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Skipper599

There's a Cape dory Typhoon advertised on Kijiji in NL for $6800 complete with road trailer.

Skipper599

Another one for consideration (if you can find one) is a ... "Cygnus" ... by George Hinterhoeller of C&C fame. The Cygnus is small sister to the famous "Shark", also by George H. Originally built in St Catherines Ont. Canada, by ClarkCraft, It's a fractional rig, 20 footer. L...

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... OK, I've answered my own query by doing a comparative check of the specs for a #16 vs #30. ... Here are the numbers right off Lewmar's spec sheet. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 16AST ... Gear Ratio - 2:1 Power Ratio - 15.8:1 Wt. - 6.4lb Drum Dia. - 2.5625 ... Base Dia - 4.75 .... Ht - 5.75 ... Lin...

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... Lewmar 16's ... now your talking! ... but are they big enough? ... I would have thought 30's would be about the right size ... but only because that is what I've got for my boat, and they don't look too big to me. However, don't let me be sowing seeds of doubt here. What are the determining fact...

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... I myself am unfamiliar with this brand name and so, just to create discussion and help you really think about them, I'm trying to put myself in your shoes, questioning what I believe should be considered. ... ie: Unless I can buy these winches at a price too good to pass up, I have to ask myself...

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... Ah yes. I did give that consideration, having boarded another identical boat a few years ago to find lots of water in the forward end of the cockpit. The reason for this was, the owner/builder installed a huge water tank under the v-berth, putting her 'head-down' at the dock. Apparently it level...

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Tim, when you make a comment such as: "level the boat", I'm thinking you probably assume everyone will know exactly how to do that. ... NOT ... I myself have played around for numerous hours, not really knowing if what I was doing would end up ... LEVEL. Your comment about scribed lines at...

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I'm at a point where I need to start thinking about replacing external wiring ... eg: nav lights etc. ... is there special "marine" wire available or does one use automotive? In particular, I notice on my Selden mast, the cable (probably European) to the nav lights has two wires 'embedded'...

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Check that! All weather systems returning to nominal "crud" levels. It's gonna be a long slog to July 5th, traditional first day of summer here. Carry on. where's my fleece, chuck. ...Come on ... admit it ... we've had it pretty good this past few weeks ... Spring in February ... who woul...

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LazyGuy wrote:Chuck,

Nice, although Green looks better with the blue topsides.

Dennis

... Guess you never heard that old saying: "Blue with Green should never be seen!" ???

Skipper599

... I'm a little late getting in on this thread but I thought I should comment: ... Very recently, I purchased from Highland Woodworking, a resaw blade called a "Wood Slicer" ... for my Delta 14 band saw. This blade is super thin, variable tooth pitch 3tpi capable of cutting veneer thickne...

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I went for a hike with friends yesterday. It was freakin' glorious. My buddy who lives near Baltimore is here and lovin' it. He keeps sending pics to his wife back home and rubbing it in. ... Better put a stop to that real soon or you'll have the rest of the country wanting to move out here. (grin).

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... Don't understand why anyone would complain about the weather ... the forecast for Vancouver BC says it is going to be clear and sunny for at least the next four days with afternoon temps of 10 - 12 at the airport and 15c inland (where I live) ... I believe 15c is about 60 on the fahrenheit scale...

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... Wow! I'm truly impressed with your shop maintenance ... I can't say mine is anywhere near as tidy ... too many projects going on simultaneously and other activities ... but I do my best. Also, nice handiwork on your project. Lovely work.

... As for your boat, what can I say ... Mr Clean ???

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I'm about as rabid a sailor as is appropriate, but I tuned the America's cup out when they switched away from the 12 meter boats. ... Like you Quetzal, I too lost interest after the 12m's ... these days it is all about who can afford the slickest, fastest talking Lawyer and has little to do with ac...

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... Hello Maine Sail ... just wanted to comment on the cleanliness of your workshop, tool racks and equipment ... particularly the saw with a blade that still exhibits the original painted surface, total lack of sawdust laying around etc. ... which begs the question (no offence intended here) ... do...

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... I'm planning to drive from BC down the west coast thru WA, OR, & CA the first week of March. This could be an opportunity to do a little shopping for odds & sods for the boat project ... Just wondering if there are any Marine Swap Meets scheduled at that particular time and, if so, can a...

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... Yes, bronze pipe is the favoured material but as everything else is 304s.s. I guess I'll go with that ... only because I have enough of it laying around in the shop.

