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Ok, so I got this tricky problem with my Pahi42:Apparently something caused a leak between the second beam and the casing, resulting in rotten plywood in the side of the beam casing.Obviously the best would be to pull up the beam and fix it properly, but that beam supports the pod and the cockpit and lifting those, including the engines suspended below the cockpit is not feasible in the next couple of months as I lack a suitable crane for it.So I am wondering if I can do a "good enough" repair…See More

Has anyone here build something similar to these wheeled trolleys visible here:https://youtu.be/uDQdjGbE7Iw?feature=shared&t=367I actually need to build something quite similar to pull my Pahi 42 out of the water at a gently sloped ramp as it is too wide for the normal boat lifts here.Hints how to build it appreciated.See More

I need some 3,40m or so supplenentary beams to construct a frame for a bathing ladder and are wondering what people here usually preferr in regards to materials.I have seen all sorts of materials being used, from aluminium bars to laminated plywood strips.On a similar construction that I have seen they used hardwood, but in that length and thinkness it is a bit hard to come by here and also expensive. Let alone transport issues at that length.Fiberglassing regular wood beams seems to be…See More