New F-26 owner

aaronbocknek · Post by **aaronbocknek** » Thu Feb 23, 2012 7:28 pm

welcome aboard and enjoy the ride.
the crew of the enterprise...
aaron
phil
maccabee (the boston terrier)

Big D · Post by **Big D** » Thu Feb 23, 2012 7:38 pm

Welcome home, I think you're going to like it here.

vabeach1234 · Post by **vabeach1234** » Thu Feb 23, 2012 7:46 pm

Wolf,
I have a 1972 F26 with the 318 and the paragon V-drive. I believe the 71 and 72 models are pretty much identical. I was hoping you could share your experience with your fuel tank replacement. I still have the original galvanized cylinder 27 gal tanks in mine and want to change them out. How were you able to get 50s in there? I assume your engine hasn't been installed yet. Did you have the tanks fabricated or did you pick up an aftermarket tank? Thanks.

Big D · Post by **Big D** » Thu Feb 23, 2012 7:49 pm

jefflaw35 wrote:....... but its all junk .......

She will kick you where it hurts next time you call her that

Don't want to hear you call her that again

You're putting a lot of work into her and she's worth it. Take pride when you talk about her.

jefflaw35 · Post by **jefflaw35** » Thu Feb 23, 2012 8:11 pm

Big D wrote:
jefflaw35 wrote:....... but its all junk .......
She will kick you where it hurts next time you call her that

Don't want to hear you call her that again You're putting a lot of work into her and she's worth it. Take pride when you talk about her.

yikes!!! you are correct sir,im sure she will pay me back

Big D · Post by **Big D** » Thu Feb 23, 2012 8:16 pm

Just get her in the water Jeff, take lots of pictures that day, and brag brag brag about her. Then she may just forgive you

wolfnnj · Post by **wolfnnj** » Thu Feb 23, 2012 8:28 pm

The tanks I installed are 2 50 gallon aluminum tanks I do not recommend installing tanks with your engine in the boat I don't think it would be possible it had been a nightmare getting these in the boat, leveling them skimming them man it took 3 weekends to get the starboard side in I am confident I can get the port side tank installed in about a weekend because I don't have the steering to contend with but overall double the fuel capacity should be nice and the prior owner had nothing but problems with the original tanks as they started rusting inside and constantly clogging up his fuel filters I'll snap a couple of pictures of the tank installed so you can see what I did and I
Glad to explain the headaches involved.
Wolf

vabeach1234 · Post by **vabeach1234** » Thu Feb 23, 2012 8:47 pm

Thanks Wolf. Looking forward to seeing your tank install pictures and other pictures of your progress. I changed over my steering to hydraulic so the starboard side isn't nearly as cluttered. But I put a 20 gallon waste holding tank aft of the starboard fuel tank so that filled up the void that I created when I removed the old steering box. I've been toying with the idea of trying to change out the tanks with the engine still in but just don't see how it would be possible. Well it may possible I'd have to go back with similar sized tanks but I definitely want to increase my range. I don't even think I could get the original tanks out with the engine in. Those original galvanized tanks have got to be heavy.

wolfnnj · Post by **wolfnnj** » Thu Feb 23, 2012 9:28 pm

I'll measure and photograph it with the installed one so u can see the progress & send it to ya

The Dog House · Post by **The Dog House** » Thu Feb 23, 2012 9:39 pm

wolfnnj wrote: it's a challenge I have never even driven a boat before now I'm working in it every weekend.
Wolf

If you have never driven a boat before, I would recommend you find someone with SINGLE SCREW INBOARD experience to teach you the basics. Single screw inboards drive very differently than sterndrives or outboards. Single screw inboards provide much less control when backing. On the good side, they also have much less maintenance than a sterndrive which makes inboards great. Personally, I would never own a sterndrive again.

MadBen · Post by **MadBen** » Thu Feb 23, 2012 9:45 pm

I agree...but once you know how your inboard reverses, you'll be able to do anything with her. Just a matter of steering and forward and reverse application. Your inboard will reverse either to the port or starboard. Once you figure that out, just keep your wheel turned in the same direction she reverses and don't change it...then gentle applications of forward thrust and reverse will get you into your slip just like a twin screw.

MadBen · Post by **MadBen** » Thu Feb 23, 2012 9:45 pm

I agree...but once you know how your inboard reverses, you'll be able to do anything with her. Just a matter of steering and forward and reverse application. Your inboard will reverse either to the port or starboard. Once you figure that out, just keep your wheel turned in the same direction she reverses and don't change it...then gentle applications of forward thrust and reverse will get you into your slip just like a twin screw.

Lawman · Post by **Lawman** » Fri Feb 24, 2012 8:48 am

Big D wrote:Just get her in the water Jeff, take lots of pictures that day, and brag brag brag about her. Then she may just forgive you

Thats so true. It's like that movie 'Christine' (circa 1983) you have to look at her and say " Its ok baby, it's just you and me" !!!!!!!!!!!

aaronbocknek · Post by **aaronbocknek** » Fri Feb 24, 2012 9:27 am

Lawman wrote:
Big D wrote:Just get her in the water Jeff, take lots of pictures that day, and brag brag brag about her. Then she may just forgive you

Thats so true. It's like that movie 'Christine' (circa 1983) you have to look at her and say " Its ok baby, it's just you and me" !!!!!!!!!!!

jeff, first rule... never EVER bad mouth her. she has ears.
second rule.... never say out loud on board, ''i think i'm going to sell her'' (bad vibes will forever haunt you)
third rule... ALWAYS treat her like a lady, and she will ALWAYS bring you home.
that's a tradition the was passed from my dad to me. every time we left the boat after a weekend cruise, we always patted her on the transom or aft rail and said thank you. i know it sounds odd ball, but, these vessels have a soul. even when i'm down for just a day, i always say good by and give her a pat. heck, i even talk to my engines and genset. superstition? you bet. and i stand by it.
aaron
(and the mezuzzah from bubala 3 is on my boat now. same location to be exact.)

MadBen · Post by **MadBen** » Fri Feb 24, 2012 2:27 pm

aaronbocknek wrote:
Lawman wrote:
Big D wrote:Just get her in the water Jeff, take lots of pictures that day, and brag brag brag about her. Then she may just forgive you

Thats so true. It's like that movie 'Christine' (circa 1983) you have to look at her and say " Its ok baby, it's just you and me" !!!!!!!!!!!
jeff, first rule... never EVER bad mouth her. she has ears.
second rule.... never say out loud on board, ''i think i'm going to sell her'' (bad vibes will forever haunt you)
third rule... ALWAYS treat her like a lady, and she will ALWAYS bring you home.
that's a tradition the was passed from my dad to me. every time we left the boat after a weekend cruise, we always patted her on the transom or aft rail and said thank you. i know it sounds odd ball, but, these vessels have a soul. even when i'm down for just a day, i always say good by and give her a pat. heck, i even talk to my engines and genset. superstition? you bet. and i stand by it.
aaron
(and the mezuzzah from bubala 3 is on my boat now. same location to be exact.)

Also, NEVER say out loud that she is running great. She will prove you wrong in short order.

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