Dragging her out for the first time since 1968

[JDK]

I'm settled in at a private dock on a freshwater canal now, it's supposedly ok for all summer and beyond, but we all know how quickly complainers can change things.....so my plan is to get the engine out and on an engine stand at the shop I'm now working at as soon as possible......I'm thinking send the head and block to the machine shop, rings, valve lapping, etc......I'm fairly positive compression is lower than ever and she even likes to run a bit hot now, so it's time to make her like new, while I still have the opportunity......

Any tips or things I need to know about dragging her forwards and then up and over onto the dock ? Simply unbolt her and get it done ? All I need is the engine hoist from the shop right ? Thanks in advance....

[lat 64]

There are lots of different ways to do this.
Here's my story:

http://www.moyermarineforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2978

And putting it back in:

http://www.moyermarineforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3110

Work safe,

Russ

[Al Schober]

You didn't say what kind of boat... It makes a difference.
Fully assembled engine is a bit over 300#, but you can lighten the load a lot by removing stuff. Take off the flywheel, starter, alternator, and manifold (with carb).
You don't need a crane or engine hoist - main halyard to a winch will do the job. Use the main boom only as an outhaul - don't put the boom in bending. You'll find it easy to hoist the engine up, pull it out to the end of the boom, swing it over to the dock, then set it into a dolly.

[JDK]

It's C&C Corvette 31 #66......

I will have to cut out some woodwork to be able to move forwards OR since the cockpit floor is cracked leaking and more or less Done I might just take the easier direct route and cut it out and lift away straight on out.....I will consult with the Corvette Sailing Association for instructions, those richies spare no expense at full restoration, and I need to let them know #66 is accounted for and being restored, albeit on a budget....

[joe_db]

Take the starter, alternator, and manifold off first off.
On my C&C 35 I use the main halyard and a come-along. I used to use the boom and have the main halyard and the come-along hook up at the same point - very important no bending moment - but last couple of times I used 4-part tackles for and aft on the main halyard to control horizontal movement.
My boat is up a few inches, forward, up and then back. At my marina we have a crane, so I lowered the engine into the cockpit, switched to the end of the boom, lowered it onto the work float, and headed for the crane. The marina onlookers got a laugh out of me going by with a rusty engine and then coming back 20 minutes later with a shiny new one. "Wow, that was a quick rebuild"
If you have to cut up the cockpit sole anyway, you can just lift straight up with the main halyard. You can either use the boon or a block and tackle to the backstay, but without the boom you can't swing the engine side to side. Almost forgot - DRAIN THE OIL! The engine has no front seal and will leak oil all over the place. Not that I did that that you know about

[lat 64]

Pushing a rope?

Joe,
That's a lovely little runabout you have. I wonder, do you have a stability plot for it? Also, it seems to have a rather unclean "entry" at the bow. But hey, who am I to badmouth another man's creation?

[tenders]

Whatever the hydrodynamics of the hull, it is doing a heck of a job pushing that boat ahead of it.

Great photo.

[Dave Neptune]

JDK, will the launch plane with the A-4?

Dave Neptune

[JDK]

For the record I would love a small direct drive A4 powered shore launch.....

[joe_db]

Dyer Glamour Girl is your boat then

[JDK]

I'll obviously Google that but what exactly might that boat be Pray Tell....

[joe_db]

[romantic comedy]

Is that a Shamrock?

[joe_db]

The Dyer Glamour Girl was usually equipped with an A4 as new. The blue boat came up when I did a search, but she does not look totally identical to the one below. She also doesn't really look like a Shamrock. I may have got that one wrong.

[Administrator]

The image Joe originally posted can also be found here if you scroll down a bit.

Apparently, the boat is a 1959 Dyer Glamour Girl 16 with an A4. The image appeared on the Shamrock Boat Owners' Club Forum.

Bill