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by JetStream
Sat May 26, 2012 8:50 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Bedding stanchions
Replies: 10
Views: 2438

Bedding stanchions

My 1989 Pearson was supplied with stanchions that used a 1/8" thick rubber (or plastic?) pad of probably 70-80 durometer, mounted between the stanchion and the deck. On the underside, they used a fiberglass backing plate, washers, lockwashers and nuts. Over the course of time, every stanchion b...
by JetStream
Tue Dec 06, 2011 10:19 am
Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
Topic: Ultimate Sole
Replies: 4
Views: 3259

Ultimate Sole

I am about to refinish a teak and holly plywood sole. I know it is not anything more than a veneer on the plywood but it fits my present budget. There used to be a product called "Ultimate Sole" that was a type of clear urethane with a very "grippy" but clear finish. It had rave ...
by JetStream
Fri Dec 10, 2010 12:21 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Engine problem
Replies: 12
Views: 1772

Re: Engine problem

One thing that sometimes gets overlooked, is that these small diesels with lift pumps have another filter. The lift pump itself has a filter on the inlet that rarely (if ever) gets checked for being plugged. The pump itself comes apart with a couple of bayonet prongs. The filter is generally sold wi...
by JetStream
Thu Mar 04, 2010 11:45 pm
Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
Topic: 3M-4000UV
Replies: 13
Views: 2209

Re: 3M-4000UV

If you use Life-Calk polysulfide, is it worthwhile to use the BoatLife Life-Calk Primer that is recommended for good adhesion?
by JetStream
Mon Mar 01, 2010 9:02 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Glueing wood to formica
Replies: 11
Views: 1414

Re: Glueing wood to formica

Wood veneer with contact cement would be easy
by JetStream
Fri Feb 12, 2010 12:44 pm
Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
Topic: 3M-4000UV
Replies: 13
Views: 2209

3M-4000UV

I know this has been covered somewhere before but I was having a little difficulty getting answers through my search. I am planning a lot of re-bedding of stanchions, deck hardware and the like this spring. I had been planning to use 3M-101 polysulfide. I found that 3M has dropped that product and i...
by JetStream
Thu Nov 20, 2008 6:10 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: My new project - a Santana 22 (with pictures!)
Replies: 7
Views: 1916

Very nice! and welcome to the forum.

I didn't see anything on your blog about replacing the outboard water impeller. If you haven't yet, you might consider it.
by JetStream
Fri Oct 31, 2008 7:20 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Removing the rudder
Replies: 7
Views: 902

Here is a link to my Pearson 30 spade rudder repair.

http://www.javelin38.com/rudderrepair.html

It will take you through the process so you would know what you are in for. I wouldn't recommend it unless you have bushings to replace or other work that requires it.
by JetStream
Tue Oct 21, 2008 10:44 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Holding Tank Vent Fitting
Replies: 12
Views: 912

I believe Peggy is correct about what happens when your holding tank gets depleted of oxygen. (as an aside, Peggy stayed with us one year while attending the Newport Boat Show. She is a nice lady and a real character.) I had a horribly stinky tank on my Pearson 30 from the PO, that I since replumbed...
by JetStream
Mon Sep 15, 2008 9:24 pm
Forum: Tools and Techniques
Topic: Stern Tube tools
Replies: 9
Views: 2125

I had a tough time getting my stuffing box apart during the off-season. It is a lot easier though when the boat isn't bouncing you around and you don't have to worry about a gusher. After I got it disassembled, I was able to clean the threads with a power wire brush and polish the shaft up to 1500 g...
by JetStream
Wed May 21, 2008 8:32 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Quetzal spring fitout 2008
Replies: 3
Views: 1041

Very Nice!! Looks like you have accomplished an awful lot this year. Enjoy the fruit of your labor.
by JetStream
Tue May 20, 2008 7:55 am
Forum: Technical Data and Boat Nerdery
Topic: AC power outlets
Replies: 24
Views: 6841

I agree with the previous notes that wire nuts should never be used on a boat. However as a side note, I can report that I have used them quite successfully for submersible boat trailer wiring. I first fill the wire nut with Dow silicon glue (another no-no for boats) then put the wires in and tighte...
by JetStream
Sun May 04, 2008 8:26 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Tripp-Lentsch 29 Keel Bolt Issue
Replies: 16
Views: 1537

