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Cary Tolbert



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2020-06-29; 15:35:53 EDT

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2012-07-26

Posts: 197

Richard, Stan told me to replace the old starboard with aluminum. So I took
the parts ( many pieces) to the local machine shop. They replicated the
parts  and drilled the holes using the broken parts as a pattern. I did
replace the bolts, washers and lock nuts with S/S. Someone had used regular
steel parts that had rusted to pieces as well as I found out when taking
the parts from the boat in order to take them to the machinist.  The
plywood in the lazarette was still in reasonably good shape.
My motor has an electrical motor that can lift the motor from the water. I
use this position when sailing to keep it from dragging, this helps with
speed as well as the steering.
Good luck on your project.
P.S. Did you notice my chain and lock to keep the motor attached to the
boat. I am a "code plus one" kind of guy. I know it is overkill, but it
makes me feel better.
Cary

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