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Commanderpete

Figure somebody buys an old boat. Everything works, but everything on the boat could use some attention. Where do you begin? They can't do it all at once. Instead, they can only devote 4-6 weekends a year to boat work, part of which is eaten up by ordinary yearly maintenance. They're not crossing Oc...

Commanderpete

I got this link from somewhere. Haven't ordered from them.

http://bestboatwire.com/catalog/default.php?cPath=24_45

Commanderpete

Albert Einstein loved to sail. He was a bit absent minded, and required rescue from time to time.

He called one of his boats "Tinef" which is Yiddish for "junk."

Commanderpete

I guess there's always a chance some "by the books" surveyor might have a problem, even though you can't get a more foolproof drain than that.

My old girl so naked in that picture

Commanderpete

You might be able to see the exit hole a few inches below the bootstripe

Commanderpete

Rachel, here's a better pic of a molded in sidedeck drain

[img]http://pearsonariel.org/discussion/atta ... 1[img][img][/img]

Commanderpete

The sidedeck drains on the Pearson Ariel and Commander are routed directly overboard. No seacock or anything, just a formed tube leading to a hole. I think its fine since these drains are just for getting rid of standing water on deck You can see part of one to the left in this picture http://pearso...

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I picked up some industrial aluminum tubing at a local distributor to make a whisker pole. It was about $6 a foot for 6061-T6 aluminum, diameter 2" and .065 wall thickness. Yours is a bit larger. The aluminum is not anodized, but should last a long time. If the outer tube can be fixed it might ...

Commanderpete

Don't know if Rachel & Charlie have seen this. My friend with a '64 Rhodes Meridian sent it to me

Story about a blind sailor who sailed solo to Hawaii

http://www.selfsteer.com/boats/view.php?boatTypeID=1878

Commanderpete

Stunning. A lovely craft

Don't forget all the time Tim has spent documenting the work for our education and viewing pleasure.

Thanks

Commanderpete

Anybody hear about this guy "Pops"?

Claims to have bought a Triton new in 1966, circumnavigated, ran drugs and guns, etc., etc., etc.

The story gets better as it goes on. Scroll down for his posts on 8/9 and 8/10

http://www.cs-bb.com/forums/CSBB/index.cgi?read=15760

Hero or Joker?

Commanderpete

Clear the decks, prepare for action

Commanderpete

They could have done a better photoshop job too.

Here's another offering from TES Yachts, this one a 22 footer

Commanderpete

That part has always troubled me. I thought you paid insurance to protect you from your stupidity. Your car insurance will cover you if you get in an accident because your tires were bald or your brakes were bad. Naturally, I don't appreciate the fact that insurance premiums are higher because many ...

Commanderpete

Bock 21

Commanderpete

I can't help it. It's like rubbernecking at a car wreck.

The quest for interior light and volume is behind most of these

The Mac 26M has wraparound sunglasses

Commanderpete

Still love the Mac

OK, I've offended enough people for one day

Commanderpete

Coronado 35 "center cockpit"

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The new TES Yacht 32 "Dreamer"

Built in Poland, surprisingly enough

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Sweet

Commanderpete

Now that is salty

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One of our favorites

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Here's a honey. Reinell 26

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Ooooh, that micro is bad

The Buc is worth another loving glance

Commanderpete

You have good taste, Sir

Love this photo

Commanderpete

Some tips here http://www.gesealants.com/sealants/residential/library/usingsealants/cured.shtml I'd probably wipe it with a few different chemicals, but what do I know? Then sand some more. Should be fine. Otherwise, proceed with your Plan B http://www.fototime.com/22D6915C57F864C/orig.jpg%20

Commanderpete

Boats sunk at the dock

Commanderpete

I feel for you guys. You do everything you can, but Ma' Nature can get you anyway.

Saw these pictures on another site. The Bean Marina in Portland(?)

These boats were raised after pounding into the dock and sinking.

Commanderpete

~~Gasp~~

Beeeyoooteefullll

!!!!

