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- Sat Dec 19, 2009 1:38 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: An Extended Alwest - Part 2
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2587
Re: An Extended Alwest - Part 2
An intriguing boat ! This definitely has its origins in an Alwest. It looks like the engine compartment was cut off and moved back maybe 10 ft. You can sort of see two vertical seams. Those Volvo duoprop outdrives would indicate replacement of the engines. The changes to the chines would give more b...
- Thu Nov 05, 2009 12:01 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats For Sale
- Topic: 37 Alwest in Kelowna BC. $25,000 *REDUCED $15,000
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5326
Re: 37 Alwest in BC. $25,000
Interesting raised bow . . . . .
- Thu Nov 05, 2009 11:57 am
- Forum: Alcan Boats For Sale
- Topic: 37' Alcan in Ontario $28,000
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3717
Re: 37' Alcan in Ontario $28,000
Despite the description, this is an Alwest, likely with all the wooden superstructure issues to be expected in an Alwest. Alwests do have their good points, like greater interior volume, but there will be lots of work to do here :-) The engines are 231 cu in Buick V6s. Parts are readily available fo...
- Wed Sep 23, 2009 11:59 am
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: Re-power on a budget
- Replies: 10
- Views: 9094
Re: Re-power on a budget
Hi Terry, I can't get past the "budget" part of re-powering either :) The problem with buying used is that there is always a reason that the seller is repowering. The engines/outdrive are worn out/abused/can't get parts/whatever. Trying to mix and match different types of engines and outdrives can g...
- Wed Sep 23, 2009 8:15 am
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: Re-power on a budget
- Replies: 10
- Views: 9094
Re: Re-power on a budget
Hi Terry, David has 4.3 L V6s (about 230 HP each I think) which easily get Buster on plane. I have the original straight 6 Volvo 170 HP engines which will not get Catherine Ann on plane . . . . but my boat is likelly 2000 lbs heavier than David's. Cadoruca has lower HP 4.3 L V6s and planes easily as...
- Thu Sep 17, 2009 8:50 am
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: Blocking..... again.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2350
Re: Blocking..... again.
Hi Terry: My blocking is made up of 16" long 4x4s, with each layer screwed to to the previous one with 4" screws. These screws were driven in to the depth of the power bit, so are countersunk about 2". This seems a little "light", but I have been using the same blocks for 15 years and I haul out in ...
- Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:30 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats Technical Forum
- Topic: Bilge Ventilation
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4272
Re: Bilge Ventilation
Hi Wayne, It is almost impossible to keep the bilge dry on an Alwest because the rainwater comes down through the superstructure walls and ends up in the bilge. Whenever you have weight forward (even 4 people in the pilothouse will do it) the bilge water runs forward and gets everything wet under th...
- Tue Jul 28, 2009 9:41 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: 2009 Alcan Boat Rendezvous
- Replies: 23
- Views: 15031
Re: 2009 Alcan Boat Rendezvous
So, is there a location and time planned for August 15th ??
Unfortunately, due to some pressing family considerations, Catherine Ann will not be able to travel to this year's rendezvous .
If there is still a gathering planned in the Trenton area, we could attend by land.
Unfortunately, due to some pressing family considerations, Catherine Ann will not be able to travel to this year's rendezvous .
If there is still a gathering planned in the Trenton area, we could attend by land.
- Sun Jul 19, 2009 10:25 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: Passenger/Weight limit
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3972
Re: Passenger/Weight limit
The "transom plate" on an Alwest is the electrical ground plate, more or less on the center line of the transom just under the deck. It should have the hull number above the row of ground screws, but since the wires are usually routed up, they often obscure the number. (There was no further info req...
- Wed Jun 10, 2009 6:44 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: Foam Removal and Floor Re-build
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3852
Re: Foam Removal and Floor Re-build
Hi Jay, Another question . . . . Do you have any idea what was causing the aluminum corrosion in the bright spots ? These Alcan/Alwest hulls are amazingly corrosion free, whether they are in fresh or salt water. The balance of your cleaned bilge is proof of this. When I acquired our boat many years ...
- Wed Jun 10, 2009 4:18 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: Foam Removal and Floor Re-build
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3852
Re: Foam Removal and Floor Re-build
Hi Jay, You are right that the yellow foam is original to most of our boats. And you are right that this "closed cell" foam eventually absorbs a lot of water. There appears to have been two different materials originally sprayed into place. Against the aluminum is a denser bonding material and then ...
- Wed Apr 22, 2009 1:51 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats Technical Forum
- Topic: VOLVO OUTDRIVE BELLOWS
- Replies: 11
- Views: 14313
Re: VOLVO OUTDRIVE BELLOWS
Hi Brian, I will email the file from my home computer this evening. The complete outdrive can be removed without any lifting equipment. It is first pivoted free (much more description to follow on how to first disconnect everything) while standing on its skeg on secure wooden blocking and then it ca...
