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by MQMurphy
Mon Nov 09, 2009 8:48 pm
Forum: Boat Photos
Topic: Hi y'all! Meet my baba.
Replies: 18
Views: 3519

Re: Hi y'all! Meet my baba.

Hi there - Discussions of 24' boats catch my eye. Congratulations, your Dolphin is a sweet looking little cruiser. Just for yuks, I did a comparison on this SailCalc site (link below) and I was amazed at how closely the figures for the Dolphin matched up with my 1968 Paceship Westwind (a Ted Hood de...
by MQMurphy
Sun Jan 11, 2009 5:51 pm
Forum: Boat Photos
Topic: Hi Again! Cape Dory 27 & CD 10
Replies: 17
Views: 2428

Mike, hey, buddy! I have about a 3' section of brand-new teak toerail that was left over from the Westwind, yours if you can use it. Thanks, Duncan - I'll take a look this week. That fellow in the maroon shirt in one of your photos - is he one of the boat restoring brothers from RI (can't remember ...
by MQMurphy
Sat Jan 10, 2009 8:03 pm
Forum: Boat Photos
Topic: Hi Again! Cape Dory 27 & CD 10
Replies: 17
Views: 2428

Hey, Duncan - Congratulations! A swell pair-o-boats. Love the picture in the thin water, too. Sounds like the trip home was fun. Good luck with them.
by MQMurphy
Thu Nov 27, 2008 12:06 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Islander 32 from A to Z
Replies: 22
Views: 3986

Henk - thanks for the wonderful posts - you are obviously good with the wrenches, sanders and brushes - you've got a nice light touch with the words, too. Congratulations and happy sailing.
Mike Murphy
by MQMurphy
Sun Nov 23, 2008 8:11 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: My new project - a Santana 22 (with pictures!)
Replies: 7
Views: 1938

Nice looking project, Tyler. Good luck with it!
by MQMurphy
Sun May 11, 2008 9:48 am
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: A cranky Swedish Builder? Nice note Sven...or something
Replies: 14
Views: 1849

CN?

Okay, folks - a Charlie Noble is a ________?
Thanks in advance.
by MQMurphy
Mon Jan 21, 2008 3:12 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Gee, no bids?
Replies: 0
Views: 956

Gee, no bids?

This guy is selling a way of life:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Change-o ... otohosting

No bids with 2+ hrs to go. Note to Robert the Gray:
Maybe not this sales technique . . .
by MQMurphy
Wed Jan 16, 2008 7:18 pm
Forum: Boat Photos
Topic: Winter Sailing
Replies: 4
Views: 1335

New Year's Day

Here's Ikey Boy on Cape May Harbor New Year's Day - WNW 15 mph+

Image

. . . going away . . .
Image
by MQMurphy
Sun Nov 25, 2007 9:33 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Any theories on this picture?
Replies: 11
Views: 1201

Wow, that looks a lot like the damage I found inside my older Westwind. Little by little, as I got more familiar with the boat I could see irregularities and then badly done repairs to the coaming, deck joint, cabin side and hull on the port side. The liner isn't cut open like that, but when I stuck...
by MQMurphy
Tue Nov 06, 2007 8:17 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Vega Port Lites
Replies: 13
Views: 2337

Peter - may I ask what you used to make the cross section illustration?
Very nice. Portlights and location look great, by the way.
by MQMurphy
Mon Nov 05, 2007 8:02 am
Forum: Boat Photos
Topic: My new boat...
Replies: 37
Views: 7603

Tim Mertinooke said: I'm pretty excited.

Excited are ya? Can't see why . . .

Congratulations.
by MQMurphy
Tue Oct 02, 2007 7:17 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Shields #9
Replies: 26
Views: 8548

Ahhh the Morris boats - I have to attach the drool cup when I see a picture of one of those. Haven't seen one in person yet. As to the retro thing, they're doing that with Triumph motorcycles now, too. Always loved the way they look, heard they were not so dependable. Now solved with modern technolo...
by MQMurphy
Sun Sep 16, 2007 1:56 pm
Forum: Sailing and Cruising
Topic: 22' range Daysailor
Replies: 23
Views: 3872

Coincidence? I saw this Wianno Senior on EBay earlier this week.
Not plastic, and a bit of a project but thought I'd post this link.
Gorgeous little boats. Apparently there was a catastrophic fire in Osterville, MA in 2003 . . . ?
by MQMurphy
Thu Sep 13, 2007 10:20 am
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: 43 mile Singlehanded Race - Should I?
Replies: 17
Views: 2617

Re: 43 mile Singlehanded Race - Should I?

