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Peter

Oscar,
You may want to check this post before you dab the paint on.

After a good scrub, my personal preference for this type of work is a good quality outdoor porch and deck urethane.

Peter

If you re-use the old skin, and don't vacuum bag, I read somewhere in this forum about using bundles of asphalt roofing shingles for weights. Sounds like a good idea, as the bundles are quite flexible, and heavy!

Peter

Hmmmmmmm .... looks like a little beard trimming might be in order ;-)

Peter

Good job, cmartin! I use a similar rig to get the Albin Vega mast down, made from 1 3/4" tubular galvanized fence railing, split into two sections to make transport easy. Probably overkill on the tubing size, but better to be safe in case someone with a bigger boat borrows the rig. With a coupl...

Peter

If one cable is run, and I am dropping the mast, should I just cut the existing cable and figure it out later? "The fewer connections you have on your VHF coax the better. Ideally, one at the mast head and one at the radio." This was the advice I was given by the radio shop where I purcha...

Peter

I heard the Port Angeles Coast Guard calling "Lost in the Fog, Lost in the Fog, Lost in the Fog" one time. I'm not sure if that was the boat's name, or if it was just an identifier assigned by the Coast Guard. Sounded pretty funny though :-)

Peter

I think I recognize that knotmeter!

It's working great, thanks!

Peter

I was drying a wet tarp by hanging it along the bottom of the boom. It started to thrash around so I tied the bottom off to the toe rail. Lo and behold, an extra knot appeared!

Peter

Would JB Weld work, or is the area needing repair subject to a lot of flexing?

Peter

Add to this that I have no intention of going "off shore" I really don't have a need. This is a common misconception. Wind vanes are not just for going offshore. I put mine on as soon as I get out of the bay, unless I'm just messing about and want to hand steer. Sailing with a vane is far...

Peter

I would love one except I can't bear having something so hideous looking hanging off the transom of the boat. I know, how shallow to let aesthetics prevent me from having something so handy but that is why I own a 40 year old boat rather than a 10 or 20 year old boat. 'Sin Tacha' turned 38 this yea...

Peter

Here is a short YouTube clip of my trip back from the boatyard, letting 'Vik have the helm :-)

Peter

Wow, Antonio ... it sounds like you got all your troubles over in one day! Good on you for calling for help early. Some people leave it too late and get into serious trouble. Practice reefing in calm weather, or even in the marina, as long as you are head-to-wind. Once you have it down to a routine ...

Peter

Nice job, John, she's now a beauty!

Peter

One negative is that the cast iron model is, predictably, quite heavy. All the better to clobber the stuborn lock nut with, and show it who's really in charge! I've heard/read good things about the black, Gore packing (shaped like flax), but have not used it. Is that the same as this stuff ? They'r...

Peter

Nice job, divingin, and a great idea using the asphalt shingles for weights. Mind if I borrow that idea ? :-)

Peter

When you go do you sail over? If so, where do you like to anchor? I usually sail over, leaving on Friday, staying Friday and Saturday nights, and leaving early Sunday. I used to anchor right off the town, but lately I've been staying at Boat Haven Marina. I find strolling around their yard as inter...

Peter

It took a while to fall in love, but I am firmly there now. I know exactly what you mean. I had a San Juan 24 when I bought my Vega, intending to sail the Vega for a year then make a choice between the two, but it didn't take that long. The move from kneeling headroom to nodding headroom, the great...

Peter

Just a suggestion from one who has a gazillion Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival pics: Put them in a Picasa album and supply a link.

Peter

Rachel wrote:well... I've sold the boat.

Just caught up on this thread ... somehow I missed it.

You sold your boat? Rachel ... for once I'm speechless.

Peter

Bob wrote:As a rank amateur........

If you say so .... but your workmanship shouts "Very Professional" !
You must have spent a lot of time on design. She looks super, and completely functional. Any idea when launch day will be?

Peter

Great pictures, Bob. Nice work. And yes, More pictures please !!

Peter

Welcome Bob!
For the rest of you drooling for pics, here is a link to what I think is a Passage 24 like Bob's.
That is one sweet little ship !!!

Peter

Balance:
I'll check the thread and see what I can do.
Meanwhile, this linkhas lots of pictures of my Vega.

Peter

Oh ... Ah ... just what I was looking for ... thanks Rachel! I'll have to investigate this website further. I haven't done the forward-facing ports project yet. Other things needed doing first. But it's still on my mind. I like the overlapping idea, as it gives the window something to bear against i...

Peter

Chris, and when the boat is done (we don't say 'finished') and the shed is vacant, you'll find it a really handy space for all kinds of projects. I do all my woodwork sawing and sanding in mine, and keep the main shop nice and dust-free.