- Tue Apr 21, 2009 6:03 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats Technical Forum
- Topic: VOLVO OUTDRIVE BELLOWS
- Replies: 11
- Views: 14313
Re: VOLVO OUTDRIVE BELLOWS
Hi Brian, I have completed the replacement of the outdrive bellows and intake hose, as discussed. Weather delays caused this to be a little later in the spring than I had originally planned. This forum will not let me attach a file describing the process, so I will email it directly to you, and a co...
- Mon Mar 09, 2009 3:12 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats Technical Forum
- Topic: VOLVO OUTDRIVE BELLOWS
- Replies: 11
- Views: 14313
Re: VOLVO OUTDRIVE BELLOWS
I've just sorted through latest PN updates with Durham Marine Services, and have my parts on order. Drive Bellows PN 876294 $74.73 ea. Exhaust Bellows PN 876631 $77.03 ea. Intake Hose PN 897599 $75.55 ea. If you do not have a local Volvo Dealer, talk to Shirley at Durham Marine Sevices (905-420-6559...
- Thu Mar 05, 2009 10:58 am
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: Anti Fouling Paint
- Replies: 15
- Views: 11734
Re: Anti Fouling Paint
A sure sign that Spring is coming. . . . . .the anti-fouling paint discussion :-) Brian, we are all in a difficult situation (particularly in Canada) where we still don't have access to proper anti-fouling paint for aluminum boats. Since Tin based paints were removed from the market and until biocid...
- Wed Mar 04, 2009 3:06 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: Alcanboats Photo Gallery
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4144
Re: Alcanboats Photo Gallery
Barb & Dan: The work that you are doing on Limitless looks amazing ! Completely re-thinking the entire interior layout . . . . . I am not (yet) a Facebook user, but my wife was showing me the additional pictures loaded there. I like the title of your first album on this website . . . . in the beginn...
- Tue Feb 17, 2009 3:57 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: Anti Fouling Paint
- Replies: 15
- Views: 11734
Re: Anti Fouling Paint
Hi Brian, You did not mention whether or not you are happy with the performance and durability of this paint ? $400 per season for bottom paint (in fresh water) is rather on the high side. Unfortunately, once you go to a soft bottom paint, designed to keep itself clean by wearing away, it is almost ...
- Tue Jan 27, 2009 5:46 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: DINGHY LIFTING BOOM
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4907
Re: DINGHY LIFTING BOOM
Excuse me for jumping in here . . . I noticed that the the pictures of Sioux in the Registry Section show the dinghy crane from several different angles. It looks like it would have enough reach . . . if moved forward on the upper deck. A significant consideration (for an Alwest) is how you plan to ...
- Sun Jan 25, 2009 11:34 am
- Forum: Alcan Boats Technical Forum
- Topic: Hydraulic Steering
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5899
Re: Hydraulic Steering
Filling and purging the system . . . . Even though the following Sea Star information http://ww2.seastarsteering.com/OUTBOARD/oboard.htm?../FILL_PURGE/FillPurge.htm&1 starts our with "These instructions show how to fill and purge a Single Station, Single Cylinder System" and "This procedure requires...
- Sat Jan 24, 2009 12:34 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats Technical Forum
- Topic: VOLVO OUTDRIVE BELLOWS
- Replies: 11
- Views: 14313
Re: VOLVO OUTDRIVE BELLOWS
Hi Brian, I get my Volvo parts from Durham Marine Services in Pickering (905-420-6559), but any Volvo Marine dealer will likely have these parts in stock as this is a common service procedure. There are a few minor differences from year to year on these parts so you need to be specific on the vintag...
- Sat Jan 24, 2009 12:13 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats Technical Forum
- Topic: Hydraulic Steering
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5899
Re: Hydraulic Steering
Hi Jay, An interesting situation with two helms that are not one above the other. You are right that the vent path cannot have any low spots or air will be trapped. I would agree with your plan to vent both helms to atmosphere with a hose extension on the lower one to bring it's vent height up to th...
- Thu Jan 22, 2009 9:38 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats Technical Forum
- Topic: VOLVO OUTDRIVE BELLOWS
- Replies: 11
- Views: 14313
Re: VOLVO OUTDRIVE BELLOWS
Hi Brian, Further thoughts on this topic . . . . . I have been looking through my factory Volvo Penta and my Clymer Volvo Sterndrive Shop Manuals on this topic. The factory Volvo one assumes that you already know how to do this and is not much help. The Clymer manual does a half way decent job of ex...
