Re: [bolger] Martha Jane experts- help!
On Mon, 29 Jan 2001intveld@...wrote:
that's Bolger's usage--he'd say otherwise, I think,
if he meant 25".
I have the Nissan 5hp 4-stroke, and like it a lot. It's been 3 years of
intermittent use (I run a powerboat, a minishanty, but I mostly hang out
at anchor), and it starts great and runs great--no complaints at all.
I get it serviced by pros once a year--what determined which one I would
buy was the availability of licensed service people, and in Lawrence,
Kansas, that meant Nissan.
problem. I recommend against it.
Chris Crandallcrandall@...(785) 864-4131
Department of Psychology University of Kansas Lawrence, KS 66045
I have data convincingly disconfirming the Duhem-Quine hypothesis.
> 2. Many discussions here refer to short and long shaft outboardTypical translation = 15" is short shaft, 20" is long shaft. I suspect
> motors. When mentioning long shaft, are we talking 20" or the 25"
> shaft length (XLS) available on some brands of outboards? I currently
> have a Honda 8 HP on my 1995 MacGregor 26S with a 22" shaft length.
> Is this considered a long shaft or an extra long shaft? What is the
> proper shaft length for the Martha Jane built with the original motor-
> mount? I'm looking at the new 6 HP 4-stroke model offered by Tohatsu
> and Nissan.
that's Bolger's usage--he'd say otherwise, I think,
if he meant 25".
I have the Nissan 5hp 4-stroke, and like it a lot. It's been 3 years of
intermittent use (I run a powerboat, a minishanty, but I mostly hang out
at anchor), and it starts great and runs great--no complaints at all.
I get it serviced by pros once a year--what determined which one I would
buy was the availability of licensed service people, and in Lawrence,
Kansas, that meant Nissan.
> 3. Will a higher motor-mount (and a longer shaft outboard) alleviateI think you'd *really* have to mess with your dimensions to solve this
> the motor/flip-up rudder interference?
problem. I recommend against it.
Chris Crandallcrandall@...(785) 864-4131
Department of Psychology University of Kansas Lawrence, KS 66045
I have data convincingly disconfirming the Duhem-Quine hypothesis.
Hello people,
I'm new to this eGroup and have been trying to wade through all the
wonderful information from previous posts. I purchased a set of
Martha Jane plans from CSD a few years ago and I'm now getting a bit
more serious about building her.
I am trying to find answers to the following questions I have
regarding the Martha Jane design:
1. Are the head and foot of the balanced lug mainsail laced
(respectively) to the yard and boom? Nothing on my plans indicates
that there are any lacing grommets on either the head or foot of the
sail. I can understand loose-footed (I had a gaff mainsail like that)
but "loose-headed"?
2. Many discussions here refer to short and long shaft outboard
motors. When mentioning long shaft, are we talking 20" or the 25"
shaft length (XLS) available on some brands of outboards? I currently
have a Honda 8 HP on my 1995 MacGregor 26S with a 22" shaft length.
Is this considered a long shaft or an extra long shaft? What is the
proper shaft length for the Martha Jane built with the original motor-
mount? I'm looking at the new 6 HP 4-stroke model offered by Tohatsu
and Nissan.
3. Will a higher motor-mount (and a longer shaft outboard) alleviate
the motor/flip-up rudder interference?
Any insight on the above issues would be most appreciated.
Arie Intveld
Calgary, Alberta
I'm new to this eGroup and have been trying to wade through all the
wonderful information from previous posts. I purchased a set of
Martha Jane plans from CSD a few years ago and I'm now getting a bit
more serious about building her.
I am trying to find answers to the following questions I have
regarding the Martha Jane design:
1. Are the head and foot of the balanced lug mainsail laced
(respectively) to the yard and boom? Nothing on my plans indicates
that there are any lacing grommets on either the head or foot of the
sail. I can understand loose-footed (I had a gaff mainsail like that)
but "loose-headed"?
2. Many discussions here refer to short and long shaft outboard
motors. When mentioning long shaft, are we talking 20" or the 25"
shaft length (XLS) available on some brands of outboards? I currently
have a Honda 8 HP on my 1995 MacGregor 26S with a 22" shaft length.
Is this considered a long shaft or an extra long shaft? What is the
proper shaft length for the Martha Jane built with the original motor-
mount? I'm looking at the new 6 HP 4-stroke model offered by Tohatsu
and Nissan.
3. Will a higher motor-mount (and a longer shaft outboard) alleviate
the motor/flip-up rudder interference?
Any insight on the above issues would be most appreciated.
Arie Intveld
Calgary, Alberta