Timberwolfy 62 Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 hey David, thanks for sorting out my membership on here! I bought a Warwick Stratus 747 back in June. used to be named Chinook III; I've renamed her Mercury Rising. she hadn't really been touched in 18 months and was well on her way to becoming a reef, with jumbled/missing electrics, a 15hp outboard that had been left in the "down" position, and no wardrobe save for a spinnaker in great condition. I've scraped all the barnacles (and all the paint!) off the bottom and re-antifouled, ran new wiring, dropped the boom 600mm, begged/borrowed/bought some sails, got the rigging replaced, and Damian sweet-talked the shellfish-encrusted prop with an old winch handle until she turned -- then I sanded and painted the stern leg. oh, and I cleaned, cleaned, cleaned, and cleaned some more... future plans include installing a solar panel and a stereo, upgrading some of the deck hardware, and other small projects. it's been a crazy 3 months; I can't believe how quickly they've passed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,591 Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Sweet, there are a few of those up the river near us. If you ever see a black schooner anchored somewhere come and say hi. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beccara 25 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Wheelhouse got lifted out yesterday, now the real work starts Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,239 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 That looks like a bit of a major - what are you up to? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beccara 25 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 There have been some modifications that meant we have to lift the wheelhouse by design 1st one is the mast step saddles over the beam and was made of galv plate - Replacement on that. 2nd up the capping on top of the beams was made with 2 planks side by side, It's cracked and water has leaked in causing rot so that's getting chipped out and replaced, the same thing on the rear beam but not as bad 3rd up is the 2 pairs of bolts though the beam being rusted to all hell along with a bunch of others too holding in the planking. The builder picked galv for most of his fasteners and whilst it's worked the boats now coming up on 18 years old so most of it needs replacing. Going to take the chance to inspect all of the bits we don't normally get to and do a major seal/repaint job on the top sides Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ynot 45 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Shower pump fitted and tested Holding tank done brackets need power coating though Plug made for bulb Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Battleship 100 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Nice looking bulb. What's the boat? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ex TL systems 63 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 There have been some modifications that meant we have to lift the wheelhouse by design 1st one is the mast step saddles over the beam and was made of galv plate - Replacement on that. 2nd up the capping on top of the beams was made with 2 planks side by side, It's cracked and water has leaked in causing rot so that's getting chipped out and replaced, the same thing on the rear beam but not as bad 3rd up is the 2 pairs of bolts though the beam being rusted to all hell along with a bunch of others too holding in the planking. The builder picked galv for most of his fasteners and whilst it's worked the boats now coming up on 18 years old so most of it needs replacing. Going to take the chance to inspect all of the bits we don't normally get to and do a major seal/repaint job on the top sides I have a Tiki 38 also the same age, but seems the builder had a longer term view with all stainless plus it was modified to be glued in place beams as well as bolts. Still in good nick and no rot that I have found. Need to reantifoul this summer though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ynot 45 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Nice looking bulb. What's the boat?BBW3838 special Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Battleship 100 Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 BBW38 38 special Nice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Battleship 100 Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Out with the old in with the new. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frank 157 Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 hey David, thanks for sorting out my membership on here! I bought a Warwick Stratus 747 back in June. used to be named Chinook III; I've renamed her Mercury Rising. she hadn't really been touched in 18 months and was well on her way to becoming a reef, with jumbled/missing electrics, a 15hp outboard that had been left in the "down" position, and no wardrobe save for a spinnaker in great condition. I've scraped all the barnacles (and all the paint!) off the bottom and re-antifouled, ran new wiring, dropped the boom 600mm, begged/borrowed/bought some sails, got the rigging replaced, and Damian sweet-talked the shellfish-encrusted prop with an old winch handle until she turned -- then I sanded and painted the stern leg. oh, and I cleaned, cleaned, cleaned, and cleaned some more... future plans include installing a solar panel and a stereo, upgrading some of the deck hardware, and other small projects. it's been a crazy 3 months; I can't believe how quickly they've passed. Damn good boats those, still quick even today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Addem 95 Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Out with the old in with the new An engine replacement while still on the Bert? That's an achievement. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Battleship 100 Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Yes was a bit concerned that it would all work but went pretty smoothly in the end. Even the prop is damn close get 4000 in neutral and 3900 in gear. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,591 Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Added another chapter in the book of stupid sh*t I have done. (Yes my toothbrush is still stuck in the toilet). I washed and dried the dishes. But my fingers must have been damp. Went looking for a 12v outlet in the dark and managed to poke my finger directly into the hole. Batteries are fully charged and my pulse is nearly back to normal. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,239 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Finally got around to making a new mattress for the fwd cabin. The old one was well past its use by date. The V berth is too wide to use a standard mattress size, so I went and bought a queen size premium foam mattress from Para rubber. $360. I removed the cover, and, using the mattress sideways, its wide enough. I cut off the ends to shape, and glued them to the front to make up the required length. I used an electric carving knife to cut the foam, worked well. Now to make the cover. Using the cover that came with the mattress, I cut out the zip and the seams, and after a bit of though, figured out how to get the required shapes out of the cover material. You can see the joins in the foam in this pic. I cut out the shapes, and used normal box cushion construction to sew it together; It came out OK I reckon; And finally fitted into the boat; Now I have a comfortable bed again 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beccara 25 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 *sigh* so many small 1-2" zigzag cracks found around the place at the moment, So many resources are either all wood or all grp :/ Sanded most of them out but a few edges are just going to get filler + epoxy rounded over rather rolling back 5" and reglassing. Anyone got any good glass over ply books? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clipper 343 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 http://www.westsystem.com/wp-content/uploads/GougeonBook-061205-1.pdf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beccara 25 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Oh wow didn't see it as a PDF, I thought it may help so it's on its way from Amazon but didn't see the depth it went into. Cheers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScottiE 174 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Fig. 2-5 - Adrenaline. Where did she finally end up after her experiment out of Westhaven? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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