Aftmost Keelbolt
I delivered my Boat from Ventura to Alameda, in front of Avila Beach in Very rough Seas we were pounding and the aftmost keelbolt sprang a leak.
It was hand tight.
Seeing 4 inches of sea water on the cabin sole at 2:00 Am can get ones attention.
The Crew was asleep and...
Keel Bolts
How does one remove the Keel bolts?
in Particular the trailing one aftmost on the E-38 1981?
Are they threaded at both ends or is is some " L" type bolt?
Rub Rail & PC
I found the IBM thinkpad 770 series will run most software and I can get them used for about $300.00
Getting my T-30 wet is an unappealing prospect.
I have dropped one HP and for Boating I would have a couple spare laptops than to lose my best.
Bitter End
As a compromise I attached a fender to the bitter end.
Havent tested it to see how much line it will float but in about 50' of water it may float enough to retrieve.
5432 Prop
I have a 5432 and a 3 Blade prop, I'm not sure of the pitch but the prop works well the engine turns at about 2100-2200 rpm increasing RPM beyond that does not result in any more speed.
My Original 2 blade prop is on the boat as a spare.
I suspect the smaller 2 blade would result...