Boat Forum / Building / December 2004

Does anyone have advise on how to calculate mast/sail loads?   This is
actually for a solid wing ice boat, but I think if I can understand
traditional mast/sail loads, it should translate to my application.   I
don't think aircraft design is applicable here, especially G-forces.  ...

Does anyone know where to purchase a Triple Expansion Marine Steam
Engine?  I have seen sites that sell kits to build your own, but I
would prefer to buy an existing engine.  Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks.

Hello all, I have a 1985 19ft Renkin Boat with the OMC 3.8L v6 engine
and outdrive. I am trying to find out who manufactures the engine. IE:
Chevrolet or Oldsmobile? I need to buy cap and rotor, plugs, plug wires
and freeze plugs and I can't do this until I figure out who

I am replacing the teak handrails with stainless steel. My intent is
to eliminate teak maintenence and create a strong point in the deck.
To that end  I have core drilled a 2" dia hole from underneath
(leaving the top skin intact) at each rail attachment point. This has

I'm building a 10' tunnelhull and need to add some floatation (for my own
peace of mind) in the aft section soon. I have a question concerning the
weight and ease of use of Styrofoam blocks vs. a pourable, 2 part type. It's
a

I am not sure if this topic is OT on this group or not (outboard
repair) -- please direct me to the correct group if so.
I recently bought a 1954/55 Sea King Outboard made by OMC Gale for
Montgomery Ward, pn GG9016A, serial 55X577583. It will be tied to a

I'm about to build my first model racing yacht out of machined CoreCell
covered with 2 oz glass outside and 3/4 oz glass inside, using
Aerospace Composites resin. This will be  a 36" LOA, 12 lb free sail
(vane steered, no radio) boat that has to be designed to take the

On my new boat I will have a powerfull 24VDC battery bank charged by a
diesel generator and auxiliary sources.
I did a bit of search but couldn't find much- are there any 24 VDC
appliances such as cooker/oven, fridge, AC and water heater you could

Carbon Rotating mast selection
Hi all,
I am just finishing up building my own 32' trimaran. But once
finished I will need to put it into the water and having a mast that

I have a boat on Lake Lanier in GA. The other morning I took it out,
and the overall wave action appeared to be different than usual.
It was a flat calm day, except when a passing boat produced some
waves. Most of the time the waves seem to be sort of peaked and

Hoping I can get some advice here. I have a 15 Ft fibreglass half cabin,
Yesterday I noticed a puddle on the floor. I found a leak in the hull near
the keel and the fibre was a bit spongy. I ground it out and down and had
water drippin out. I will leave it for a while to dray and ...

Metal, wood, plastic,rubber or stone?
What do you recommend?

If you are looking for inflatable boat at lower prices then in most marine
stores, then you can find them at http://www.BoatsToGo.com
SD330 will take up to 15 HP short shaft motor and will carry up to 5 people.
This boat is great as a larger dinghy for a yacht. SD330 is also great ...

I want to put on backing plates for all the stuff attached to the transom
(exhaust ports, swim platform, steering arms etc). Through continually
snugging them, the previous owner has burried a couple of nuts through the
glass! I am really new to all this but the first thing that ...

I have a sailboat with a 1" stainless propellor shaft. The shaft is
supported outside by a rubber cutlass bearing in the hull (no strut). Inside
there is a short piece of hose with a stuffing box/ packing nut. When the
coupling is disconnected at the transmission the shaft will sag ...