[Paint]

Hi.Being the boat builder in question I would wish to try put any doubts to rest regarding the paint job we are offering,the company that I recomended do the job for you is www.sgrefinishers.co.uk so please check out their website.All of my previous boats have been fitted out on the water with no problems at all but if you have any major concerns I can put the boat in the workshop for you and then if you would prefer me to hand paint and shot blast then I will do, no probs.

Regards.

[Paint]

Could somebody help out here we're having a wide beam built and one of the reasons we chose the fit out firm was because they hand-painted there boats and we'd seen examples of there work but as they cannot accommodate a wide beam inside they want to farm the paint job out,problem is the firm they want to use only spray paint and we've not been able to see what kind of work they do,going to cost 7K that will include a full shot blast job and blacking,question is,is hand-painting better than a spray job,other problem is they want to do fit out on the water with no cover over boat and as winter is coming I'm worried about damp getting inside as paneling out is done,any thoughts you have will be appreciated,to be honest I don't feel comfortable with it at all but need second opinions to convince the better half.

[Cherilton Narrowboats]

Website Name: www.cheriltonnarrowboats.co.uk

 

Website URL: www.cheriltonnarrowboats.co.uk

 

Website Description: Living a dream on the waterways

 

Any other comments: We are currently using XR and D shells to fully compliment our high quality fittouts.Check out

our website for more details or call Graham on 07967635665

[Boat sale any info.??]

We at shardlow remember the boat well,Made by Skater Marine,does any body else have any coments.

[LIVERPOOL BOATS?]

I am new to this sight and have just been reading everyones comments regarding LBC, I worked at Liverpool Boats for seven years and it believe it to be a good company producing boats that are excellent value for money. The owner is downsizing to produce a quality bespoke narrow boat.

I now work for my self having learnt my Trade at Liverpool Boats. My company is now regarded as one of the best up and coming coach painters nationwide.

Hope to see all of you soon, have a good weekend !

I believe you are coming to paint a couple of Brians boats, yes, !! Lets hope they are as nice as the first one you did for him.

[Engine size !! Advice please.]

Hi Rons

Not at Shardlow at the moment I had to leave my boat on the River Lea in London for a while.

You shouldn't need more split pins. My method of finding the hole was to feel with a terminal screw driver - about the diameter, but if you can't get it lined up contact me and I will make you a castle nut.

Alex

Cheers

I was refering to Ron Grundy, thanks for offer.

[Engine size !! Advice please.]

Yes you can change the prop through the weed hatch, I have done it twice.

It will necessary to have the drive shaft connected to the engine.

Remove the split pin - remove the nut and washer - turn the prop until you have the key & keyway at the top - mark this position on the drive shaft inside the engine bay. Replace the nut a couple of turns - now you need a wedge to drive between the hull bearing and the prop. I have used a mooring pin - the prop is on a taper and the shock of an hammer blow should loosen it. As soon as you break the taper the prop will be loose. tie a rope around the prop and secure it to something in the boat. Remove the nut and making sure the keyway is at the top and slide of the prop, remove the key.

After the replacement of the new prop, the major problem in changing the prop through the weed hatch is finding the hole for the split pin, if it in a castle nut it is easy - if it is drilled through the nut you may have problems. You may have to buy or make a castle nut.

Good luck

Alex

Brill, thanks alex. best get some spare split pins then.

Where are u in shardlow, Rons?

[Engine size !! Advice please.]

Thanks all for help, so it seems as though I will go for larger engine ( I will alter order details tomorrow and maybe have it with me wed ).

 

RE the prop is it possible to change that through the weed hatch? The boat is already in the water and I hope to drop the engine in whilst it is floating too. Never fit one before so it may turn around and bite me.

Cheers

[Engine size !! Advice please.]

Hi, Thanks all contributers for a brill forum, I have used this site many times over the past few months whilst I have been working on my sailaway and have now come to a point where I need to ask a question re my choice of engine.

The boat is a 57'' Piper Semi Trad with a 17 - 10 prop, and I am going to fit a Vetus Engine. Vetus have said they think their 33 hp engine would be ok but I was thinking of fitting their larger 44 hp but still use my exsisting prop. Is this a wise thing to do?

I am concerned that in the future when I sell the boat the engine size ie 33 hp may put people off. Would this be the case?

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Chip