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- Thu Mar 13, 2008 4:08 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Naming a boat?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1340
I used John Vigor's ceremony which is similar to the one in the link. The most important part of the ceremony is the champagne (or whatever beverage you prefer; Neptune is not picky). Be sure to allow ample liquid to flow over the stem of the boat and always, the first toast is to Neptune. I de-name...
- Wed Dec 12, 2007 12:38 pm
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Low cost/free solar trickle chargers
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1019
I got one of these from a friend and it really does work well. I have the panel propped on a winch which give the panel a good tilt to the southwest which at this time of year is ideal for catching rays! My problem had come from directly wiring my stereo to the battery and just keeping the clock and...
- Thu May 17, 2007 10:56 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: How does one cut cushion foam?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1287
- Wed May 16, 2007 11:36 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: How does one cut cushion foam?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1287
How does one cut cushion foam?
I am re-cushioning my boat; v-berth and a double berth. I have purchased mildew and water-resistant foam, 4 inches thick, and now have to cut it to the original foam shapes. I was thinking of using the sharpest knife I own to cut the straight lines, but thought I would put it to the forum's experien...
- Wed Apr 18, 2007 11:03 am
- Forum: Boat Photos
- Topic: After a long winter restoration...
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6419
- Wed Apr 11, 2007 9:59 am
- Forum: Boat Photos
- Topic: Two and a half years, and finally!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3185
- Tue Apr 10, 2007 9:19 am
- Forum: Boat Photos
- Topic: Two and a half years, and finally!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3185
Two and a half years, and finally!
I launched Wing & a Prayer on Saturday and was even able to go for a sail with my family. Great day on the river and we all came home with sunburns! Thanks to all on the forum for kind (prior) comments and encouragement. I am happy with the results and am looking forward to enjoying my repairs t...
- Fri Mar 30, 2007 3:58 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Repairing Deck Core
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5021
- Mon Mar 12, 2007 11:34 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: What's in a name?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 883
What's in a name?
Here's the name, at long last. Now it makes the rest of the boat look horrible. For an insane moment, I really thought of repainting the topsides (seven months of Florida exposure will create all kinds of growth) then I just scrubbed her and that'll do. No launch date as I will be off touring colleg...
I've had tickets to go for two years in a row and what with the hurricanes of 2005 and life in 2006, haven't had the chance. Perhaps the third time is the charm. The seminars look good and there appears to be a lot of information available. No, not a boatshow at all. Yes, I'd be interested in making...
- Thu Mar 01, 2007 11:33 am
- Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
- Topic: CONDUIT IN THE MAST
- Replies: 44
- Views: 10270
- Wed Feb 28, 2007 12:10 pm
- Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
- Topic: Re-powering with an outboard
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3755
Just to add to this exchange; I had a 4hp long-shaft Johnson on my 23 footer and in ideal conditions can get the boat to 5.5 knots (GPS proved) at full throttle. This I found to be inadequate when I was bucking wind and current on the Caloosahatchee river here in SW Florida. I have since re-powered ...
- Wed Feb 28, 2007 11:53 am
- Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
- Topic: CONDUIT IN THE MAST
- Replies: 44
- Views: 10270
Thank you, Zachary, Well described. Now, gentle-people, should this forum think about becoming a 'wiki'pedia? I continue to be impressed at the level of professionalism displayed here and, just speaking for myself, always come here first with a question. Honestly, I have not come across a better sit...
- Wed Feb 28, 2007 11:12 am
- Forum: Pearson Triton Specifics
- Topic: Feb 17, 2007 NETA/Forum Event Pictures
- Replies: 39
- Views: 11099
- Thu Feb 22, 2007 12:50 pm
- Forum: Tools and Techniques
- Topic: never mind
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3343
- Wed Feb 14, 2007 10:51 am
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Tornado. This is getting ridiculous.
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4475
While we won't have snow...
the weather here by Saturday morning is supposed to be in the high 20's to low 30's, yet for Valentine's day, it's to get up to the mid-80's. I'm sympathetic to all who are 'snowed' under, but perhaps a snowball fight is in the cards? I've watched as we had tornadoes in Central Florida, now New Orle...