- Thu Jan 22, 2009 5:09 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats Technical Forum
- Topic: VOLVO OUTDRIVE BELLOWS
- Replies: 11
- Views: 14313
Re: VOLVO OUTDRIVE BELLOWS
Hi Brian, This job is well within reach of "do-it-yourself" (in my opinion) I have done this a couple of times (and am planning to do it again this Spring) This job should really be "regular maintenance" . . . at least every 4 or 5 years in fresh water. There are 3 rubber parts between the outdrive ...
- Thu Jan 22, 2009 2:04 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats Technical Forum
- Topic: Hydraulic Steering
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5899
Hydraulic Steering
Under the "what are you working on" topic in this Technical Forum, Jay mentioned that he is looking at a new Hydraulic Steering system using Teleflex Sea Star hardware. I accomplished this a few years ago on Catherine Ann, so thought I would gather what I had learned into a new Technical Section art...
- Tue Jan 20, 2009 8:50 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats Technical Forum
- Topic: Alwest Superstructure Rebuild
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6464
Re: Alwest Superstructure Rebuild
Hi Jay, This is an interesting find ! This is definitely an Alwest 370 superstructure being sheathed in aluminum just like we have been discussing. I am sure that David will be most interested. I tried a google search on Dixon Industries but didn't find much. Since you have made contact with the mag...
- Sun Jan 18, 2009 10:12 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: Foum Viewing Question
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3523
Re: Foum Viewing Question
Ahhhh . . . . . another of life's little vexations solved
Thanks
Rob
Thanks
Rob
- Tue Jan 13, 2009 10:10 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: Foum Viewing Question
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3523
Foum Viewing Question
Is there a way to permanently set my view of the forum to "decending" rather than "ascending" ?
I would like to see latest replys at the top of the list
I would like to see latest replys at the top of the list
- Tue Jan 13, 2009 10:00 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats Technical Forum
- Topic: What projects are you thinking about ?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 18777
Re: What projects are you thinking about ?
Anything less than 1/8" would be really difficult to handle without distortion. If the sheet got stretched during handling, it would be tough to get it to lay flat. A very floppy 234 lb sheet of aluminum sounds like a lot to handle for even 3 or 4 people. This sheet could be temporarily "reinforced"...
- Mon Jan 12, 2009 3:17 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats Technical Forum
- Topic: What projects are you thinking about ?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 18777
Re: What projects are you thinking about ?
What thickness were you thinking of for the skin ? The side panels in particular are going to be big floppy pieces of aluminum to handle in one piece, but it could likely be done with many hands to bring them into position. The holes drilled for the plug welds would really help with assembly because...
- Mon Jan 12, 2009 3:10 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats Technical Forum
- Topic: Larger Roof for the Pilot House
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7420
Re: Larger Roof for the Pilot House
I would agree that replacing the entire roof would make the most sense to have strong overhangs without (too many) extra supports. Even with an aluminum skin, you are going to need some internal structure (be it wood or aluminum) which provides space for insulation . . . which would also be a good i...
- Mon Jan 12, 2009 11:46 am
- Forum: Alcan Boats Technical Forum
- Topic: Larger Roof for the Pilot House
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7420
Re: Larger Roof for the Pilot House
I did understand that your plan for Buster was not as grand as what is shown in the picture. The picture was only intended as a reference for what someone else had done to extend the roof out over the side decks by way of what looks like a molded fibreglass "add-on" piece. Is your plan to add to the...
- Mon Jan 12, 2009 10:56 am
- Forum: Alcan Boats Technical Forum
- Topic: What projects are you thinking about ?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 18777
Re: What projects are you thinking about ?
Re: Aluminum Skin for an Alwest Superstructure . . . . . Not setting the whole works on fire is an important consideration ! I would not be too worried about the heat generated by small plug welds. Continuous seam welds would be another matter. Epoxy fillers bond very well to properly prepared alumi...
- Sun Jan 11, 2009 5:06 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats Technical Forum
- Topic: What projects are you thinking about ?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 18777
Re: What projects are you thinking about ?
Re: Aluminum Skin for an Alwest Superstructure . . . . . I can see how this method could work. Fastening aluminum angle to the sides of the superstructure frames, positioned to carry the new skin at exactly the original wall thickness would make re-installation of the original windows (and door) qui...
- Sun Jan 11, 2009 4:50 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats Technical Forum
- Topic: Larger Roof for the Pilot House
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7420
Re: Larger Roof for the Pilot House
Good point . . . . that probably drove the need to install the bow thruster
- Fri Jan 09, 2009 12:00 am
- Forum: Alcan Boats Technical Forum
- Topic: Alwest Side Panel Logo
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3231
Alwest Side Panel Logo
Alwests originally had a logo on the side "sail panels" Catherine Ann had these in 1993 . . . but I did not save them. I borrowed the attached picture from Molly O . . the only Alwest on our website to still have these. I would like to reproduce these for Catherine Ann. Did anybody save one that I c...
