FREE BOAT, ACT ONE, SCENE THREE

[sailormanbigd]

Hi all, had a good day on the boat today. I can't hardly wait to come home and see what you all have to say. I scouped out the bilge-literally, with my long handled kitchen spoons. Stopped at walmart and bought two more bottles of bleech, and two canisters of comet-cheap. Got to the boat, openned up everything, sprinkled comet onto the hull inside-figured that it wopuild be scrubbed by my walking about. Then set to work scooping the bilge crud. Got at least a gallon of crud. And this is after three days of scooping and flushing. After dealing with the stench i decided to get some fresh air. The boat was sitting on the bottom and the barnickles where showing good. Went all around the boat as far as my arms would reach. Went pretty good. Had to be careful though, I read where some diver sank a boat bu scraping a thu hull. Cut the shit out of may hands, so no more bilge work-disease! Then came back in the cabin and stARTed work on the temp floor. The inside didn't smell like a sewer anymore, but kindoff industrial. Put down temp floor-was getting tired of walking around on the floor supports-like walking on trusses. Floor down, ben down bellow for a while, so I decided to check the mainsail. Unlashed it, untangeled haliards, and low and behold, raised the main!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gotta love it, a free boat with a useable main. Has had quite a few patches, but i half expected it to fall into pieces when i hoisted it. WIre rope haliard is new to me. Do you rap the wire around a winch like rope? I have a pic with the main up but have'nt brought the camera in from the truck yet. All thats left is to put on a aux bracket and hang the motor and i'm off. the po came by tonight-will add in next reply. Patrick

 

[sailormanbigd]

Hi all, had a good day on the boat today. I can't hardly wait to come home and see what you all have to say. I scouped out the bilge-literally, with my long handled kitchen spoons. Stopped at walmart and bought two more bottles of bleech, and two canisters of comet-cheap. Got to the boat, openned up everything, sprinkled comet onto the hull inside-figured that it wopuild be scrubbed by my walking about. Then set to work scooping the bilge crud. Got at least a gallon of crud. And this is after three days of scooping and flushing. After dealing with the stench i decided to get some fresh air. The boat was sitting on the bottom and the barnickles where showing good. Went all around the boat as far as my arms would reach. Went pretty good. Had to be careful though, I read where some diver sank a boat bu scraping a thu hull. Cut the shit out of may hands, so no more bilge work-disease! Then came back in the cabin and stARTed work on the temp floor. The inside didn't smell like a sewer anymore, but kindoff industrial. Put down temp floor-was getting tired of walking around on the floor supports-like walking on trusses. Floor down, ben down bellow for a while, so I decided to check the mainsail. Unlashed it, untangeled haliards, and low and behold, raised the main!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gotta love it, a free boat with a useable main. Has had quite a few patches, but i half expected it to fall into pieces when i hoisted it. WIre rope haliard is new to me. Do you rap the wire around a winch like rope? I have a pic with the main up but have'nt brought the camera in from the truck yet. All thats left is to put on a aux bracket and hang the motor and i'm off. the po came by tonight-will add in next reply. Patrick

 

[sailormanbigd]

Hi all, had a good day on the boat today. I can't hardly wait to come home and see what you all have to say. I scouped out the bilge-literally, with my long handled kitchen spoons. Stopped at walmart and bought two more bottles of bleech, and two canisters of comet-cheap. Got to the boat, openned up everything, sprinkled comet onto the hull inside-figured that it wopuild be scrubbed by my walking about. Then set to work scooping the bilge crud. Got at least a gallon of crud. And this is after three days of scooping and flushing. After dealing with the stench i decided to get some fresh air. The boat was sitting on the bottom and the barnickles where showing good. Went all around the boat as far as my arms would reach. Went pretty good. Had to be careful though, I read where some diver sank a boat bu scraping a thu hull. Cut the shit out of may hands, so no more bilge work-disease! Then came back in the cabin and stARTed work on the temp floor. The inside didn't smell like a sewer anymore, but kindoff industrial. Put down temp floor-was getting tired of walking around on the floor supports-like walking on trusses. Floor down, ben down bellow for a while, so I decided to check the mainsail. Unlashed it, untangeled haliards, and low and behold, raised the main!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gotta love it, a free boat with a useable main. Has had quite a few patches, but i half expected it to fall into pieces when i hoisted it. WIre rope haliard is new to me. Do you rap the wire around a winch like rope? I have a pic with the main up but have'nt brought the camera in from the truck yet. All thats left is to put on a aux bracket and hang the motor and i'm off. the po came by tonight-will add in next reply. Patrick

