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Just wondered if you had a reply regarding the "Perkins Peramo", like yourself I have paid a small fortune on rebuilding a 2003. <hr width=100% size=1>

Can sometimes be bought from roofing companies who strip out a lot of old flashing. The idea is that you save them a trip to the scrap yard & you buy it at under the price the scrappie is offering. <hr width=100% size=1>

Been laid up for a bit but would like to thank all those who gave me advice back in September on the subject of mounting an engine in a steel boat (with or without rubber compound mounts). Apologies for the delay

Building a steel sloop and have been advised to bolt the inboard marine directly to the engine bearer rather than use "rubber" mounts. Am I right in thinking that vibration (if not noise) will be problematic ?

I did reply to your enquiry about 2 weeks ago and cant understand whats gone wrong as there is no sign of my message. Here goes again, I have a workshop manual for a 2003, if you would like a copy (they arent that big), please confirm.

Re: Steel Stern Tube Many thanks Mac

I have a 2 HP longshaft, its been very reliable, it is light and it does the job.

My own enquiries on the subject indicate that noise can be problematic but not an insurmountable one & I have seen suggestions that an extractor fan to push used air topsides will reduce the amount of hot air recirculating. Lastly Duetz advised painting exposed aluminium, hope this helps.

Steel Stern Tube Looking for experience here please - my plans show each cutless bearing held in place by a set screw, this seems to be an open invitation to the screw/surround rusting & seizing. Does anyone know of a better way, do you use the prop shaft to ensure the two bearings are in...

Try to get a book called STEEL AWAY by LeCain / Sheila Moir ISBN 0-9615508-0-5. This will be written in English and I do not know if it has been translated to other languages but I found it very good & should help. It was published by Windrose Publications, P.O. Box 619, Port Townsend WA 98368...

Heh! - Never thought I,d see so many bolt to sign up for the tightarse brigade.Id love to see if the partners ( PC or what ?), agree that so little cash is spent. I thought it was cards on the table time. Anyway full marks Steve for some interesting insights, I am not alone after all, if its for...

Many portable compressors powered by air cooled diesel engines have useful fan & ducting systems which not only pull in cool air but force the hot used air away from the cylinder fins. Good luck.

Thanks everyone,I have plenty to work on now sapper

I am hoping to save a few bob by making a mast (approx 40ft) for a yacht I am building.This can be timber or a self assembly aluminium.The problem is that kit suppliers seem extremely thin on the ground.Can anyone point me in the right direction please ?