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by prjacobs
Wed May 02, 2018 5:05 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Lifting and removing the engine
Replies: 6
Views: 36905

Re: Lifting and removing the engine

I like the gantry idea. You could make it wide enough to slide the raised motor clear of the boat to lower it to the ground. A track would be nice, maybe even an electric hoist . That would make re-installation easier too. Having the remote on the hoist would make it a one person job, and I'm sure y...
by prjacobs
Tue May 01, 2018 4:23 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Lifting and removing the engine
Replies: 6
Views: 36905

Re: Lifting and removing the engine

I used a Back Hoe.
by prjacobs
Fri Apr 06, 2018 12:27 am
Forum: Rig and Sails
Topic: Forward chainplate above head sawn-off, problems?
Replies: 7
Views: 28384

Re: Forward chainplate above head sawn-off, problems?

Ah ... OK ... I thought you'd chopped the straps going down the bulkhead ... my bad! I looked at your photo again and see that you "trimmed" the vertical sides of the truss. You could weld the pieces back in, which would probably be best. Below is a pic of my mock-up tank that shows the tr...
by prjacobs
Thu Apr 05, 2018 4:27 pm
Forum: Rig and Sails
Topic: Forward chainplate above head sawn-off, problems?
Replies: 7
Views: 28384

Re: Forward chainplate above head sawn-off, problems?

I think you have made a mistake shortening the chain plate. When I built my holding tank I made it of a shape to leave the chain plates exposed so they could be tightened if needed as the bulkhead wood tends to crush a bit with age. You could fabricate two triangular plates to go over the existing s...
by prjacobs
Tue Mar 27, 2018 4:33 pm
Forum: Rig and Sails
Topic: Inner forestay deck attachment and support.
Replies: 11
Views: 46898

Re: Inner forestay deck attachment and support.

Nice tidy job on the install, Nic. I especially like the way you've anchored it to the anchor locker bulkhead tabs. It's very neat and relatively non-intrusive to the V-berth, and the strut appears to be in line with the extension of the inner fore stay, giving it a nice straight pull. Just a note o...
by prjacobs
Thu Mar 15, 2018 4:56 pm
Forum: Accomodation
Topic: Water Tank
Replies: 9
Views: 54056

Re: Water Tank

You might want to check with Vega Marin as they have some replacement parts. I'm pretty sure, but not absolutely certain, that the Albin Vega water tank is the same as the Ballad's.
Just a thought ...
by prjacobs
Thu Mar 01, 2018 5:32 pm
Forum: Rig and Sails
Topic: Mast Refit (part 3)
Replies: 4
Views: 19059

Re: Mast Refit (part 3)

Awesome job, Nic. Thanks for the detailed info and great pictures. I have a set of aluminum mast steps right at the top, and use a MasteMate to get up there, which is a satisfactory arrangement for the type of sailing I do. The aluminum steps, over time, become a little hard to unfold, but nothing t...
by prjacobs
Thu Feb 08, 2018 4:54 pm
Forum: Welcome to the Ballad Exchange
Topic: Florida Ballad
Replies: 5
Views: 21664

Re: Florida Ballad

Hi Mark T,
I used an indoor/outdoor carpet cut to fit and glued in. This is the third boat I've done this way and it works for me here in the Pacific North 'Wet'.
It gives a nice clean finish, and is mildew resistant.
by prjacobs
Thu Feb 01, 2018 5:44 pm
Forum: Welcome to the Ballad Exchange
Topic: Florida Ballad
Replies: 5
Views: 21664

Re: Florida Ballad

Hi Mark,
Welcome to the forum. I did a 2 year restoration on mine (#1085) and launched in late 2013. I've been enjoying her ever since. Love the boat, and the way she sails. Good luck on your rebuild.
Cheers,
by prjacobs
Fri Jan 19, 2018 5:05 pm
Forum: Hull and Deck
Topic: Mast step truss, inevitably:(
Replies: 154
Views: 592336

Re: Mast step truss, inevitably:(

I think you’re on the right track. IMHO I'd choose a thickened epoxy paste squeezed or injected into the crack.
Just my thoughts ... keep us posted on how it goes.