Conversion to Engineless Coastal Cruiser
- Thread starter cave_dog
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"Road Trip!"
Hey Edd,
My computer mapping app sez it's only about 380 miles between you guys. You should consider a road trip with a case of IPA and your bag of tools.
You guys could have an Ericson Owners' Greasy Hands Winter BBQ and IPA weekend and further subtitle it a Land Cruise Rendezvous !
Cheers,
Loren
If it happens on a Saturday, call up Click n Clack (on NPR) for further advise.......
Hey Edd,
My computer mapping app sez it's only about 380 miles between you guys. You should consider a road trip with a case of IPA and your bag of tools.
You guys could have an Ericson Owners' Greasy Hands Winter BBQ and IPA weekend and further subtitle it a Land Cruise Rendezvous !
Cheers,
Loren
If it happens on a Saturday, call up Click n Clack (on NPR) for further advise.......
exoduse35
Sustaining Member
Loren, actually I am currently in Ventura. My boat is still in Martinez though. I am considerably under 380 miles, and did think about offering to take a look at it. The holiday got in the way though... need to go home & visit the boat... and wife. But after next week I'll be up for a visit if needed. Edd
Update:
Just wanted to revive this thread and once again ask if anyone has had direct experience with adapting a 30ish Ericson to use an oar sculling system, or any other boat for that matter. I'm wondering what type of measurements would have to be made and at what angle (using the top of the stern where the oarlock is mounted as a perpendicular plane) the optimal amount of forward force would be derived? If I can estimate the angle, then I can take the measurements myself to see if the wheel will be a barrier for a sculling oar.
Thanks for all the help and wonderful advice,
I'm getting CLOSER!
Cave Dog
Just wanted to revive this thread and once again ask if anyone has had direct experience with adapting a 30ish Ericson to use an oar sculling system, or any other boat for that matter. I'm wondering what type of measurements would have to be made and at what angle (using the top of the stern where the oarlock is mounted as a perpendicular plane) the optimal amount of forward force would be derived? If I can estimate the angle, then I can take the measurements myself to see if the wheel will be a barrier for a sculling oar.
Thanks for all the help and wonderful advice,
I'm getting CLOSER!
Cave Dog
I have sculled a dinghy,but only seldom, and best results were with a longish oar, i.e. a 6 or 7 footer on an 9 ft dinghy.
Sounds like you would need quite a long sweep for this task.
Web sources...
http://www.simplicityboats.com/yulohpage.html
http://www.simplicityboats.com/ScullYulohaboat.htm
Sounds like you would need quite a long sweep for this task.
Web sources...
http://www.simplicityboats.com/yulohpage.html
http://www.simplicityboats.com/ScullYulohaboat.htm
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A4 engine removal and re-build
Cave Dog
There is a great article in this month's GOOD OLD BOAT magazine.
(January / February 2011 issue)
It details the complete removal, re-build and re-install of an OLD A4.
You need to read this and the Moyer Marine handbook before giving up on your current motor. Best of luck
Joe
Cave Dog
There is a great article in this month's GOOD OLD BOAT magazine.
(January / February 2011 issue)
It details the complete removal, re-build and re-install of an OLD A4.
You need to read this and the Moyer Marine handbook before giving up on your current motor. Best of luck
Joe