Pacific 22 (Old Spice) Rebuild

[Watson32]

Hi all

We have recently bought old spice, which from searching the forum seems to of been a well known boat on here, we are currently in the process of stripping it down, we have the engine in bits and it doesn’t seem to have done as much damage as first thought, the main things it requires are a rebore, new pistons, the crank re-grinding and new bearings. The engine block should hopefully be back from the machine shop in the next week or so which will give us time to give everything a good clean up.

Will keep the post updated with our progress and hopefully the boat will be back in the water in the next few months.

We are going to be using it as a bit of a winter toy whilst our other boat is out the water.



The engine ready to be lifted out


Engine bay ready for a clean now the engine is out


Bits of the engine


The damaged piston


My other project, bought it as a bare shell 4 years ago and just got it in the water this summer

[Nasher]

Welcome to Rib.net

I was only wondering the other day what had happened to the old girl when somebody told me Jimbo had sold her.

Back when Pete7 owned her we had several very memorable cruises out in the Solent and you’ll find plenty of images of her on here, mainly from about 3 years ago.

I’m really glad she’s being looked after.

Nasher.

[Chris]

Originally Posted by Nasher

I’m really glad she’s being looked after.

Nasher.

....now

[Jimbo]

Malcolm, great to see you on here and glad you got her back safely.

I was nearly in tears when she was being strapped onto the trailer, but having chatted to her new owners beforehand and on the day it was clear they were quite excited about buying such a solid bit of kit, and I really look forward to the rebuild. Thanks also for the offer of a trip out when she's ready - that boat and I have so many happy memories from her almost daily use!

[Nasher]

Originally Posted by Chris

....now

I didn't say/type that.

Jimbo had a lot of use from her and did all he could to keep her going.

Nasher.

[Jimbo]

Originally Posted by Nasher

I didn't say/type that.

Jimbo had a lot of use from her and did all he could to keep her going.

Nasher.

Thanks Nasher. I was going to reply, but then stopped and thought better of it!

I've never met Chris, and haven't a clue who he is, but a couple of times he's tried to needle me with a couple of barbs based (it would appear) on inaccurate facts, try to ignore it!

Old Spice was always loved, used on an almost daily basis, washed down, checked over by Malcolm (my resident engineer!), and systems checked as a training boat, what she lacked and I made mistakes on was some of the attention to detail - she was used by so many people and so frequently that keeping on top of things I found very difficult, and affording all the bits and pieces I wanted even more so (hence having to sell a boat I so wished I could repair!).

I am incredibly grateful to Pete who gave up so much of his time, expertise, and in a way finances to support me through my start in the industry; I know he will have been sad to see Old Spice chained to a pontoon and inoperable, and it will please him to see her being made whole again - he put more into that boat than you can imagine.

So yes, Chris, it is great to see her being looked after now, and it will please you to know that I have no plans for boat ownership anytime in the future (other than my two recent acquisitions - some wooden dinghies, which I will restore, I can handle wood!). I'm sure her new owners will do a far better job of it than I did.

[Chris]

Sorry If I miss-understood this thread then:

http://rib.net/forum/showthread.php?...ighlight=spice

All in jest Jimbo and no barbed comment intended.

[Hightower]

Well looking at your other project, all us "Old Spice" lovers can rest assured.

I for one look forward to the rebuild thread, just try to avoid replacing the console please

[Pete7]

That boat looks familiar would be nice to see her back on the water and a good choice for the Irish Sea if you intend to keep her there. Had a range of about 135 miles before reserve so that should see you across to Strangford Lough.

Do give me a ring if there is anything I can help you with.

Regards Pete 07768 288763

[Solent-Salted]

Brilliant potential thread,

Keep us posted chum, you can never have two many pacifics in the irish sea i say

[Watson32]

Thanks for all the replies, we’ll try and keep the thread updated as much as possible.

Got the block and crank back from the machine shop. So on with fitting the new pistons and bearings now, whilst the head is away being skimmed.

Managed to remove the leg last week but have found that it requires new rams due to them being very badly corroded, so on with trying to find some replacement ones now.

But its progressing slowly, on with gettig the engine bay and under the rear deck ready for painting at then moment, will get some more pics for you all when the weathers good enough to take the cover off

[Watson32]

Just a few pics of the engine going back together

The head ready for the valves to be fitted



The crank fitted after being reground and the block having a rebore



The new Pistons ready to be fitted



Is starting to come together now

Have just sourced a pair of rams for the trim / tilt on the leg as well so should be able to start rebuilding that soon.

[Jizm]

Wondered where she went.......

[Watson32]

Well after a bit of work old spice is eventually back in the water.

The engine went back in a few months ago but decided to refurb the out drive aswell. New seals, new pipes, new trim rams and new steering ram was fitted. So held up getting her back in the water for a bit.

Whilst doing the leg we have fabricated some frame work to brace the transom round where the outdrive bolts to the bearers.

A new exhuast fitting has been fabricated as the old one had worn and had gone like tinfoil.

All the rear deck fittings have been removed and re-sealed down, whilst everything was removed we decided to beef up the floor around where the checker plate is fixed just to help prevent any flex.

Just 2 photos of her in the water for now (will try and get round to posting the rest pics from the rebuild *soon) since taking the photos the new seat cushions have been fitted.

[Jizm]

Looks good.

[Nasher]

Good to see the old girl back where she belongs.

That old boat has a lot of fond memories for a few of us Solent based members, not just Pete7.

Nasher

[Jimbo]

Great to see her back afloat, and to see a nice shiny leg that isn't covered in weed!

I am, as I've said before, so pleased she's gone to people so committed in doing an excellent refurb and the results speak for themselves.

What sort of speed are you getting out of her?

[Pete7]

Originally Posted by Nasher

Good to see the old girl back where she belongs. That old boat has a lot of fond memories for a few of us Solent based members, not just Pete7. Nasher

Absolutely and I hope she has many more happy days

Pete

Photo taken in 2006

[C2 RIBS]

Jimbo, you have to agree, what a great refurb. Old Spice all spiced up

[Jimbo]

Originally Posted by C2 RIBS

Jimbo, you have to agree, what a great refurb. Old Spice all spiced up

Oh yes, definitely! Although give her time and the ever present soot will soon be back