 

[sailormanbigd]

Hi all, had a good day on the boat today. I can't hardly wait to come home and see what you all have to say. I scouped out the bilge-literally, with my long handled kitchen spoons. Stopped at walmart and bought two more bottles of bleech, and two canisters of comet-cheap. Got to the boat, openned up everything, sprinkled comet onto the hull inside-figured that it wopuild be scrubbed by my walking about. Then set to work scooping the bilge crud. Got at least a gallon of crud. And this is after three days of scooping and flushing. After dealing with the stench i decided to get some fresh air. The boat was sitting on the bottom and the barnickles where showing good. Went all around the boat as far as my arms would reach. Went pretty good. Had to be careful though, I read where some diver sank a boat bu scraping a thu hull. Cut the shit out of may hands, so no more bilge work-disease! Then came back in the cabin and stARTed work on the temp floor. The inside didn't smell like a sewer anymore, but kindoff industrial. Put down temp floor-was getting tired of walking around on the floor supports-like walking on trusses. Floor down, ben down bellow for a while, so I decided to check the mainsail. Unlashed it, untangeled haliards, and low and behold, raised the main!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gotta love it, a free boat with a useable main. Has had quite a few patches, but i half expected it to fall into pieces when i hoisted it. WIre rope haliard is new to me. Do you rap the wire around a winch like rope? I have a pic with the main up but have'nt brought the camera in from the truck yet. All thats left is to put on a aux bracket and hang the motor and i'm off. the po came by tonight-will add in next reply. Patrick

 

[sailormanbigd]

diesel has been sold

Mr Letterman, thanks for the help wit the 40 westerbeake but it has been sold-darn. Any more ideas, websites. Don't know much about the diesel range and applications. Thanks for all your help and support. Patrick

 

[sailormanbigd]

diesel has been sold

Mr Letterman, thanks for the help wit the 40 westerbeake but it has been sold-darn. Any more ideas, websites. Don't know much about the diesel range and applications. Thanks for all your help and support. Patrick

 

[sailormanbigd]

diesel has been sold

Mr Letterman, thanks for the help wit the 40 westerbeake but it has been sold-darn. Any more ideas, websites. Don't know much about the diesel range and applications. Thanks for all your help and support. Patrick

 

[sailormanbigd]

diesel has been sold

Mr Letterman, thanks for the help wit the 40 westerbeake but it has been sold-darn. Any more ideas, websites. Don't know much about the diesel range and applications. Thanks for all your help and support. Patrick

 

[Ross]

Patrick, it is time for you to start applying

the education that you have and start working smart. When you go to the boat next make a list of the things that need doing, write it on paper and decide which one is first. work on that and don't be distracted by the rest. You have used enough bleach to disinfect the entire city water supply. Enough all ready. Ounces per gallon is tops.

 

[Ross]

Patrick, it is time for you to start applying

the education that you have and start working smart. When you go to the boat next make a list of the things that need doing, write it on paper and decide which one is first. work on that and don't be distracted by the rest. You have used enough bleach to disinfect the entire city water supply. Enough all ready. Ounces per gallon is tops.

 

[Ross]

Patrick, it is time for you to start applying

the education that you have and start working smart. When you go to the boat next make a list of the things that need doing, write it on paper and decide which one is first. work on that and don't be distracted by the rest. You have used enough bleach to disinfect the entire city water supply. Enough all ready. Ounces per gallon is tops.

