Re: Bow eye placement
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "KEVIN A. DONOHUE" <kadonohue@...> wrote:
can be lowered if so desired. What I do is to use my sailboat trailer,
then just lash the boat to the winch stand, and put a strap over it.
Used to through it on the roof of the car, but I think my back tells me
those days are over. I like it above the seat so that you can keep an
eye on it in case of leakage or rot. Removing the seat is just a
little harder to do. I also found that retreiving a dragging painter
(that never happens, does it?) is easier with the bow eye more easily
reached.
David Jost
>this boat is so light that it is not that critical. The trailer winch
> Would immediately above the seat be a good location for a trailer?
> thanks.
can be lowered if so desired. What I do is to use my sailboat trailer,
then just lash the boat to the winch stand, and put a strap over it.
Used to through it on the roof of the car, but I think my back tells me
those days are over. I like it above the seat so that you can keep an
eye on it in case of leakage or rot. Removing the seat is just a
little harder to do. I also found that retreiving a dragging painter
(that never happens, does it?) is easier with the bow eye more easily
reached.
David Jost
Would immediately above the seat be a good location for a trailer?
thanks.
thanks.
----- Original Message -----
From: dnjost<mailto:davidjost@...>
To:bolger@yahoogroups.com<mailto:bolger@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2007 5:45 AM
Subject: [bolger] Re: Bow eye placement
Yup.
I recommend that you drill at 90 degrees to the stem starting at a
point immediately above the bow seat. Install a 3/8 galvanized eyebolt
and back up the nut with the appropriate washer. set in 5200 or
polysulphide sealant prior to tightening. This will last more than 20
years (my skiff has proved it out). I think the eyebolt is the only
original piece of this skiff.
My weekend project will be figuring out how to make Diablo a better
fishing skiff: slop well, flooring for bow, bow motor trolling mount.
it never ends.
David Jost
"proud owner of a very old Pointy Skiff"
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Why not spend a few more dollars and go with Marine Grade stainless steel, then after twenty years you can use it again. My Dad put some "galvenised" screws in some places in Merlin's planks and after about 8 years you can see tell tale rust marks from these areas. Next slip time should see these drilled and removed. They are above the waterline and in an strip planked hull which was well sealed so you can't be too careful. You only have to look at galvenised boat trailers. If you have the chance always fresh water hose down the trailer.As the one of mine looks fine. Dad has just replaced Axle , Srings and Hubs on his, plus has some frame to do as well. He has bought some single leaf springs and given all parts a good coat of penetrol (a good sealer) and now rinses any salt water off.
Yup.
I recommend that you drill at 90 degrees to the stem starting at a
point immediately above the bow seat. Install a 3/8 galvanized eyebolt
and back up the nut with the appropriate washer. set in 5200 or
polysulphide sealant prior to tightening. This will last more than 20
years (my skiff has proved it out). I think the eyebolt is the only
original piece of this skiff.
My weekend project will be figuring out how to make Diablo a better
fishing skiff: slop well, flooring for bow, bow motor trolling mount.
it never ends.
David Jost
"proud owner of a very old Pointy Skiff"
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Yup.
I recommend that you drill at 90 degrees to the stem starting at a
point immediately above the bow seat. Install a 3/8 galvanized eyebolt
and back up the nut with the appropriate washer. set in 5200 or
polysulphide sealant prior to tightening. This will last more than 20
years (my skiff has proved it out). I think the eyebolt is the only
original piece of this skiff.
My weekend project will be figuring out how to make Diablo a better
fishing skiff: slop well, flooring for bow, bow motor trolling mount.
it never ends.
David Jost
"proud owner of a very old Pointy Skiff"
---------------------------------
Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your story.
Play Sims Stories at Yahoo! Games.
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Yup.
I recommend that you drill at 90 degrees to the stem starting at a
point immediately above the bow seat. Install a 3/8 galvanized eyebolt
and back up the nut with the appropriate washer. set in 5200 or
polysulphide sealant prior to tightening. This will last more than 20
years (my skiff has proved it out). I think the eyebolt is the only
original piece of this skiff.
My weekend project will be figuring out how to make Diablo a better
fishing skiff: slop well, flooring for bow, bow motor trolling mount.
it never ends.
David Jost
"proud owner of a very old Pointy Skiff"
I recommend that you drill at 90 degrees to the stem starting at a
point immediately above the bow seat. Install a 3/8 galvanized eyebolt
and back up the nut with the appropriate washer. set in 5200 or
polysulphide sealant prior to tightening. This will last more than 20
years (my skiff has proved it out). I think the eyebolt is the only
original piece of this skiff.
My weekend project will be figuring out how to make Diablo a better
fishing skiff: slop well, flooring for bow, bow motor trolling mount.
it never ends.
David Jost
"proud owner of a very old Pointy Skiff"
Putting on the finishing touches on a 10'6" Pointy Skiff.
Any recommendation on the Bow eye?
Thanks!
Any recommendation on the Bow eye?
Thanks!