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by prjacobs
Sat Dec 16, 2017 6:16 am
Forum: Hull and Deck
Topic: Urgent!!! Need Help! Rudder / tiler play small vibration when sailing in a good breeze
Replies: 3
Views: 19513

Re: Urgent!!! Need Help! Rudder / tiler play small vibration when sailing in a good breeze

Gabriel, the rudder has 3 main supports: - at the base of the skeg there is a gudgeon with a bushing . - at the top of the rudder blade, where the rudder shaft enters the hull, there is another bushing. - in the cockpit where the shaft comes through to join with the tiller bracket, is a third bushin...
by prjacobs
Sun Oct 29, 2017 5:35 pm
Forum: Hull and Deck
Topic: Seacock drawing
Replies: 1
Views: 13137

Re: Seacock drawing

Hi , I don't have a drawing, but on my Ballad (#1085) they are as follows (I replaced all mine so sizes may not be original) - starboard side, forward of the head in the small cubby under the aft end of the V-berth: head water inlet, mine is 3/4" (75mm). - starboard side in the aft side of the ...
by prjacobs
Wed Oct 25, 2017 5:00 pm
Forum: Hull and Deck
Topic: Tiller
Replies: 8
Views: 32214

Re: Tiller

That's very smart, Peter. Like I say, I can see the benefits of laminating for strength, but I can't help but wonder, if it gets to the point where so much strain is being put into it that a hardwood tiller would snap, it's maybe past time to put in a reef!!?? :lol: When you say your previous tille...
by prjacobs
Tue Oct 24, 2017 4:31 pm
Forum: Hull and Deck
Topic: Tiller
Replies: 8
Views: 32214

Re: Tiller

I had to make a new tiler. The old one was not the original, but it fit well so I copied the shape with the new one. My preference is for a laminated one as it is stronger than a one-piece tiller with a curve in it, unless you can find a naturally curved piece to work with. Mine is a bit on the long...
by prjacobs
Mon Sep 18, 2017 11:59 pm
Forum: Hull and Deck
Topic: Flexofold prod
Replies: 2
Views: 17008

Re: Flexofold prod

Hi Mark,
Any feedback on your prop?
Thanks!
by prjacobs
Mon Aug 28, 2017 4:08 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Volvo penta exhaust elbow (MD6A) out of production - help :)
Replies: 11
Views: 43723

Re: Volvo penta exhaust elbow (MD6A) out of production - help :)

I found Yanmar elbows at http://hdimarine.net/
I could not find MD6A elbows on the website, but you could contact the owner to check.
Hope this helps.
by prjacobs
Sun Aug 27, 2017 4:22 pm
Forum: Hull and Deck
Topic: Propeller axle strut - Ballad
Replies: 13
Views: 50534

Re: Propeller axle strut - Ballad

Reading this thread, I can feel the hair on the back of my neck standing up. In May I did a haul-out, and was about to re-launch when I noticed water seeping from a hair line crack on the starboard side of the prop strut. I ground out a large chunk of fibreglass (from a previous PO's repair) and did...
by prjacobs
Sat Aug 19, 2017 4:43 pm
Forum: Hull and Deck
Topic: Hatch cover fix or replacement
Replies: 10
Views: 42997

Re: Hatch cover fix or replacement

Bob,
Nice recess in the beam over the entrance to the head/closet area. I may revisit mine with the band saw as my poor old noggin is taking a beating on the nice piece of sapele I installed there!
by prjacobs
Fri Aug 18, 2017 4:26 pm
Forum: Hull and Deck
Topic: Cabin Windows
Replies: 3
Views: 18447

Re: Cabin Windows

If it's any help, I found this company when I was doing my Ballad restoration. My windows turned out to be OK so I didn't follow up with them.
by prjacobs
Tue Aug 15, 2017 2:38 am
Forum: Hull and Deck
Topic: Hatch cover fix or replacement
Replies: 10
Views: 42997

Re: Hatch cover fix or replacement

Superb job Bob, design and construction. ... I now have a severe case of "hatch envy" !!!