 

[Ross]

Patrick, it is time for you to start applying

the education that you have and start working smart. When you go to the boat next make a list of the things that need doing, write it on paper and decide which one is first. work on that and don't be distracted by the rest. You have used enough bleach to disinfect the entire city water supply. Enough all ready. Ounces per gallon is tops.

 

[CalebD]

What happened to Act I, Scene II?

I thought that this was going to be more like a Shakespeare play or an opera in 2 or three acts? Anyway, you seem to be playing the leading role at the moment on this board so I would be surprised if I was the first to reply.Congrats on getting the bilge somewhat cleaned out. I still think you should try to find the holding tank and get it sucked out and then you will probably want to remove, rebuild or replace most of this system. At least treat the tank with the 'KO' product I have been mentioning. You do not want to arrive at your new location stinking like you know what if there is a leak in this system and when sailing and heeling over you can find leaks you did not think you had. My guess is that this will not be a priority for you before you take your free boat to it's new home though. I am no diesel expert but I have my suspicions that yours might be able to be revived. You would need to pull the inboard engine out in order to replace it so remove it and have at it. I have no personal knowledge of Volvo diesels (Ross does), just Universals and my opinion is that it would still probably work out cheaper to overhaul it (dismantle, clean, replace a few parts and re-assemble) than to buy a working engine you will have to install and make modifications for. I think you mentioned a friend who knows something of diesels and you have an interest yourself. Do yourself a favor and buy the Nigel Caulder book "Boat Owners Mechanical & Electrical Manual". It costs around $50 but if you have the patience to read it it can save you a lot of money on diesel mechanics fees. It also covers head systems and electronics - basically everything you will ever need to know while fixing up your boat. The fist time you need to repair an alternator this book pays for itself.Good luck getting your boys to help you on this project. Who knows, maybe they would enjoy working on the engine in your garage and possibly turn out to like being on the water and sailing, fishing and whatever. Some people think that a joint or two can help with sea sickness but I prefer candied ginger root and cold beverages, the wind on my face and watching the horizon.I once had a chance on a pretty big boat, a Dufour Arpege (28-32') that a former neighbor offered to sell me for what he thought was a good price when I had just started working. I could barely afford my rent and although I loved the idea he had let the boat fall into such disrepair that I thought I was getting in over my head - so I walked away. I am now a co-owner in a slightly smaller 27' Tartan that is probably older than the Dufour the guy offered me. I can afford the T27 now but I could not have easily afforded such a big boat earlier in my life, or could I? I will never know how my life would have changed if I had so there are no regrets. I had access to smaller day sailors anyway and used to scoff at the nice keel boats that moored in the same harbor when my 14' Viking sailboat was moored there too. I was happy with what I had. Would I have been happier with a bigger boat? Perhaps, so I am glad you are pursuing your dream and I wish you well. I am not that much older than you and you are not that much younger than I.[close curtain]

 

[CalebD]

What happened to Act I, Scene II?

