Boat Forum / Building / August 2006

1) is there a FAQ for this group?
and specifically
2) is there an on-line resource out there that would show me how to
drill "shaft alley" for an inboard motor through the skeg of a boat and

Ahoy, I could only find one technical reference for this which claims
it's a 30 amp alternator. Could this be correct? That's immeasurable,
that's minuscule- that's nothing. I measured about 13.2v output at
idle and I had to rev the engine to over half throttle to get 14.4v

I want to soundproof a genset located in the bow storage locker of a
catamaran.  The genset, which does not have a sound enclosure is
located on a shelf between the hulls with a bulkhead aft and I'll make
a door which will make the enclosed area approximately 3' x 3'x 3'

I've got a 1980 Enterprise sailing dinghy which has got some issues on the
deck, it would appear the varnish has lifted through the winter.
this has left several areas along the edge of deck looking very poor!
I need some advice please.

http://community.webshots.com/photo/82561569/2711342960035692614jGKHEb
The plan is to finish it with 4.5oz carbon fiber skins and
hopefully have an exceptionally light & strong boat. At this
point I'm still working on getting the basic hull shape laid

In accordance with my original plan for paying for Rutu I am going to have
to finance the last $30K for spars, sails and the last items needed for
commissioning.  I can't get a permanent loan until she is finished.  Within
the next couple of months Rutu will be spruced up enough ...

Hello (Bonjour)
I search informations motor boat " Mister Day 18 "
I speak french
Tanks

I just inherited a Hagerty Sea Shell. It was apparently a kit boat. I
have searched the web high and low for info and couldn't find anything
of value. Looking for any and all information on this boat.
Thanks in advance.

Anyone here use SeaFoam from NAPA auto parts on their boat motors? Supposed
to clean carbs and fuel systems... I use it on my motor vehicles and
gas-powered equipment, but not too sure about my outboard motors...
stevel

I have a sailing boat that's decking is marine ply, it's showing it's
age as it was left for three years uncovered and the marine ply is,
although sound, discoloured and stained in place, as well as starting
to cracj a bit.  Is it possible to apply something like Teak oil before

I have an old Chrysler 50 horse outboard.  The mfr tag isn't on the transom
mount.  It has 11-85 on one of the coils, and WE133 5/86 on the carb.  It's
electric start but also has pull-rope start on the flywheel.  I would like
to identify the motor to obtain a manual / parts list ...

I have a vhs tape showing a dinghy project I did once.  When I get it on
my computer I'll post it.
I should have done video on more projects I have done . . .
Mean while, here's a couple of dolphin surfing my bow wave.