Steve, I have responded to your Tahitian scrips several times. But, I forgot to give advice on the gen-set.
The original installed generator weighed about 900lbs and it was 4.3KW. It ran at 3600RPM. If you know anything about generators that is very loud. 40-50 years ago that didn't matter much to the boater.
Now, noise and weight are big issues. So, why would you even consider dragging around ~600+ extra lbs.? Most of them were melted down for newer machinery.
Good luck on finding one!
As an example; I bought a 3KW Westerbeke generator 10 yrs ago. It runs at 1200RPM, weighs 200lbs. and is whisper quiet.
A good new generator is worth its weight in gold.
7So, look for a newer design.
Dave S
Aug 25, 2015
Tahitian Restoration by: Dave S
Steve, The quickest way to remove the planks; Set your radial power saw to 1" depth and cut away. 1" will not damage the framing.
Since the original screws were bronze the saw will cut through without damage.
Cut the planking and used a 2lb sledge/crowbar to remove the rubble.
Dave S
Aug 13, 2015
Thanks Dave by: Steve
OK , Dave first things first!
How do I strip the boards to get to the fasteners or do I just tear all them out, and well there is so much to learn and don't forget money is tight right now, but still I want to float this Beautiful boat !
Aug 11, 2015
'65 Owens Tahitian by: Dave S
Your Owens is a double plank hull.
The inside is 3/8" mahogany plywood cut into planks.
The outer is 1/2" mahogany planks.
Owens built these boats with canvas and "bedding" compound compressed between the inner and outer planks.
They all rotted from the canvas outward because the moisture was trapped there.
I did and will recommend instead to flood coat the inner planks with epoxy, and use it between the layers to the outer.
And cover the outer with epoxy glass.
This will never need swelling and will out last you.
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