V1165

mocap1 · Apr 4, 2002

I Awlgriped all of the fiberglass above the waterline, and used the primers recommended by Awlgrip. They have a complete paint system, including putty, fairing compounds, primers and top coat. Expensive, but using theire products throughout reduces the potential for problems. They give away a useful brochure describing the system and the application of the various products. Definitely worth reading if you are going to do any part of the painting yourself. I spent 70 hours in prep, and about $200 in materials getting th boat ready to paint. The yard charged $2,000 to finish the prep, and spray, and for materials.

I also varnished the interior plywood. An improvement, but not a cure. Fortunately the plywood was in pretty good shape, with only a few stained areas. If the plywood is in bad shpe, or badly stained, it is easier to replace it than to restore it.

Mort

tlochhaas · Apr 4, 2002

Where are you in New England? My home base is in Newburyport, north of
Boston, and we sail back and forth between here and downeast Maine. The
Vega you're looking at doesn't sound too bad. I can't help with most of
the specific improvements you mention (though I prefer the Origo alcohol
stove to many other types I've used). Get in touch if you're interested
in seeing another Vega (1971, hull 1240) with a different set of
improvements. It's always interesting to see different things people
have done.
Tom

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dobermanct_dave · Apr 4, 2002

I looked at this boat last year. One comment that I would make was that the
engine is 9 HP and salt water cooled. I thought that that was a little
light considering the currents and swells that can set up in New England.
Based on my reading 12-13 HP is about right. Otherwise the boat seemed to
be well cared for.

bbach1949 · Apr 4, 2002

Hi: I have done extensive work on V1071, and Vegas are pretty easy to work
on. I used Interlux two part polyurethane with the roller and tipping
method. When we launched at the boatyard, the foreman said that I had easily
saved $2000 and the difference was barely noticeable. I dewaxed, sanded,
primed with epoxy, and painted, all with Interlux products.

We switched out the old pressurized alcohol stove (Kenyon) for a new Origo
non-pressurized alcohol stove and are really happy with it. I think you
might spend a lot more time on the seacocks, electrical system, etc.

All the best - we love our Vega, even though I thought she was ugly when I
first saw her 20 years ago. Bill Bach

hielke007 · Apr 5, 2002

Good morning, let me add my two cent\'s worth:
From the previous mails I gather that this Vega is repowered with a Yanmar
1GM10
Now, I not fully aware of your area\'s circumstances (weather, current etc.)
but I do know that this engine is very pretty:
It\'s simple to maintain, spares (far cheaper than any Volvo spare!) and
knowledge are widely available throughout the internet and the U.S.
About the only thing I can have against this engine is that it\'s a bit noisy
with a typical thumbing sound (its a 1 cylinder) backdraft from water in the
cylinder is not so much a problem if you remember to close the waterinlet
when failing to start and install an airing loop.
n.b. does the repowering mean that the shaft, prop & bearing have been
changed as well? That would be a great pro! (a fixed prop with waterlub
shaft will give you almost as much power in the water as a 13hp with the
original variable pitch prop, which -in my opinion- is not very efficient. I
have "proven" this a number of times with our setup of Volvo MD2010 10Hp vs
the MD7\'s and MD6A\'s)

Mind you, I have seen quite some Vega\'s when we wanted to buy last year and
the items you describe are pretty typical for what you will encounter in any
second hand Vega of that year. I wouldn\'t worry to much about the hull (it\'s
+30 years old and has had a life) but in general strong and sturdy. A good
wax and shine will do almost as much as the Awlgrip treatment....
Success!
Hielke
Holland
V1033 Drivfjäder

vegalover1975 · Apr 5, 2002

Hielke,

Were there any boat modifications to install the
MD2010 or did it fit right in?

stevebirch2002 · Apr 6, 2002

Hi

If you are thinking of re-engining then the Beta is an ideal replacement
for the Vega. Plenty of power, fresh-water cooled, and fits right on the
original bearers.

Steve Birch

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