Nicholson 31 Association Forum

From Graham Wilson Southern Breeze I have lifted the top of the fuel tank. To do this I unscrewed all the threaded bolts around the edge, carefully using an impact driver on the more stubborn ones. I had to pull the lid off using a double purchase (like the kicking strap) attached to the boom above ...

I made my own to match the spray hood material, following published patterns to fit the mast and the deck aperture. Looks a million dollars.

Re Rubbing strip or gunnels

My 31 came with a spare length of rubbing strip, together with some dowels. If you need a drawing give me a buzz.

Graham. Southern Breeze

Bill, We are hoping to set off towards Scotland at the end of next week. There is a Nich 32 rally in Oban who are glad to welcome 31s as well. I have been revarnishing some of the interior, and recovered, with fetching leatherette (terracotta colour) the panels forming the aft bunk sides. The cabin ...

Does anyone know if the drain tap can be easily unscrewed from the glass fibre tank? Is there some internal nut that will drop off? or is the tap threaded into the tank wall itself? All I want to do is to remove the tap, clean it and replace.

Graham

Hi Bill, Of course I still remember your arrival in Howth from the USA, in an immaculate boat as is your style! Helpful to hear your comments about the Sboard locker, in which I have packed a can of water insoluble grease, 500ml of lamp oil, and some Karcher deck washer detergent. Despite sealing st...

A lovely day for working on Southern Breeze in Dublin today. Pumped some black slimy sludge out of the bottom of the diesel tank, and sanded down the cabin table followed by one coat of satin international. Does anyone know how to keep the starboard cockpit gas locker dry? and what do you store in i...

Has anyone any recommendations for an new engine that is easy to fit into the original engine beds? Does a Beta go in for example?