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by RMCKAY
Thu Feb 12, 2004 12:55 pm
Forum: Shooting the breeze
Topic: Steel boat building
Replies: 6
Views: 10431

Hi Mike, The link for receiving pictures/JPG format is quite fast, so no problem there. I have been quite busy with College duties but managed to take some snaps with a borrowed camera. Just have to trim them down in size. I will do that this week and send them off. Not a lot to see at the moment as...
by RMCKAY
Fri Feb 06, 2004 6:04 pm
Forum: Shooting the breeze
Topic: Steel boat building
Replies: 6
Views: 10431

Hi Mike, I have many questions to ask . As you will be aware the plans for self build are general not very detailed with chainplates, bowsprits, rudder tube arrangements etc etc. For the moment I will sort out some prints that I have to date and reduce the size for for web transmission about 4 -5 se...
by RMCKAY
Thu Feb 05, 2004 6:31 pm
Forum: Shooting the breeze
Topic: Steel boat building
Replies: 6
Views: 10431

Steel Spray 38'

Hello Mike, Thank you for the response. Can I assume 50 mm prop shaft is needed for a 22 -23" propellor ? or larger to handle the torque May seem a silly question but I am still a rookieNot too bad at machinning and welding. I have had one sail to Northern Ireland - that's it It was the best. n...
by RMCKAY
Fri Aug 16, 2002 1:30 pm
Forum: Shooting the breeze
Topic: Steel boat building
Replies: 6
Views: 10431

Steel boat building

Hello to all, I am building 38' steel spray cutter rigged, needing some advice regarding the stern tube, and perhaps suggest an engine for marine conversation? 14 tons finished build ! steel tube wall thickness 10mm approx 1. stuffing glands at both ends ? 2. cutless bearing and internal stuffing gl...