- Thu Jan 08, 2009 11:18 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats Technical Forum
- Topic: Larger Roof for the Pilot House
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7420
Larger Roof for the Pilot House
Picking up on David's 2nd project idea . . . . In 1993 I was seaching central Ontario for an Alcan/Alwest. I snapped the attached picture of an Alcan (at Hurst Marine near Ottawa, I think) This boat was not for sale, but I was intrigued by the molded fibreglass roof extensions, the bow thruster and ...
- Thu Jan 08, 2009 10:59 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats Technical Forum
- Topic: What projects are you thinking about ?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 18777
Re: What projects are you thinking about ?
WOW David! . . . . you plan BIG! and BIGGER !! The Swim Platform & Dive Ladder would be easy to tackle. I am firmly convince that the "geometry and positioning" of the swimgrid on Catherine Ann is ideal. I am rethinking the materials. I have just refinished the swimgrid (shown in the tech article) f...
- Wed Jan 07, 2009 10:20 am
- Forum: Alcan Boats Technical Forum
- Topic: What projects are you thinking about ?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 18777
Re: What projects are you thinking about ?
Hi Watercottage (Is this Jay?), I installed Teleflex Sea Star hydraulic steering a couple of years ago. The original Alwest system was cable and drums so going hydraulic was a huge improvement ! The tubing run length (in a 370) is right at the recommended limit for the nylon tubing so I went with co...
- Sun Jan 04, 2009 11:10 am
- Forum: Alcan Boats Technical Forum
- Topic: Seating & Sleeping Accomodations
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7117
Seating & Sleeping Accomodations
Last summer we had a forum topic started on the various seating and sleeping acccomodations possible on Alcans & Alwests. In the Website Technical Section under the tab "Accomodations" is an article with pictures and comments on the interior arrangement and relatively minor modifications on Catherin...
- Thu Jan 01, 2009 9:38 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: 2009 Alcan Boat Rendezvous
- Replies: 23
- Views: 15031
Re: 2009 Alcan Boat Rendezvous
Hello All: The 07/08 Rendezvous' have been a great opportunity for us to meet each other and compare notes on our boats. I agree that we need to find a location more central to the eastern fleet. I wish that there were something we could do to better include the western contingent. Perhaps the west ...
- Sun Dec 21, 2008 9:40 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats Technical Forum
- Topic: Alwest Lower Forward Berth
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5129
Re: Alwest Lower Forward Berth
Hi Wayne, Got your email as well, so I will send you the measurements taken from Catherine Ann. I would be surprised if you could fit a full 60" x 80" queen mattress without cutting off the forward corners . . . . Unless your platform has been raised, in which case you would have significantly less ...
- Sun Dec 21, 2008 5:27 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats Technical Forum
- Topic: Alwest Lower Forward Berth
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5129
Alwest Lower Forward Berth
Hi Wayne, I assume that you have an Alwest 370, since you mention lower forward berths already. I do not think that any of the other versions have enough forward space to make this work. You are right that headroom is limited. Some are OK with this, others less so. This is not unlike the headroom in...
- Sun Dec 21, 2008 4:52 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats Technical Forum
- Topic: What projects are you thinking about ?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 18777
Re: What projects are you thinking about ?
Hi Wayne,
See new tech topic . . . "Alwest Lower Forward Berth"
Rob
See new tech topic . . . "Alwest Lower Forward Berth"
Rob
- Mon Dec 08, 2008 9:39 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats Technical Forum
- Topic: What projects are you thinking about ?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 18777
What projects are you thinking about ?
So . . . . with the boats tucked safely away (for those of us in the east) and the snow beginning to swirl about, it is time to plan that new aquisition for the boat next summer, or that bigger than normal repair/replacement job that you really would like to get behind you . . . . . Whatever it is, ...
- Thu Nov 27, 2008 11:48 am
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: *NEW* Technical Forum
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2034
Re: *NEW* Technical Forum
Hi All: I don't know if the "Chief Scientist" tag fits . . . . Maybe "Jack of all Trades" or something like that . . . . In any case, there are enough technical discussions scattered throughout the general forum, that it makes sense to gather these all in one place. I expect that there will be many ...
- Wed Nov 26, 2008 2:36 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: Prop size
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3310
Re: Prop size
Hello Ellen, Welcome ot the world of Alcans & Alwests ! In the "Technical" section of this site, see the first series of info under the title Hull Dynamics. This data was created/provided by the site webmaster (who also has an Alwest) His newer 4.3L V6 engines are likely very close to the HP produce...