Ceasar Choppy wrote:When it gets to the point where you aren't expecting the unexpected, you can expect a visit from the "eff"-up fairy. IMO, the best part of singlehanding is how you deal with the unexpected!
Wonderfully put, Mr. Choppy!
by MQMurphy
Wed Sep 12, 2007 8:55 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: 43 mile Singlehanded Race - Should I?
Replies: 17
Views: 2617

Re: 43 mile Singlehanded Race - Should I?

On that jibe, the shackle that holds the mainsheet block to the traveler car broke. I was able to grab the mainsheet and hold on to it while I turned the boat head to wind. Fortunately, I did not break the gooseneck. I tied the mainsheet to the two jib cleats and pulled the mainsail off. When I wen...
by MQMurphy
Sun Sep 09, 2007 9:45 am
Forum: Boat Shops and Facilities
Topic: tarps that last?
Replies: 11
Views: 5334

I haven't unfolded it yet, but a few months ago I bought a sheet of vinyl billboard material from a friend. It is tough - and heavy. Anyone else tried a shelter with this stuff? I'll post results when I get going.
BTW, those are nice looking hatches, PeteMarkey.
by MQMurphy
Thu Sep 06, 2007 10:48 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: On-board tool collection
Replies: 15
Views: 2601

Re: On-board tool collection

Duncan, I'll agree that I got a lot of use out of a non-electric drill. We didn't have a bit-and-brace aboard, but actually just a light-duty plastic "Fiskars" hand drill. It worked for 90% of the uses we had and kept us from having to unearth the power drill very often. Rachel I agree - ...
by MQMurphy
Tue Aug 14, 2007 9:57 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Howdy from Pacific North West!
Replies: 8
Views: 1322

MQMurphy What boat is that in your avitar? That is one great ass end. Bill Thank you, Bill (blushing). That is a photo of Paceship Westwind #11 - a Ted Hood design. Built in Nova Scotia at Mahone Bay. I have hulls #13 and 72. 13 (1967) is the major project and 72 (1969) is the one in the water here...
by MQMurphy
Tue Aug 14, 2007 7:41 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Howdy from Pacific North West!
Replies: 8
Views: 1322

Welcome to the forum, Coronado 23! Any pics of your boat (hint, hint).
by MQMurphy
Tue Aug 14, 2007 7:39 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: Herreshoff 28
Replies: 4
Views: 1633

Thanks for the photo-journaling, Duncan.
I haven't been out in a month - ARRGHHH!

Dead skipper? Any more to that story?
by MQMurphy
Wed Aug 08, 2007 7:41 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Cure for an itchy fiberglass spar -- questions.
Replies: 8
Views: 943

Rachel wrote: . . . have to start over from scratch, though!

Rachel
No pun intended, eh?
by MQMurphy
Tue Jul 17, 2007 8:38 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Some Basic Fiberglass questions
Replies: 7
Views: 1178

I'd like to hear a few more replies to this, too. All due respect, Ryan, but I've seen the contradictory directions in a couple of places as Dan has.
Smaller up to larger was the recommendation in Allan Vaitses' book, if I recall correctly. Anyone else want to chime in here?
by MQMurphy
Sat Jul 07, 2007 2:54 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: The battle of the bilge
Replies: 124
Views: 31666

Just giving a reference point here - I also don't see anything after May 12.
I thought maybe there weren't any replies beyond that point . . .
by MQMurphy
Tue Jun 05, 2007 7:15 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Warning about PB Blaster!!
Replies: 4
Views: 1740

