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by gbraun
Tue Apr 13, 2010 8:10 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1977 Islander 32 Project
Replies: 1
Views: 1220

Re: 1977 Islander 32 Project

Day 2 and 3 - The vberth is ready for resin and glass, and my luck is holding, I was able to save the headliner, don't want to open that can of worms. Aside from frozen zippers, it's in terrific visual shape. The free pedestal and wheel is old, I got it apart and the wheel hub is a standard 1" ...
by gbraun
Tue Apr 06, 2010 10:19 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: New (to me) pedestal and wheel
Replies: 5
Views: 2055

Re: New (to me) pedestal and wheel

Chris - I think you could be right, there is a gear in there that's part of the lower spocket deal. No matter, I've figured that I'm just going to heave out the internal assembly, whihc will leave me with an empty pedestal with a spocket for chain/wire.
by gbraun
Tue Apr 06, 2010 10:14 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Rudder stock tube question
Replies: 3
Views: 1396

Re: Rudder stock tube question

Chris - Yeah - I thought of that! didn't originally, but Edson website on tiller to wheel conversion had it noted.
by gbraun
Sun Apr 04, 2010 4:22 pm
Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
Topic: Synthetic rigging?
Replies: 11
Views: 2929

Re: Synthetic rigging?

Have been following the development of synthetic rigging, and it seems reasonable only for higher end race boats with large budgets. the downsides of all the new synthetics far outweigh the main upside, which is reduced weight aloft.
by gbraun
Sun Apr 04, 2010 11:02 am
Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
Topic: used gear source
Replies: 2
Views: 1494

used gear source

does anyone have any experience with Sailorman in Lauderdale? I will be in Florida the end of May, a couple of hours away. Have a long list of parts, pumps, fittings, etc to get for my Islander 32 refit. Is it worth the trip? Anywhere else in Florida? I've heard there is a place in St Petersburg also.
by gbraun
Sun Apr 04, 2010 10:59 am
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: electrical question
Replies: 5
Views: 2650

Re: electrical question

From bitter personal experience - start all new. If the boat is more than a few years old, the existing wiring will have enough issues that it's not worth saving.
by gbraun
Sat Apr 03, 2010 10:59 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Rudder stock tube question
Replies: 3
Views: 1396

Rudder stock tube question

Can anyone tell me what the fitting is? This is a picture of the rudder stock housing, I'm getting ready to cut it open to install a quadrant.
by gbraun
Sat Apr 03, 2010 10:53 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1977 Islander 32 Project
Replies: 1
Views: 1220

1977 Islander 32 Project

Day 1 - Tear out the rotten plywood in the V-berth, begin work on the new (to me) pedestal and wheel. Long way to go: Tiller to Wheel conversion install airconditioning for those July & August nights on the Chesapeake. re-wire the entire boat 12V (120V already done) relocate engine controls. lot...
by gbraun
Sat Apr 03, 2010 10:38 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: New (to me) pedestal and wheel
Replies: 5
Views: 2055

New (to me) pedestal and wheel

Converting my Islander 32 from tiller to wheel. Was given an old pedestal and wheel. Began to disassemble the guts today, and am surprised at what I find. The axle that supports the wheel has a spocket, with chain, but the assembly also has a hollow rectangular "tube" hanging from it, that...
by gbraun
Mon Nov 30, 2009 9:05 am
Forum: Boat Photos
Topic: Islander 32Mk II refit - the beginning
Replies: 0
Views: 1503

Islander 32Mk II refit - the beginning

1977 Islander 32 Mk II - after owning her for 10 years, time for a refit. Tentative project list, besides all the small routine stuff. New portholes all around tiller to wheel conversion 12 volt rewiring, 120V already done air-conditioning, found a suitcase marine aircon for $300 new hull stringers ...
by gbraun
Sun Nov 29, 2009 11:29 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Porthole question - Islander 32
Replies: 5
Views: 2092

Porthole question - Islander 32

I am starting a 1.5 year refit on my 1977 Islander 32 - I'm sure there will be many more posts and questions before Spring 2011. My portholes are crazed and oxidized, need replacement. They are 1/4 plexiglass, in hard plastic frames which are secured with caulk. I have a source for my choice of repl...