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- 6th August 2006 at 4:47 am #10909
I now own Amon-Re ( the first HT26 to circumnavigate)and am into an extensive refit. I wish to incorporate a couple of upgrades such as internal tie rod on rudders and a fixed spray dodger with folding cockpit tent and would appreciate any advice and/or information on these projects. I am also considering fitting twin diesels in lieu of the Yamaha 9.9, does anyone know someone who has done this and what are the pros/cons?
Many thanks. Neville (Swan)
12th August 2006 at 10:30 am #11265Hi Neville
I can't help you for the rudders but I am doing too a complete refit.
18 monthes ago I had contact with Mr ROB BLOOD in the USA (I think he is still a member of the HTOWOA). He fitted two 11HP Volvo diesel. He said it was a hard job!!!
I remember he mounted a 5 feet shaft with the 7 ° inclined Volvo gearbox to allow the engines to be exactly at the floor level in the boat.
He said he would send me some pics, but I never read him again. But you can try to contact him :his @-mail adress was : “cruisingfamily@yahoo.com”
I bought the two Volvo and plan to install them at the end of this year. (that means probably next year!!!!) If you are interested, we can stay in touch.
Truly
Yann
PS : If you can give me some infos about the wooden beams (See my post on this forum), i would greatly appreciate.
Thanks6th October 2006 at 3:58 pm #11266Hi Guys,
Rod Odell (HT CATS PAWS) has done two modifications to the rear of the boat.
The first was to build a platform between the two aft ends of the hulls, out as far as the ensc of the rudders (no increase of boat length when the marina man calls with his measuring stick). This give much more space and stowage area on the aft deck. He has also increased the stowage area further by removing the rudder bar from above the deck to below the new platform.
The advantage of this over an internal bar is that a) he had all of the parts to do the job and b) is it not so noisy in the aft cabin and C) you do not lose any room in the aft cabin by having to box in the cross bar.
I have been in touch with him by email and am waiting for him to send me some photos and measurement s for both jobs. If and when they arrive I will email them to you.
Another modificationwas carried out by Robert Blood on “HT Cool Change). This was for a solid Bimini and he has posted details in News Letter No 68 Spring 2006. It is on my list for consideration and instead of Marine ply and Epoxy sheathing I am considering using 5 or 6mm upvc foam panels, with a stronger 10mm centre panel, to walk on to sort out the sails. Obviously they will need the same wooden re-enforcement as his. I am a signmaker and use these panels in my business. They are strong and should be a lot lighter that marine ply and epoxy ( I can also get them at a price that is very nice!)
Martin Hickson
9th October 2006 at 4:04 am #11267Hi Martin.
I would be very interested in details of these mods when you have them
Neville Swan (Amon-Re)
24th October 2006 at 4:07 pm #11268Hi Neville, as and when they arrive I will email them to you. Can I have your email address.
Regards Martin
24th October 2006 at 10:50 pm #11269Hi Martin,
I would also be very interested in these mods when you get them if you would not mind emailing me them. cloverstar@htowoa.co.uk
Many thanks,
Sassy
25th October 2006 at 4:33 am #11264Hi Martin.
Look forward to seeing them. Neville.
nswan@xtra.co.nz4th November 2006 at 6:45 pm #11270Hi Martin,
If there not posted in the forum I would be very gratefull to also recieve the photos and measurments. Those tiller bars really spoil her lines compared with the 27.Best regards
17th October 2007 at 3:53 pm #11271Martin
Are you still with us ??
Steve
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