Recent content by NickNap

Re: drawers for Centaurs These are on a Pageant, they replaced similar crockery slots to those shown on your centaur The base for the upper drawer was in the right place, and I added runners for the lower one Nick

I did mine with Isiteek, very happy with result - may be worth a comparison. It looks like Tekdek interior is thinner so may be easier to lay.

As earlybird suggests check tickover speed first. I had a problem with my Beta that sounds similar to your mate's. It mystified the engineer who supplied my engine when new and he contacted Beta. They suggested he check a spring that the fuel control stops against when you throttle right back...

Thanks for responses guys, I think I'll give fogging oil a try cheers Nick

Engine laid up for 18 months, I've been recommended (by Beta) to squirt Shell Ensis oil into the bores. I can't find anywhere that sells less than 20 litres Anyone know of a source?

Brilliant, thanks guys, loads to try here Nick

Yes, large spanner with two lugs to locate in holes. But reached the point where force was beginning to distort the holes It's been on WOA forum for a few weeks, no response so far

I need to replace the glass in a Westerly circular portlight. It looks as though the insert should unscrew (see pic). I've tried plus gas and a reasonable amount of force with a homemade tool, but I guess it's not been undone in its forty years. Any suggestions?

Brilliant find Dylan! Me too. Am now wondering what else Mum taught me that isn't quite right...

Pageant mast drop You don't need an a-frame for a Pageant. Although you'd be unlikely to be able to manage it on your own. I've dropped my Pageant mast & set it back up again a few times, using the original Westerly brochure instructions - no problem but I enlisted (and needed) the support of...

Thought mine had jumped ship for a moment Chrissie!

Thanks guys, as ever, good advice to take away. Will go for that book too cheers Nick

I wasn't able to do it bacause we couldn't overcome the problem of needing to move the boom up each time. My sailmaker suggested bridging the gap (originally there for roller reefing, see attached pic) with a section of sail track, so that the boom could remain in one position and the sail...

After 39 years the cabin floor has become saggy, - so I decided to cut it out & replace, putting stringers in to support the new section. There are no stringers currently, and about a 3" gap in the centre, going to nothing as it meets the hull at each side of the floor (where the moulding is...

Thanks Capetown, I'm planning to dry her out over next summer. How did you do yours? Did you do the rest yourself?