Wednesday, December 16, 2015

X Marks A Spot

The sore throat is healing. After supervising the electricians installing a dedicated circuit to the Boat Cave (I know next to nothing about electricity) and after getting almost the last Christmas package to the Post Office, I decided to figure out where the boomkin mount goes.

First, I had to make some adjustments to the 75mm x 45mm hole previously cut in the transom for the boomkin.


The opening needs some cleaning up and some epoxy/fiberglass treatment but I think the size is correct - at least it fits the boomkin I built.

The location on the starboard seat is marked with a blue-tape X.


If this exact location needs refinement, at least I know where to install the doubler.

So, here's the boomkin/mount held in place.


I need a shorter bolt. I also need to sand the boomkin just a bit to accommodate the two inside washers. But, those are pretty minor adjustments. Also, obviously, the cockpit seats have not been permanently installed.

Tomorrow: fitting the forward platform decking.

4 comments:

  1. Bob, with the boom in in place as per the plans, does its end line up with centerline of the boat?

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    1. There is a detail on the boomkin drawing: end of the boomkin is 200mm off the centerline. This lines the end of the boomkin up with the mizzen mast step. So, while X marks the spot, I'll have to fine tune the alignment when installing the mount.

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  2. Oops, I see that now. So it lines up close with the mizzen? Great progress lately by the way!

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    1. Lining it up with the mizzen is my guess as the mizzen step is 200mm off the centerline, too.

      Thanks - the Boat Cave is helping!

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