- Mon Nov 10, 2008 12:03 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats For Sale
- Topic: 38 Alwest in Bellevue WA. $39,900
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2896
Re: 38 Alwest in Bellevue WA. $39,900
An amazingly original Alwest 370 ! (Except for the structure on the forward deck, the stove and the engines) For anyone interested in what the original interior looked like, there are many more pictures on the linked site. Certainly a near sistership of Catherine Ann. Not likely a 76 vintage . . . ....
- Mon Oct 20, 2008 11:48 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: On the hard...
- Replies: 12
- Views: 12795
Re: On the hard...
Terry,
Send me your email address and I will send you what I have about how I block up Catherine Ann.
This is in a Powerpoint format, so I can't attach it here.
Eventually it will be posted to the tech section of the website.
Rob
rob.farrow@sympatico.ca
Send me your email address and I will send you what I have about how I block up Catherine Ann.
This is in a Powerpoint format, so I can't attach it here.
Eventually it will be posted to the tech section of the website.
Rob
rob.farrow@sympatico.ca
- Mon Oct 20, 2008 8:03 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: On the hard...
- Replies: 12
- Views: 12795
Re: On the hard...
You know . . . . I think there is a difference between blocking an Alwest hull and blocking any other Alcan/Alloy/other Montreal built derivative. There is a nearly derelict Alcan 29 in the yard in Whitby and I took a quick look on my way home tonight. It has been siting there for several years on 4...
- Sun Oct 19, 2008 5:58 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: On the hard...
- Replies: 12
- Views: 12795
Re: On the hard...
An intriguing discussion . . . . I have always set Catherine Ann on 3 crosswise sets of blocks, at the chines and at the keel. The first set at the transom, the second set 10 ft forward of that and the 3rd set another 10 ft forward. I place a single keel block another 10 ft forward. I try to carry t...
- Wed Oct 15, 2008 8:41 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats For Sale
- Topic: Bowsprit & Anchor for sale
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2955
Re: Bowsprit & Anchor for sale
Bowsprit, anchor, windlass, chain and rode have all been sold.
Rob
Rob
- Tue Oct 14, 2008 10:12 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: VOLVO V6 ENGINE PROBLEM
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5833
Re: VOLVO V6 ENGINE PROBLEM
Hi Brian, It is always tough to diagnose these things by remote analysis. The ignition cutout / loss of spark makes some sense . . . . but let me try another theory. The explanation that it starts, revs and then stalls (repeatedly) suggests that the choke is coming open too fast. This fits with the ...
- Tue Oct 14, 2008 11:56 am
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: VOLVO V6 ENGINE PROBLEM
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5833
Re: VOLVO V6 ENGINE PROBLEM
Hi Brian, I do have a few ideas that might help . . . . but first, I need more detail on "would not start" such as: 1) Would not crank (battery/starter motor) 2) Cranked but would not start (could be fuel or spark) 3) Starts and stalls (likely carb choke adjustment) 4) Runs but quits without warning...
- Sun Sep 07, 2008 6:05 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: VOLVO V6 ENGINE PROBLEM
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5833
Re: VOLVO V6 ENGINE PROBLEM
Hi Brian,
I will be interested to know if this works . . . . I have another theory, if it doesn't.
Rob
I will be interested to know if this works . . . . I have another theory, if it doesn't.
Rob
- Wed Jul 30, 2008 12:16 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: RENDEZVOUS
- Replies: 26
- Views: 12312
Re: RENDEZVOUS
Hi Brian,
Gananoque is a relatively small place. 10 mins from one side to the other if you are driving.
Any of the "chain" hotels (Holiday Inns etc) are new or refurbished because of the new Casino business nearby.
If you google Gananoque Hotels, you will find a number of alternatives.
Rob
Gananoque is a relatively small place. 10 mins from one side to the other if you are driving.
Any of the "chain" hotels (Holiday Inns etc) are new or refurbished because of the new Casino business nearby.
If you google Gananoque Hotels, you will find a number of alternatives.
Rob
- Mon Jul 28, 2008 9:12 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: HYDRAULIC STEERING
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1630
Re: HYDRAULIC STEERING
Brian, I do NOT have a HYNAUTIC steering system, but I have worked on one . . . . You appear to have done all the right things in carefully checking for a hydraulic leak. There is a relatively small volume of air in the pressure tank and I would do exactly as you describe in checking for air leaks w...
- Mon Jul 28, 2008 9:01 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: RENDEZVOUS
- Replies: 26
- Views: 12312
Re: RENDEZVOUS
All: Gananoque is a summer tourist town so there are lots of places to stay for those travelling by land. Although many may be booked . . . . Towards the east end is the Casino and lots of motels. ( A 10 minute drive to the harbour, but a long walk!) Towards the west end are a number of other motels...
