Boat Forum / Building / December 2005

A friend has offered me his old Pearson sailboat.  It is in good shape.
But, it needs a new engine.  It has the original Atomic 4 gas.
What diesel engine would be the best replacement?  How much do the diesels
cost?  How much work is it the replace an old Atomic 4 in a 1968 year

Took a look at a bunch of insurance salvage boats listed on the net.
Problem,,, boat are there, I am here.
Some are junk, cut em up and throw away the pieces.
But others look more like the owner said "I sure am glad I didn't tie her up

I was looking at a site that showed a home builder's sailboat.  He had some
plans, set up a frame on the ground and made a cross piece frame ..
He used plywood to sheath the boat.  Epoxy on the plywood.
Two things ...  when building a hull, do you first need a backbone,,,

Has anyone ever built an small plywood , epoxy boat that could be carried on
an car? I would like to find plans that might be suitable . Could someone
help me out?
Rey

I want to add a fixed window on the fore part of the cabin, so I can
see through the cabin whilst seated at the helm.
A tall cushion might be as good, but being able to look forward from
below counts, too. Maybe a bent plexiglas cowling trapped under the

I want to build a Roman galley to re-establish the once proud Roman
Empire.
What do I need ?

For the Stevenson Weekender I'm working on, I'm planning on having the
regular lights required and a small electric motor for getting in and out of
the ramp area.  I will only be sailing in sheltered waters and reasonably
close to shore.

I'm not a boater but I am a woodworker and was wondering if  anyone can tell
me about this "starboard" or marine grade plastic sheet.
I've never used it before.
I'd like to know how well the edges can be finished on the material, with a

I'm new to this group and working on rehab of a 1964 Olympic Cub 24
foot sloop, red cedar on steam bent oak.  I've sistered a couple frames
(laminated) and replaced a couple floor timbers.  The hull seams are
wedged with what appears to be fir with the exception of very large

I keep seeing postings and other writings about the "West System" .
I know it is something to do with epoxy ..  but what?
Is this just a brand?
Also,,, if you need fiberglass supplies when fixing an old sailboat, where

I'm considering the purchase of a 32 foot lobster boat. It has a Cat
straight 6 diesel with a dry exhaust.
Does anyone have experience in changing this set up over to a through
transom wet exhaust?

Thanks to all about the Atomic 4 gas engine replacement.  I was surprised at
how much it would cost.  I will need to do some more research to decide in
what direction to go.
Next question:    The Pearson Vanguard is old, 1968.  The hull is sound, the

I know this is a long shot considering the types of boats people
reading these groups have, but one never knows.
I'm looking to buy a Hurcules JXD engine. Even just the
block and/or just the (marine) exhaust manifold would be

HELP!!!
I'm in the process of rebuilding a 1973 Chrysler 70 HP outboard.  It's
in great shape with good compression and ignition.  I've replaced the
fuel pump diaphram which is one of the two things wrong with the

In 1995 Cobra Boats produced a 30 foot Cat called the Terminator. I'm told
Powerboats Magazine did a review on that model, but I don't know what issue
it was printed in. I called Powerboats Magazine and it seems they cannot
locate an article (that far back) unless the print date is ...