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[john44]

Hi Dave, I was hoping to put a update for the trawler cat build but did,nt get the time.

john44

[slug]

i went to padstow at the begining of october 2 dark red cats in the harbour very similar went out together fishing very big and chunky   slug

[john44]

Trawlercat update.

[Number 6]

Looking good John, she'll certainly stand out on the lake but guarantee 'someone' will run into her! When's the maiden voyage? Dave. 

[john44]

Hi guys, I have done a bit more work on the cat and will post the pictures later today if I get chance.
I had originally bought it for a winter project but it went together so well I just couldnt leave it alone
so now I will have to look for another project to last me over-winter.

john



 

[john44]

M.B.Design trawlercat update photos, I have still got the net winch, catch box and a few ods and ends to build then that is it. It has been a joy to build as it has let me run
with what I wanted to put on the boat be it right or wrong.

[6705russell]

Very nice John, look forward to seeing you and the boat down the lake again....

Russ

[john44]

Cheers Russ, nice to hear from you,
 what have you been up to lately? I suppose work has got in the way of your sailing.
see you soon.

john
 

[Number 6]

Looking good John, you're certainly going to need another winter project! 
I'll be down in the morning but won't be sailing, clutch has definitely gone in the car, oh nooooooooooo...

[irishcarguy]

Hi Dave, if you are having someone change your clutch in your car make sure they resurface the flywheel & install a new pilot bearing in the end of the crankshaft. The run out on a flywheel is only .002 thou. It is not worth taking a chance that it is O/K. because labour is your biggest cost. If you are doing it yourself the same still applies. If it is hydraulic, replace the fluid also. Mick B.

[Number 6]

Hi Dave, if you are having someone change your clutch in your car make sure they resurface the flywheel & install a new pilot bearing in the end of the crankshaft. The run out on a flywheel is only .002 thou. It is not worth taking a chance that it is O/K. because labour is your biggest cost. If you are doing it yourself the same still applies. If it is hydraulic, replace the fluid also. Mick B.

Hi there, yes it's all being changed. It's being done by a garage I've been using for ages and they're very good. I should hopefully get it back later, spent a fortune on that car this year and I've hardly used it! Dave. 

[irishcarguy]

Hi Dave, just a nosey question, how much does a job like that cost in U/K ?. Here in Canada it costs about $1000.00. Mick B.

[Number 6]

Hi Dave, just a nosey question, how much does a job like that cost in U/K ?. Here in Canada it costs about $1000.00. Mick B.

Seems a lot in Canada.  Looking at around £400, about $640 Canadian. Still expensive, could do without it to be honest... Dave. 

[Netleyned]

1Clutch = One Boat Kit   

Ned

[irishcarguy]

I agree Ned, why should our cars get in the way of our hobby. Dave that is a very good price. Our problem is the the high cost of leasing & city taxes. Try having to do $36,000.00 in business in one month to break even, a bit scary to say the least. Mick B.