INVESTIGATOR 563

Hi Ozzie, The Blackwell's purchase of 33m by 9mm 4991 VHB was $150. I calculated that I need about 12m for my job so going for 9mm with two side by side strips will require about 24m. I found some sites selling in 3m and 16.5m lengths (offroadliving.com.au) for $70. I will be waiting for some cool d...

Hi Geoff, I purchased from Blackwoods VHB 3M 4991 grey 9mm x 33m (part no 07993458). Its 2.3mm thick and I decided to run two 9mm tapes side by side instead of a single 18mm wide tape. This thickness will leave me space to force the 795 sealant under the window plexiglas. The tape thickness can also...

Hi Geoff I am talking with Keeley Marine in Melbourne who make mast plugs with sheaves for Trailer Sailors and do repairs and custom manufacture of mast fittings. keeleymarine.com.au As I am intending to re-fit the standing rigging, at the best cost, they are also looking at quoting on a whole packa...

Regarding the mast base, it would appear that it was originally designed to rotate to match the current tack. In the second photo I can see a bit broken under the left metal sheave which probably was an end-stop to limit the rotation. In the past someone has added the screwed on vertical metal bars ...

Hi Geoff, I have nearly raised the final payment for the Beta 14 engine, then there is the installation cost to come. The Beta is a closed water cooling system, twin cylinder giving a smoother operation and comes with a control panel with a Tacho and Hour meter log. The Bukh10 on the boat has a very...

Hi all, I purchased the Marauder 27 that was listed as noted above in January 2022. I was looking for a simple day or weekend sailor with a good fit-out and capable of short handed sailing. The photos and the description was very attractive so I took a look at the boat on several occasions. Unfortun...