- Thu Oct 05, 2006 11:08 am
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Beelzebub the Diesel
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2938
I like to be on the water, under sail. Where I live is 40 miles from the Gulf of Mexico. The river I sail on is the Caloosa and is about 100 yards wide. This river sailing has been, and continues to be, one of the biggest learning experiences of sailing I have had. Being down below the wind (the riv...
- Mon Aug 14, 2006 10:59 am
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Where to buy Halyards and Sheets
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1224
Another vote for Cajun Trading.
I also got my halyards from Cajun and they offer great service and I have yet to find similar prices.
Cheers,
Ian
Cheers,
Ian
- Thu Aug 10, 2006 3:51 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Newbie to Epoxy
- Replies: 28
- Views: 5777
My two cents.
Disclaimer: With this post, I'm not trying to imply I'm in the same league as Tim and friends, I'm not in the same universe! To throw in my two cents, I use the gallon and quart sizes of West resin and hardener, with the metering pumps, also from West. I used Dixie (or similar) cups - 10 oz size, fo...
- Tue Jul 11, 2006 8:47 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: I didn't read the instructions!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 944
- Thu Jun 29, 2006 8:19 am
- Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
- Topic: Lightning Ground
- Replies: 25
- Views: 6263
Jumper cable as temporary lightning protection.
I've used jumper cables. I attached both clips to the backstay and just dropped the ends into the water. I had gotten this method from a friend who has sailed extensively in and around Florida. He sailed a LazyJack 32 schooner and on one occasion he got caught in a severe thunderstorm. He was sailin...
- Wed Jun 28, 2006 11:12 am
- Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
- Topic: Lightning Ground
- Replies: 25
- Views: 6263
Lightning ground question
Hello George, This is timely as I live in Southwest Florida and lightning is a fact of life during the summer. How did you attach the cable to the mast? Mine is on a tabernacle so I was thinking I only need to attach heavy wire to the pivot bolt and then lead the wire down the compression post to th...
- Tue Jun 13, 2006 11:40 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Applying Fiberglass
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2600
Application of fibreglass
I must say I followed pretty much the same path as you and yes, it was scary until I was finished. Then, I could say it wasn't so bad. On my 23 footer, I covered the deck and cabin-top with biaxial cloth. I dry fit all of my pieces and marked the deck with a pencil so I knew exactly where the pieces...
- Sat Jun 10, 2006 9:27 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Building a Hatch
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2877
Hatch drawing/diagram
Perhaps if coerce is used with please? I've always found that to be useful, but then I wuz brought up proper-like.
Please, consider yourself coerced, Mishnish!
Cheers,
Ian
Please, consider yourself coerced, Mishnish!
Cheers,
Ian
- Mon May 22, 2006 8:21 am
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Find of the Day
- Replies: 3
- Views: 894
What a find!
Tim,
I think that will give new meaning to "Let 'er rip!"
Cheers,
Ian
I think that will give new meaning to "Let 'er rip!"
Cheers,
Ian
- Fri May 19, 2006 8:10 am
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Did you miss me? Check this out!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1117
Six month breaks, hey, we all need 'em.
Hello Doug, I can appreciate how life happens. I've had the whole juggling bit with job, family, house, boat, dog, etc. since I took on my restoration project almost two years ago. So, I look forward to your postings both here and on your site. I enjoyed the photos of the sinking of the Oriskany. I ...
- Fri May 19, 2006 8:02 am
- Forum: Sailing and Cruising
- Topic: volvo ocean race
- Replies: 34
- Views: 8285
Harness safety.
I read the boats were driving through 4 - 5 metre seas and the winds were blowing about 30 knots. The speeds these boats achieve, with the corresponding forces, take any equipment to its design limits, and beyond, very quickly. There is little room for error. An improperly clipped harness, a momenta...
- Thu May 11, 2006 1:31 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Triton #78 topsides paint
- Replies: 109
- Views: 27817
Painting
Figment,
You've done a hull of a job. Hope I get half as good as your finish.
