It's good to see you back at it. I have been working on my Westsail 32 Hull 099 (Quintessa) as often as I can get down there. It's hard to prioritize the life you live for the life you want to live. If you ever want to bounce any ideas off me, or are ok with me bouncing ideas off you, that would be great? I just finished installing the Beta 38, a new shaft and shaft log. It was an adventure. :)
That’s great! I will send an email. I’m curious how you have your engine room setup. I’ve looked at a lot of engine bays and even saw @Westsail28 video recently. th-cam.com/video/jXs-4QdTcWQ/w-d-xo.html&feature=sharea
@@Even_Keeled Sure thing. I have some video of the install. I'm still working on the fuel tanks and need to order some stuff. I will be working on the Hull this weekend and cleaning up some of the deck, weather allowing.
Arghh! Yes! I am prepping to unstep the mast and repair the main beam - but I am bogged down too. Partially weather and partially all the little items that make up the larger project and questions I don't have the answers to - yet. So start with small steps - first, get the radar off the back stay. Carry on!
Most definitely. With my mast out of the way too, I am going to make it a point to carefully inspect the base. Glad so many other Westsail owners have done this ahead of us!
As much as I want to get it splashed down, I've seen a few boats lately where a lot of work still needed to be done. I don't want to avoid spending the extra time to finish the entire refit for the sake of untying the lines. Progress always fixes "boatyard blues."
FYI Read about a possible problem from the factory on new Beta's. Bottom of the engine, aft, I think, there is an oil drain with a screw plug that apparently is not intended for use in this marine configuration. One new owner (2022) found his engine oil in the bilge about a week after his shakedown - thankfully before startup. The "unused" plug was the problem, is was loose. The shop that installed the engine said it had to come out in order to reach the plug and tighten. Pain. Moral of the story - check all fastnerers on the engine, especially fittings that are hard or impossible to reach once things are fully installed. Torque wrench, Red LockTight as appropriate.
Will look into this. I do know about BETA's freshwater cooled diesel engines having a small zinc anode to protect the heat exchanger manifold from corrosion. That needs to be regularly attended to.
Steady gets stuff done. Just try to arrange tasks in order so as earlier work doesn't impede later work. Jobs you can reach w/out dismantling anything can serve as a sort of elastic reserve of tasks that you can do whenever. Jobs which will be buried gotta get done before the lid goes on. Eg. you can live with old cushions and leaky ports forever because those cost you the same to fix later as they cost you now; put those on the tu-it list. Stuff like hold-downs, tank, battery, whatever, those get done timely. Speaking of which, make those hold-downs STRONG. Nobody wants to pitch-pole, but it happens sometimes and bouncing around like that really stresses connections. 40# of battery flailing about while the boat gyrates is just to much excitement! Clearing space around the engine, moving those drains looks like a smart move. Engines always seem to have things needing attention that are real hard to reach... In my experience, scuppers and hawse holes on the Westy can leak. Also, the scuppers are kinda small, but that's probably something for another day. Fairing the hull in front of the prop a little to smooth and flow of water is one of the things I've read that gives the Westy a little boost. Think if you look for the story about the Westy that won the TransPac you can find info there. Back in the 80's ? Sometime back then. If you are planning to reuse any of the rigging fixtures, eg, chain plates, get a really bright light and a good powerful magnifying glass and go over them inch by inch looking for cracks. IIRC, it was a fitting on the forestay that turned my blood cold one day - but glad I saw it when I did. Great seeing your progress. Don't be afraid to give yourself a real break if you need it. A bit slower is way better than bitter burn-out. Best luck
Thanks for all of the feedback. Well said! I'm fortunate to have an entire guide on common points of failure for these boats and a Westsail Owners' Association to rely on any troubleshooting. I think I'm well on track with getting the right things done. Appreciate the comments.
Some of my bigger projects do not have that quick reward. Recently, small victories are taking shape on this Westsail 32.