Sorry, Rachel, I forgot to answer the rest of your questions. Jet Stream has always been a salt water boat. She was raced extensively from 1961 to about 1980 in Long Island Sound and along the East Coast. After that, the history gets murky and I know she has been on the hard since 1990.
by JetStream
Sun May 04, 2008 8:14 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Tripp-Lentsch 29 Keel Bolt Issue
Replies: 16
Views: 1537

Actually, when I dropped my keel ballast, there was a fairly heavy layer of material separating the lead from the hull. I examined the stuff pretty carefully and believe it was a very dense two part polyurethane foam. It was the same stuff they used for core in my deck. There was caulk in the joint ...
by JetStream
Sun May 04, 2008 8:53 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Tripp-Lentsch 29 Keel Bolt Issue
Replies: 16
Views: 1537

Just thought I'd add a few cents to say the the earlier posts on this issue are all very good and maybe my experience will help put your mind at ease. I removed the lead ballast keel from my Javelin 38 (same construction as yours) and found the keel bolts to be like new. I rebedded the keel in 5200,...
by JetStream
Sat Apr 26, 2008 12:06 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Small batch epoxy
Replies: 9
Views: 1450

Small batch epoxy

Just thought I'd share this in case someone hasn't already thought of it. I hate to mix up small batches of epoxy with the stupid push pumps that burp, clog up and otherwise are quite annoying. I was wasting a lot of epoxy by mixing batches bigger than I really needed for tiny jobs. I found these co...
by JetStream
Wed Apr 09, 2008 8:54 pm
Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
Topic: US Composites
Replies: 5
Views: 1426

US Composites

I was just wondering if a lot of folks use these people for fillers. They seem to have prices that are way better than I've seen elsewhere for epoxy fillers in particular. I don't know how their prices for biax material and other stuff are. Anyway, the company is US Composites and their website is h...
by JetStream
Wed Feb 27, 2008 7:53 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: All About Marine Crimping
Replies: 30
Views: 5712

Very nicely done. Thanks for sharing.
by JetStream
Thu Jan 24, 2008 5:59 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Amsteel or Wire Life Lines?
Replies: 42
Views: 3348

Since 1 x 19 has more than adequate flexibility, it would certainly be the one to use. If you use 7 x 19, the individual strands are so tiny that it doesn't take a lot of abuse to break a strand and then you've got a nice little cut on your hand when you grab the lifeline.
by JetStream
Wed Jan 23, 2008 12:15 pm
Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
Topic: Bronze pipe
Replies: 3
Views: 937

Hope this is helpful. I'm not an expert, but I am pretty good at finding what I need. I don't think there are any bronze nipples available anywhere. But I think this may be the answer you need. Apparently, to prevent dezincification (which is how normal brass will fail in a marine environment), the ...
by JetStream
Fri Dec 28, 2007 6:33 pm
Forum: Technical Data and Boat Nerdery
Topic: Standards for Awlgrip paint
Replies: 11
Views: 3844

I think that the best way to know whether or not someone has the skill to do a job that will be acceptable to you, is to go look at their work. Find out what other boats they have painted recently and check them out. If they look horrid, you should go find someone else. Painting is somewhat of an ar...
by JetStream
Tue Dec 11, 2007 11:30 am
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Weight of Cloth for Sea Hood Sheathing
Replies: 4
Views: 1038

Nice job David!!
by JetStream
Sat Nov 24, 2007 2:10 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Winter is for rudder fun
Replies: 20
Views: 1878

Doug, That is quite interesting about Quetzal's rudder. I'd be highly interested to see pictures of that when you take it apart. I wonder what size holes you use to let water in and out without getting nasty growth inside. Or maybe it naturally can't support growth because of the oxygen levels insid...
by JetStream
Wed Nov 21, 2007 11:27 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Winter is for rudder fun
Replies: 20
Views: 1878

Okay, I finally posted the pictures of the rudder repair. Instead of putting it all here, I think it is easier to just use this link:
http://www.javelin38.com/rudderrepair.html
I hope it is helpful for someone.
by JetStream
Mon Nov 19, 2007 11:12 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Winter is for rudder fun
Replies: 20
Views: 1878

I just recently finished changing the stainless shaft in my Pearson rudder. I cut one half off, leaving about 1-1/2" all around the edge so I could get the half put back on right. The internal urethane foam in the Pearson was about 60 pounds per cubic foot. I took out all that I needed to remov...
by JetStream
Sat Nov 03, 2007 7:20 pm
Forum: Technical Data and Boat Nerdery
Topic: CAD software
Replies: 17
Views: 5465

