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by Hulukupu
Wed Feb 21, 2018 2:05 pm
Forum: Pearson Triton Specifics
Topic: TRITON Model
Replies: 4
Views: 2460

Re: TRITON Model

Given the age of many Triton owners this might be a good next project boat.

Though more expensive than many other Tritons on the market...
by Hulukupu
Tue Aug 15, 2017 2:49 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Bristol 27
Replies: 111
Views: 97034

Re: Bristol 27

Very nice looking. What type of paint did you use for top Sides?
by Hulukupu
Sun Nov 15, 2015 5:54 pm
Forum: Sailing and Cruising
Topic: Meeting Alberg 30 Jean-du-Sud
Replies: 1
Views: 1689

Re: Meeting Alberg 30 Jean-du-Sud

Thanks for sharing this, Mike. I was nice to read your blog about Yves Gelinas. I still greatly enjoy rewatching his documentary.
by Hulukupu
Wed Jan 29, 2014 3:00 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Fender Cleaner
Replies: 8
Views: 3490

Re: Fender Cleaner

Thanks Dennis,
I've seen that at my local ACe and will report back on how well it works on my very ugly fenders. Is life too short to own some? I certainly hope not! D
by Hulukupu
Mon Jan 27, 2014 7:53 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Fender Cleaner
Replies: 8
Views: 3490

Re: Fender Cleaner

Are you referring to a pumice-based type product when to say "waterless brush cleaner"- there seems to be several alternative products that use that term (and I don't want to spring for fender covers, just yet). Thanks in advance, David
by Hulukupu
Mon Jan 27, 2014 7:43 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: A Couple of New....
Replies: 5
Views: 3569

Re: A Couple of New....

I'm a big fan, also- and love your "Hall of Fail"
by Hulukupu
Sat Aug 31, 2013 10:30 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Rudder Integrity Examination and Questions
Replies: 6
Views: 3146

Re: Rudder Integrity Examination and Questions

That rudder shoe is beautiful. Thank you for picking up the old thread and updating it!
David
by Hulukupu
Sat Sep 01, 2012 12:31 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Hold Fast
Replies: 2
Views: 2197

Re: Hold Fast

A really very well-done movie. The next generation of sailors- ignorance is bliss.
by Hulukupu
Tue Jul 31, 2012 3:47 am
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Progress
Replies: 24
Views: 9186

Re: Progress

It looks like your spring varnishing was a success. I hope you share some pictures of the gang on the water. Congratulations!
by Hulukupu
Sun May 13, 2012 8:45 am
Forum: Pearson Triton Specifics
Topic: Triton emblem
Replies: 6
Views: 3519

Re: Triton emblem

The leading edge of the combing board is where I've seen them, though never on a WC boat (but when will I learn never to say never about Tritons!).

You should use those to make bronze castings. I'd buy a pair.
by Hulukupu
Wed Apr 04, 2012 8:32 am
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Is this a stupid idea?
Replies: 6
Views: 3133

Re: Is this a stupid idea?

I purchased a sunfish on impulse and it ends up getting sailed more than any other boat. My son loves it. I have a car-top rack for it, so its easy to launch. I was a project boat, so it did interfere with getting other work done.
David
by Hulukupu
Wed Apr 04, 2012 8:24 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Washdown Pump Advice needed
Replies: 6
Views: 2170

Re: Washdown Pump Advice needed

I'm trying to picture your bilge-pump-wash-down set-up and how many hands it requires. I bought a used Jabsco pump last year but haven't installed it. I use a bucket and brush, but always seem challenged to keep the slime from sneaking down the scuppers. I'm hoping a broad fine high-pressure spray w...
by Hulukupu
Mon Feb 13, 2012 7:35 pm
Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
Topic: deleted
Replies: 10
Views: 5857

Re: What paint grade plywood to use?