Wow! Thanks for the warning. I'd never heard of that stuff until this month's "Sail" magazine came - it was mentioned as a super-duper corrosion buster for frozen bolts, etc.
by MQMurphy
Tue May 29, 2007 7:41 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Cabin sole removal?
Replies: 47
Views: 9652

Gorgeous work - thanks for posting that.
by MQMurphy
Tue May 29, 2007 7:05 am
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Name her - 1963 Pearson Ariel, Name dillema
Replies: 13
Views: 2446

Slightly off-topic - Ric, thanks for the link to the BoatUS graphics thing.
Had fun with that for a while - interesting.
BTW, I voted for Bonnie Jean. Simple, unpretentious.
by MQMurphy
Wed May 16, 2007 1:55 pm
Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
Topic: Outboard Lower Unit repair
Replies: 7
Views: 1964

Not sure that it does. I think I saw a mention in some thread that whatever gear position throws the shift rod down (probably forward) will make a connection on the linkage accessible. The more I realize the importance (Duh!!!) of a reliable motor, I begin to think I might drop it off at the dealer ...
by MQMurphy
Tue May 15, 2007 1:38 pm
Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
Topic: Outboard Lower Unit repair
Replies: 7
Views: 1964

Ahhh - I tried some 'persuading' too, and inflicted some slight trauma to the plate. Stopped before things got too ugly. I'll try the penetrating oil route.
Thanks.
by MQMurphy
Tue May 15, 2007 6:50 am
Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
Topic: Outboard Lower Unit repair
Replies: 7
Views: 1964

Thanks, Mark. It looks like there's a wealth of info on that site. Saw a link to another site where someone had posted a series of photos of lower unit removal on a Yamaha. Thanks again.
by MQMurphy
Sun May 13, 2007 9:49 am
Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
Topic: Outboard Lower Unit repair
Replies: 7
Views: 1964

Never mind - answered that one myself. Asked while drinking first cup of coffee while still too early to go out and just *try* it. Answer: yes, they do just thread out. If anyone has some outboard motor repair stories they'd like to share, I'll keep checking in here today while I put Motor B back to...
by MQMurphy
Sun May 13, 2007 7:48 am
Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
Topic: Outboard Lower Unit repair
Replies: 7
Views: 1964

Outboard Lower Unit repair

I'm doing some repair work on my "B" motor - an old ('77) Evinrude 9.9 I need to remove the lower shift rod from my non-functioning lower unit to put into a good lower unit that I just picked up on EBay. My old E'rude is a long shaft - newer lower unit is from a short shaft. Question is th...
by MQMurphy
Tue May 01, 2007 2:27 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: 30' Bill Tripp Seafarer
Replies: 12
Views: 3200

30' Bill Tripp Seafarer

On Ebay - about seven and a half hours to go.
Click here.
A project, for sure, but mmmmmm . . .
by MQMurphy
Sat Apr 21, 2007 10:13 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: A crazy project I'm very seriously considering...Swede 55
Replies: 77
Views: 20782

Congratulations! That is one loooong choo-choo . . .
by MQMurphy
Thu Mar 22, 2007 7:20 am
Forum: Sailing and Cruising
Topic: Rainy day race pic
Replies: 4
Views: 1156

Ah,so. Thank you.
by MQMurphy
Wed Mar 21, 2007 9:20 pm
Forum: Sailing and Cruising
Topic: Rainy day race pic
Replies: 4
Views: 1156

Okay, tech-sters, what/how is that break in angle on the backstay up near the masthead?
by MQMurphy
Sat Feb 17, 2007 2:55 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Albin Vega Project
Replies: 51
Views: 14725

I agree about the grinder. I've been doing carpentry for about 30 years now, and didn't get one of those until about 4 years ago. I should've bought one a long, long time ago. An incredibly versatile tool - grinding, sanding, cutter wheels for metal and masonry - go right out and get one. I've got a...
by MQMurphy
Sat Feb 17, 2007 10:11 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: The battle of the bilge
Replies: 124
Views: 31666

But a bilge plug is not like a seacock . . . Even then, it's subjected to only rotational force in plane with its mounting flange, and in shear with the fasteners, with none of the moment arm-type or longitudinal force that can be applied to a sea valve. I think this is the most eloquently written ...
by MQMurphy
Mon Feb 05, 2007 5:32 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Scary!
Replies: 8
Views: 1914

Tim wrote: Can you imagine how that boat would pitch in a seaway with that ridiculous thing up forward?
Oh no no, not at all. I'm sure it handles like a dream. ;0)
I mean, what but the most advanced scientific modeling could have produced something like that?
by MQMurphy
Mon Feb 05, 2007 12:25 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Scary!
Replies: 8
Views: 1914

Tim wrote:Now I might just possibly have seen it all. Good lord.

