New O'Day 25 owner
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Q: When leaving the boat for an extended time, does the Boomkicker need to be left in the straight position?
A: No. Leaving some flex in the spring rods is fine. If left heavily flexed in hot weather for an extended period, some set could occur.
Hey Jack, I just go with what the manufactuers website says. I live where it goes over 50 ° C in the summer.
http://www.boomkicker.com/bk_qustn.html
@svchickadee
Slick idea on the topping lift. Much simpler than what I installed.
Did you install the mid ship cleats?
Did you take off the fixed jib sheet turning blocks on the side decks? Can't see them in the pic.
Slick idea on the topping lift. Much simpler than what I installed.
Did you install the mid ship cleats?
Did you take off the fixed jib sheet turning blocks on the side decks? Can't see them in the pic.
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I know Ward, I liked your approach because it was well thought out and looks good, SV is the award for simple and still neat and tidy. I can do his right now with what I have on hand while considering options and upgrades for later.
SV I'd love to see some of your details changes with close up photos.
SV I'd love to see some of your details changes with close up photos.
I removed all hardware on the side decks to free up the space for dinghy, fuel, etc for the trip to the Bahamas. I prefer to run my jib sheets outside the shrouds. Two sets of midship cleats were added. One set is just forward of the shrouds and the 2nd set is just forward of the coaming. Both sets are as far outboard as allowed and still have backing plates. One set of blocks is used and I have to move the blocks based on the point of sail.
Thanks @svchickadee . I like how you adapted the cleats to hold your jib blocks. I've been wanting to install a horn cleat for a spring line. Putting one in front of the combing like you did would work.
I'd be careful to read too much into that.
You recommend a topping lift based on your google search on the topic. I've used these boomkickers for 20 years, on dozens of boats from 22 to 34 feet. And I know literally hundreds of people with them. Most leave the rods straight at rest. A smaller percentage leaves them with a slight bend to make the boom level, and they are all fine. That's the reality. The case you quote (heavily flexed) is a point out, which is really is gear abuse. And even that is rare.
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I had the motor mount built by a welder on the Maryland eastern shore where I lived at the time. It is made of 3/16 inch aluminum and cost a few hundred dollars. It has held up well in some extreme conditions in the Bahamas. The mount is extended down so the pressure is on the hull stringer rather than the transom when under power. I built a model of the bracket out of wood to get the transom angles, etal correct and the welder built the bracket from that model. No bolts used beyond the 4 that hold the mount.
2x2 x 1/4 6061 T6 Aluminum. If I spent more time in salt water I would paint it. The same size is inside. A couple more pictures.
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On Chickadee the four mounting bolts go thru the factory mount, the add on mount and the transom. I have 3/16 aluminum angle on the inside of the transom. My outboard weights 100 lbs and the boat displaces 5000 lbs.
GET THAT RED PORTABLE GAS TANK OUT OF THE BILGE! It is unsafe, and not approved! Any leaks and you have a bilge full of fuel and explosive fumes. Futhermore it is not properly restrained and could come loose and be even worse. Those tanks are for above-deck use as they vent direct to the compartment where they are, not overboard. One spark could ignite a fire, and given the dangerous setup, it is very possible that your insurance would not cover your loss. I hope you at least remove it from the boat to fill. Check out how other owners have created covered locations in the cockpit for their gas tanks, or replace that portable tank with a properly installed below deck fuel tank. securely mounted, vented overboard and with a proper deck-fill. Be sure to use the proper fuel line to the engine as well, one rated for below-deck tanks.
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Why can't something like this be closer to Huntsville AL, I'd pay $500 for the whole thing and someone can have the boat if I can keep the trailer!
https://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/boa/6075367905.html
https://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/boa/6075367905.html