Thats much clearer now, thanks

Alacrity wrote:The bottle screw you show shouldn't be needed

Sorry I'm still a bit confused... What should the outboard be attached to the steering cables with then?

Thanks for the advice, I'll get some ordered

The springs are there, but are completely rusted up. Could that be what the problem is?

Hi all, I have cable drum steering on my boat, but I cannot work out how it is supposed to work. I cannot figure out how to attach the outboard, as when I attach it to the solid bar type thing at the stern (see photo), it will not turn because there is not enough slack in the cables. However, if I s...

Sorry for the lack of updates. I started some fibreglass work yesterday, I'll get some photos up if it ever stops raining

I'll be doing more work over the next week, then I am on holiday for 2 weeks, then I have five weeks free

neilgreenfield wrote:hi
successfully collected Pandora... she is a lovely gem... very pleased ( sailing face )
i will start a post on projects, for anyone who is interested...
neil

Please do, its always nice to see something like that restored to former glory

Thanks for the advice guys. I received my 2m sq fibreglass patch/repair kit today. Am I right in thinking: Remove old/broken fibreglass Clean area with acetone Paint resin around the edges Layer CSM with resin on each layer. Leave to cure Put surface tissue on top with more resin. Thanks in advance :)

OK, next question, should a hole be patched from the inside or outside?
Also, will 5hp be enough for the first few trips pottering on the canal (I'm thinking way too far in advance I know )

Thanks again

BroomBroom, how did you make your boat cradle?

Was it just one horizontal piece of wood, with two small vertical ones and carpet stretched in between?

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