Comments on: A Fine Day

By: steve

steve — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 02:37:55 +0000

Thanks. I have been looking at marine stereos too. I had hoped by now Poly-Planar would have upgraded their multi zone implementation but it doesn’t seem to have progressed in the last 4 years. The inside location helps a lot so the broader choice and cheaper prices of the car units makes them very attractive.

By: Colin

Colin — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 01:21:25 +0000

Hi Steve, Have a look at the marine stereos from the leading makers. The components in them are designed for the riggers of the marine envirnoment and don’t suffer from corrosion causing problems like you may currently have. Some have fixed remote units that allow you to control from various points onboard. All cost more dollars though.

By: steve

steve — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00:25:08 +0000

Your surmise is correct. All the motors, electrical equipment under the bunks will be removed and saildrive dropped in presumable the same as those you’ve seen.

I haven’t made up my mind about props yet. I know, from others, there will be a performance improvement if I go that way but there is a hit to the wallet. Speed hasn’t ever really been our priority (comfort at anchor has) so chances are I’ll stick to the fixed props and see how it goes for a while.

By: Ashley from Perth

Ashley from Perth — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 23:54:21 +0000

Hi Steve,
Your post today has triggered a question in my mind over the positioning of the electric V’s diesel motors. (I’ve only ever seen a diesel 420.) I’ve noted from earlier photos that you have shaft drives, and based on todays post, the motors are ‘forward’ under the rear beds. Does the sex change involve removing the old electric motors and shafts/props and simply dropping in new yanmars with sail drive legs in the rear engine compartment? Will you stick with fixed blade props, or go to folding / feathering?

Great blog BTW.
Cheers,

Ashley