Boat launch tomorrow- 2020 season here we come!

[Bajansailor]

Tulana is quite simply just stunning.
And her stern tube and propeller is a work of art - almost a shame to get it wet now.
I see you have a CQR in the bow roller...... (sorry, couldn't resist an anchor comment ).

 

[timbad]

Thank you... and I am particularly please with my prop polishing effort, my secret, (all available on eBay);
a KATSU mini angle grinder (£23), plus a 3M Roloc adapter (£6), & 3M Roloc compatible 75mm fine metal polishing pads (£5

Thank you... and I am particularly please with my prop polishing effort, my secret, (all available on eBay);
a KATSU mini angle grinder (£23), plus a 3M Roloc adapter (£6), & 3M Roloc compatible 75mm fine metal polishing pads (£5 for 3)

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I expect to see a lot of highly polished props this year...

Hi firefly
great looking prop and p bracket.
What was the connection the other end of the roloc adaptor and do you have a link on where to purchase ?
Thsnks

 

[Firefly625]

Hi firefly
great looking prop and p bracket.
What was the connection the other end of the roloc adaptor and do you have a link on where to purchase ?
Thsnks

thanks, Just three things involed so to speak. I got all from eBay.. don’t buy much of Ebay but sometimes it comes up with things you didn’t know existed...

The mini angle grinder (needs to be small to get between the prop blades)
KATSU Hobby Art Mini Electric Special Narrow Places Angle Grinder 3" 75MM 280W | eBay

The roloc adapter just screws into .. or onto (can’t quite recall) the mini angle grinder,

adapter:Adapter Roloc for Katsu mini angle grinder 3 inch 75mm others roll lock adaptor | eBay


and the metal polishing pad:

3M ROLOC COMPATIBLE 75mm x 6mm XL 4 A FINE UNITISED WHEEL APW0115 4 PACK | eBay

Just one tip... there is a warning on the adapter not to apply too much pressure when attaching polishing pads etc to it, however if too gentle when you first put all three together and switch it on... then switch off the polishing pad can unwind itself and fly off.. so best just to screw it into the adapter with a little bit more force then it stays put. Also the little angle grinder does get hot, so do a couple of blades then let it cool off for a few minutes..

 

[Firefly625]

Tulana is quite simply just stunning.
And her stern tube and propeller is a work of art - almost a shame to get it wet now.
I see you have a CQR in the bow roller...... (sorry, couldn't resist an anchor comment ).

thank you, so very kind!

now with its bum wet and prop not so shiney no doubt..

And indeed a CQR...

 

[maverickofpoole]

If ever inspiration was needed your efforts have provided it, Tulana looks superb

 

[Firefly625]

If ever inspiration was needed your efforts have provided it, Tulana looks superb

Thank you!

 

[volvopaul]

As stunning as ever , let me know when you want me on the Perkins lump.

 

[rubberduck]

Envious, have fun & be safe.

 

[z1ppy]

Great work James, hope to see you out this year, will keep an eye in yarmouth!

 

[rafiki_]

Tulane looks fantastic James, but of course she always does. Here’s wishing you a fantastic season!!!

 

[AndieMac]

Top marks for an excellent job James, I hope you and the family enjoy the season.

 

[AdeOlly]

Superb job... looks better than new.