Cheers,
Ian
You've done a hull of a job. Hope I get half as good as your finish.
Cheers,
Ian
- Fri May 05, 2006 11:02 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Roll-and-Tip
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3372
Two words.
Lovely job!
Cheers,
Ian
Cheers,
Ian
- Wed May 03, 2006 9:25 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Triton #78 topsides paint
- Replies: 109
- Views: 27817
Coats of a single colour.
The paint job looks fantastic. I hope to do as well with mine. One problem I had was from blowing dust. We are under fire-watch conditions as we have not had any significant rainfall for three months here is SW Florida. The result was an amazing amount of dust as the wind was blowing 10 - 15 knots w...
- Tue May 02, 2006 8:36 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Clean-up of brushes, rollers.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 694
Clean-up of brushes, rollers.
I am wondering as to the best and 'proper' methods of cleaning up brushes and rollers, both during and after application. The following describes the way I clean my brushes after using oil paint. I have my china bristle brushes and during the operation, suspend them in paint thinner so the bristles ...
- Tue May 02, 2006 8:22 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Roll-and-Tip
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3372
Using a foam roller.
G'day all, I have been using the Petit Brightsides paint and this past weekend got the second coat on the cabin and deck. I started using a brush, but was getting too many brush lines left. I realised the paint was too thick, so headed for the thinner. Much better, but still didn't like the brush re...
- Wed Apr 12, 2006 8:30 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Hull to Deck joint adhesive
- Replies: 7
- Views: 780
Adding to the discussion....
I have a deck/hull overlap on my Grampian-23. It is very roughly finished and I had the bright idea of straightening the line out as well as sealing the gap between deck and hull. That brightness quickly extinguished as I started to work with the epoxy, etc., upside down, epoxy in beard hair. The lo...
- Fri Apr 07, 2006 8:51 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: My Typhoon project
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1736
Distracting spouses from bills.
Hello Bly, Do tell about the adventure! My wife has been most patient with me as the purchases have rolled in with (apparently) not much going on in the boat. Of course, I had everything very carefully orchestrated so in one fell swoop, it would all magically disappear from the garage and re-appear ...
- Fri Apr 07, 2006 8:22 am
- Forum: Tools and Techniques
- Topic: Before the laser level
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3486
Shades of green
Faith an' Begorrah,
Fellahs,
It's Tim O'Lackey!
The Leprechaun has landed. Now if only we can find his pot o' gold.
Cheers,
Ian
Fellahs,
It's Tim O'Lackey!
The Leprechaun has landed. Now if only we can find his pot o' gold.
Cheers,
Ian
- Fri Apr 07, 2006 8:19 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Painting logistics
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1038
How not to paint oneself into a corner
Hello Bly, It seems you are under a cover what with no standing headroom on deck, etc. My first, probably unnecessary, bit of advice is be careful of the fumes from the paints. I used Petit Paints primer under very open conditions and if I got too close to the paint, boy, good times! I'll offer my e...
- Tue Apr 04, 2006 9:09 am
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: what do you think?!
- Replies: 38
- Views: 8387
Good luck and congrats on your (near) graduating!
Good on ya, mate! Yes, definitely swot up on any info you can glean about the company, founders, designers, etc. Absolutely, be excited, just not over-eager. As a matter of fact, if you can, practice the interview with family or friends. This would be a fantastic opportunity for you. I am actually t...
- Tue Apr 04, 2006 8:31 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: I didn't read the instructions!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 944
I didn't read the instructions!
Well, I sort of did, but without perfect comprehension. I wanted to prime my boat as the topside was basically just raw epoxy and the gelcoat was older, so I wanted to fix it in place and put a coat of paint over it. So far, so good. I went with the Petit Paints unepoxy as final coat, but used their...
Where else can we talk like this, anyway?
Welcome to the new religion! All enthusiasts/obsessionists welcome. I worship at the pulpit of my boat. Recently Sunday services have been extended and intense. Come, Brothers and Sisters!