Small victories win big wars
I’m in the same situation. Sometimes stepping back and gathering your thoughts is the best. Thanks for another great video.
@@Westsail "Scope creep," but manageable.
It's good to see you back at it. I have been working on my Westsail 32 Hull 099 (Quintessa) as often as I can get down there. It's hard to prioritize the life you live for the life you want to live. If you ever want to bounce any ideas off me, or are ok with me bouncing ideas off you, that would be great? I just finished installing the Beta 38, a new shaft and shaft log. It was an adventure. :)
That’s great! I will send an email. I’m curious how you have your engine room setup. I’ve looked at a lot of engine bays and even saw @Westsail28 video recently. th-cam.com/video/jXs-4QdTcWQ/w-d-xo.html&feature=sharea
@@Even_Keeled Sure thing. I have some video of the install. I'm still working on the fuel tanks and need to order some stuff. I will be working on the Hull this weekend and cleaning up some of the deck, weather allowing.
Arghh! Yes! I am prepping to unstep the mast and repair the main beam - but I am bogged down too. Partially weather and partially all the little items that make up the larger project and questions I don't have the answers to - yet. So start with small steps - first, get the radar off the back stay. Carry on!
Most definitely. With my mast out of the way too, I am going to make it a point to carefully inspect the base. Glad so many other Westsail owners have done this ahead of us!
I am having some of the same feelings!!!
As much as I want to get it splashed down, I've seen a few boats lately where a lot of work still needed to be done. I don't want to avoid spending the extra time to finish the entire refit for the sake of untying the lines. Progress always fixes "boatyard blues."
FYI
Read about a possible problem from the factory on new Beta's. Bottom of the engine, aft, I think, there is an oil drain with a screw plug that apparently is not intended for use in this marine configuration. One new owner (2022) found his engine oil in the bilge about a week after his shakedown - thankfully before startup. The "unused" plug was the problem, is was loose. The shop that installed the engine said it had to come out in order to reach the plug and tighten. Pain.
Moral of the story - check all fastnerers on the engine, especially fittings that are hard or impossible to reach once things are fully installed. Torque wrench, Red LockTight as appropriate.
Will look into this. I do know about BETA's freshwater cooled diesel engines having a small zinc anode to protect the heat exchanger manifold from corrosion. That needs to be regularly attended to.
Steady gets stuff done. Just try to arrange tasks in order so as earlier work doesn't impede later work. Jobs you can reach w/out dismantling anything can serve as a sort of elastic reserve of tasks that you can do whenever. Jobs which will be buried gotta get done before the lid goes on. Eg. you can live with old cushions and leaky ports forever because those cost you the same to fix later as they cost you now; put those on the tu-it list. Stuff like hold-downs, tank, battery, whatever, those get done timely. Speaking of which, make those hold-downs STRONG. Nobody wants to pitch-pole, but it happens sometimes and bouncing around like that really stresses connections. 40# of battery flailing about while the boat gyrates is just to much excitement!
Clearing space around the engine, moving those drains looks like a smart move. Engines always seem to have things needing attention that are real hard to reach...
In my experience, scuppers and hawse holes on the Westy can leak. Also, the scuppers are kinda small, but that's probably something for another day.
Fairing the hull in front of the prop a little to smooth and flow of water is one of the things I've read that gives the Westy a little boost. Think if you look for the story about the Westy that won the TransPac you can find info there. Back in the 80's ? Sometime back then.
If you are planning to reuse any of the rigging fixtures, eg, chain plates, get a really bright light and a good powerful magnifying glass and go over them inch by inch looking for cracks. IIRC, it was a fitting on the forestay that turned my blood cold one day - but glad I saw it when I did.
Great seeing your progress. Don't be afraid to give yourself a real break if you need it. A bit slower is way better than bitter burn-out.
Best luck
Thanks for all of the feedback. Well said! I'm fortunate to have an entire guide on common points of failure for these boats and a Westsail Owners' Association to rely on any troubleshooting. I think I'm well on track with getting the right things done. Appreciate the comments.