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Just after the 44:00 mark Ben Ainslie is steering, has champagne poured in his mouth and says "I can't see if we're going to hit anything... oh well..."

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2 Champions - 1 Winner Thank you both http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=images&cd=&docid=ICxw9UH4azR7FM&tbnid=Sl0PzomkPazwmM:&ved=0CAUQjBwwADg6&url=http%3A%2F%2Fboxingmemories.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2010%2F12%2Fali-v-frazier-1971.jpg&ei=YZNDUrfvJbGp4AOcwIGADA&psig=AFQjCNGKzIH5lYbplVw4u6jEz...

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In the words of Keith Jackson, this one is - The Granddaddy of them all… Don’t like this “sport”? No problem, think about the pressure on a team that represents a national identity. http://www.sail-world.com/USA/Americas-Cup:-A-letter-to-Emirates-Team-NZ-from-Team-New-Zealand/115015" onclick="window...

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Gentlemen-
Would you place peel n ply on the hatch, epoxy up the supports and then put the hatch in place? If you were fortunate it would make a nice fit.... if you don't epoxy the hatch in place...
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Yes, we all make mistakes. I do not hold that against them. What is important is they learned from their mistakes and moved on. Yep, Dick knew he never wanted to be a boat builder and sold the company and, um, Ray was, uh, excused from competition very early on in the defender trials.... twice... B...

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Whew- What a ride this Cup has been. The boats don't float, they don't really have sails, and they go faster than the wind? TNZ Looks like they have their boot on Oracle/USA's neck. I think Oracle has to sail 10 perfect races before TNZ can sail 5 pretty good ones. The rest of us race around making ...

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Thoughts, Prayers and condolences to Walter's family. I was looking forward to hearing that he had gotten back in the chair on Bluebeard.
Peace-
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Hello Captain Dan! Most of us don't have Bahia Mars, forward and aside our engines are either in the cabin or under the side decks. Bob Higgins will be along shortly, look at his posts like http://bertram31.com/newbb/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=8377&p=81426#p81426" onclick="window.open(this.href);return fal...

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Gents- After reading this again, is there a chance that the tachs and props are OK and 1 engine is dogging it and that is preventing the other engine from making RPM? Pete- do I remember that at one time you thought you had to "rebuild" one of the engines? I'm hoping it’s a little dip switch on the ...

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Wow - Beautiful!
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WHOA! Be careful there. If the epoxy has been thinned with alcohol or other volatile liquid, that torch is gonna' touch off a fire. Don't ask me how I know... http://randombio.com/soldering-torch.jpg I won't dare ask how you know and I will take this as a good reminder that I've gotten very comfort...

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My guess is the epoxy will bubble. I would not really worry about that it does not look to be an area where the cosmetics are important. If it bugs you just pass a butane torch over the bubbles and they will pop. I am generally a neat worker but I loose like 30 IQ points (I don't have 'em to spare) ...

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Can Pete just look for when the secondaries open as an indicator of how he's propped? If the engine is lugging shouldn't they open early?

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Pete- I have not done any thorough analysis... this is just my opinion. Old carbureted Crusader 454s. I have not checked the tachs. The Crusaders are a normal and counter rotating pair with 1.52:1 gears. I believe my boat is light with no generator, AC and the stock fresh water tank and a very small...

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I'm going to spend as much time on the water this weekend as possible. Please tell Walter he is with us in spirit and in our thoughts and prayers.
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That is beautiful!
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Bob- Bravo! I am of the opinion that boats are never done, but a wise owner knows when to go to sea, so congratulations on this milestone. Enjoy Resolute's transition from project to platform and object to friend. Do tell us the dry details of waterlines and performance and efficiency but include th...

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When this was first posted I started a reply but delted it as I thought it would sound negative. I don't get the claim of big power + jet drive = high efficency. I'm thinking this project is suffering from ready, shoot aim. The mix of past, present and future tenses in the description did/are/will g...

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I have older carbed Crusader 454s - no enclosure and no AC so I'm guessing I'm lighter and maybe easier driven but aI also know I am underpropped. I have planned on 1 nm/gal and think I've gotten that running 2,800-3,000 rpm and around 22 kts. Mostly calm seas and just droning straight ahead. Congra...

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Walter-
I've got 2 friends who are doing much better that their MDs told them to expect. I waiting to hear the same from you. Let us all know when you get to that big chair. 'Til then you're in our thoughts and prayers.
Best,
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Steve- I don't envy you chasing leaks. Given that your dad felt it on his legs and in deep waves might it just be water splashing up from the bilge? I realize that this question introduces the unhelpful possibility that the leak could be anywhere capable of delivering water to the forward bilge but....

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Nice!
Ok... how much fuel was in the boat when you got back to the dock? My guess is 55 gallons.
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Bob-
Hooray!
Normally I'd comment that I've got a candle lit for you but not with Resolute. Enjoy the rewards of your talent/laor.
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I’m thinking about all the perfection and superlative work done by Capt. Pat and Bruce and Bob and JP and Bob and Gert and etc. The board needs a project where everybody knows they could have done better… I had an Avon inflatable with a rotted transom and 8 yr old sons who could put it to good use. ...

