Hi Craig, Well, the usual "new" boat problems are being addressed
The trailer was for about a 17' motorboat - too long; and too heavy for a Shellback that weights all of 120 pounds. So first order of business was to move the boat's CG over the axle, rework the bow stop and winch stand and get 5 feet cut off the trailer tongue so that it can be more easily moved and picked up. Then I had to rebuild the trailer so that it worked properly: bow stop where it really belonged; and the winch relocated so that it could have a straight pull on the bow. Next it was properly countersink screw heads (and get rid of the sharp edges of screw slots from using the wrong screwdriver blades) Oh, and except for 1 lug nut, nothing moved, so my welding shop, that took care of the trailer tongue, used air tool persuasion to get them to move. Now they are greased and functioning again. I've just ordered new spoon blade oars from Shaw & Tenney, and when they arrive, it'll be time for the maiden voyage; under oar power and sail. Another detail to be taken care off: the previous owner used three strand lines for the halyard and the main sheet, but didn't whip the ends of the lines, which very obviously have unraveled.............. A simple job while watching TV, but at the moment we have our noses in the new Harry Potter book, so I'll have to make some time for the whipping - or have my wife read aloud while I work! Connie _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats
