Thank you, Tom. I'll reveal to you directly that I actually had to go through the exercise a second time, this time alone (I didn't film this). The problem was that in my haste to get the engine in place with the help I had available, I failed to install on the mounting studs the heavy duty fender washers I intended to have there. Back up went the engine, in went the washers on all four mounts, and back down with the engine - albeit a little more smoothly with my newfound experience helping guide me. : )
How about bedding the plastic cover of the engine control in a strip of butyl tape? It will obtrude a bit around the edge but should surely seal the thing?
Thanks for your input, it's much appreciated. Unfortunately, it will need sealing around more than just the outer edge. I have some ideas, but will need to look more closely next opportunity.
I had not thought of water intrusion at an engine control in the cockpit, that is a great observation. I would be concerned about that as well. In retrospect, do you think it might have been better to install the engine with the mounts on the engine? I understand the idea to drop the engine on the loose mounts, but from vantage point, and in retrospect certainly, I wonder if it would facilitate shaft alignment as well? I am learning through you experience, and really appreciate it! Thank you! Fair winds and following seas, in your dry land endeavors as well!
Thank you for your comments. I considered attaching the engine mounts to the engine before lowering it into place, but the holes for the bolts that fasten the mounts to the hull are unmovable / inflexible. Getting access to their respective locations (all 8 bolts) and nudging the engine over slightly in this direction and that after lowering it seemed more difficult than the method I chose. I certainly could be wrong as I've never tried it that way, but I believe I'd use the same method if I had to do it again.
Hi Owen, you have a great boat and channel I enjoy your content as I am also working on a Cape Dory too. I have a group of CD owners in the Portland area, a 27, 30 and 33. It would be great to meet up with us at some point. BTW the 25D is my favorite design.
Hi Barnaby, thanks for watching. I apologize for the delay to my reply. I'm mostly working when at the boat, but it would be nice to meet up after hours. I hope to be back again in the next couple weeks.
As a side-note - If you have that much water in your cockpit, you may have a bigger issue. Put some kind of material (Sunbrella?) so that it covers it.
Thanks for your comment. Getting pooped by a boarding wave while off shore is a possibility. It is this scenario of water intrusion I'd like to mitigate. I'm thinking along the lines of closing the hole as much as I can with fiberglass. We'll see
Sliding that engine back was a bit of a chore. nicely done
Thank you, Tom. I'll reveal to you directly that I actually had to go through the exercise a second time, this time alone (I didn't film this). The problem was that in my haste to get the engine in place with the help I had available, I failed to install on the mounting studs the heavy duty fender washers I intended to have there. Back up went the engine, in went the washers on all four mounts, and back down with the engine - albeit a little more smoothly with my newfound experience helping guide me. : )
Thank you Owen. It is super to see your progress. Well done!! Glad you have found a nice lady to share things with. All the best from England. James
Thanks so much, James! And the best to you, sir, from USA
Thanks Owen, Glad all is going well with you.
Me too!
Once again, thank you for sharing
My pleasure!
How about bedding the plastic cover of the engine control in a strip of butyl tape? It will obtrude a bit around the edge but should surely seal the thing?
Thanks for your input, it's much appreciated. Unfortunately, it will need sealing around more than just the outer edge. I have some ideas, but will need to look more closely next opportunity.
Well done Owen. That's not an easy diy project.
Thanks Rich! The more daunting aspect, imo, will be the engine alignment with the prop shaft
@@VoyageDreams Patience and a few beers on the alignment. Small changes. Can't wait to see it.
Congratulations on finding someone special in your life. I hope she likes sailing too
Thank you. She does!
:) nice one of these days ll have to take a road trip and come see you and catch up or if/when you get up this way
Road trip!
I had not thought of water intrusion at an engine control in the cockpit, that is a great observation. I would be concerned about that as well. In retrospect, do you think it might have been better to install the engine with the mounts on the engine? I understand the idea to drop the engine on the loose mounts, but from vantage point, and in retrospect certainly, I wonder if it would facilitate shaft alignment as well? I am learning through you experience, and really appreciate it! Thank you! Fair winds and following seas, in your dry land endeavors as well!
Thank you for your comments. I considered attaching the engine mounts to the engine before lowering it into place, but the holes for the bolts that fasten the mounts to the hull are unmovable / inflexible. Getting access to their respective locations (all 8 bolts) and nudging the engine over slightly in this direction and that after lowering it seemed more difficult than the method I chose. I certainly could be wrong as I've never tried it that way, but I believe I'd use the same method if I had to do it again.
Hi Owen, you have a great boat and channel I enjoy your content as I am also working on a Cape Dory too. I have a group of CD owners in the Portland area, a 27, 30 and 33. It would be great to meet up with us at some point. BTW the 25D is my favorite design.
Hi Barnaby, thanks for watching. I apologize for the delay to my reply. I'm mostly working when at the boat, but it would be nice to meet up after hours. I hope to be back again in the next couple weeks.
I’m thinking that you might be needing a bigger boat? 🥰
As a side-note - If you have that much water in your cockpit, you may have a bigger issue. Put some kind of material (Sunbrella?) so that it covers it.
Thanks for your comment. Getting pooped by a boarding wave while off shore is a possibility. It is this scenario of water intrusion I'd like to mitigate. I'm thinking along the lines of closing the hole as much as I can with fiberglass. We'll see