I use a program called TurboCad by Imsi. You can usually buy it on sale some where for $100 and it does do 3D. You have to spend a little time with it to get productive and I only use the 2D capabilities, but it does make nice drawings. http://www.cadandgraphics.com/tcdlx14.html?gclid=CNHOnu_pwY8CFU...
by JetStream
Sat Aug 11, 2007 8:54 pm
Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
Topic: Fenders for a triple-axle trailer?
Replies: 4
Views: 1730

My favorite trailer place is Champion Trailers at http://www.championtrailers.com/ . They don't list triple fenders in their catalog but I'll bet they have them if you call.
by JetStream
Tue Aug 07, 2007 8:13 pm
Forum: Tools and Techniques
Topic: They're social animals
Replies: 6
Views: 1332

I think they are all facing into the wind
by JetStream
Thu Aug 02, 2007 10:18 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Stereo Installation Question
Replies: 18
Views: 2908

The yellow wire with power always on, is for the internal radio memory to remember your preset stations. If you don't mind always having to set them, you don't need to keep that hooked to power all the time. It is sort of an issue with boats in that when you turn your main battery switch "off&q...
by JetStream
Tue Jul 03, 2007 12:20 am
Forum: Tools and Techniques
Topic: Bottom scrubbing
Replies: 12
Views: 2461

Sometimes when we have to scrub the light growth during the season or for a race, we use cheap cotton gloves. It's pretty fast and they don't take all your ablative paint off.
by JetStream
Fri May 18, 2007 9:40 am
Forum: Tools and Techniques
Topic: Fein Multi-Master
Replies: 30
Views: 8247

Even with the negatives, I don't think you'd be sorry to have bought the tool. You'd find some uses that haven't been mentioned.
by JetStream
Fri May 18, 2007 9:03 am
Forum: Tools and Techniques
Topic: Fein Multi-Master
Replies: 30
Views: 8247

The fiberglass cutting blades wear out much quicker than I'd like. It's hard to justify a $30 blade for one cut. I bought the profile sander attachment and only used it briefly. I don't have enough experience with the attachment to say aye or nay, but I can tell you that it seems like an afterthough...
by JetStream
Mon Apr 30, 2007 5:16 pm
Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
Topic: Rudder Stock
Replies: 5
Views: 1456

Yes, you have to take it apart and weld tabs to the new stock, but that isn't a huge big deal. At one time, I wouldn't have blinked to spend the $1700. However, 17 boat bucks just happens to be a pretty big deal to me right now. (Actually it represents 11 weeks of groceries for a family of 7!) And I...
by JetStream
Mon Apr 30, 2007 4:26 pm
Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
Topic: Rudder Stock
Replies: 5
Views: 1456

Rudder Stock

I have been attempting to straighten an old Pearson 30 rudder stock and now that it is fairly straight, I'm not liking its out-of-roundness, pitting and wear. The rudder stock measures 2.342" x 2.382" instead of 2.375" at the lower bearing. So, if I take the rudder apart and replace t...
by JetStream
Mon Apr 23, 2007 6:36 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: Classic Racing Boat
Replies: 19
Views: 5622

Tynaje wrote:
I Google Earth'd you.
The eye in the sky never sleeps...
Yeah Tim. In the future when they start updating the satellite photos more often than every 4 years or so, you'll be able to search for derelict boats without ever leaving the keyboard!!!
by JetStream
Mon Apr 23, 2007 9:34 am
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: Classic Racing Boat
Replies: 19
Views: 5622

I've watched the lean-to being built and have been really curious what he would be doing in there. The boat in front is a 1973 Pearson 30. I am completing some rudder repairs this Spring, left over from the previous owner. The boat behind her is a 1961 Tripp Javelin 38 that is waiting for some $$ to...
by JetStream
Thu Apr 19, 2007 9:30 am
Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
Topic: Epoxy
Replies: 16
Views: 3297

One interesting note about epoxies that is not very well published, is that all epoxy ratios are volumetric . If you mix by weight rather than volume, you need to account for the density difference between the resin and the hardener. Depending on the brand and the particular hardener, the density di...
by JetStream
Tue Apr 17, 2007 5:22 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Pencil Frustration
Replies: 21
Views: 4653

