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- Tue Nov 15, 2011 7:43 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: 3D printer
- Replies: 23
- Views: 19327
Correction, the bearings I had done were not of nylon, but fiberglass and epoxy. He layered the fiber and epoxy in a PVC tube which had the correct inside diameter for the bearing. Let it set. Cut the billet out of the PVC and lathed it to the right shape (I had given him on of the old ones to use a...
- Tue Nov 15, 2011 7:40 am
- Forum: Outboards
- Topic: Chrysler 26 motor mount
- Replies: 3
- Views: 22330
I had a similar problem, and I don't know if this will help, but it very well may. When I rebuilt the motor mount and attached my 1996 yamaha 4-stroke, the cowling on top wouldn't make it all the way in, bumping the top, which sounds like the same problem you are having. It was really close to makin...
- Tue Nov 08, 2011 3:08 pm
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: 3D printer
- Replies: 23
- Views: 19327
I replaced my rudder bearings last year when I had to straighten the rudder cheek. We machined them out of nylon. It's held up well so far. What kind of 3D printer is it? A rep-rap machine or something else. The rep-rap are REALLY cool. I have buddy who is doing the research and development of the r...
- Wed Oct 26, 2011 6:42 pm
- Forum: Outboards
- Topic: C26 motor mount
- Replies: 9
- Views: 36697
Dennis, Here is a link to a few pictures of the project when I did it last winter. https://picasaweb.google.com/shoemaker.brett/DropBox?authkey=Gv1sRgCPuRh5KXnPD2xAE#5592226905895601890 I went with powdercoated aluminum and about 20 bolts with 4200... needless to say the thing is pretty much bomb-pr...
- Thu Aug 25, 2011 8:11 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: Irene
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7514
Irene
So, with Irene threatening the East Coast, I'd like a little help, or suggestions on how to best prepare for our first hurricane. I keep her in a slip on the Chesapeake in a very well protected area (deep in a winding creek off a protected bay which is surrounded by high ground on 3 sides). But, wit...
- Mon Jun 20, 2011 6:22 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: these boats really can sail!!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 10668
Absolutely! I love the maneuverability of our beauties. Last week we took some friends out (they have a Pearson 35 with a wheel). After stopping at a fuel dock for a little extra, we pulled away and cranked on the tiller to turn 180. I saw them exchange a glance which could only be described as equa...
- Fri Apr 29, 2011 8:19 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: Wiring
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7206
I was recently reading an article in Passagemaker Magazine on electronics installation, by Peter Swanson (very knowledgeable guy, the Technical Editor/Writer Steve D'Antonio is also quite good). Swanson mentioned that the NMEA, National Marine Electronics Association, is affiliated with ABYC as the ...
- Fri Apr 22, 2011 6:07 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: Battery Location
- Replies: 19
- Views: 21301
- Mon Apr 18, 2011 4:04 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: Splashed & Delivered, but...
- Replies: 13
- Views: 13617
- Sun Apr 17, 2011 4:58 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: New Member with a question
- Replies: 13
- Views: 13469
- Sat Apr 16, 2011 1:38 pm
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: Splashed & Delivered, but...
- Replies: 13
- Views: 13617
- Fri Apr 15, 2011 8:58 pm
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: New Member with a question
- Replies: 13
- Views: 13469
- Fri Apr 15, 2011 6:36 pm
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: Splashed & Delivered, but...
- Replies: 13
- Views: 13617
Splashed & Delivered, but...
Yesterday was the day... and a beautiful day I might add (mid 60's, sunny, 5-10 kt winds from the NW) perfect timing to finally get the boat splashed and delivered to her new home. All the major winter projects were done (motor rebuild, new motor mount, new throttle and shift cables for the motor, b...
- Thu Apr 07, 2011 6:35 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: Tiller Assembly
- Replies: 13
- Views: 13293
RedCanyon - I got a replacement 5/16 x 2'' bolt and locknut to provide the gripping force on the tiller assembly, around the rudder post. Other than that I was thinking about putting a short bolt through the back of the tiller assembly into the rudder post and securing it that way (right through the...
- Thu Apr 07, 2011 5:58 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: Tiller Assembly
- Replies: 13
- Views: 13293
Alright, so it sounds like there's not too much I can do with the space I've got to work with. But, on the bright side, it sounds like a non-issue so I'll just do some superficial fix that'll put my mind at ease. On another note, I got it all bolted on and sealed in yesterday with better than expect...
- Wed Apr 06, 2011 6:46 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: Tiller Assembly
- Replies: 13
- Views: 13293
Yeah, I'm really happy with how it turned out. The bottom is open, so no more pooling water after the pencil sized drain hole clogs up. I'm on my way to the boat right now to put it on, I'll post some pic's here later tonight of the install and finished product on the boat. Same guy made the nylon r...
- Wed Apr 06, 2011 3:52 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: Tiller Assembly
- Replies: 13
- Views: 13293
- Tue Apr 05, 2011 3:34 pm
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: Tiller Assembly
- Replies: 13
- Views: 13293
Tiller Assembly
So, with much excitement and very little fanfare I re-attached the rudder, rudder cheek (fixed, reinforced, welded, straightened) and tiller assembly yesterday. I'd just like to run everything by you guys just to make sure it's been done correctly. As I've noticed in previous threads, much of our ge...
- Tue Feb 22, 2011 1:10 pm
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: new motor-mount
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5637
new motor-mount
I just wanted to share with you my excitement about a new piece for my C-26. The old motor mount on the stern was cracked and repaired several times by the p/o. The fiberglass mount wasn't built with the weight of new 4 strokes in mind after all. I was concerned about it all last season, to the poin...
- Thu Jan 06, 2011 4:31 pm
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: Pics of fabrications (rudder post and keel brackets)
- Replies: 27
- Views: 35138
Great stuff, man. This is a project I'm in the middle of as well. If you find the CAD file, that would be great. I'm currently having some difficulty getting the rudder post disassembled. I've got the tiller assembly and collar off, but the mushroom shaped bearing at the top is attached in a way tha...
- Sun Dec 19, 2010 8:08 pm
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: rudder cheek
- Replies: 10
- Views: 10298
Yup, that's what I was afraid of. The rudder post isn't bent yet, or it doesn't appear so: http://www.flickr.com/photos/57235663@N05/5276373854/ it looks like the weld broke on both sides and skewed the rudder somehow. I'm not interested in a temporary fix if I've got it up for 3 months and already ...
- Sun Dec 19, 2010 7:43 pm
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: rudder cheek
- Replies: 10
- Views: 10298
rudder cheek
Hey Guys! It's kinda weird posting my first topic here, after reading 39+ pages of topic posts. I feel like I know so many of you already! My girlfriend and I are proud new owners of a beautiful C-26 named Providence, and we've already had half a season of fun, excitement and terror (2nd time out. n...