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by haventaclue
Mon Jun 25, 2018 1:46 pm
Forum: The Engine Room
Topic: Sterndrive Gear Oil
Replies: 4
Views: 5543

Re: Sterndrive Gear Oil

Aye I could have picked a better video,I hadn't watched it all the way through and assumed he lowered the drive. :oops:
by haventaclue
Sun Jun 24, 2018 10:46 pm
Forum: The Engine Room
Topic: Sterndrive Gear Oil
Replies: 4
Views: 5543

Re: Sterndrive Gear Oil

Don't know anything about sterndrives but from a quick look at youtube,they seem to keep the drive unit down,you tube video,hope it helps. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rI57Mrny2MM
by haventaclue
Tue May 01, 2018 5:35 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 14' Picton
Replies: 12
Views: 19772

Re: 14' Picton

I lined up the broken piece which I glassed on the inside.The outside will be beveled back as far as is possible and layered up with epoxy resin.There's a fair chance there will be a slight imperfection at the joints, :hmmm: :hmmm: :giggle: The main aim of this is to get the hull and deck stable so ...
by haventaclue
Tue May 01, 2018 5:20 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 14' Picton
Replies: 12
Views: 19772

Re: 14' Picton

Well I took on board what Rapier said and.........threw it back overboard :D :D .It couldn't be that much harder than "Murphy's Law",yes I know the apostrophe is in the wrong place before some grammar professor chimes in ;) ,so for laughs,and the fact I have a couple of kgs of resin nearing the end ...
by haventaclue
Tue Feb 06, 2018 9:35 pm
Forum: The Boatshed
Topic: Wiring a small swich panel
Replies: 8
Views: 7612

Re: Wiring a small swich panel

Go on,post them :twisted:
by haventaclue
Fri Feb 02, 2018 12:37 am
Forum: The Boatshed
Topic: Wiring a small swich panel
Replies: 8
Views: 7612

Re: Wiring a small swich panel

Without pic of switch,the only way I can think of is:12v+ to off/feed side of switch,jumper from on/load side to one side of indicator light,earth other side of indicator light.
by haventaclue
Mon Jan 29, 2018 9:44 pm
Forum: Personal Sales/Wants
Topic: Mercury 50Hp LS E Start and PT
Replies: 2
Views: 3588

Re: Mercury 50Hp LS E Start and PT

That number makes it '73,and it's got power tilt,not standard,so I would say some add ons' with the wrap 'round and faceplate
by haventaclue
Fri Jan 05, 2018 10:31 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 14' Picton
Replies: 12
Views: 19772

Re: 14' Picton

I spotted a bare hull on ebay but again in UK,so cost prohibitive.The fiber-glassing is not a real worry,as an uncle of mine has done it for thirty years,though not boats,there's also a friend of mine who,ahem,copies things,and I can call on him for an opinion. As well as that I still have the Fletc...
by haventaclue
Wed Jan 03, 2018 9:53 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 14' Picton
Replies: 12
Views: 19772

Re: 14' Picton

:hilarious: :hilarious: :hilarious:
by haventaclue
Wed Jan 03, 2018 9:19 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 14' Picton
Replies: 12
Views: 19772

14' Picton

Well on Christmas morning,which also happens to be my birthday,I decided to take a stroll early,and to my surprise,my ever patient she who shall be obeyed :) ,was out the door in front of me. And here's why,a 14' Picton with a '70s' Jonston 75 HP :woo: :o :shock: ,minus the Christmas wrapping."Now l...