Saintly Fish Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Just now, JDP said: If people are liars and cheats then that's something they have to live with, not me. No, and you won’t live with it next time your transom falls apart and Jaws eats you because you took Bruce at his word . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 I'm guessing that the guy knew how bad this was, and the mate he had supposedly sold it to knew before demanding his money back. Now because I was buying it to break, I never really looked at it, so this, is decidely my fault in that respect. But I now have a good use for it so alls well etc. I am however, genuinely glad that I never moved it on, because some complete novice may have bought it and paid the ultimate price with their and their family/friends lives. Jon, I honestly don't think what I am seeing here is from the original build company. The hull looks good quality work compared to the floor etc. Maybe bought as a kit? Who knows? Anyway, I would rather torch it than let it go as is. Jon, no, the steel is over the back of the transom as well, and under the splash well it has steel spreader plates on the lower bolts. I haven't stuck the drill bit in yet, but am under no illusion that I really need to, it will be rotten, of that I'm sure. Having nothing to tie the transom in is also disconcerting, and with a heavier engine, this may have turned out like the one you mentioned. Needless to say, if this ever sees service again, these things will be corrected........ JDP 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted October 27, 2020 Author Share Posted October 27, 2020 Bit more done today, got a lot of grinding done, left it all just proud ready to finish off with sanding discs..... Even the boy managed some cutting and grinding today as well. No pics of progress as forgot camera! Duh.... Will be no progress now till Friday earliest, fishing tomorrow and the lad has got a rink hockey day Thurs.... Then again, day to myself.... Ya never know. Once thats finished, will be getting the "bracing" out, full clean up inside, then start the transom..... Saintly Fish and Geoff 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 No progress to show, been busy painting floors etc and fixing/selling bikes Will be back on it shortly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted November 8, 2020 Author Share Posted November 8, 2020 Hoping to get a bit more done today Andy135 and Saintly Fish 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted November 8, 2020 Author Share Posted November 8, 2020 As promised got a bit more down today, and remembered the camera! Actually that's a lie, it was still in the truck from yesterday...... Right, so what was achieved? I would say 90% of the gring is done now for the floor. Also managed to work into 3 of the 4 corners that were a pain. Also managed to get the floor "bracing" out as well. More on that in a minute..... Now for the fun bit....... Note all the straight edges! This was part of the floor bracing, that I can only say was pretty much dropped in and left, apart from about half a dozen tabs!!! Basically, cut it in half and pulled it out!!....... Grand job eh? Anyway, the boy had managed to soak himself washing his crosser down from yesterday so that was it...... Better get some sanding discs and backing pads on order and get the hoover out..... Then make a decision about how it's going to be on the rebuild.......... Got time yet, as got to lift the outboard yet and get all the steel off so we can tackle the transom.... On a good note, the intended aux for this, a Johnson 6hp that bought for not a lot off the bay, the lad had cleaned the carb out and put back together. The other night, we shot some fresh fuel in it (have new adaptor for it now) and after much playing, it started!! Yay....... Will get round to servicing it a bit at a time, it may want crank seals yet, but will say once the fuel pump is repaired and plugs replaced. Andy135 and Geoff 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Some progress there Steve. Keep it up 👍 Geoff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted November 17, 2020 Author Share Posted November 17, 2020 Had a bit of spare time in between doing some bike bits, so fitted the new plugs to the to be aux engine.... Primed pulled a few times, nada.... Then realised hadn't put the switch in the "on" position.... Duh!! Started 2nd pull, wont keep running tho, so suspect fuel pump. Just ordered a new one from amazon, sub £9!!! Cheap enough to carry a spare or two So, with that at the next stage, tackled the Rude 25, or is it a johnson? can't remember.... Anyway, put the right fuel plug on, primed her up, 3rd pull, burbling away like a good un!! Cool, so will look up a new impellor, change the gearbox oil and punt it out.... Was talking to my mate about lifting the boat off the trailer this evening.... Just happened to look up and fuck me, a lifting beam, so now looking at block n tackle, beam trolley etc in readiness. Also now looking for an engine hoist, lifting chains etc..... all good stuff 🤣 Andy135 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share Posted November 18, 2020 Forgot to mention, got a nice collection of 180mm sanding discs from tool station so back to that soon...