I have recently bought a 1964 Bahama Islander 24'. I need a motor but don't know exactly what was intended to go into this engine hold. I would like to know about engines and anything else anyone knows about this boat.Including everything from sails to electric to plumbing. You name it. I need to know it. Thanks in advance for your help
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The original rig dimensions are as follows: "I"=28.84 "J"=8.42 "P"=25.75 "E"=11.52 I had an 8hp 4 stroke on the one I owned. Let me know if you need further explanation of the rig dimensions
The original rig dimensions are as follows: "I"=28.84 "J"=8.42 "P"=25.75 "E"=11.52 I had an 8hp 4 stroke on the one I owned. Let me know if you need further explanation of the rig dimensions
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Given the size and likely value of the boat, I think I'd mount an outboard in the 5-10 HP range. It is just a lot cheaper to buy than any inboard & with luck you live somewhere you can find a good used motor. Unless you plan on motoring a lot, an inboard diesel would cost too much up front. OC
Given the size and likely value of the boat, I think I'd mount an outboard in the 5-10 HP range. It is just a lot cheaper to buy than any inboard & with luck you live somewhere you can find a good used motor. Unless you plan on motoring a lot, an inboard diesel would cost too much up front. OC
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Yes I need an explanation on these dimensions. And I don't see how you got a 8hp. four stroke engine to fit in the hole in the engine compartment.Unless you made some type of mounting bracket to raise it up or something.
Yes I need an explanation on these dimensions. And I don't see how you got a 8hp. four stroke engine to fit in the hole in the engine compartment.Unless you made some type of mounting bracket to raise it up or something.
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not sure either, other than it was a Nissan 8. I do remember it's a pretty cozy well. The "I"= from the deck, straight up the mast to where the forestay attaches The "J"= from the headsail tack, back to the mast The "P"= the hoist of the mainsail, or the luff The "E"= the foot of the main, or the boom length The theoretical length of the forestay= I squared + J squared= square root the answer= max luff about 30ft. If you have a furler, you must deduct for the drum and swivel. These are just factory spec's, it's best to always put a tape measure on the boat if ordering new sails. Can you provide an image of your well to see if it's the same as I had?
not sure either, other than it was a Nissan 8. I do remember it's a pretty cozy well. The "I"= from the deck, straight up the mast to where the forestay attaches The "J"= from the headsail tack, back to the mast The "P"= the hoist of the mainsail, or the luff The "E"= the foot of the main, or the boom length The theoretical length of the forestay= I squared + J squared= square root the answer= max luff about 30ft. If you have a furler, you must deduct for the drum and swivel. These are just factory spec's, it's best to always put a tape measure on the boat if ordering new sails. Can you provide an image of your well to see if it's the same as I had?
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