Ok group, my modified Larsboat is finally wet. I modified it to handle both a trolling motor and a sail. I did not add an outrigger like some have done,...
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Bob Hayes
rhayes7782
Jun 1, 2004 1:42 pm
I had a small 1.7 KW Onan generator powered by a B&S 3 or 4 hp . It was to run a small air conditioner on an old 28' steel hull boat and I wanted it quiet. It...
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rhayes7782
Jun 1, 2004 1:49 pm
I did not read the post by Bruce before I wrote mine but we are on the same page. Exhaust is only a small part of the noise. Don't buy a Briggs and think you...
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wwbaginski
Jun 1, 2004 2:40 pm
... a ... Well it's too late. The engine is already bought but it's no B&S outboard but a lawn mower engine. It's a part of sternwheeler project (polepunt will...
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Lincoln Ross
rnlocnil
Jun 1, 2004 3:35 pm
I suggest spending the same pile of dough on attending rock concerts as often as possible. A permanent solution, no need to wear bulky headphones, and...
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Bruce C. Anderson
buckwheat_an...
Jun 1, 2004 3:53 pm
Howdy ... Well, in that case. :) One way to help reduce the noise is to dampen the vibrations of the cooling fins. Take some small diameter automobile...
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Bruce Hallman
brucehallman
Jun 1, 2004 3:58 pm
I am beta testing the new Google EMail, which reads your email and serves up 'context sensitive' advertising. [privacy issues, I know]. Anyway, upon reading ...
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b_owen_ca
Jun 1, 2004 4:14 pm
Bruce. Great suggestions. As for the muffler - the one shown on the link looks just like B&S's own Low-Tone. Installs on the side of the engine. Great for lawn...
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wwbaginski
Jun 1, 2004 5:17 pm
... Bruce do you want me to cross the ocean with Polepunt BEFORE making the engine quieter??? No way!!! -Wojtek...
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Bob Hayes
rhayes7782
Jun 1, 2004 7:31 pm
I would agree that if cheap is your most important goal Briggs is the way to go. Bruce Hallman <bruce@...> wrote:I am beta testing the new Google...
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Bruce C. Anderson
buckwheat_an...
Jun 1, 2004 7:37 pm
Howdy Wojtek ... Oops ahhhhh................ummmmmm never mind. :p See Ya Have Fun Bruce http://myweb.cableone.net/bcanderson/...
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Chuck Leinweber
momcat_78631
Jun 1, 2004 9:06 pm
Bruce do you want me to cross the ocean with Polepunt BEFORE making the engine quieter??? No way!!! -Wojtek Wojtek: The Atlantic is only the half of it - then...
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wilhelm7.geo
Jun 1, 2004 10:36 pm
Hi fellas, I've started building the Musicbox 2 design. Help me with the external chine logs, eh? Does fiberglass cloth or tape easily wrap around them? And...
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pibracing
Jun 1, 2004 11:10 pm
This weekend is the small craft festival at Mystic Seaport.I went last year and saw some really nice boats.I will also be going this year. Mike...
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John B. Trussell
clumber03
Jun 2, 2004 12:27 am
Will-- There are a variety of opinions. 1) Do not fiberglass anything--just prime and paint, taking care to seal the edge grain on the bottom panel. 2)use...
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Chuck Leinweber
momcat_78631
Jun 2, 2004 12:44 am
Will: For my money, if you want a permanent boat, forget the chine logs - just fillet and tape the joints. You will get a much nicer looking and more durable...
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vexatious2001
Jun 2, 2004 2:18 am
... just fillet and tape the joints. You will get a much nicer looking and more durable joint. If you are going to use chine logs for ease of construction,...
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shoalwater1
Jun 2, 2004 5:33 am
Hi, I've been awful quiet for months just working on my AF3 which should be ready by July. I am soon to begin assembly of the sail. Anyone have any practical ...
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Robert Gainer
robertgainer
Jun 2, 2004 9:26 am
Yes, I think I will go. It’s a good excuse to use my membership in the Seaport. On second thought if truth were told, I don’t need much of an excuse to go...
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Chuck Leinweber
momcat_78631
Jun 2, 2004 12:54 pm
Steve: Congratulations on your soon-to-be new boat. I've had good luck with polytarp sails - they are tough and cheap. Jim has a good essay about making...
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Chuck Leinweber
momcat_78631
Jun 2, 2004 12:56 pm
I'd like to remind any of you guys going to these various shows this summer that you can take a few pictures and write a short article and swap them for a...
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john ewing
vicskiff
Jun 2, 2004 3:26 pm
Anyone have a link to an events calendar for this year's festival? The newest I seemed to be able to google up was for 1997. I am in Marlborough MA at the...
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Robert Gainer
robertgainer
Jun 2, 2004 3:53 pm
Try this; http://www.mysticseaport.org/source/show_course.cfm?mcourse=12&mkind=visit Bob ... _________________________________________________________________ ...
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twgardne@...
twgardne2000
Jun 2, 2004 8:30 pm
Max, I may be recollecting something wrong but did you use epoxy and tape on the joints on your AF3? Or did you just use PL Premium? Best Regards, Terry...
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vexatious2001
Jun 2, 2004 10:00 pm
... tape on the ... All of the "narrow" joints (i.e. chines and framing) were glued with about 25 tubes of P. L. Premium construction adhesive. All of the...
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john ewing
vicskiff
Jun 3, 2004 2:12 am
Thanks for the link. I was told today that the entrance fee for spectators is a bit steep but the web site is a bit confusing on this matter (to me at least)....
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builtaboat
Jun 3, 2004 2:31 am
But please take LOTS of pictures and post them somewhere like the yahoo messabout page! ... summer ... them for...
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pibracing
Jun 3, 2004 4:01 am
-It cost 15.00 or 17.00 for adults to get in. Mike ... spectators is a bit steep but the web site is a bit confusing on this matter (to me at least). Can...
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Robert Gainer
robertgainer
Jun 3, 2004 1:13 pm
To get the last word on that call, Peter Vermilya at 860-572-0711 or e-mail at peter.vermilya@... . I think its fifty dollars for nonmembers and...
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Lincoln Ross
rnlocnil
Jun 3, 2004 3:29 pm
Forget those cheapo "noise cancelling" headsets. If you read the fine print, they only cut 17 dB, which is 10 or 15 less dB than the reduction available from...