Hi Zach,
I like your experimental approach and appreciate reporting back to those of us watching this thread.
Thank you!
David
by Hulukupu
Sat Feb 11, 2012 3:35 am
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Cleaning Bronze Jib Hanks
Replies: 12
Views: 4230

Re: Cleaning Bronze Jib Hanks

Even on my grand-dad's Dark Harbor 17, it seemed like finger-force would work for hanks to free them. Once they are moving, pull and twist repeatedly. Nobody mentioned a small brass brush, but that works well if they are initially caked with oxidate. The powder from the oxidate seems to lubricate th...
by Hulukupu
Fri Feb 10, 2012 2:29 am
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Rescue at sea- 37' sailboat sinks off Hawaii
Replies: 3
Views: 2431

Rescue at sea- 37' sailboat sinks off Hawaii

Here's an exciting story of a rescue off the Big Island. As a father, I kept thinking thank goodness for strobe lights...

http://www.hawaii247.com/2012/02/09/thr ... t-of-hilo/
by Hulukupu
Sun Jan 29, 2012 5:13 pm
Forum: Pearson Triton Specifics
Topic: Triton numbers
Replies: 18
Views: 5799

Re: Triton numbers

Hi Antonio, I went to the link you provided for Triton Cocomo and could not find any mention of a hull number. Perhaps they corrected the listing or, more likely, I'm just blind. In any case, hull number identification on 50-yr old boats are suspect. You might have more luck tracking down her histor...
by Hulukupu
Sun Jan 29, 2012 8:12 am
Forum: Sailing and Cruising
Topic: Howdy folks from Tehani-
Replies: 9
Views: 5752

A belated welcome home! I hope the New Year brings new adventures for you (it is early, and I mistyped New Year "Few Fears", but a doubt that signifies anything more the a "Few Beers". Thanks for keeping us posted on your journey.
by Hulukupu
Sun Jan 29, 2012 7:58 am
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: The passing of one of this list's members
Replies: 4
Views: 2544

Re: The passing of one of this list's members

Here is a link on Phil that moved and inspired me. It sounds like he had a very full life.
http://www.theflume.com/obituaries/arti ... f6878.html
by Hulukupu
Sun Jan 22, 2012 10:26 am
Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
Topic: Standing rigging: Swagged vs Mechanical fittings
Replies: 4
Views: 2467

Re: Standing rigging: Swagged vs Mechanical fittings

Practical sailor recommended swage fittings at the tops (lighter, smaller, so less windage and lower cost) combined with mechanical Sta-loks on the bottoms. I like having the mechanical fitting on the lower end because that is where I see salt spray accumulating and its the first place where rust re...
by Hulukupu
Sun Jan 22, 2012 3:39 am
Forum: Pearson Triton Specifics
Topic: Answer #374
Replies: 11
Views: 3671

Re: Answer #374

Here's what David posted to the Triton Group today: Hi fellow Tritoneers. I am resting a my sister Nancy's home in Pemberton NJ. My girlfriend Jan is here and we will fly back to California on monday. I haven't been home in 10 months. I really can't wait to see Marly my French bulldog. I can hardly ...
by Hulukupu
Thu Jan 19, 2012 4:42 am
Forum: Sailing and Cruising
Topic: Sailing the (San Francisco) Bay
Replies: 1
Views: 1939

Re: Sailing the (San Francisco) Bay

Thanks for sharing the link. The clips were great!
I made a donation and hope others will, too.
by Hulukupu
Wed Jan 18, 2012 3:45 am
Forum: Pearson Triton Specifics
Topic: Answer #374
Replies: 11
Views: 3671

Re: Answer #374

Eric Johnson circulated this short news clip: http://www.d5.uscgnews.com/go/doc/651/1279195/
by Hulukupu
Fri Dec 09, 2011 7:21 am
Forum: Pearson Triton Specifics
Topic: Mast replacement
Replies: 2
Views: 2030

Re: Mast replacement

Thanks Glenn & Mark for your suggestions. I'll be working later today to remove the end caps from my existing mast so I can trace them and see if I can find a fit.
by Hulukupu
Fri Dec 02, 2011 2:15 am
Forum: Pearson Triton Specifics
Topic: Mast replacement
Replies: 2
Views: 2030