I thought that this was going to be more like a Shakespeare play or an opera in 2 or three acts? Anyway, you seem to be playing the leading role at the moment on this board so I would be surprised if I was the first to reply.Congrats on getting the bilge somewhat cleaned out. I still think you should try to find the holding tank and get it sucked out and then you will probably want to remove, rebuild or replace most of this system. At least treat the tank with the 'KO' product I have been mentioning. You do not want to arrive at your new location stinking like you know what if there is a leak in this system and when sailing and heeling over you can find leaks you did not think you had. My guess is that this will not be a priority for you before you take your free boat to it's new home though. I am no diesel expert but I have my suspicions that yours might be able to be revived. You would need to pull the inboard engine out in order to replace it so remove it and have at it. I have no personal knowledge of Volvo diesels (Ross does), just Universals and my opinion is that it would still probably work out cheaper to overhaul it (dismantle, clean, replace a few parts and re-assemble) than to buy a working engine you will have to install and make modifications for. I think you mentioned a friend who knows something of diesels and you have an interest yourself. Do yourself a favor and buy the Nigel Caulder book "Boat Owners Mechanical & Electrical Manual". It costs around $50 but if you have the patience to read it it can save you a lot of money on diesel mechanics fees. It also covers head systems and electronics - basically everything you will ever need to know while fixing up your boat. The fist time you need to repair an alternator this book pays for itself.Good luck getting your boys to help you on this project. Who knows, maybe they would enjoy working on the engine in your garage and possibly turn out to like being on the water and sailing, fishing and whatever. Some people think that a joint or two can help with sea sickness but I prefer candied ginger root and cold beverages, the wind on my face and watching the horizon.I once had a chance on a pretty big boat, a Dufour Arpege (28-32') that a former neighbor offered to sell me for what he thought was a good price when I had just started working. I could barely afford my rent and although I loved the idea he had let the boat fall into such disrepair that I thought I was getting in over my head - so I walked away. I am now a co-owner in a slightly smaller 27' Tartan that is probably older than the Dufour the guy offered me. I can afford the T27 now but I could not have easily afforded such a big boat earlier in my life, or could I? I will never know how my life would have changed if I had so there are no regrets. I had access to smaller day sailors anyway and used to scoff at the nice keel boats that moored in the same harbor when my 14' Viking sailboat was moored there too. I was happy with what I had. Would I have been happier with a bigger boat? Perhaps, so I am glad you are pursuing your dream and I wish you well. I am not that much older than you and you are not that much younger than I.[close curtain]

 

[CalebD]

What happened to Act I, Scene II?

I thought that this was going to be more like a Shakespeare play or an opera in 2 or three acts? Anyway, you seem to be playing the leading role at the moment on this board so I would be surprised if I was the first to reply.Congrats on getting the bilge somewhat cleaned out. I still think you should try to find the holding tank and get it sucked out and then you will probably want to remove, rebuild or replace most of this system. At least treat the tank with the 'KO' product I have been mentioning. You do not want to arrive at your new location stinking like you know what if there is a leak in this system and when sailing and heeling over you can find leaks you did not think you had. My guess is that this will not be a priority for you before you take your free boat to it's new home though. I am no diesel expert but I have my suspicions that yours might be able to be revived. You would need to pull the inboard engine out in order to replace it so remove it and have at it. I have no personal knowledge of Volvo diesels (Ross does), just Universals and my opinion is that it would still probably work out cheaper to overhaul it (dismantle, clean, replace a few parts and re-assemble) than to buy a working engine you will have to install and make modifications for. I think you mentioned a friend who knows something of diesels and you have an interest yourself. Do yourself a favor and buy the Nigel Caulder book "Boat Owners Mechanical & Electrical Manual". It costs around $50 but if you have the patience to read it it can save you a lot of money on diesel mechanics fees. It also covers head systems and electronics - basically everything you will ever need to know while fixing up your boat. The fist time you need to repair an alternator this book pays for itself.Good luck getting your boys to help you on this project. Who knows, maybe they would enjoy working on the engine in your garage and possibly turn out to like being on the water and sailing, fishing and whatever. Some people think that a joint or two can help with sea sickness but I prefer candied ginger root and cold beverages, the wind on my face and watching the horizon.I once had a chance on a pretty big boat, a Dufour Arpege (28-32') that a former neighbor offered to sell me for what he thought was a good price when I had just started working. I could barely afford my rent and although I loved the idea he had let the boat fall into such disrepair that I thought I was getting in over my head - so I walked away. I am now a co-owner in a slightly smaller 27' Tartan that is probably older than the Dufour the guy offered me. I can afford the T27 now but I could not have easily afforded such a big boat earlier in my life, or could I? I will never know how my life would have changed if I had so there are no regrets. I had access to smaller day sailors anyway and used to scoff at the nice keel boats that moored in the same harbor when my 14' Viking sailboat was moored there too. I was happy with what I had. Would I have been happier with a bigger boat? Perhaps, so I am glad you are pursuing your dream and I wish you well. I am not that much older than you and you are not that much younger than I.[close curtain]

 

[CalebD]

What happened to Act I, Scene II?

