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by BristolJonny
Wed May 25, 2011 10:57 am
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Richmond / Central Virginia forum members
Replies: 52
Views: 9443

Re: Richmond / Central Virginia forum members

Also, I'd be down for a meetup sometime soon!
by BristolJonny
Wed May 25, 2011 10:57 am
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Richmond / Central Virginia forum members
Replies: 52
Views: 9443

Re: Richmond / Central Virginia forum members

Hey Ilikerust, if you need a hand at all with that atomic 4 rebuild let me know. My other hobby is old Jeeps, which had the hurricane 4 cyl. engine in it. The f-head 4 cylinder is a very similar design to the atomic 4. I also have a few specialty tools for it that you might not be able to find at yo...
by BristolJonny
Tue May 24, 2011 12:40 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Richmond / Central Virginia forum members
Replies: 52
Views: 9443

Re: Richmond / Central Virginia forum members

Hey guys I'm late to the party, but I live out in King william (east of Mechanicsville). I haven't been on the board since I sold my Bristol over a year ago. This is a great forum though so I like checking back in :)
by BristolJonny
Tue May 24, 2011 12:28 pm
Forum: Boat Photos
Topic: A nice little dinghy
Replies: 26
Views: 5871

Re: A nice little dinghy

Hey Bill, I think the dinghy you picked up is a d-4, or at least it looks exactly like the one I built a few years back. Plans are free for it on the bateau site if you need them for reference....
by BristolJonny
Tue Jul 21, 2009 8:21 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Mouse smell
Replies: 8
Views: 1023

Re: Mouse smell

You could try white vinegar. Or perhaps scrub with a baking soda solution. I'm not sure they'll work, but they are both old-time cleaning and smell reduction products, before the grocery stores became inundated with toxic chemicals.
by BristolJonny
Fri Jul 03, 2009 6:28 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: Back in the bristol market
Replies: 7
Views: 1355

Re: Back in the bristol market

regarding NE Sailboat rescue, my good buddy bought a Catalina 27 from them this past winter and had a very good experience with them.
by BristolJonny
Mon Jun 15, 2009 10:29 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: I need to lift the mast up a foot..for a few minutes
Replies: 5
Views: 615

Re: I need to lift the mast up a foot..for a few minutes

there was an article just a few months ago in good old boat about a guy who needed to replace the step in his mast, and rigged a system to shift the bottom of the mast off to the side while he completed the work. I'm at work right now so I can't scan the article for you, but I'll try to remember ton...
by BristolJonny
Thu Apr 09, 2009 9:15 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Rebuilding Interior
Replies: 23
Views: 2809

So if I decided to put insulation, has it been established whether I need airspace between the insulation and the ceiling? Or what about airspace between the hull and insulation? From researching it seems that there are many opinions on what is correct, but I would like some firsthand knowledge abou...
by BristolJonny
Wed Apr 08, 2009 7:42 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Rebuilding Interior
Replies: 23
Views: 2809

I know this is an old thread, but I am thinking of adding a wooden slat ceiling to my Bristol 27, and really like the look of Tim's cyprus slats. My question is did you insulate between the hull and the ceiling or is there just airspace there? I don't necessarily NEED insulation, but I want to avoid...
by BristolJonny
Sun Apr 05, 2009 9:35 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: Tartan 27
Replies: 8
Views: 2534

I was at the marina in westport point where my boat is kept today and the marina owner was telling me that there is a tartan 27 for sale just a few boats down the row! I checked it out and it actually looks pretty nice. I'd say they're all worth checking out..... nice looking classic boats :)
by BristolJonny
Thu Feb 19, 2009 9:00 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Product for Removing Vinyl Stick-on Letters/Numbers
Replies: 30
Views: 2542

wow speaking of lurker, my first post!!! Hi everyone, I hope I helped answer your question :)
by BristolJonny
Thu Feb 19, 2009 8:59 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Product for Removing Vinyl Stick-on Letters/Numbers
Replies: 30
Views: 2542

I think I read somewhere that a little bit of heat will make them peel right off. There is a magical temperature somewhere between warm and hot where the glue will release but the vinyl won't break apart. Of course I've never tried it myself, but I'm a master lurker, and just recently read the tip!