Female pecils are hard to distinguish. The only way you can really tell is when you mark a board to cut, it always comes out too short. So, with a female pencil, you always need a little more. The little pencils are sometimes a pain because they are always broke and they never grow up.
by JetStream
Tue Apr 17, 2007 2:16 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Pencil Frustration
Replies: 21
Views: 4653

I think the problem is that you guys only buy MALE pencils. They are never around when you need them. You have to buy MALE and FEMALE pencils, then you will always find little pencils around, even when you don't need them.
by JetStream
Mon Apr 09, 2007 5:24 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Removing sticky paper cover from Lexan
Replies: 11
Views: 1487

A little heat (and just a little) from a hair dryer. Be careful to not get the plastic too hot or you'll distort it.
by JetStream
Wed Mar 21, 2007 9:04 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: Classic Racing Boat
Replies: 19
Views: 5622

Yeah. Maybe that was a little too obvious. It was design Number 217 and there is not much else known about her. Some have said that this was the first bubble top that he did that finally "got it right".
by JetStream
Wed Mar 21, 2007 7:40 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: Classic Racing Boat
Replies: 19
Views: 5622

Classic Racing Boat

OK as long as someone brought up classic racing, let me share this picture of a boat built by DeDood (Germany) in the late 60's. Her name was Nicola IV. Anyone care to guess the designer?
Image
by JetStream
Mon Mar 12, 2007 8:42 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Windless Question??
Replies: 9
Views: 2099

Rachel -
You sure are good at finding stuff. There is also a great PDF file of the entire windlass there that should identify any potential unseen locking parts at http://www.slspares.co.uk/Seatiger.pdf
by JetStream
Mon Mar 12, 2007 7:46 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Windless Question??
Replies: 9
Views: 2099

I can't tell you if there is anything else mechanically holding the gypsy, but I can tell you a story about a winch drum that wouldn't come off. I found after examining the thing every which way from Wednesday, that there couldn't be anything else mechanically holding it. So, I used the brute force ...
by JetStream
Sat Mar 10, 2007 3:24 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: Holland Built "Dutch Treat"
Replies: 6
Views: 2006

Yes, she was batten seamed. I have three main memories of that summer liveaboard: 1) I remember that there was condensation on my shaving mirror that never went away all summer. 2) I remember that I was shocked at how human hair falls out at a rate that actually blocked the limber holes in the bilge...
by JetStream
Fri Mar 09, 2007 5:39 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: Holland Built "Dutch Treat"
Replies: 6
Views: 2006

Holland Built "Dutch Treat"

I debated about posting these since it is a wooden boat and the pictures aren't that great. I didn't want to clutter the board with just a bunch of pictures of an old boat. Well, I decided to anyway, so just shoot me. All my good pictures of the boat were lost several years ago. But in any case she'...
by JetStream
Wed Mar 07, 2007 12:16 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Deck Resurfacing
Replies: 11
Views: 1612

Thanks guys. I really appreciate the input. It sounds from all of the above that E-Glass is the way to go. Even though the gelcoat looks really terrible, it is quite amazing how well it is attached. It does not seem to be at all loose like you'd expect. Since it is extremely hard (probably one of th...
by JetStream
Tue Mar 06, 2007 6:19 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Deck Resurfacing
Replies: 11
Views: 1612

Deck Resurfacing

This question is primarily addressed to Nathan and Tim as they resurfaced Nathan's deck by encapsulating it in 10 ounce cloth and epoxy. Like many boats of that era, mine has the same very tight gelcoat crazing that either must be ground back to the glass, or encapsulated as you have done. My questi...
by JetStream
Fri Mar 02, 2007 8:09 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: IBEX 2007
Replies: 10
Views: 1836

I went to IBEX a few years back in Miami. I found it to be a really good thing to do for learning. I can promise that it is WAAAAAAY different than a regular retail boat show. You get a chance to speak with all the engineers that designed the stuff you will be looking at and there are some very info...
by JetStream
Mon Feb 26, 2007 7:12 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Quality Control
Replies: 21
Views: 3583

For the Sailboats, I'd have to say that Sabre wins hands down. My buddy Marvin from New Wave Boats, sold the 426 that was on display. You can look anywhere that isn't even accessible on a Sabre and you'll find good workmanship. When I looked at the new Tartan, I thought their quality is really down ...