It looks like an old Wave Piercer with a bit of paper mache as a super structure
I am curious as to why the viscosity dropped by nearly half after 400 hrs.
I agree that the skill of the painter is paramount to the final result visually but the applicator has no control on the paint changing its...
This is not the best forum to ask this on as there are few if any with the experience you seek advice about. You will have better luck if you...
AwlCraft and AwlGrip have always had their different properties. I have not seen sanding and buffing recommended for either and would certainly...
Page 13 shows the vessel I was on from build to sale to the Greeks, the text on the page tells a somewhat off course story. She was built for a...
Those Horseshoe Rudders you refer to would most likely have been on the Levi Drive equipped Virgin Atlantic challenger. They make for very good...
Type: engine room fan size formula into Google, the first result from CAT is very informative I can't copy and paste the link on my iPad fir...
Off http://www.idealwindlass.com/ The Lewmar one you reference seems to be a much more modern one and I did not see mention of any chain in the...
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I would suggest that instead of writing how you think that Windlass works in the photo you spent some time either using one or seeing one used....
Before going off at a tangent you should be aware that seafarers of many nations can and do file perfectly legal tax returns in their resident...
Its a way to reduce liability and exposure to claims if the employing entity is not related to the vessel other than on a commercial basis. It...
If you need a wrench to operate the anchor windlass it would seem to make sense and be the actions of a prudent mariner to have such a wrench...
The hose clips might have once been on a hose that was painted white and has been replaced, single hose clips are find when no pressure as such is...
I seriously doubt there is any safety related issue in the voltage selection for a windlass motor. DC motors can be damaged by water as can AC...
Can you loosen the clutch hut to achieve freefall? Do you think it is now noticeably slower than before it was rebuilt? What was done to it...
I would be very wary about taking on something that age, if it were built for the Navy you might find yourself in a very costly and time consuming...
I have watched this thread with interest as I was somewhat curious as to the sense of spending almost double on a boat that you paid for it...
That depends on what you want to see I guess