Cheers,
Ian
Wing & a Prayer
Cheers,
Ian
Wing & a Prayer
- Fri Mar 31, 2006 10:59 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Side deck recore from below
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3746
Impressed no end!
Jason, I'm quite impressed with your under-deck recore. I took the coward's way out and did it from on top. The deck layer was already a mess from the P.O.'s neglect and the stanchions had been allowed to punch through the rotten balsa and so it wasn't a major decision to go from the top. I did find...
- Mon Mar 27, 2006 10:18 am
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Cajun Trading Co.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1062
Cajun Trading Co.
G'day all,
I have just bought some 300' of 5/16" halyard from Cajun. Prices (quoted in US or Canadian) are half of what West Marine charges for equivalent rope, on sale!
Great value!
Cheers,
Ian
I have just bought some 300' of 5/16" halyard from Cajun. Prices (quoted in US or Canadian) are half of what West Marine charges for equivalent rope, on sale!
Great value!
Cheers,
Ian
- Fri Mar 03, 2006 12:52 pm
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Monstrosity of the Day
- Replies: 3
- Views: 800
Irrefutable proof.
Here is proof that:
-beauty really is in the eye of the beholder.
Cheers,
Ian
-beauty really is in the eye of the beholder.
Cheers,
Ian
- Mon Jan 23, 2006 9:55 am
- Forum: Pearson Triton Specifics
- Topic: Are Triton Berths Level Fore-Aft
- Replies: 54
- Views: 15604
What's in a name, anyway?
Joe,
When you combine Joe and Tim, you get Jim! Now you have been elevated to the realms of angels.
Cheers,
Ian
When you combine Joe and Tim, you get Jim! Now you have been elevated to the realms of angels.
Cheers,
Ian
- Thu Jan 19, 2006 10:00 am
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Freeimagehosting.net
- Replies: 5
- Views: 907
Alternative to freeimagehost??
While I found freeimagehosting to be a simple and easy-to-use site, it is annoying to have the photos 'go away' after a time. Are there alternatives? What might be the recommended option?
Cheers,
Ian
Cheers,
Ian
- Wed Jan 18, 2006 11:05 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: How often do you check your jackstands?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 626
When you don't have jackstands.
I sympathise with sailors in the North country, but here in Florida I have not had any kind of shifting as has been described in the thread. I also did not have the cash for purchasing jackstands. I have constructed two horses/trestles which support the boat from moving side to side. The keel is sup...
- Fri Dec 16, 2005 10:50 am
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Skeleton found on derelict.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1425
Skeleton found on derelict.
http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/fade8e20b7.jpg Here's a photo of what looks like a Triton which sank in the Caloosahatchee river off the city of Ft. Myers, Florida. The local constabulary is in the process of identifying the gender and any evidence of foul play on the skeleton. The name on ...
- Mon Dec 12, 2005 12:15 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: A4 electronic ignition
- Replies: 8
- Views: 698
Have you tried chocolates? Flowers?
Opps, wrong female.
Cheers,
Ian
Cheers,
Ian
- Thu Dec 08, 2005 10:54 am
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Congrat's, Tim!
- Replies: 35
- Views: 7089
Good on you, mate!
You are getting deserved recognition. Wonderful to see it happen, and it couldn't happen to a better guy.
Congratulations.
Ian
Congratulations.
Ian
- Thu Nov 17, 2005 9:59 am
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Fuel Tank
- Replies: 4
- Views: 822
Fuel line run length
I needed room in my cockpit,( who doesn't?) and put my six gallon tank under my cockpit on the starboard side at the very aft end. I was then able to run a ten foot long fuel line to the 6hp Johnson. The bulb took care of pressurizing the line and the engine did the rest. The tank rests about eighte...
- Thu Oct 13, 2005 8:07 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: "BARTON" blocks
- Replies: 6
- Views: 647
Barton blocks
Hello Peter,
I used Barton blocks on my 30' sailboat. I found them reasonably priced, especially compared to Nicro and I never had any problems.
Cheers,
Ian
I used Barton blocks on my 30' sailboat. I found them reasonably priced, especially compared to Nicro and I never had any problems.
Cheers,
Ian