Commanderpete

Sleek

http://yachtworld.com/core/listing/pl_b ... 35024&url=

Commanderpete

Hah!

Boy, did that strike a chord.

These same friends now can't wait to go out on your boat so they can drop greasy food all over and mash it into your deck.

Commanderpete

There seems to be two different techniques for laying up fiberglass for tabbing, etc. One is to start with a narrow width and overlap with larger ones. For example, 3" tape, then 6" then 8" That's what I've always done. Seems like it would give a more redundant attachment. The other m...

Commanderpete

Rachel, that link to the Ariel seems to work. I'm not certain that it's still for sale. There's some more pictures of the boat here

http://pearsonariel.org/discussion/showthread.php?t=433

I may be talking heresy, but there are few things more expensive than a free boat.

Commanderpete

I like the Meridian, my friend has one.

But if you're looking for something of that size, check out this much-loved Ariel in Maryland. Asking $ 6500. Save you a year or two of work.

http://pearsonariel.org/discussion/show ... ge=1&pp=15

Commanderpete

This discussion is really helping. Confidence grows. When I was researching the project, I decided not to use the Awlgrip products because I (mistakenly) thought Awlgrip had to be sprayed. I also came across this article http://www.anzam.com/howto_index_005.htm So far I've removed the hardware (most...

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Looking good. What an animal that guy was hammering at the mast trying to get the casting off. But, after spending six hours trying to break out that fused casting on my boat (without breaking it) I can understand the frustration. About sanding the mast with 36 grit---am I just trying to give the ma...

Commanderpete

The current (April 15) issue of Practical Sailor has a review of 10 -12 inch chartplotters. I didn't read the article (being cheap and all).

Let's see...top pick was Raymarine C120, followed by Furano GP1900C

I could send you the issue.

Commanderpete

I found that this place had good prices on Interlux paint.

You do have to factor in shipping. Getting harder to find places with free shipping.

I'll be trying the new Interlux "Perfection"

http://www.boatersland.com/interlux.html

Commanderpete

I bought two triple deck organizers from Garhauer. Nice equiptment at a good price. I was going to buy their rope clutches, but I thought they were....well...ugly. You can always find new Spinlock rope clutches on ebay. I got two XAS triples. They usually sell for about $90 each. I'll be adding a ne...

Commanderpete

Grinding off that old paint is a horrible job. Some random observations: I wish I had spent more time filling and fairing. You can use almost any kind of household paint on the interior. But, after all that work, boat paint might last longer. I used Interlux Primer and Brightsides, since I already h...

Commanderpete

I've used Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer (cold weather formula) as a base coating under varnish. You don't need much.

The wood should be in good condition since the product will darken imperfections in the wood.

http://www.rotdoctor.com/products/product.html

Commanderpete

Any way you can gasket the edges of the hatch and bearing surface? Can you get rubber or plastic to firmly adhere to the plywood? You might need some flush mount hatch locks to keep the hatches secure, which may also help squeeze things together. Maybe just a tiny half-round scupper underneath the j...

Commanderpete

Ordered from them twice. Unfriendly, unhelpful, expensive. But nobody else has these parts.

Commanderpete

Found some good deals here for sailing hardware, especially Harken

http://mauriprosailing.com/

No affiliation with me, etc.

Commanderpete

The Daysailor is starting to look like this custom Hinckley, selling for only $2.75M.

http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listing/ ... slim=quick&

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Crisp-ando

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Fine boat that Blissando

http://www.boat-design.net/detail/1202.htm

Commanderpete

I should have read about the Seasmoke project before I voted.

Commanderpete

I don't use chemical strippers anymore either. I had tried a few different brands over the years. All of them required multiple applications and still didn't take everything off. They don't save you any time or effort. I also worried about adhesion problems. Sanding is the most effective method. But...

Commanderpete

I don't think you'll ever get the stains completely out.

You could, however, integrate the stains into some tasteful artwork on the sail, perhaps even a sponsored corporate logo.

I'm half serious here.

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