- Thu Jul 24, 2008 4:53 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: RENDEZVOUS
- Replies: 26
- Views: 12312
Re: RENDEZVOUS
For 2009, I like the idea of putting some long range planning into this and maybe getting a significant group assembled at some relatively central point. For 2008, the weekends are coming and going fast ! Being likely the closest to Gananoque, I like the idea of a gathering in this area :-) but . . ...
- Thu Jul 24, 2008 11:42 am
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: Head Gasket Repair
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2462
Re: Head Gasket Repair
Terry, I can't offer any more insight into these quick fixes than what I read on their websites . . . . . but if I were in this situation, I would try this as a means to save the last half of the summer. Based on the success of this trial (which we will all be interested in) you then have the coming...
- Thu Jul 24, 2008 11:28 am
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: NEWBIES!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2366
Re: NEWBIES!
Welcome "Low Risk" ! As I am sure many will jump to tell you . . . . . You have an Alwest, built in Gimli Manitoba . . . . actually only 2 builds after Buster ! From your picture, the upper cabin roof with the supports forward is unusual for an Alwest, more like the Alcans. See the website tech sect...
- Wed Jul 23, 2008 4:35 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: HEAD GASKET!!!!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1513
Re: HEAD GASKET!!!!
Ouch . . . . .those damned elephants ! This could be just the gasket or could lead down a deeper hole (but I guess you know this) I usually get my parts through Durham Marine Services in Pickering (905-420-6559) They can usually get parts within a few days if they are stocked in the Vovo Canada ware...
- Tue Jul 22, 2008 10:44 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: Alwest Hull Shape
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1586
Alwest Hull Shape
There is an intersting hull shape difference between earlier and later Alwest 370s. Buster (Hull 370 71 156) and Quadrium (Hull 370 72 167) are the same, but different than Catherine Ann (Hull 370 72 181). Something changed between 167 and 181. Cadoruca (no hull number since this boat was finished a...
- Tue Jul 22, 2008 8:40 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: Another ALCAN for sale
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1682
Re: Another ALCAN for sale
Hi Brian, Re Alcan/Alwest Engines . . . . Many (most?) of our boats were originally built with the Volvo straight 6 engines. 170 A/B or C and Series 250 or 270 outdrives. These are true Swedish Volvo engines and work well if you understand them although they are slightly underpowered for what is nee...
- Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:46 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: Hello, everyone.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4213
Re: Hello, everyone.
Hi James
This is Catherine Ann in 2 ft waves driven by 25 knots of wind, but in a relatively protected channel.
This does not even disturb the dishes.
Getting safely to the dock in 25 knots of crosswind, now thats a different matter requiring further discussion
This is Catherine Ann in 2 ft waves driven by 25 knots of wind, but in a relatively protected channel.
This does not even disturb the dishes.
Getting safely to the dock in 25 knots of crosswind, now thats a different matter requiring further discussion
- Mon Jul 21, 2008 9:29 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: dinette construction
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3587
Re: dinette construction
I like the "sample" picture :-) Can I borrow it ? I have taken a bunch of pictures of the various seating/sleeping areas on Catherine Ann. I am hoping that David can get his site updates working again so I can submit these as a package with descriptions, as a tech article. If not, I can email the Po...
- Mon Jul 21, 2008 9:18 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: Hello, everyone.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4213
Re: Hello, everyone.
Hi James Welcome to the world of Alcans, Alwests and their other cousins. Whatever your question, likely one of the regular contributors to this website can answer it. David (our webmaster) is having some rather complicated issues with posting website updates. Typically we have a fairly regular flow...
- Mon Jul 07, 2008 9:55 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: HAPPY DOMINION DAY!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1588
Re: HAPPY DOMINION DAY!
Catherine Ann spent Canada Day on a mooring can off Camelot Island in the St Lawrence.
Attached is a latest picture with new wood/stainless/lifeline railings and ladders (finally !)in place.
Also the new bowsprit with power windlass.
Attached is a latest picture with new wood/stainless/lifeline railings and ladders (finally !)in place.
Also the new bowsprit with power windlass.
- Mon Jun 23, 2008 9:01 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: dinette construction
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3587
Re: Settee conversions & wiper blades
The forward seating area on Catherine Ann has a smaller table and slightly wider seating (about 18") more like couches. This is still less than the 26" cushions. The difference is made up by 4" thick foam back cushions on 3/4" plywood back boards and (this is the different part) 3" to 4" wooden cros...
- Tue Jun 10, 2008 9:26 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: dinette construction
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3587
Hi Robert, I have read your message several times and I am still confused :-) This needs a picture and/or a drawing! The ideal setup is where the table width comes exactly to the front edge of the seats. The seat backs need to be about 16" back from that. This works for the table to sit on rails att...