The name is funnily appropriate. Flagrante Delicto. Is it scary that this is #2 of this namesake?
I hadn't noticed the "2" designation - could that mean that this boat is perhaps an improved version of the first? God forbid!
by MQMurphy
Mon Feb 05, 2007 11:56 am
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Scary!
Replies: 8
Views: 1914

Scary!

. . . and unfortunate. The Frankensteinian result of combining sailboats and Viagra!
by MQMurphy
Sat Feb 03, 2007 8:38 am
Forum: Sailing and Cruising
Topic: Missing Computer Scientist/Sailor
Replies: 0
Views: 978

Missing Computer Scientist/Sailor

Story in the NY Times about missing sailor
by MQMurphy
Sun Jan 28, 2007 11:52 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Removing VC-17; keeping/removing 2000E barrier coat
Replies: 8
Views: 1334

Why not try going with the bottom as it is - call it an experiment? Next time you haul, will it be the same yard (and rules) or a different yard?
BTW, congratulations on your new boat. She's a beauty!
by MQMurphy
Thu Jan 18, 2007 2:33 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: What kind of boat is this?
Replies: 10
Views: 1692

Hah - I love this place.
That Roue 20 is a very pretty boat - nice pics.
by MQMurphy
Sat Jan 06, 2007 7:04 pm
Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
Topic: Replacing the S/S standing rigging with Galvanised ?
Replies: 21
Views: 4759

Kris - Ted Brewer had an article in Good Old Boat last year comparing the relative strenghts of galvanized wire vs. SS - I'll see if I can find it. There was a factor for upsizing the galv rigging to make up for different (read 'less') strength. I have a friend who lived/sailed on the west coat (of ...
by MQMurphy
Fri Jan 05, 2007 7:27 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: To buy or not to buy? That is my question.
Replies: 14
Views: 1735

One of the best bits of advice I got from boatwise friends wasn't about the boat itself - it was about use. They said that making the boat easy to use was the key to enjoying it. In my case, this meant keeping it at a slip in town so that even if I just had an hour or so to spare I could get a littl...
by MQMurphy
Fri Jan 05, 2007 6:21 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: To buy or not to buy? That is my question.
Replies: 14
Views: 1735

Mowenbrown - (M. Owen Brown?)
You definitely came to a good place to ask your question. And there you are right near the Chesapaeke - lucky guy! Let us know which way you are leaning - there was a lot of good advice there. As Robert the Gray said, "Good luck and do it."
by MQMurphy
Sun Dec 24, 2006 9:30 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Pearson Ariel #24
Replies: 11
Views: 1428

Nice boat - congratulations. Looks like a manageable project.
by MQMurphy
Mon Dec 11, 2006 8:16 am
Forum: Sailing and Cruising
Topic: daysailfilms
Replies: 46
Views: 12667

Very cool. Thanks.
by MQMurphy
Sat Nov 11, 2006 1:02 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Rusted/Stuck Centerboard
Replies: 39
Views: 7420

Rachel - thanks for that link. Very inspiring to see someone doing a thorough job and documenting the steps so well. I guess it reminds me of the Triton site that I came across last year ;-)
I need to be reinspired every once in a while.
by MQMurphy
Tue Oct 24, 2006 8:55 am
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Over? OVER?!??!
Replies: 14
Views: 1757

My condolences

Sorry to hear about the end of the season for you northerners - this is my first season and I'm hoping to leave Ikey Boy in all year. I've sailed with a friend on New Year's Day a few times in the past, and I'm looking forward to doing it on my own boat this year. Really liked those rail-down photos...

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