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by Tom Cassidy 352
Sun Nov 07, 2010 1:36 pm
Forum: Repair, parts and maintenance.
Topic: Under cockpit gas tank
Replies: 12
Views: 8075

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...
by Tom Cassidy 352
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.
by Tom Cassidy 352
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
by Tom Cassidy 352
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...
by Tom Cassidy 352
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
by Tom Cassidy 352
Sat Oct 30, 2010 2:46 pm
Forum: Repair, parts and maintenance.
Topic: Under cockpit gas tank
Replies: 12
Views: 8075

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...
by Tom Cassidy 352
Mon Aug 02, 2010 7:39 pm
Forum: Racing / Tuning & Rigging Tips and Tricks
Topic: Bottom flossing
Replies: 11
Views: 9220

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
by Tom Cassidy 352
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
by Tom Cassidy 352
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
by Tom Cassidy 352
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
by Tom Cassidy 352
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
by Tom Cassidy 352
Fri Apr 02, 2010 11:45 pm
Forum: Repair, parts and maintenance.
Topic: Dented mast plate
Replies: 1
Views: 1839

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
by Tom Cassidy 352
Tue Mar 30, 2010 5:10 pm
Forum: Repair, parts and maintenance.
Topic: Coach house core
Replies: 3
Views: 3096

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...
by Tom Cassidy 352
Tue Mar 23, 2010 5:03 pm
Forum: Repair, parts and maintenance.
Topic: Coach house core
Replies: 3
Views: 3096

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
by 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...