- Tue May 27, 2008 7:41 am
- Forum: Alcan Boats For Sale
- Topic: Free - Alwest 370 Railings
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3370
- Mon May 26, 2008 10:27 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats For Sale
- Topic: Bowsprit & Anchor for sale
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2955
Bowsprit & Anchor for sale
Having just built a new bowsprit for Catherine Ann, (which fits my new Bruce style anchor and my new windlass), I have the similar bowsprit (which I built about 10 or so years ago) to fit my previous plow anchor. If anyone is interested in buying the 45 lb anchor ($100 ?) I would throw in the bowspr...
- Mon May 26, 2008 10:13 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats For Sale
- Topic: Free - Alwest 370 Railings
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3370
David et al: I have a backyard rack full of all my original Alwest 370 railings. Lower and upper deck rails plus ladder(s). Storing this eyesore jumble of aluminum pipe is not going over well with the First Mate. If anyone wants all or part of this pile, it is yours for the taking. Otherwise, as muc...
- Tue May 20, 2008 10:25 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: An eventful launch
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2298
David, I experienced a similar engine compartment "oil everywhere" scenario a few years back (in my case it was the the gen set) I bought a couple of gallon jugs of citrus based degreaser, and the refillable spray bottle, from Home Depot and sprayed all two gallons of this cleaner into every nook an...
- Mon May 19, 2008 10:31 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: An eventful launch
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2298
Catherine Ann launched May 2nd without any cause for alarm (so far :-)) My dock fell into the river last winter, so Spring has been mainly about building a new dock (the downside of belonging to a self-help club) But things are now sorted away and the new dock is way better than the old one. A numbe...
- Wed May 14, 2008 8:04 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: ALCAN Window Screens
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4423
Joe, Thanks for the detailed reply . . . . this is now on my list of things to do. springs ?? I didn't know I was supposed to have springs! But this makes sense when I think about how sliding patio doors work. I will look more closely. The rest of this puzzle (on an Alwest) for anyone considering th...
- Mon May 12, 2008 9:09 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: ALCAN Window Screens
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4423
I also found Beclawat excellent to deal with when I rebuilt the windows on Catherine Ann several years ago. The current staff at Beclawat seemed somewhat surprised that these 1970's vintage housecruisers had their windows and doors. The door can also be rebuilt although Beclawat did not have parts. ...
- Sat Apr 05, 2008 11:29 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: What is this Alwest 37 ???
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2249
- Sat Apr 05, 2008 11:26 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: Manifolds & Risers
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1534
- Mon Mar 24, 2008 9:55 am
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: Anti Fouling Paint
- Replies: 15
- Views: 11734
I contacted Aquagard about Alumi-Koat properites and availability in Canada. Following is the reply. Note that antifouling is at least partially by copper content, so a barrier coat would still be advisable. Just FYI . . . . . Hi Rob, Thanks for your email. The paint contains a small amount of Cupro...
- Wed Feb 27, 2008 5:57 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: Anti Fouling Paint
- Replies: 15
- Views: 11734
Hi Patrick, You have a lot riding on the epoxy barrier coat maintaining complete galvanic isolation between the hull and the antifouling paint. Amercoat ABC4 is a copper based paint. From the ABC4 data sheet at the site link in your message . . . . "Improperly primed surfaces or failure to immediate...
- Tue Feb 26, 2008 10:06 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: Anti Fouling Paint
- Replies: 15
- Views: 11734
More on "bottom paint" with no antifouling properties . . . . On Catherine Ann, after stripping off the previous copper based paint (in 1993) I applied Viny-Lux primewash and this incredibly tough industrial two-part epoxy paint made by Interlux and sold as "Intertuf". The type I used was Intertuf J...
- Mon Feb 25, 2008 7:33 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: Anti Fouling Paint
- Replies: 15
- Views: 11734
Hi Brian, That's exactly where we left off . . . . I had a long discussion with the Interlux folks at the boat show that ended at this same place. They are not actively pursuing bringing any truly aluminum compatible bottom paint into Canada. Further, they now advise several coats on Interprotect on...
- Mon Feb 11, 2008 11:07 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: OK . . . Where is Everybody
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2893
OK . . . Where is Everybody
This site has gone amazingly quiet.
Where is everybody . . . . ???
I am working on new railings for Catherine Ann . . . .
What are you guys working on ?
Spring is coming . . . . really it is !
Let's crank up the discussion . . . . .
So where are we going for the 2008 Rendezvous ?
Where is everybody . . . . ???
I am working on new railings for Catherine Ann . . . .
What are you guys working on ?
Spring is coming . . . . really it is !
Let's crank up the discussion . . . . .
So where are we going for the 2008 Rendezvous ?