Mast replacement

I'm planning on replacing the mast on my Triton and would appreciate input on sources of suitable alum extrusions close to Maine. I'm not interested in used spars. My existing anodized mast appears to be original and has lasted perhaps 50 years. I've contacted Dwyer and Rig-Rite (Kenyon). How are th...
by Hulukupu
Fri Nov 11, 2011 4:31 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Progress
Replies: 24
Views: 9186

Re: Progress

Hey Quetzalsailor,
Reading the last sentence of your last post gave me an anxiety attack. At least you can't blame Delaware summer humidity.
by Hulukupu
Fri Nov 11, 2011 4:25 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Moving hardware on the boom
Replies: 10
Views: 5329

Re: Moving hardware on the boom

The thin plastic shield that Rachel mentions above worked very well in my case for stainless spreader sockets attached to my aluminum mast. I purchased by Lanicote from Defender.
by Hulukupu
Sat Oct 29, 2011 3:26 pm
Forum: Pearson Triton Specifics
Topic: French built Tritons
Replies: 6
Views: 3229

Re: French built Tritons

Welcome, avninal, It looks like a fun project. Those French-built boats really do look different (sort of a cross between a West Coast Triton, with the fiberglass molded coaming boards, and a Peugeot). I'm curious about the lack of sheet winches on your coamings. Is that just temporary, or are those...
by Hulukupu
Tue Oct 25, 2011 1:01 am
Forum: Pearson Triton Specifics
Topic: Nav lights
Replies: 12
Views: 4654

Re: Nav lights

Agreed. Two of my ports looked like a kindergarten class had been given a tube of silicone...
by Hulukupu
Sun Oct 23, 2011 1:18 am
Forum: Pearson Triton Specifics
Topic: Nav lights
Replies: 12
Views: 4654

Re: Nav lights

I have a bi-color on my bow pulpit (the cabin mounted lights are long gone). The wires run up inside the pulpit. It works well, but when I decided to replace the light and wires, it was a nightmare- someone had "sealed" the wires inside the 1" pulpit tubing with something akin to 3M 5...
by Hulukupu
Sun Oct 23, 2011 1:06 am
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Another outstanding bad boat name
Replies: 111
Views: 38947

Re: Another outstanding bad boat name

1986 Tayana 37 MKII cutter on Ebay named "Anchor Management"
by Hulukupu
Tue Sep 13, 2011 11:16 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Block brand advice
Replies: 6
Views: 1530

Re: Block brand advice

Hi Drew,
I've used Ronstan and Schaefer blocks on my Triton and they both hold up well. There's a steady supply of both deeply discounted sold as "new" on Ebay.
David
by Hulukupu
Tue Sep 13, 2011 11:11 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Moving hardware on the boom
Replies: 10
Views: 5329

Re: Moving hardware on the boom

Regarding your new s/s bolts- I used Lanocote for the first time this season (on my mast)- what messy, sticky stuff it is! I trust it works (it is recommended by Ballinger Spars, among others), but I think I can still detect the smell under my fingernails 2 months later. Wear gloves or you'll smell ...
by Hulukupu
Tue Sep 13, 2011 11:02 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Rudder Repair for a Pearson Ensign
Replies: 3
Views: 2305

Re: Rudder Repair for a Pearson Ensign

Great pictures, esign001,
Thank you for share them! I pulled my rudder this season and hope I can use your pictures as a guide to restoring mine.
by Hulukupu
Tue Sep 13, 2011 10:59 pm
Forum: Pearson Triton Specifics
Topic: Copper handrails?
Replies: 3
Views: 2196

Re: Copper handrails?

