12Feb/23

A77 under sail

12/02/2023A77Timothy Mallette

Photo of A77 Blue Goose sailing. Title: A77 under sail in USA1.1-8758af51Caption: Out for a sail

12Feb/23

Mallette promoted anew to restoring and still married/spliced.

12/02/2023A77Timothy Mallette

Thanks for the resources over the years. Word to the wise: It would have been easier to buy one in better condition! Should you undertake a similar restoration be prepared for ChristsRead More…

16Jul/13

Keel

16/07/2013A77Hull, Keels, NingBlog, RestorationTimothy Mallette

Replaced most of outer keel in A77, Blue Goose. It was necessary to plane off 10 to 12 mm to get to solid mahogany.

I used resorcinol from Aerodux that CP Adhesives stocks, the glue is also available from Spectrum Adhesives

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02Jul/13

Keel bolt grease fittings

02/07/2013A77Keels, NingBlogTimothy Mallette

Trevor mentions three types of grease fittings in the Repair Manual for the Keel Assembly and Mounting Structure published in 2010 with supplemental info. from Murray, Dominic, & John. The attached photo is the type in Blue Goose A77, looks like

30Sep/12

A77 Blue Goose Engine Replacement

30/09/2012A77Timothy Mallette

A77 Blue Goose Engine Replacement.

Photo: Raised Frame for Yanmar 2 cyl. Bridge Deck, Sort of.

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09May/12

Swing Keel Fittings

09/05/2012A77Keels, NingBlogTimothy Mallette

I may be one of the lucky ones, the pivot and brake bolts were replaced by Peter Lombard in the
1970s. Nylon bushings and grease fittings should make removal much easier. A driving head for
bushing removal was found in the bilge. 

22Apr/12

A77 Blue Goose Engine Replacement

22/04/2012A77Engines, NingPhotoTimothy Mallette

A77 Blue Goose Engine Replacement.

Photo: Hole in the bottom!.

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