Peter

The hamster running jackets article was cool :-)

Peter

I don't know which Navico you have (TP-10, TP-20/30, or TP-100), but if you have the manual you might want to go through the section on "Auto Compass Calibration". Sometimes this will help with the problem you describe.

Peter

Mark, good for you in taking the leap! More people need to follow, instead of waiting for the ever-promised "better" batteries. Can you post a URL for the place you bought the equipment? Did you do the installation yourself? What are you using for a controller? Speaking of batteries, I'm v...

Peter

"J-Box" = "Junction Box"

Peter

Joe,
There was not much rust on my Yanmar. A little wire brushing, some phosphoric acid, and a rinse, and it was pretty clean.

One thing that interests me is the use of molasses to remove rust. Try Googling molasses rust for some verry interesting info. Seems to be big in Australia.

Peter

Peter, your Yanmar looks clean enough to eat off of. Thanks, Ray. I like to keep it smelling sweet :-) I used a can of Yanmar's engine enamel in a spray-can. I'm not a great fan of spray-can paint jobs, but this one is holding up very well. A quick Google turns up a lot of spray-can options, but if...

Peter

In my experience, if the engine is not being torn down and boiled out: -Plug all orfices -Remove belts -De-grease with a spray-on engine cleaner, then wash with hot soapy water, and rinse well. -Use a rust remover to clean off any rust -Wire brush off any loose or flaking paint -Blow engine dry with...

Peter

China Cloud was passed on to Gerry Fossum, presently working at Pedder Bay Marina where I moor the Vega. I believe he had Native Girl before that. Gerry has skippered on many large sail craft, and is a first class fellow to yarn with. He's just finishing building a house up in Courtney and will be m...

Peter

Thank you all you the compliments. I copied the idea from another boat, and I suspect the originator was the second previous owner to the one who has it now. There's quite a story attached to this boat! Tim, the "loose" screw has been installed. It was more a matter of a 'lose' , or lost, ...

Peter

My most recent edition is a propane locker, to supply fuel to a new Force 10 Cozy Cabin heater. Heat at the push of a button ... what a concept! http://www3.telus.net/sailing/stove.jpg I copied the locker design from another Vega. We both have Navik wind vanes, and his solution was a neat work-aroun...

Peter

Ernie, it's holding up flawlessly. I've even scrubbed it a few times in the galley area. One comment: When I first applied it, after it was dry, it seemed to attract a lot of moisture. I understand this is part of the curing process and takes about 7 days. Climate and ventillation play a big part in...

Peter

I discovered the use of oven cleaner on the Yahoo South Bend Lathe Forum. When rebuilding my lathe it removed all the gime, and the paint, and cleaned up with water, leaving nice clean castings ready for paint. It is also great for cleaning glass fireplace doors, and who knows what else! I used the ...

Peter

I swear by the carbide scraper too. The one I use is only 2" wide and the blade is reversable. The narrow blade doesn't cut such a wide swath, but needs less horsepower to move it.
I used three double blades to do the Vega.

Peter

Rachael: The caps are standard PVC NPT threads. With liberal use of teflon tape on the threads, and a gentle 'snug' with pliers, they're watertight. Overtightening them would only cause them to split. I would have used bronze if I could find some. As I'm in and out of these lockers all the time I'm ...

Peter

Mine are held in with a screw through the lower side of each bracket ... very easy to remove/refinish/replace.

Peter

Albin Marin of Sweden used these cleats on their boats, power and sail. The Vega has three of them. Don't know of any special name.

Peter

Maybe everyone knew about this except me, but just in case: Last year my Garmin GPSmap 76 went on the blink. After booting up, the screen would go totally blank except for a thin line running from top to bottom. To shut it off the batteries had to be removed. So I bought a new GPSmap 76Cx. The lates...

Peter

Foundthis on Youtube. Looks like a Pacific Seacraft Orion .... my "next" boat. Anyway, what a neat idea using a kite to film your own boat!

Ooops .... edited to read "Dana 24" .... nice boat too!

Peter

There seem to be two types of regulators:
single stage
two stage
The RV industry requires two stage regulators to be installed, but marine rules seem to allow only a single stage regulator.
Does anyone have any words of wisdom on this one?
Thanks!

Peter

I made my full-batten main with a loose foot ... highly recommend it.

Peter

A lot of Folkboats (original design) have deep cockpits. It doesn't seem to be an issue, as long as you have a cover. In fact it looks pretty cosy, hunkered down there out of the wind! I guess these two guys at my marina didn't know about covering the cockpit during periods of heavy rain we had last...

Peter

It's a customary reply to "Gracias".

Peter

Hard to put a price on love ... hats off to you for seeing her through her troubles!

Peter

Best of the Season to all my fellow forumites!

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