Boat Forum / Building / February 2006

AN: it's new, it mean's "Advice Needed".
Ahoy, I have acquired an older boat  with a plywood dc panel. I assume
this is completely illegal in usa and would like to conform within
reason. I have ok electrical skills and experience. Some of the old

I am looking for insurance for my old big boat.  (83 foot, 1940's, twin 220
hp diesel..etc.)  The boat is located mid East coast USA.
Question-  If I am interested in liability only coverage with 3 to $500,000
coverage...which companies should I speak to and what should I expect to

Finally putting down the new floor, used 1/4 veneer over old floor
(very sound). With high traffic expected what sealer would you
recommend? I realize several layers are most likely necessary however
with the many products on market, anyone know the "best".

ive just started planking but how do i make the seems watertight
i mean between the planks
if anyone could help or advise.paul
raptormania@hotmail.co.uk

Greetings Builders,
We're pleased to announce our latest set of plans, the P-Row.
http://www.jemwatercraft.com/proddetail.php?prod=p-Row
Thanks,

Looking for thoughts on the following problem.
I have got two bilge pumps for the main bilge on Rutu.  A little 5 gpm
Jabsco diaphragm pump on a strum box to take care of minor accumulations and
a Rule 3700 for the Oh, %&$@* ! situations.  My problem is how to run the

A 22 hp Sabb hase 122 ft pounds of torque .  Prove to me any other
engine . that is even close .,[Horse power or pony power ]

All,
  I would like to build a coffee table that is the hull of a boat. I
have a nice half hull (a shelf) to get some nice dimensions off of, I
can build frames and then apply the planks to the frames upside down. I

HI Group,
The sickie is a 1978 Chrysler, 2 cycle, 70 HP outboard.  The motors
been gone through and re-gasketed prior to my entry into its world.  I
finished the motor by going through all the externals to ensure it's up

I'm new to the group, so if this is in a FAQ, let me know and I'll start
there.
My family would love to own a canoe, as we've typically borrowed ones up
till now.  I've been learning welding over the past year, and thought an

I'm looking for information about the Van de Stadt 40 Carribean. Is
there anyone that can help me? I've studied the plans for weeks and I
saw many articles and photos about multichine system but few docs about
the round bilge method.

Hell
I recently took the exhaust manifold off my A-4 engine and the stud
from the block came out also.  I bought a stud replacement kit fro
Moyer marine but the threaded end  going into the block is 7/16 an

Hello  I have a Sabb 22 hp diesel that has never been started or
installed .  I would like to start this engine/ And check it out.  I
can hookup water cooling. But should the engine be under load, Other
then the alternator.

Being a newbie at boat refitting (almost re building), I have a new set of
alum gas tanks sitting outside in the rain and snow and it suddenly occured
to me that maybe that's not good? I know alum doesn't rust like steel does
but am I asking for trouble having done that? Just plain ...

I can no longer find the hose everyone needs on their boat to keep odors at
bay.  Did they go the way of SeaLand???
Lotsa stuff, but no indication (that I could find) of sanitary hose...
L8R