| ALOHA
HISTORY |
| Brief
History of Ouyang Boat Works / Aloha Yachts - by Dennis Clarke,
based on letters from Mao Ouyang, son of the founder Ti Ouyang. Includes
photos of the Aloha works taken by Migs Turner in 1982 and by Paul and
Julie Bukowski in 1985. |
| MOST
FREQUENT QUESTIONS / PROBLEMS |
5TOP |
| In
general, the Aloha range are regarded as solidly constructed and reliable
boats, and have few recurring problems. The following articles cover the
topics which have come up most frequently on the Aloha Discussion List. |
Water
in the Keel and/or Rudder - water sometimes gets trapped in
"voids" in the keel and/or rudder of Aloha 27 (8.2), 28 (8.5)
and 34 (10.4) models. See:
Solution 1 -
How to Fill The Voids to
prevent water collecting OR
Solution 2 - How to Install
a "Garboard Plug"
to allow any water to be drained |
| Chainplate
Mounting Knee Replacement -
with thanks to Tom Schraeder and Perry Basden |
| Mortar
in the Bilge - re-securing the aftermost keelbolt on an Aloha 32,
by Graham Thomas |
Aloha 32 Rudder Post & Steering
Rebuild (1), by David Querbach
Aloha 32 Rudder Post & Steering
Rebuild (2), by Chris Davison |
| Curing
"Tiller Droop" - on Aloha 28 (8.5)s |
Conversion
to Edson Wheel Steering - to make the most of the available cockpit
space, this is another popular project on boats originally fitted with a
tiller. See:
Aloha 27 Wheel Steering -
pictures supplied by Graham Collins.
Aloha 28 Wheel Steering - article shows the steps Ki Yuen followed on his A28. |
| Stuffing
Box Maintenance Q & A |
| Replace
the Stuffing Box with a PSS (Packless Sealing System) Shaft Seal |
| Osmosis/Blisters
- Alohas don't seem to suffer as badly from blisters as many other boats
of a similar age, but the Yachtsurvey.com
articles on osmosis & blisters
probably contain the
authoritative answers to any questions you have on the subject. Also
see Clarence Dumouchelle's
website for details of a bottom-peeling machine, also available as
a mobile service at reasonable rates. |
| BOAT
HANDLING |
5TOP |
| Single-Handing
an Aloha 32 (32kb
PDF) - Great article by Tony Wright (former owner of Aloha 32 "Meriah") gives
advice on equipping your boat and techniques for single-handed sailing.
Also see Tony's
website for details of his trips to Newfoundland, Labrador and
Greenland. |
| Anchor
Signals - agree a system of communication from bowperson to
helmsperson before you need them! Courtesy of Dennis Clarke. |
| Mastering
The Tight Turn. How
to take advantage of Aloha "prop-walk"! Courtesy of Dennis
Clarke. |
| RIGGING |
5TOP |
| Furler
Improvement - using spectra line to increase capacity of the
headsail furling drum - courtesy of Treat Hull |
| Reefing
Blocks - courtesy of Richard Gegenwarth |
| DIY
Collapsible Lazy Jax
- courtesy of Richard
Gegenwarth |
| Cunningham
& Topping Lift for A27 (8.2)
- courtesy of Richard
Gegenwarth |
| End
Reefing Tips - courtesy of Perry Basden |
|
Adjustable
Backstay Tensioner - courtesy of Keith Denham
|
| Tuning
the Fractional Rig - article by Bruce Kelley reproduced from
August 1979 "Sail" magazine will be of interest to Aloha 27
(8.2) & 30 owners. Courtesy of Dennis Clarke. |
| Tuning
the Masthead Rig - from UK
Halsey "Encyclopedia of Sails" will be of interest
to Aloha 28 (8.5), 32 & 34 (10.4) owners. |
| Staysail
Rig for the Aloha 28 (8.5) |
| Cabin Top Mainsheet Traveler |
| MECHANICAL
& SYSTEMS |
5TOP |
|
Hot water Tank
Replacement by Bill Fleming - May 31, 2007 |
|
A32 Propshaft Replacement by Bill Fleming and Paul Bukowski |
| Aloha 28 Cutlass Bearing Replacement
by Perry Basden |
| Reverse
Cycle Aircon Installation from
François Matte |
| Engine Removal Tips
from Ross Dickson |
| Aloha
32 Fuel Tank "Removal" & Cleaning Project by Bill
Fleming |
| Aloha
32 Muffler Replacement with thanks to Charlie Hitlin |
| Curing Mast Wiring Rattle
by Keith Denham |
| Curing
"Tiller Droop" - on Aloha 28 (8.5)s |
Conversion
to Edson Wheel Steering - to make the most of the available cockpit
space, this is another popular project on boats originally fitted with a
tiller. See:
Aloha 27 Wheel Steering -
pictures supplied by Graham Collins.
