Workday followed by Rum Race

Today I installed the longer bolt through the boom bail plates. The head was replaced too with a Jabsco unit.

Boom Bail Plates Installed

Today I installed the Rig Rite K-2172RP boom bail plates. The bolt needs to be longer than the original bolt ( 3.5" ) due to thickness of the plates. There was about 1/8' wear on the starboard hole, the port hole wasn't damaged.

Existing motor mounts

The first picture is the forward starboard motormount. The mounting holes are 4" on center. These mounts look alot like the DF-2205-2 Engine Mounts that Bill Kneller describes on the J/30 forum. The second picture is the starboard aft motor mount. The engine on Nordic Star is a 1982 2GM.

Racor Fuel Filter Installation

I recently installed a Racor 200 series fuel filter with bleed pump on Nordic Star. Following Bill Kneller's approach I cut a piece of red oak to mount the filter. The inlet fuel hose had to be moved inboard because the steps would crush the hose and cause fuel starvation.

Boom Bail Bearing Plates on Order

Inspired by Bill's scary photos I ordered the boom bail bearing plates from RigRite today. ( P/N K2172RP ) They were in stock at $24 each plus shipping. Standby for the installation saga. I need to find the stainless sleeves that Bill added.