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captin slows old outlaw Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 happy sanding mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted November 19, 2020 Author Share Posted November 19, 2020 1 hour ago, captin slows old outlaw said: happy sanding mate Almost finished one side....... Need a better mask! Looked like a yetti when I got out.... Chewed the backing pad up pretty sharp as well..... Noticed still got some grinding to do along the back, and one small area is a bit this, so will need to build it back up with a few layers Saintly Fish and Geoff 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captin slows old outlaw Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 i did a bit of rubbing , hands got cold so i came inn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 Been out plugging for pike with the boy today, waiting for my new backing pad to turn up......... Must drag the hoover down next time I go and start cleaning some dust out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 1 hour ago, suzook12 said: Been out plugging for pike with the boy today, waiting for my new backing pad to turn up......... Must drag the hoover down next time I go and start cleaning some dust out Any pike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 Got one hit, but got off again, only a small one tho.... Passed some pleasant time in the afternoon sun 👍 Geoff, Saintly Fish and Andy135 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted December 8, 2020 Author Share Posted December 8, 2020 I did manage to get the hoover out and have a clean out, the backing pad duly arrived......... Just need to re-enthuse myself, maybe getting some gas and setting my worksop heater up may do the trick.... Geoff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 22 hours ago, suzook12 said: I did manage to get the hoover out and have a clean out, the backing pad duly arrived......... Just need to re-enthuse myself, maybe getting some gas and setting my worksop heater up may do the trick.... Go for it Steve. Too cold for me .Geoff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 Come on Steve, what's the latest with this then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrkneyCorkney Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Hopefully this project is still ongoing - any updates? I saw another project on YouTube where the guy is sanding the paint off a Micro Plus 501 to get back to original gel coat. Looks like a labour of love. Micro Plus 501 Saintly Fish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted March 26, 2021 Author Share Posted March 26, 2021 No progress as yet, was freezing cold in the winter months, and now have an Iveco Daily to finish before we can start back on the boat. Little bit of sanding to do still then the glassing will begin in the floor area. Once I can move the boat, will lift the engine off and lose all the steel capping and investigate the transom, which I imagine is shot..... Tomorrow should see my new welding helmet arrive so the ID can progress...... Will be going to see our man Geoff soon for some materials 👍 Geoff and Andy135 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrkneyCorkney Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 Thanks for the update. Know what you mean about cold garages not being conducive to working in winter. Hopefully warming up over the next few months and grp work can continue. I’m trying not to look at the wheel arches on the Campervan....... if it wasn’t for the need to strip out all the units, R&R bed etc I’d be more enthusiastic about sorting those out. Good luck with the Daily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 Hi OC, glad to read that you are a campervan fan too. Selfbuild? I have done several now, and am in the throws of doing another. Geoff. ☺️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted March 27, 2021 Author Share Posted March 27, 2021 Don't know what it is, but ParcelFarce have got lost yet again and failed to deliver the new welding helmet. I had a bid on some at a local auction and their system crashed just as it got to that lot and despite being highest bidder, the lot got passed over. So that's another 3 days lost (out all day Monday with the lad on his crosser)..... Oddly, the delivery company everyone hated, my herpes, have delivered my parcels on time and intact!! Every parcel sent parcelfarce/RM has been misdirected/lost/delivered 3-4 days late. You would think that the only courier that has had a closed market since it's inception, could find a bloody house in a housing estate!! Saintly Fish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 8 minutes ago, suzook12 said: Don't know what it is, but ParcelFarce have got lost yet again and failed to deliver the new welding helmet. I had a bid on some at a local auction and their system crashed just as it got to that lot and despite being highest bidder, the lot got passed over. So that's another 3 days lost (out all day Monday with the lad on his crosser)..... Oddly, the delivery company everyone hated, my herpes, have delivered my parcels on time and intact!! Every parcel sent parcelfarce/RM has been misdirected/lost/delivered 3-4 days late. You would think that the only courier that has had a closed market since it's inception, could find a bloody house in a housing estate!! Well, Tuffnells are running nearly 3 weeks late with a rod I'm waiting for. They had it, then they lost it, then they found it again, and now they've been "delivering" it for the last four days... I'm on first name terms with all their customer service agents now, who are running out of reasons why it's not been delivered and are sounding increasingly embarrassed... fuckwits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted March 27, 2021 Author Share Posted March 27, 2021 32 minutes ago, Andy135 said: Well, Tuffnells are running nearly 3 weeks late with a rod I'm waiting for. They had it, then they lost it, then they found it again, and now they've been "delivering" it for the last four days... I'm on first name terms with all their customer service agents now, who are running out of reasons why it's not been delivered and are sounding increasingly embarrassed... fuckwits. Yeah, but this has been every single parcel this year and most of last Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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