I thought that this was going to be more like a Shakespeare play or an opera in 2 or three acts? Anyway, you seem to be playing the leading role at the moment on this board so I would be surprised if I was the first to reply.Congrats on getting the bilge somewhat cleaned out. I still think you should try to find the holding tank and get it sucked out and then you will probably want to remove, rebuild or replace most of this system. At least treat the tank with the 'KO' product I have been mentioning. You do not want to arrive at your new location stinking like you know what if there is a leak in this system and when sailing and heeling over you can find leaks you did not think you had. My guess is that this will not be a priority for you before you take your free boat to it's new home though. I am no diesel expert but I have my suspicions that yours might be able to be revived. You would need to pull the inboard engine out in order to replace it so remove it and have at it. I have no personal knowledge of Volvo diesels (Ross does), just Universals and my opinion is that it would still probably work out cheaper to overhaul it (dismantle, clean, replace a few parts and re-assemble) than to buy a working engine you will have to install and make modifications for. I think you mentioned a friend who knows something of diesels and you have an interest yourself. Do yourself a favor and buy the Nigel Caulder book "Boat Owners Mechanical & Electrical Manual". It costs around $50 but if you have the patience to read it it can save you a lot of money on diesel mechanics fees. It also covers head systems and electronics - basically everything you will ever need to know while fixing up your boat. The fist time you need to repair an alternator this book pays for itself.Good luck getting your boys to help you on this project. Who knows, maybe they would enjoy working on the engine in your garage and possibly turn out to like being on the water and sailing, fishing and whatever. Some people think that a joint or two can help with sea sickness but I prefer candied ginger root and cold beverages, the wind on my face and watching the horizon.I once had a chance on a pretty big boat, a Dufour Arpege (28-32') that a former neighbor offered to sell me for what he thought was a good price when I had just started working. I could barely afford my rent and although I loved the idea he had let the boat fall into such disrepair that I thought I was getting in over my head - so I walked away. I am now a co-owner in a slightly smaller 27' Tartan that is probably older than the Dufour the guy offered me. I can afford the T27 now but I could not have easily afforded such a big boat earlier in my life, or could I? I will never know how my life would have changed if I had so there are no regrets. I had access to smaller day sailors anyway and used to scoff at the nice keel boats that moored in the same harbor when my 14' Viking sailboat was moored there too. I was happy with what I had. Would I have been happier with a bigger boat? Perhaps, so I am glad you are pursuing your dream and I wish you well. I am not that much older than you and you are not that much younger than I.[close curtain]

 

[CalebD]

BTW, Ross is right again.

You do need to get organized and work on specific tasks in order to get them all done. Write all the tasks down and prioritize them as suggested. Only work on stuff at the very top of the list until you get it done or close before moving on to the next item. RE: Bleach, Ross kind of said it all. Get some candles and/or a wax lantern to burn off the odors in the cabin (if it does not smell like fuel inside) and keep it well ventilated. It can be made livable.

 

[CalebD]

BTW, Ross is right again.

You do need to get organized and work on specific tasks in order to get them all done. Write all the tasks down and prioritize them as suggested. Only work on stuff at the very top of the list until you get it done or close before moving on to the next item. RE: Bleach, Ross kind of said it all. Get some candles and/or a wax lantern to burn off the odors in the cabin (if it does not smell like fuel inside) and keep it well ventilated. It can be made livable.

 

[CalebD]

BTW, Ross is right again.

You do need to get organized and work on specific tasks in order to get them all done. Write all the tasks down and prioritize them as suggested. Only work on stuff at the very top of the list until you get it done or close before moving on to the next item. RE: Bleach, Ross kind of said it all. Get some candles and/or a wax lantern to burn off the odors in the cabin (if it does not smell like fuel inside) and keep it well ventilated. It can be made livable.

 

[CalebD]

BTW, Ross is right again.

You do need to get organized and work on specific tasks in order to get them all done. Write all the tasks down and prioritize them as suggested. Only work on stuff at the very top of the list until you get it done or close before moving on to the next item. RE: Bleach, Ross kind of said it all. Get some candles and/or a wax lantern to burn off the odors in the cabin (if it does not smell like fuel inside) and keep it well ventilated. It can be made livable.