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John- I have used Blackstone Labs http://www.blackstone-labs.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; and been very pleased with them. They also sell and inexpensive sampling pump that I find to be very good. While an individual reading can be informative I've come to appreciate the trend...

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I have 1990 Crusader 454s paired with Borg Warner Velvet Drive 1.52 to 1 gears. 17x18 3 blade wheels.

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All-
Thank you for your help.
The oil reports came back well for the engine oil and trace of water for the drive oil. Seller agreed to a price reduction to replace the seals in the outdrive... my brother in law will own the boat in a couple of days.
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Bruce-
That looks excellent.
6 nm/gal wow! Are the fuel flow readings reliable at that low a rate?
Turn to about 25 deg and be at the rendezvous... in a week...
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Pt Judith owes you....
Well done Bob-
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Mike at Ocean Props 401-848-7877 http://www.oceanpropsri.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; gets our props every winter for a check. He has been very responsive and communicates well when more than just a check was needed. He also will lend out a prop puller if you need it. Go B's S...

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Pete- I second Craig's point. I have a fill from the deck but don't use it as I have no way of seeing how full the tank is. I just pull the floor up and dump a hose in. I've also gotten used to seeing the inside of the water tank and feel better knowing the water is clear. I use that water for a rin...

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Pete and all- Thanks for the support. Tom Stainton at MacDougal's sent Bob Hutchinson who has experience with Hunt Harriers and Surfhunters with Volvo power. We had a short sea trial and then the boat was hauled for the outdrive inspection. The engine made 4,800 RPMs, shifting was a solid "clunk", n...

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Cam- I have the Festool RO 125 and the LS 130 (http://www.festoolusa.com/power-tools/sanders/ls-130-eq-linear-detail-sander-567852" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;) which I guess is the short stroke finish sander you reference. I used the LS 130 for preparing Mahogany and Oak before va...

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Thanks gentlemen-
I've got a Volvo service guy from MacDougall's in Falmouth scheduled for next Wednesday.
Onward...
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Gentlemen- I am looking for a Volvo Gas engine mechanic to do a pre-buy survey on a 2007 Hunt Harrier 25 located on Cape Cod. The engine is an 8.1 liter V8, 375 hp with a jack shaft to a Volvo XDP drive. The engine and drive have a reported 140 hours. The broker claims that no-one but a Volvo rep is...

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Hey-
Is it time to put the name on?

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Booooobbbbbbbbb!!!! Share with us the stories of how the traffic literally stopped as you towed by... I believe those pictures are Exhibit A in your Seagull Exterminator License application. We will all be your sponsors. Yet another extraordinary accomplishment in an unbroken string. Best, Stephan h...

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All right Harry!
Thanks for sharing this... it's prime motivation for the big pre-launch push.
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Gents-
This brightened my day:
http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2013/04/23/ ... 366742056/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Gert-
Incredible! Please do not accept the requests to be adopted from my children!
Best,
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Please tell us more about the hull I think I see some tumblehome which makes me very interested in how you produced it...

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Pete-
Have you tried Teleflex? I purchased some of these:

and expect them to be direct replacements for the Teleflex units that were in my boat like this:

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Get an IR thermometer. Very useful for diagnostics. +1 I have Crusader 454s and they run at 160. I check the bronze plug in the top of the thermostat with the IR to double check the gauge and then check the manifolds. On longer runs we have logged the IR temps for the manifolds (old style) front to...

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Ok Harry!
Hey highs in the 70s and water temps in the 60s is about the top of Summer up here.
Looks good, enjoy and thanks for your help in bringing me closer to that this season.
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Here...
See the cover just outboard of the Stbd. engine box...

and here...

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I kept going with my pussy MAPP gas torch, hitting spots on the shaft for like 30+ sec at a shot and then again and again and again... I think this is like the metal version of varnishing... Prepare as well as you can - be diligent - be patient and sometimes it comes out good and other times maybe j...

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If there isn't a rule about not posting three times in a row to your own thread there should be.... Finally got to heating things up and here's how I did it and what I got for results. I do not have an oxy torch so I am trying with a MAPP gas plumbing torch. I do not have much control over the flame...

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I found the info below at http://www.repairengineering.com/shaft-straightening.html . Does it look like good guidance to you? Also, what should I look for as indicators it's time to quit and take it to the machine shop for a pro to repair before I have to buy a new one... Thanks, Stephan Spot Heat S...

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Ok Gents- I didn't get out of work in time to get to Grainger before closing so the dye check will have to wait for Monday. After finishing up the clean-up I did find some rash that is on the shaft near where the stuffing would ride on the shaft. http://www.scsloan.com/images/SShaftStuff.JPG I set t...

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Side Story- One of the old timers here had a Chris Craft named the Enchantress. She had Chris Craft engines with Copper manifolds/risers. They were leaking terribly... A good friend worked for Gorham Silver at the time. The manifolds/risers were smuggled in to the Gorham Design/Private Client shop f...

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Verry Good Harry - Thanks.
Off to Grainger in the AM to get the Dye check. Then try out my new stand for the dial gauge tomorrow night. My plan is to take measurements every inch down the shaft to develop a map of the shaft. I'm guessing I'm looking for the peak(s?) in the bend...
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