Aloha 28 Wheel Steering - article shows the steps Ki Yuen followed on his A28. |
| Stuffing
Box Maintenance Q & A |
| Replace
the Stuffing Box with a PSS (Packless Sealing System) Shaft Seal |
Lightning
- Correspondence on the Aloha List drew attention to the risks of
lightning strikes. Opinions of owners and quoted professional advisors
varied widely between recommending that a comprehensive grounding system
is essential, and the view that such a system may actually increase the
likelihood of a strike! Our thanks to Bill and Francine Smith for sending
in a copy of the following article on the subject.
Lightning - the author of
this particular article does favour having a grounding system.
Also see the website of Strikeshield
who market lightning protection systems, for more information. |
| Westerbeke
W13 Heat Exchanger cleaning |
| Cylinder
head assembly replacement on the Universal Atomic 5424 engine |
| Volvo
Diesel Starting Problems Cured by Martin Hunt |
| Lewmar
Horizon 900 Electric Windlass Installation with thanks to Zsolt
Kecskemeti |
| A27
(8.2) Holding Tank by Francine & Bill Smith |
| Toilet
Replacement Tips |
| Peggie
Hall's Marine Sanitation Q & A |
| HULL,
KEEL, RUDDER & STRUCTURAL |
5TOP |
| Check Those Chainplates -
making replacement Aloha 32 chainplates described bt Treat Hull |
| Stern Refit - Adding a
Scoop Stern to an Aloha 8.2 - article written by Aloha owner Rory
Harley and re-produced from DIY Boat Owner magazine 1999-#2 by permission
of the author and publishers. See DIY
boat owner on-line magazine. |
Water
in the Keel and/or Rudder - water sometimes gets trapped in
"voids" in the keel and/or rudder of Aloha 27 (8.2), 28 (8.5)
and 34 (10.4) models. See:
Solution 1 -
How to Fill The Voids to
prevent water collecting OR
Solution 2 - How to Install
a "Garboard Plug"
to allow any water to be drained |
| Aloha
27/8.2 Rudder Dimensions Diagram - provided by François Matte who
advises that two Alohas at his marina suffered theirs splitting into
two halves and dropping off the shaft due to the water ingress problem
detailed above. |
|
Aloha 27 Rudder Bearing
Photos provided by Wayne Smallenberg |
| Chainplate
Mounting Knee Replacement -
with thanks to Tom Schraeder and Perry Basden |
Mortar
in the Bilge - re-securing the aftermost keelbolt on an Aloha 32,
by Graham Thomas
Aloha
32 Bilge Drainage Project - by Zsolt Kecskemeti |
| Osmosis/Blisters
- Alohas don't seem to suffer as badly from blisters as many other boats
of a similar age, but the Yachtsurvey.com
articles on osmosis & blisters
probably contain the
authoritative answers to any questions you have on the subject. Also
see Clarence Dumouchelle's
website for details of a bottom-peeling machine, also available as
a mobile service at reasonable rates. |
| Deck
Balsa Core Repairs |
| Humidity
Reading Record Sheets -
with thanks to François Matte |
Aloha 32 Rudder Post & Steering
Rebuild (1), by David Querbach
Aloha 32 Rudder Post & Steering
Rebuild (2), by Chris Davison |
| MISCELLANEOUS
PROJECTS |
5TOP |
| NEW!
Davits by Tom Dawes |
|
Mooring Release by John
Pike |
|
Cockpit Table by Graham
Collins |
| Aloha
27 Refurbishment of hull, decks, mast and upholstery undertaken
by François Matte |
| Cleanly
Filling Origo Alcohol Stoves by Keith Denham |
| Professional
Repairs or Maintenance? - Get a Written Estimate. |
| A27
(8.2) Cradle Specification and
A28 (8.5)
Cradle Specification. |
| Bill
Fleming's website for his Aloha 32 Valkyrie includes
details of a number of projects he has carried out to that boat. |
| Aloha
32 Half-Hull Model -
from Page Porter |
| "What's
In A Name?" from Dennis Clarke, and members boat "Names
Explained". |
| AOA
MAFOR Report (20kb PDF) - neat way of recording Marine Forecast
information, based on a template suggested by Peter Berkley. |
| Print
Your Own Logbook |
| Aloha
cabin-side transfers |
|
Aloha
Sail Logo
|
|
Sailboat
Ratio information and Calculator
|
| Aloha
PHRF (handicap rating) information |
| Nigel
Calder's Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual |
| The
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every kind. |
