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- Sun Nov 07, 2010 1:36 pm
- Forum: Repair, parts and maintenance.
- Topic: Under cockpit gas tank
- Replies: 12
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Re: Under cockpit gas tank
Sorry about that but when the replies I received to the original idea were so overwhelmingly negative, I went back to what was suggested. Namely, putting the tank in the lazarette only during the race. I have been using a 6 gal plastic tank that fits nice and snug on the deck at the aft end of the c...
- Sat Nov 06, 2010 5:11 pm
- Forum: Repair, parts and maintenance.
- Topic: Under cockpit gas tank
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8075
Re: Under cockpit gas tank
I would only put a portable tank in the lazarette AFTER I had shut off the O/B and disconnected the fuel hose. Then I would bring it back out into the cockpit when it was time to start the O/B again.
- Fri Nov 05, 2010 11:32 pm
- Forum: Repair, parts and maintenance.
- Topic: Under cockpit gas tank
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8075
Re: Under cockpit gas tank
Gaston's sounds great. I will vent. My old buddy down in Mobile didn't and got blown ass over teakettle off his 7.9. Minor burns; he was lucky but the transom of his boat looked like a black taco. Tom
- Fri Nov 05, 2010 9:55 am
- Forum: Repair, parts and maintenance.
- Topic: Under cockpit gas tank
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8075
Re: Under cockpit gas tank
Hi Dave, Let me give you a refresher course in geography. Even though I live on one of the smaller of the Great Lakes, we have races that cover well in excess of 100nm. If the wind disappears, as it did several times this past summer, you could have a lot of water in front of you before you drop a l...
- Thu Nov 04, 2010 12:39 pm
- Forum: Repair, parts and maintenance.
- Topic: Under cockpit gas tank
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8075
Re: Under cockpit gas tank
Thanks for the feedback. The 3 gal answer makes the most sense. I just need enough gas to get out to the course and back on Wed nights. If I'm doing offshore I'll keep the 6 gal in the cockpit. Tom Cassidy 352 Gargle Blaster
- Sat Oct 30, 2010 2:46 pm
- Forum: Repair, parts and maintenance.
- Topic: Under cockpit gas tank
- Replies: 12
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Under cockpit gas tank
Has anyone installed an aluminum gas tank under the cockpit on the o/b version? I'm looking to get the weight as low and forward as possible. What size fit best? Did it need to be vented? Squeeze bulb inside or outside transom? How was the refill access arranged? Thanks for any input. Tom Cassidy 35...
- Mon Aug 02, 2010 7:39 pm
- Forum: Racing / Tuning & Rigging Tips and Tricks
- Topic: Bottom flossing
- Replies: 11
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Re: Bottom flossing
Dave, you're right and that's why I raise and pin the board everytime I come in. Then I clean the rudder with a terrycloth towel wrapped around a scrub brush on a long handle. Always appreciate the input. Thanks, Tom
- Mon Aug 02, 2010 3:39 pm
- Forum: Racing / Tuning & Rigging Tips and Tricks
- Topic: Bottom flossing
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9220
Re: Bottom flossing
Thanks guys. Appreciate the help and the pics. Unfortunately, this eliminates one more reason I was using for not doing better on Wed nights. Tom
- Fri Jul 30, 2010 7:07 pm
- Forum: Racing / Tuning & Rigging Tips and Tricks
- Topic: Bottom flossing
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9220
Re: Bottom flossing
Sorry to hear about the Roadhouse. Pics and demensions would be much appreciated. Tom
- Thu Jul 29, 2010 5:33 pm
- Forum: Racing / Tuning & Rigging Tips and Tricks
- Topic: Bottom flossing
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9220
Re: Bottom flossing
Puyallup, WA, man that brings back great memories of the Roadhouse. Is the food still great? If you could send along the demensions, pics that would be great. What does it have that sinks it so it's easier to get under the boat? Thanks, TomCassidy email-ann1303@sbcglobal.net
- Thu Jul 22, 2010 1:49 pm
- Forum: Racing / Tuning & Rigging Tips and Tricks
- Topic: Bottom flossing
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9220
Bottom flossing
I'd like to make a bottom flosser and would appreciate anyone's plan if you've made one. Thanks, Tom Cassidy email-ann1303@sbcglobal.net
- Fri Apr 02, 2010 11:45 pm
- Forum: Repair, parts and maintenance.
- Topic: Dented mast plate
- Replies: 1
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Dented mast plate
I'm getting close to finishing repairs to the mast base area. But the compression in the deck beneath the base plate caused a dent from the half moon shoe in the plate itself. Anybody ever just pounded the thing flat again. Thanks, Tom Cassidy 352
- Tue Mar 30, 2010 5:10 pm
- Forum: Repair, parts and maintenance.
- Topic: Coach house core
- Replies: 3
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Re: Coach house core
Thanks for the replies. Apparently, all coach house sides are mainly plywood cored. Rethinking barber hauler setup thanks to headsail trimmer. He used to trim on an A Scow and we're going to try that rig this year. By the way, I also use tweakers with the same setup as Tim. Because 7.9s are so sprea...
- Tue Mar 23, 2010 5:03 pm
- Forum: Repair, parts and maintenance.
- Topic: Coach house core
- Replies: 3
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Coach house core
I'm trying to not put any more holes in my boat. Does anybody know if the vertical side of the coach house aft of the fixed ports is cored? Thinking of putting cam cleats there for trimming barber hauler. As usual, all input appreciated. Tom Cassidy 352
- Sun Mar 21, 2010 6:16 pm
- Forum: Other S2 7.9 messages
- Topic: Lake Erie 7.9ers
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7802
Re: Lake Erie 7.9ers
John, Thanks for the reply. It's been discouraging because I've only gotten 2 replies. We're at the very initial stages of getting this going so I'm not sure what's going to happen this year. BUT I got myself drafted into being the head of Race Governing at Sandusky Sailing Club so I'm going to intr...