tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370225832728915298.post1131274685710510289..comments2024-03-20T01:52:50.895-07:00Comments on Building Koloa (Kama Hele): Happy HolidaysPeterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08074046315219284398noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370225832728915298.post-40084820119277486452009-12-31T23:25:36.480-08:002009-12-31T23:25:36.480-08:00Have you thought about welding a new oil tank into...Have you thought about welding a new oil tank into the ER bilge. I had a 27 gallon SS tank built in Subic Bay. You can see the story here: http://ducktalk.net/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/4921093711/m/1141059642<br />It would have been much cheaper to build it in. If you go cruising it will seem you're changing oil and filter every week or two.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03742209447160315093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370225832728915298.post-17024669677952640972009-12-31T23:16:19.590-08:002009-12-31T23:16:19.590-08:00Also make sure all your weep holes in your framing...Also make sure all your weep holes in your framing that allows water to flow to the bilge are big enough. There will be times when you will wash the ER down with a water hose and the weep holes need to be a half inch in diameter at least or as big as you can make them without weakening the frame itself.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03742209447160315093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370225832728915298.post-74818751583781409122009-12-31T23:11:50.192-08:002009-12-31T23:11:50.192-08:00I own a DD 462-5. I wish I had had SHM fiberglass ...I own a DD 462-5. I wish I had had SHM fiberglass the bilge under the engine. I know of one steel boat built there that after sandblasting and epoxy priming the bilge the owner had the workers lay fiberglass matting and resin and then painted white over it. I saw the boat when it was about five years old and the bilge looked brand new.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03742209447160315093noreply@blogger.com