- Wed Oct 31, 2007 7:31 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: Window Screens
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2889
Hi guys: Having fiddle with these screens (and worked with Beclawat on restoring my Alwest windows) I would have to say that no two windows (even ones which appear to be the same) are close enough for screens to be interchangeable. I would suggest careful measurement of each window at the screen run...
- Sun Oct 14, 2007 7:03 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: Bottom Paint
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4821
I would agree with all the info from Metalcraft Marine, except that you have to remember that he is starting with new aluminum . . . . we have a lot of work to do, to get back to this condition. The sandblast surface spec is close to what you will get with careful application of a 60 grit sanding di...
- Wed Oct 03, 2007 6:03 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: Bottom Paint
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4821
I have a little bit of Trilux II T which is the last of the tin based antifouling taken off the market about 5 years ago. I use it from chine to waterline every 2nd year and probably have enough for one more application. Below the chines is still as painted 5 years ago. In the US they have Interlux ...
- Thu Sep 27, 2007 6:47 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: Hull Numbers
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1563
Hull Numbers
I think we might be able to learn more about the evolution of our boats if we look carefully for the exact hull identification number. This is stamped into the electrical grounding plate on the inside centre of the transom. Depending on how the grounding wires are routed, the number may be completel...
- Fri Sep 21, 2007 3:20 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: WINTERIZING
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4743
I think the difference between frame/tarp and shrink wrap is whether or not you are working on the boat over the winter. Both will keep things dry, which is the important part. Before we purchased Catherine Ann, she sat outside, uncovered, through several winters. This is when the majority of the da...
- Wed Sep 19, 2007 9:32 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: WINTERIZING
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4743
In my opinion, a tight tarp and good ventilation are the keys. A tarp without a good strong frame is going to flap in the wind destroying itself and damaging nearby paint. I have a frame that is almost like an open ended garage. I use a new polyethylene 30 x 50 tarp (less than $100) each year. The s...
- Wed Sep 05, 2007 10:10 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: Ideas to get your freinds involved
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3392
What if we added this website address to our boat "business cards" (with David's permission of course) We have these cards made up with a picture of our boat and our names and email addresses that we give to those who we meet in our travels. Tucking one of your own cards under the windshield wiper o...
- Wed Sep 05, 2007 9:57 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: Hull shape
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3348
David, I have examined exactly this additional hull section on another 32, so it is likely as originally maunufactured. My own theory is that this is added bouyancy to compensate for the weight of the flybridge. It is a constant battle on Catherine Ann (Alwest 370 with flybridge) to keep the bow hig...
- Fri Aug 31, 2007 1:31 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats For Sale
- Topic: Misc Parts
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1423
Misc Parts
Throughout my various renovations on Catherine Ann, I have kept many of the original pieces. Things like the original "push-a matic" 120V circuit breakers or matching dash panel switches and engine gauges are all but impossible to find anymore. I'll bet many of you have similar old spare parts boxes...
- Wed Aug 22, 2007 9:07 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: Alcan Boat St. Lawrence rendezvous?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 10833
- Thu Aug 16, 2007 12:49 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: Alcan Boat St. Lawrence rendezvous?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 10833
- Wed Aug 01, 2007 10:07 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats For Sale
- Topic: Alwest 37 in Vancouver
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3563
When I recently had to go shopping for a new insurance broker/policy I was having trouble finding someone interested in a 35 year old housecruiser . . . . . so, one broker said "describe her to me" . . . . and I said "V hull, twin engines, built in generator, steering station and flybridge forward, ...
- Thu Jul 26, 2007 7:22 am
- Forum: Alcan Boats For Sale
- Topic: Couple more for sale.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4056
From the picture, I am quite sure that this is an Alwest. The key to identifying an Alwest hull is the unique gunwale extrusion with no openings along its length and the very pointed bow. The Alwest superstucture is wood framed and covered with plywood. Originally, the exterior surface was thin alum...
- Wed Jul 25, 2007 5:44 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats For Sale
- Topic: Couple more for sale.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4056
and another one . . . . . . Alwest 370 with flybridge only $20K !
http://www.boatcan.com/index.php3?ts=11 ... 1151613791
http://www.boatcan.com/index.php3?ts=11 ... 1151613791
- Mon Jul 23, 2007 6:45 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats For Sale
- Topic: Couple more for sale.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4056
- Sun Jul 22, 2007 9:58 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: Alcan/Alwest in salt water
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3358
All: Thanks for all the feedback . . . . but I think you missed my original question. I am not going to put my boat IN salt water . . . . .I am thinking about WASHING IT with salt water (and then a fresh water rinse of course) as perhaps a gentle way to keep the mold out of the teak. My question is ...
- Thu Jul 19, 2007 9:57 pm
- Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
- Topic: Alcan Boat St. Lawrence rendezvous?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 10833