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Topic: S565 Outboard Bracket, Lazarette Ventilation
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Windroos
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posted May 04, 2005 07:15 PM
   
Ok, here is the bracket finally install. The travel seem to be like the original. It is much sturdy and no side play.
 Notice the arrow's end. I inserted a U bolt diretly trough the metal plate, then the teflon and bolted inside the lazarette. Il will provide me with a fixed point to tie the anti-theft cable 
Ok here a pict of the support that hold the front of the mast. It is always there and only need painting at the same time as the trailer. It help me raise or lower the mast with ease.
 Tomorrow is the final cleaning and an anti-fouling wax will be apply. The ext wood is almost done sanding and will receive teck oil. The rudder is all done and very beautiful. Can't wait til sunday. Foracast: 5 beautiful days in sight. Let's make a post where we will show our boat on initial day of launching. ------------------
John
Quebec city
1981 Sandpiper 927 IP: 66.131.169.240 |
Darcy
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posted May 04, 2005 11:16 PM
That motor bracket is a thing of beauty John. Nice work.
D'ArcyIP: 70.48.7.83 |
Eric
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posted May 05, 2005 07:49 AM
Yes John, what D'arcy said, the motor mount is a thing of beauty  ! Good thinking on the 'U' bolt!The weekend is indeed looking good for varnish and epoxy work! Eric IP: 130.63.85.93 |
Windroos
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posted May 05, 2005 08:03 PM
Ok my boat is ready and here is the brand new motor:
 It weight 87 pounds but with the bracket and the 10 big springs, it seem as if it was only 10 pounds. Done the teak, the cleanning and anti-fouling wax today. I'm tired but very much happy. Only the electric to connect on the battery and will be sailing. Thanks to my good buddy Cyrille. Cheers. ------------------
John
Quebec city
1981 Sandpiper 927 IP: 66.131.169.240 |
whited
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posted May 05, 2005 10:09 PM
John..
Didn't see the two access ports for your fuel line and your charging wires from motor to battery. Does you boat have them/
That motor is a beauty. It'll be interesting to hear your reports on how quiet it is. I've heard some people say the smaller 4 strokes aren't much quieter than equivalent 2 strokes but I doubt that. IP: 156.34.82.87 |
Hyprstitch
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posted May 06, 2005 12:39 AM
My Suzuki 4hp 4 stroke is super quiet. Sid IP: 207.200.116.203 |
Windroos
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posted May 06, 2005 06:59 AM
Whited.
I do have an alternator (6 amp) and fuel line. Since it was a test for the bracket, I did not fix them yet. Will wait till sunday to get to the marina as not to put too much stress on the road.Will tell you sund eve about the noise. Cheer ------------------
John
Quebec city
1981 Sandpiper 927 IP: 66.131.169.240 |
whited
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posted May 06, 2005 06:33 PM
John...I answered my own question about your 'hooded' access ports for the fuel line and charging wires. Mine are inside the cockpit, above the lazarette seat.IP: 156.34.82.87 |
Eric
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posted May 07, 2005 11:01 PM
I only have a fuel hose running through my clamshell vent. I thought air flow need improving, so I cut a hole for a SS vent. I kept it high, for good airflow, and to maitain as much water capacity in the lazerette, and cockpit, should one area get swamped.
Really easy, and neat to do.
Eric[This message has been edited by Eric (edited May 07, 2005).] IP: 64.228.1.171 |
Windroos
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posted May 09, 2005 12:07 PM
Good Idea Eric.I don't like the feeling of the smell of gazoline near the battery. Will do as you did for ventilation. Futhermore, will use one of this bolt to fix an internal light in the lazarette. Thanks for the trick.
John IP: 66.130.247.8 |
whited
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posted May 09, 2005 12:30 PM
That Eric is a 'tricky' guy! :-)IP: 156.34.82.87 |
Ken
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posted May 10, 2005 09:43 AM
If you're concerned about the inevitable gas fumes in the lazarette, perhaps installing an electric light in there could be a fire hazard? ShortWave has two soft vinyl clamshell vents mounted on the inside edges of the coaming. One on port side is the intake facing forward, the other on starboard is exhaust and faces backward.
The exhaust has a length of flexible plastic dryer duct extending down into the bottom of the Laz. Both vents are screened to prevent birds and wasps from nesting down there.
 [This message has been edited by Ken (edited May 10, 2005).] IP: 141.117.228.250 |
whited
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posted May 10, 2005 10:55 AM
Ken ...the Whale Gusher you installed on Shortwave. Is it installed on the bulkhead between the cockpit and lazarette space...or on the transom? Does it have it's own tru-hull, or does it tap into one of the cockpit drains.
I'm assuming it's a manual pump...not electric.
How about the exhaust 'dryer hose'? Is it connected to an electric blower?[This message has been edited by whited (edited May 10, 2005).] IP: 156.34.82.87 |
Ken
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posted May 11, 2005 08:16 AM
The pump is bolted to the forward bulkhead in the lazarette. It's removeable handle is stored in the cabin. The outlet goes to a thru-hull high up on the transom. The input hose vurves down to the lowest part inside the laz. The cockpit drain has a short piece of steel reinforced hose which drains through the bottom of the hull.
I replaced the original plastic hose with a strong reinforced exhaust type hose because it was at risk of damage from heavy anchors, BBQs sand other heavy gear. If this hose breaks, under some sailing conditions, water could flood into the boat. This thru-hull does not require a shutoff valve because it is located just above the waterline.The exhaust vent hoses allows passive flo-thru ventilation. There is no blower.
An inexpensive tunnel blower might be a good idea here.
http://www.thechandleryonline.com//product.asp?pf%5Fid=223%5FA9029&dept%5Fid=2214 IP: 141.117.228.250 |
Windroos
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posted May 14, 2005 06:07 PM
Hi EricJust bought a s/s vent plate as your's. Will install it this week end to enhance ventilation in the lazarette. Also bought a big switch to place at the battery. Lots of $$$ spend today on all sort of things. Rain is forecasting for all week long. Too bad, I missed a great week end on the river. Bye ------------------
John
Quebec city
1981 Sandpiper 927 IP: 66.131.169.240 |