I haven't seen anything like those on a Triton. The pictured one looks hardware-store-made and badly corroded, at that. Do you really want to put it back on? Consider smaller solid brass handles or teak. My Triton has the latter.
by Hulukupu
Sat Sep 10, 2011 5:51 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Irene damage
Replies: 3
Views: 2112

Re: Irene damage

I have family in Arden, not far away. The woods there are too beautiful to cut many down, but too bad your septic field didn't go in sooner!
by Hulukupu
Sat Sep 10, 2011 4:33 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Irene damage
Replies: 3
Views: 2112

Re: Irene damage

I have forest all around my house. Your vivid pictures caused me to go out and look to see which wooded friends might need to go....
by Hulukupu
Fri Aug 19, 2011 3:09 am
Forum: Sailing and Cruising
Topic: Howdy folks from Tehani-
Replies: 9
Views: 5752

Re: Howdy folks from Tehani-

Thanks for that snapshot- it sounds really nice.
by Hulukupu
Thu Aug 18, 2011 7:34 am
Forum: Pearson Triton Specifics
Topic: Triton? for sale
Replies: 14
Views: 5006

Re: Triton? for sale

As one who has purchased several items from these classified (thank you all), I confess that I enjoy seeing the craigslist/ebay postings here. The folks on this board have good taste and usually share postings of interesting boats. The practice certainly hasn't dominated an otherwise rather scant co...
by Hulukupu
Thu Aug 18, 2011 7:28 am
Forum: Sailing and Cruising
Topic: Howdy folks from Tehani-
Replies: 9
Views: 5752

Re: Howdy folks from Tehani-

Greetings- sounds like a nice cruise. Any favorite spots?
by Hulukupu
Thu Aug 18, 2011 7:24 am
Forum: Sailing and Cruising
Topic: Need Suggestions for Summering in Maine
Replies: 4
Views: 2380

Re: Need Suggestions for Summering in Maine

I'll echo Tom's suggestion to consider use of a public library and their free wifi. Southwest Harbor has the nicest library I've ever been in. If you need a marina environment in walking distance, there is Dysarts that also advertises wifi at their slips.
David
by Hulukupu
Tue Aug 09, 2011 12:53 am
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: More than a few classics
Replies: 5
Views: 3079

Re: More than a few classics

Great pictures, Galleywench - I was able to spend some time at the Brooklin Boatyard in Center Harbor in July and was very impressed by the fleet assembled at moorings. I wish I'd been there to see the regatta.
by Hulukupu
Sun Aug 07, 2011 11:07 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Reefing grommets
Replies: 6
Views: 1927

Re: Reefing grommets

Regarding the grommet near the clew, my boom has a jiffy reefing system set up with cheek blocks below (and slightly aft) of each of two such reefing grommets. Lines are led through the blocks to each grommet and once a given reef is tied down, I lash a second line through the grommet to absorb the ...
by Hulukupu
Sun Aug 07, 2011 10:52 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Progress
Replies: 24
Views: 9186

Re: Progress

My grandmother and her sister used to sail a FD like that, but I have no pictures. Yours is beautiful.
And I'm envious of your travels- I lived on Borneo for a year.
Selamat jalan jalan.
David
by Hulukupu
Wed Aug 03, 2011 11:34 pm
Forum: Pearson Triton Specifics
Topic: SilverDollar
Replies: 1
Views: 1749

Re: SilverDollar

I haven't found one, but now will look again!
by Hulukupu
Wed Jul 27, 2011 5:03 pm
Forum: Pearson Triton Specifics
Topic: Triton in Quincy MA?
Replies: 8
Views: 3616

Re: Triton in Quincy MA?

Your explanations are great, Rachel!
by Hulukupu
Wed Jul 27, 2011 2:25 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Bristol 27
Replies: 111
Views: 97034

Re: Bristol 27

I agree with Jay- plumb in a discharge and someday you will be very glad you have it. A clean-out hatch on top of the holding tank is also helpful- mine is 6" and I wish I could say I never had to open it.
by Hulukupu
Sun Jul 24, 2011 1:02 am
Forum: Sailing and Cruising
Topic: Plastic Classic Regatta
Replies: 2
Views: 1992

Re: Plastic Classic Regatta

Thank you for sharing this. It sounds like a lot of fun. I'm glad there were 7 Tritons out on the Bay and Blossom was one of them!
by Hulukupu
Thu Jun 02, 2011 12:42 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Sea Sprite 30 has arrived in RI...let the projects begin!
Replies: 20
Views: 4792

Re: Sea Sprite 30 has arrived in RI...let the projects begin!

Congratulations on getting her into the water. She is a beautiful boat!