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- Fri May 09, 2014 7:28 pm
- Forum: Hull, Deck, Rigging & Sails
- Topic: Rivet Nut Tool + rivets. Free to good home....
- Replies: 1
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- Mon Mar 03, 2014 10:40 pm
- Forum: Hull, Deck, Rigging & Sails
- Topic: centaur keel strengthening
- Replies: 3
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Re: centaur keel strengthening
Does not look too much different to my Centaur (sail no 1702, 1977/8). The cross bracing on the left of your photo looks remarkably similar to what I have. I have the documentary evidence that strengthening had been done to mine. She has been on a half tide mud mooring for the last 6 years with no w...
- Sun Feb 02, 2014 5:59 pm
- Forum: Instruments & electrics
- Topic: griffon transducer
- Replies: 3
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Re: griffon transducer
Similar to NDT228 I also installed a new depth transducer but rather than "Wriglies" I used Blue Tack. Once I found I was getting reliable info I just bedded the transducer face onto a glob of silicon bath sealant ensuring that there were no air bubbles in the sealant. Jobs a good'en all through 201...
- Fri Jan 24, 2014 5:54 pm
- Forum: Technical Information
- Topic: falcon p bracket
- Replies: 6
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Re: falcon p bracket
Many seem to mention grub screws, but for my cutlass bearing change this year there was just one single and very small cut down roll pin holding the bearing housing metal from rotating in the top hat shaft support on my Centaur. So be aware that there will be something preventing the unimpeded withd...
- Sat Jan 18, 2014 4:25 pm
- Forum: Instruments & electrics
- Topic: AC Power Inlet
- Replies: 2
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Re: AC Power Inlet
My socket is in the stern locker on my Centaur virtually amidships. The rcd, 13 amp 3 pin sockets and battery charger are all located in teh starboard locker so keeping all the big volts stuff together. The only downside is that the locker lid cannot be properly closed when shore power is connected....
- Mon Jan 13, 2014 4:06 pm
- Forum: Engines & transmission
- Topic: Propeller Antifouling
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2046
Re: Propeller Antifouling
My Centaur on a half tide mooring on the Blackwater gets the same treatment as 'Jsharp' applies.
Only last year did it warrant any attention half way through the season, but last year was particularly barnacle problematic in our area.
Unc
Only last year did it warrant any attention half way through the season, but last year was particularly barnacle problematic in our area.
Unc
- Thu Jan 09, 2014 7:30 pm
- Forum: Engines & transmission
- Topic: Volvo engine panel
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2029
Re: Volvo engine panel
Cant tell you how to fix it but can advise that my Rev counter gave up the ghost year before last. Not sure if was the sender or the instrument itself. I could not get any sign of a pulse via the wires from the sender so ditched it and bought a Rev counter via an autoelectrics supplier (my son in la...
- Fri Dec 13, 2013 10:15 pm
- Forum: Engines & transmission
- Topic: Volvo MD2B Engine
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2045
Re: Volvo MD2B Engine
Your second matter first. My Centaur has serious prop walk to Starboard in reverse. The hefty BHP/torque from the MDIIC and high pitched prop being the main reasons I guess. If you know its there, so use it to advantage, ( its quite a party trick parallel parking on a suitable pontoon between two bo...
- Wed Dec 04, 2013 8:00 pm
- Forum: General chat
- Topic: Considering buying a Fulmar
- Replies: 49
- Views: 13127
Re: Considering buying a Fulmar
Well done Jolly Roger your determinantion, research and patience seems to have been rewarded.
Hopefully might see your vessel at on of the East coats get togethers next year.
Unc
Hopefully might see your vessel at on of the East coats get togethers next year.
Unc
- Fri Nov 29, 2013 6:26 pm
- Forum: Hull, Deck, Rigging & Sails
- Topic: Centaur Rudder
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2311
Re: Centaur Rudder
Firstly thanks to the the Forum Administrator for separating this from the original thread. It is better placed here for future reference. Thanks Bertgear for finding that one on ebay. Has got me thinking. My next plan is as follows now that I have 'de painted' the rudder back to resin coating. Firs...
- Wed Nov 27, 2013 8:48 pm
- Forum: Hull, Deck, Rigging & Sails
- Topic: Centaur Rudder
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2311
Re: Centaur Rudder
You guys thanks so much for taking the time to educate me. I'll now ponder my intent. Rog you are correct I have been reviewing your progress and this episode has made me go back and look again at stuff you have done. It would be nice to have a spare rudder shaft to make a replacement rather than ma...
- Wed Nov 27, 2013 4:42 pm
- Forum: Hull, Deck, Rigging & Sails
- Topic: Centaur Rudder
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2311
Re:Centaur Rudder
Many thanks for the rudder info. Not sure of the construction of the rudder. I assume that there are tangs off the rudder shaft which transmit the torque against something solid inside the blade. Surely that solid something is not Foam? Looking at one side from which I have removed all the antifouli...
- Wed Nov 27, 2013 10:59 am
- Forum: Engines & transmission
- Topic: How many set screws retain the Cutlass bearing - Centaur
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1029
Re: How many set screws retain the Cutlass bearing - Centaur
Many thanks Rog, I hoped that you would know given that you have virtually stripped your boat down to every individual part. Will get my modelling allen keys out and give a go this sfternoon. Just found out this morning that the rudder is half full of water, some of which could be 35 years old I gue...
- Tue Nov 26, 2013 9:35 pm
- Forum: Engines & transmission
- Topic: How many set screws retain the Cutlass bearing - Centaur
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1029
How many set screws retain the Cutlass bearing - Centaur
Started dismantling bits in order to change cutlass/cutless bearing. Having read the forum and tech articles mention is made of small set screw(s) in the top hat housing which retain the cutlass bronze/brass bearing outer shell . I have so far only found one (stbd side) which looks so very, very sma...
- Sat Oct 19, 2013 2:46 pm
- Forum: Cabin fittings & installations
- Topic: Pageant sliding doors
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1353
Re: Pageant sliding doors
Try most DIY stores . Google 'slldiing cabinet door hardware'.
Should be easy to come by but of course may not be in the fetching shade of 70's Brown, so may have to change the lot. Its a little 'joblet' I have to do this winter on my Centaur
Should be easy to come by but of course may not be in the fetching shade of 70's Brown, so may have to change the lot. Its a little 'joblet' I have to do this winter on my Centaur