[Public-List] Marisel #385

[mahseer at kos.net]

So many difficult ways to solve a simple problem.  First don't remove the
cutlass bearing house and stern tube unless absolutely necessary,
resealing the tube is not simple.  To solve the ID/OD problem of stern
tube, ten years ago on 380 I pushed on a section of clear hose with
(embedded cord type) over the tube and then on top pushed on the regular
stuffing box hose double clamped, job complete time 10 mins.

John Boor
#380 MAHSEER

> I cut out the old bronze shaft tube and refitted with a piece of G10
> fiberglass shaft tube. 1-3/4 " O.D. with I.D. of 1-1/2" which nicely
> accomodates a 1-1/2" cutlass bearing. The tube is glassed into the old
> cleaned and scoured shaft alley. On goes the  stuffing box in goes the
> shaft, coupling ect.
> Joe B
>
> On Mon, Apr 11, 2011 at 8:21 AM, Gordon Laco <mainstay at csolve.net> wrote:
>
>> Good morning -
>>
>> Congratulations on what sounds like a huge rebuild!
>>
>> If you are getting to turquoise green in your bottom job, I think you
>> are
>> way past the gel coat and are into the polyester laminates.  The colour
>> is
>> the giveaway.
>>
>> It sounds like there has been some sort of corrosive solvent at work
>> under
>> your cockpit - if you are seeing 'string' under the cockpit laminates,
>> that
>> indicates that the polyester resin is gone and all you are left with is
>> the
>> remains of the matt.  You should most certainly wet this with epoxy and
>> after you feel you've regained integrity a layer of new cloth and epoxy
>> isn't a bad idea.  Are there any signs of compromise in the hull
>> laminates
>> in there?  I've never seen this sort of issue except where solvents
>> (including gasoline) have been spilled in quantity.
>>
>> I'm no authority with regard to engine/shaft issues, I'll leave that for
>> others to comment on.
>>
>> Cheers - Gord #426 Surprise
>>
>>
>> On 11/04/11 1:11 AM, "randall weatherspoon" <rlwspoon at earthlink.net>
>> wrote:
>>
>> > Mike,
>> >
>> > I am finally getting into Marisel - New atomic 4 (rebuilt ), new
>> masthead
>> > and base - custom machined CNC and  the usual stuff-
>> >
>> > I have some questions that you may know the answer to before going to
>> the
>> > group---
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Joel Lembo - remade muffler SS, would like to get details on design.
>> Mine
>> is
>> > the old bronze - bottom is flacked off and could be a little rough
>> getting
>> > old fittings off -Moyer has one $460 SS but looks a little short and
>> would
>> > not fit my pipes as is- I don't want it to leak as I have to almost
>> remove
>> > engine to get it out.  Do you know how to contact him? Any thoughts on
>> no
>> > muffler and using the insert coupling where the water just goes into
>> the
>> > exhaust stream --?
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Do you know the color of the GEL Coat. About 5 years ago I took the
>> bottom
>> > hull down to a black - under was a turquoise green -spots through-
>> >
>> > I plan on taking it to the green but not sure about the black? The
>> upper
>> > hull has a green under coat with a burgundy then a Tan Bark color.
>> >
>> > Clearly the Tan Bark was added as it is failing and looks like - well
>> you
>> > know-So I don't know how far to go and don't want to destroy the GEL
>> Coat.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Under the main cockpit floor the fiberglass is real string - I think
>> this
>> > may have come from gas fumes - have you ever seen this and what would
>> you
>> > do? I am thinking of putting some epoxy with fabric.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > I have the old engine out but having  a hard time with prop shaft. The
>> > rubber hose was in bad shape between the stuffing box and stern tube.
>> >
>> > Is that a special hose?
>> >
>> > I was thinking of having  the stuffing box turned down to match the
>> stern
>> > tube diameter - what do you think?
>> >
>> > But first I need to get it out and the coupling and stuffing box won't
>> budge
>> > - I will try  removing the prop but does not look promising either. If
>> I
>> > have to cut the prop off so I can pull the shaft from the inside and
>> them
>> > press everything off - do you know where a good shop is in your area
>> -
>> down
>> > here is a little pricey and I have friends in the area who could pick
>> up
>> -
>> > do you know what a new one would cost. I am assuming right hand
>> threads?
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Any info would be helpful - a long list in the group usually only gets
>> the
>> > first question-
>> >
>> > So thanks for the help - I will put remaining to the group later.
>> >
>> > I will send pic later --
>> >
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