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| ritzyrags |
Posted on 08/22/12 - 1:12 PM
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I have been working hard at resurfacing the last of my Teaks and Mahoganies on my work details of late.
The desired glass like finish has been obtained.
Upon reassembling the port and starboard three part wing like shelves
I came to realize that the braces supporting the front sections to the inner hull were not furnished with my model.
I am looking for possible used replacements and exact dimensions to the parts.
I will thank Larry for lending his photo and will be keen to hear of your hints at success in locating both those braces to bring to conclusion this area of the refit.
http://mmg.photobucket.com/albumview/....html?o=51
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Posted on 08/24/12 - 12:30 PM
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Well it seems that I will have to improvise a solution one more time and approximate the dimensions for these two identical pieces of teak.
More to come later, I am sure.
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Posted on 08/30/12 - 9:39 PM
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A moment to be remembered today as I did get to finalize a heavy work load and got back to business on the Classic.
If this keeps up folks I may be on my way to a strained relationship.
I did get to fit all three of my stern drains today and will be finalizing the hull side by tomorrow.
Fitting, aneiling and forming with the air gun did get the work well shaped.My small ball peen hammer was handy for the small detailing of the rims.
The angles from the inner were adequately reproduced.
http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...to_id=1518
I had to painstakingly fish out this plastic connector that was firmly lodged within the mid transom structures.
The theory used upon original installation was to connect both brass drain terminals from both sides of the fish box drain and to couple them with this plastic duct.
http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...to_id=1519
All three drains were prepped up and will be buttoned up tomorrow.
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Posted on 09/02/12 - 8:30 AM
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And a big sight of relief taken after having concluded this work detail.
All four through hull drains were individually tailored and installed.
The 3M 4200 caulking material did came in handy in isolating the finished work.
http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...to_id=1520
Here is a view of the first phase of the fitting.The inner stern angle on the drain tube being completed;
The outer side has been angled and awaits the O ring.
Cable sump drain was next and having been reamed, went along rather nicely with the acceptance of the new brass.
http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...to_id=1521
The finished stern section will show the two new self bailing fittings fish box new drain was also detailed.
http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...to_id=1522
The anchor recess draining fitting will have to be addressed today.
As you can see, never a dull moment when working on your Whaler.
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Posted on 09/03/12 - 7:23 PM
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Sunny weather did provide a fine setting for installing my coffin gas tank today.The sides were foamed in and will see the retaining slats being re installed shortly.
http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...to_id=1523
A new Perko clam shell was installed to the underbelly drain completing this phase of the refit.
http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...to_id=1524
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Posted on 09/05/12 - 8:42 PM
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Tedious work got taken care of today in the form of re securing the gas tank with the two metal strapping.
http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...to_id=1525
A new sensor wire was also installed.
The gas float and sender was carefully inspected, sealed and reinstalled.
http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...to_id=1526
Next will be to take care of the gas tank vent.
The hose being forty years old will be replaced tomorrow in preparation to closing the deck.
http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...to_id=1527
Are you folks still interested in following this work?
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Posted on 09/06/12 - 4:39 AM
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Posted on 09/27/12 - 8:09 PM
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The updates involving hours of fitting are starting to pay off nicely.
I will be keen to carry on with the installations again tomorrow.
http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...to_id=1564
http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...to_id=1565
http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...to_id=1566
http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...to_id=1567
Do I hear an Amen?
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Posted on 10/01/12 - 11:01 AM
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The steps in acquiring the wood, the shaping and installation of these displayed parts would fill a few pages in retelling.
Suffice to say that great attention were given to details.
http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...to_id=1568
http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...to_id=1569
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Posted on 10/05/12 - 1:15 PM
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And a big Thank You to Finnegan/Larry for having sent a personal letter with some very good words of appreciation for my works here at Ritzyrags.
The fatefully made tracings will be put to good use in reproducing the support pieces for the gunwales shelves on the classic.
That is what a true Whaler Community member will be all about.
Thank You for the good deed Larry.
I will in time pass it on to someone in need.
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Posted on 10/05/12 - 1:17 PM
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Now on a different subject..
Who would we have among our numbers to etch and fabricate those darlings little metal tags to identify and attach to our stern sections?
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Posted on 02/05/13 - 5:10 PM
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I did get the needed tags from our sponsor Magic Brush.
Looks just like the thing..
And if anyone out there is left awaken by this thread
Let me know of the contacts to encounter the membership of
The Classic Whalers or Banana Owner's Club.
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| CES |
Posted on 02/05/13 - 5:21 PM
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Welcome back Serge!!
What's the latest on your project? It's been quite a long time since we've read anything about it.
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| ritzyrags |
Posted on 02/10/13 - 9:21 PM
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Thanks a bunch CES
It's been fast and furious here with a lot to deal with lately.
My project is still on track and alive.
Been trying to get parts, preferably OEM without having to get a loan for costs.
Jack plate and steering wheel are on my "get" list to start with.
Electrical s will be addressed in the last part of the fit.
I will update progress soon.
Thanks for your good thoughts.
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Posted on 02/28/13 - 9:12 PM
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I was very pleased with the work done from Janice at Magic Brush.
I did order a perfect reproduction of an original capacity plate and a BW hull number plate.
http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...to_id=1581
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Posted on 03/30/13 - 8:26 PM
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The grass was mowed and the spring clean up is under way.
I did some update on the RPS and pulled the old tubular rod holder inserts off.
I did update this commodity to carefully fit two LEE's rod holders to the Teak backrest.
The 45' angle set up will be handy to have the rods set up near the console.when I do want them that close.
I can chalk another careful step toward this forever pleasant refit.
http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...to_id=1582
http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...to_id=1583
On a lighter note
The Eagles have been circling me in response to my whistling to them when working outside on the boat.
And a brief pause wondering if they are ready to pounce and do away with me and my eternal works here.
To realize that I have no reason to fear since I used to customarily chat with them whistling and getting responses. They were both born here and from the huge nest in my backyard.
Their circling of my works will warrant me as family.
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Posted on 05/19/13 - 12:05 PM
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And after having gotten out of the way some pressing domestic duties as a new metal roof and heating/heat pump system installations to the ole shack here,
I did pull the trigger on a long researched jack plate.
West Marine contact had me forking out an extra $75 for delivery to my door here.
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/...Zke3tjgw1J
Forgive the long link.
Thanks to all my Whaler friends in helping me connecting the dots on this fabulous project...here.
Life is good when working on your favorite Whalers. )
Do I get an AMEN?
Edited by ritzyrags on 05/19/13 - 12:08 PM
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Posted on 05/20/13 - 5:33 AM
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Amen brother... Amen. Glad to see you still chugging along on her.
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| ritzyrags |
Posted on 05/22/13 - 1:16 PM
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Thanks Scott,
As you well know this refit is like a good Cabernet
Not to be guzzled and certainly to be savored one sip at a time.
OEM parts locations have been an interesting challenge.
When all is said and done,
It would seem unlikely that I would leave her unattended at the docks.
I was not the one to coin "US" "The Three Amigos" but the evidence is showing that the feeling endures.
Hoy Caramba!
Edited by ritzyrags on 05/22/13 - 1:17 PM
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Posted on 07/17/13 - 9:02 PM
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My Jack plate made from Power Lift was measured to the transom today.
I am planning to have the plate secured with four SS bolts to the stern.
The Merc was originally bolted through the structure atop but had two wood screw bolts holding the lower structure of the motor to the transom.
I am sure that some of you had to resolve that issue before.
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