The Midas Project - Page 6

BluFin · 28-04-2006, 10:37 PM

Boat side slide plate still working on the other one thats going to be at least another few days then the motor unit UGH..... womans work is never done

BluFin · 28-04-2006, 10:38 PM

Transom plates in colour as well

BluFin · 28-04-2006, 10:42 PM

Redone Morse levers

BluFin · 28-04-2006, 10:43 PM

A genral laod of shite Fuel Pump & Bracket morse ctrl box, ect ect

The green bit is a flash from the Kwacker not the primer OK

BluFin · 28-04-2006, 10:45 PM

You know the only reason for this colour is because I had abourt 3 lts sitting around for ages, so used it!! no other great reason

Gav · 28-04-2006, 10:45 PM

is that Cadbury blue?

BluFin · 28-04-2006, 10:48 PM

"Barney Purple" from when kids went through that phase Ugh I can still remember the song. "Barney is a Dinosaur from our imagination,............." had to paint a load of there toys........ think the actual is Ford "Purple Velvet" metallic

Edit: just noticed it could be boatmad purple check out these Borders around the web page

"Fuller Purple"

BluFin · 02-05-2006, 10:14 AM

1 May, Still singing the "poor old jackplate blues" back to the machine shop for more work this week, dont think I have known anything so time consuming. All the hefty chuny shite is done bar the motor bolt replacement. Picking up on the old 10/32 slide bearing retainers was a shite. Bollix to it they are comming all out again re weld & machine back , AGAIN 2nd time. got to get this finished as it's delaying the master plan, well the sort of plan.
Got all the aeroquip stuff in now. just some end fittings to pick up in the next few weeks.
Will have to remove the LH rear sponson deck as the Bilge pump is shot on that side, might just cut a hatch though, will match the stb side then. I rekkon about 3 days work before starting rigging the inside but it may take me a month to get those 3 days in.

BluFin · 03-05-2006, 11:08 PM

Put a dealine on the plate of Sunday if its not all had its recon by then it can be next winters project. Will get Vance or Gorilla instead just eating tooooooooooooo much time.
On the positive side I have a selection of UNF & UNC helicoils now

BluFin · 05-05-2006, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by FrenchPhil
Real nice piece of furniture Blu, whats its weight ?

Finally caught up with Lorne & popped the question. He said he thought it was 2000lbs fully rigged in race trim inclusive of crew & 50% fuel which is 150 lts approx.
So bare boat I'd guess would be just over a 1000lbs (460kgs) - engine -390lbs, crew -360lbs & fuel 210 lbs

FrenchPhil · 05-05-2006, 11:55 AM

460 kgs bare hull, thats real light for a 27 footer. With a 2.5 she's gonna rock.

Cheers

BluFin · 05-05-2006, 12:07 PM

Dunno how accurate that is, was a long while ago. Good to check when it's done though.
It was the lightest of the trio that were built. Got told one ran over the 100 with a 2.5 up at Windermere, how accurate that is I'm not sure. Still see what it comes out at when it gets wet.

Anybody have any numbers from Windermere they could chip in?

BluFin · 05-05-2006, 08:46 PM

Well I have throw in the Jack Plate, having finished the machining Nice new bolts , sliders, pump was fine but thought I'd just run through the motor to ensure a groovy trouble free season. Bo****ks motor bushes shot. brushes shot, There is only so much time to waste . shame all the hard stuff came up well & was going to look good.
anybody needing L & S spares I have a shite load still in the packaging, studs , Nuts, Bolts, Sliders, ect, ect.

BluFin · 13-05-2006, 12:07 PM

Having a kiddie free Saturday I was well looking forward to a good day on the Midas, that was untill mrs fin said whats happen at the front. So to the Rouge Builder that Dismantled and removed the entry system & the drive mirror overnight. I will find you and some BluFin justice will be coming your way. Luckly my bound over orders have now expired, Bastard

BluFin · 27-06-2006, 10:42 PM

Got on a little bit but some pretty major distractions have put paid to any work for the next week or two.

Gonna use the "Wally" foot throttle as I cant be assed to re bond new mounts to the floor. Polished it up & it actually was too "Bling" so added a tasteful bit of paint.

BluFin · 27-06-2006, 10:44 PM

Dash cut, Drilled, dry fit done , needing a rub & paint the bolt in

BluFin · 27-06-2006, 10:46 PM

Waiting on the replacement lifter which will be a couple of weeks, will have a slightly different top bolt pattern so some holes to plug and some to drill

Gav · 27-06-2006, 10:51 PM

have you done that "drawing" yet?

BluFin · 28-06-2006, 06:30 AM

Not yet .................................................. ... oops!!!

scottyboy · 28-06-2006, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by BluFin
Well I have throw in the Jack Plate, having finished the machining Nice new bolts , sliders, pump was fine but thought I'd just run through the motor to ensure a groovy trouble free season. Bo****ks motor bushes shot. brushes shot, There is only so much time to waste . shame all the hard stuff came up well & was going to look good.
anybody needing L & S spares I have a shite load still in the packaging, studs , Nuts, Bolts, Sliders, ect, ect.

How much for the lifter spares and what model is it m8?