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by Petel
Fri Jul 21, 2023 10:05 pm
Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
Topic: Hypro pumps
Replies: 4
Views: 8355

Re: Hypro pumps

Not sure if they will post to NZ, but in the UK I managed to get a spares kit from 'All pumps direct'.

https://www.allpumpsdirect.co.uk/Hypro- ... ESC&page=3
by Petel
Tue Dec 27, 2022 9:23 pm
Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
Topic: Ofeldt water level?
Replies: 2
Views: 2967

Ofeldt water level?

What is considered the best water level to run an Ofeldt at? Top of the coils in steam space or water above the coils? The drawings (SBA WTB2) show the top sight glass fitting about an inch over the top coil position suggesting that the water level should be a little below the top of the coils, but ...
by Petel
Mon Dec 02, 2019 9:24 pm
Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
Topic: Engine mounting angle?
Replies: 6
Views: 6329

Engine mounting angle?

I'm at the stage in my rebuild where I need to consider engine mounting. My question is what are the pro's & con's of fitting the engine in line with the shaft (i.e. tilted back by some 8 degrees) or fitting it horizontally? The thrust bearing is fitted to the shaft close to the prop end the engine ...
by Petel
Sat Jul 21, 2018 9:07 pm
Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
Topic: Rudder tube construction for glass fibre hull
Replies: 3
Views: 5555

Rudder tube construction for glass fibre hull

The re-fit continues...I'm now wondering about moving the rudder from the transom to an internal tube to (1) allow me to hook up a wheel with ease and (2) clean up the look of the transom. I've noticed some pulleys already installed in the area so I'm not the first to think about this. What is the b...
by Petel
Sun Jul 15, 2018 9:48 pm
Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
Topic: Weed hatches in small launches?
Replies: 3
Views: 5060

Weed hatches in small launches?

Steady progress on the hull re-fit after my last post - thanks for all the advice! The boat has a weed hatch fitted, however it has clearly never been used as some of the framework of the rear seating prevents the lid from being removed! A few minutes with the multitool (fantatsic bit of kit for boa...
by Petel
Thu Jun 07, 2018 9:52 pm
Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
Topic: Fitting stringers and bulkheads to GRP hull
Replies: 7
Views: 6479

Fitting stringers and bulkheads to GRP hull

Hello all First post from a new steam boater in the UK – be gentle with me! I am currently refurbishing my (new to me) boat after having discovered wet and rotten stringers and bulkheads under the floors. It’s a 16’ GRP / fibreglass hull. My plan is to glue new stingers to the hull with thickened ep...