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| Owen |
Posted - 15 Oct 2012 : 19:28:19
Evening all.
New to boating I bought a Norman 18.5 named Ondine (found it reg'd on you register no 2 earlier today).
It's been sitting for a few years, some water has got in (panel behind loo is rotten) the cover needs fixed or replaced etc......
The hull looks sound and I won't get to start working on it till March so have till then to read up and put a plan together so I can get in the water ASAP. I don't have much spare time so need to prioritise starting with making sure it won't sink I guess?
Apologies in advance for all the daft questions you will see over the next few months and a few to kick off with.
Books - are there good ones out there on doing general DIY jobs?
Where to start - assuming the hull is sound what order do you tackle jobs in?
Electrics - I did o grade physics and normally electrocute myself replacing bulbs. I've got a three battery option I'm told so plenty of wiring I'm guessing, one for the experts?
Any other questions I should be thinking about that I've maybe not thought about yet?
Many thanks in advance!
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| Owen |
Posted - 22 Oct 2012 : 18:22:50
Thanks Judd. Had a closer look and think there may be a leak throu one or more window seals but apart from a bit of water and damp that's got in whilst the boats been sat it looks to be in decent order. I'm assuming it floats at this point so spring may see me a little deflated.
Any places other than eBay, gumtreelittle and boatsandoutboards that I should keep an eye on for an outboard? There doesn't seem to be much around so suspect I'm missing a vendor or two...?
Thanks again. |
| Judd |
Posted - 21 Oct 2012 : 13:47:35
I would say a 40 HP would be about right for the job. As for the boat, it is rated to take more than twice that. |
| Owen |
Posted - 19 Oct 2012 : 20:16:00
Thanks Wayfoot, we're on a Scottish loch that runs east west and can get fairly snarly so not for off being at sea!
Looking around the majority have 30hp plus.
When you say way too big do you mean unnecessarily powerful or would unbalance or cause probs with the boat? It's currently on a wee 14ft boat with cuddy.
Thoughts?
Thanks again. |
| Wayfoot |
Posted - 19 Oct 2012 : 19:58:31
40HP is way too big for your boat unless your going to sea.
Also, most people will tell you that a four stroke is more efficient than a 2 stroke. Four stroke is also quieter.
If you are on rivers, canals then a 15 hp is ample for your boat.
Enjoy ! |
| Owen |
Posted - 19 Oct 2012 : 19:34:03
Thanks for the welcome. Lots of reading to do clearly.....
One thing I need to do is get an outboard as the last owner sold the engine separately. I've been offered a 40hp Suzuki dt40 2 stroke. Think it's early 1980s. I've got no idea how to value it. Looks in decent condition and don't want to offend with a daft offer but don't want to overpay either.....anyone with any ideas on value and/or how to work out value please let me know!!
Thanks all. |
| df |
Posted - 15 Oct 2012 : 20:05:06
Welcome to the nuthouse Owen, no questions are too daft, have a look at http://www.tb-training.co.uk/ for lots of useful stuff, I dare say there are good books about too, get the boat safety certificate guide before doing anything as it's easy to comply first time but a real pain having to re-do a job afterwards.
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