoxy lining paint

and had a bit of paint left so i couldnt let it go to waste, and gave a quick and dirty coat on the bilge skin tank

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hi! i wish i could work during the rainy season but its too hot inside the boat. for now the plan is to splash mid/end of next month., then wait until october and get it out again. we have typhoons in Macau that´s why i have to get it back i will get some templates done to speed up the furniture bui...

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also got the cutlass bearing pressed into the stern tube cutlass pressed in.jpeg got the holes enlarged to accommodate for the new nuts holes for nuts.jpeg placed the stern tube in position (already with the nuts epoxied in but still gelling so that they will set in the correct position) and applied...

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bilge work/prep for keel assembly in the meantime im having the bilge ready to receive the keel back. ive glass a bilge partition, slightly bigger than the original, to better accommodate the bilge pump to be installed later bilge partition.jpeg now was the time to get the bilge tank skin moulded, s...

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painting is done!!! this is the so called "show coat" not bad for a first timer i would say got way more runs that i had on previous coats but it will be wet sanded to 1000 grit, then to 1500 grit, then buffed and polished, so im expecting to get most of that out. i am really really happy ...

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painting the topsides got 2 coats on today. didnt get any close up photos, but there is a ton of orange peel to be dealt with upon sanding. as i was applying the first coat it took me awhile to see the runs so i made a decision to go back and eliminate them, knowing i was trading one evil for anothe...

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patching up the galley bulkhead

and port side on the main bulkhead.

stb aft babystay chainplate backplate

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