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  1. Thanks E. I got Steve from Auckland Marine Boat Valet to do propspeed for me. My 'neighbour ' on the yard got his done at same time so it was efficient for all. Reasonable price, done properly, with the good stuff and I did other things too so everybody wins
  2. Thanks all - I am coming to the conclusion that taking the prop to an applicator is the way to go.
  3. anybody in Akld area have a part pack they want to sell (aside from retailers I mean)? I presume it doesn't go off in the can so I guess I could keep it for next time but would rather spend my cash on topsides paint atm. I have 16 x 9, 2 blade so I need bugger all of this stuff.
  4. Beware, summer may be the biggest scam of all. So far it is absent without good reason.
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    Lag screws

    Thanks that all makes sense.
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    Lag screws

    Thanks for reply. Lag screws to secure cutlass bearing housing and resist it spinning with the shaft. My understanding is that there isnt much load and logic says it gets less as time marches on. 45mm embedding into deadwood I think. I intend to apply some 4500 sealant/adhesive onto the screws as they begin to reach max penetration and also on the mating face of housing as it screws onto shaft tube as well as thread sealant for tube to housing. I did think about setting threaded rods into the hole but it feels like reinventing the wheel. The old screws lasted 48 years so i
  7. Romany

    Lag screws

    I have new 7/16th lag screws and assume the hole into which they are going should be smaller. The big question is how much smaller? Going into glass sheathed kauri. Is 3/8ths too tight?
  8. Romany

    SailGP

    Never let the facts get in the way of a good story, but lets not forget this is all about the back pockets of a few. If I could be arsed, I'd rather watch it on tele in any case. Each to their own.
  9. Praising Piedy boys?!! What next.what the hell? Following the most noble of tenets - to help another at sea.. yes, well done them men -
  10. i i . Either my stutter is worsening or I was in the presence of a superior when typing that
  11. 3= nothing. Effectively becomes option 2. Hell will freeze over before option 1 occurs.
  12. Now Im ready to reinstall the housing and have to drill out the holes in housing to accomodate 7/16th lagscrews. Would 3/8 holes in deadwood be ok for the screw to 'bite' or is that too tight? And what thread sealant should i i apply to the thread? Teflon based as I understand it is best but I cant find any.
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    Poo pipe part 2

    I never realised how much heat a richard contained until I had to unblock the Lavac after someone who was a benefactor of the Spencer family had been there. No, not the boatbuilder - the waiheke family that owned Caxton paper Instant case of the sweats
  14. Romany

    Poo pipe part 2

    Bog paper is the culprit
  15. Romany

    Coastal 2023

    I remember Simon as an enthusiastic, positive guy with a kind manner. He knew much and spoke it quietly without fanfare. Such a loss in many ways. Condolences to his family and loved ones. Fair winds and following seas & all that...
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