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... WOW! Hey, better buy that stock ... that's a hell of a deal I would say given the prices I was quoted ... I would come buy it myself but the Ferry Fare for the vehicle would exceed the savings over PJ's prices ... that is, unless I was buying a truckload ... Unfortunately, I don't know of anyone...

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... Thanks for the response folk, I appreciate all your opinions ... the question of whether to have a Gallows or not rests with the individual I suppose. I just think this boat deserves one. I've spoken to many sailors at PT Wooden Boat festivals over the years and they all claim value to having on...

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... At $30/bf., that is most likely 'shorts' eg: less than 6 foot long ... and usually about 4 foot long. ... PJ White has got some too, they are 1" x 8" x 49" at $25/bf ... nothing wrong with that, and pretty good for small projects ... it's the longer stuff that makes one question: ...

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... Hello Dave; ... The location is already determined by the length of the boom which requires the gallows be erected in the (fore & aft) center of the cockpit position in order for the aft end of the boom (black band) to rest in the gallows notch. ... It's the height I'm more concerned with .....

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... Hello fellow builders, ... I sure hope there's some kind of pre-determined answer to this query because I'm having the s.s. 'verticals' made up early this week and I would much prefer to have them cut to length one time only. ... Q: What height should the top of the Gallows beam be, in relation ...

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... Has anyone bought any teak of recent times? ... I got a 'wake-up' shot today when picking up a few bf for a grid for the sprit and boomkin from a local Vancouver supplier ... $50/bf Cndn ... Wow! I now understand why they paint the ends of the boards with Gold paint ...

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... Hello Gordon. ... First, I would recommend at least two technical publications for your guidance: ... 1). Understanding RIGS and RIGGING (revised edition) by: Richard Henderson. ... 2). The Complete RIGGER'S APPRENTICE ... by: Brion Toss. ... These are a must in my books for anyone wanting to ta...

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... Holy Mackerel there Gordon, that's one heck of a big boat! Looks great too. Fantastic is the word. ... Congratulations on completion of your dream. ... Can you post pics of the topsides and interior? ... How about providing the specs? ... You say it is a Sloop and yet, the chain plates 'look' to...

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Of course the real grandfather of American Yachting photography would have to be the Rosenfeld family (esp. Morris and Stanley). Most of the photo's from 1910-1960's that sailing folks are familiar with are from their studio. There are numerous books - and a quick Google will give you a good half d...

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... That certainly looks like a good gland packing ... but I think the offer of FREE samples is aimed at industrial users who are likely to purchase large amounts. I doubt very much that anyone owning a sailboat are about to receive a couple of feet of this revolutionary packing ... heck, you'd neve...

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Just a suggestion from one who has a gazillion Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival pics: Put them in a Picasa album and supply a link. ... This sounds like great idea Peter, I'll give it a try. ... I've never tried anything like this before so I hope it's not too challenging a task. Computers and I ...

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Welcome... Bob! ... Hi there Zach, good to hear from you, and thanks for the welcome. I seem to have made myself quite 'at home' here, having put up some pics of my project that appear to have been well received. I hope you enjoy them too. ... My main purpose of joining this forum was probably much...

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I would love to see them! I don't think they cause "bandwidth" issues since you will have them hosted elsewhere (?) I would suggest putting them all in their own single new topic, called something like "Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival" (original, aren't I?). Since "Boat ...

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Nicely done!. The cedar is a nice contrast to the teak. I wish it were easier to get it in the south. I'm planning on ash instead but i don't especially like the "big grain" of ash for a ceiling. ... David ... How much Yellow cedar would you require for your project? ... Would it be too c...

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... A couple of days ago, I posed a question to Tim in the 'Forum News and Question' section regarding posting of pics of the 2008 Port Townsend Wooden boat Festival. He's probably too busy to have seen it yet, so I'll put it to you folk. ... Would you be interested in viewing these pics? If so, is ...

Skipper599

... I don't understand why teak was first 'epoxied' to the seats. ... The specialists who recently applied teak to my boat used only the Boatlife single caulk. ... Having watched them at work, I would venture an opinion something was not done correctly in the first place, and that 'something' ... as...

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David wrote:Bob,

I was more interested in the bowsprit, the rig, etc.

David

... I'll take some pics later this weekend and post for you to see the set-up of the 'sprit David.

Skipper599

But back to the more important subject - the work you've done on your boat really is first rate, she looks absolutely lovely. Do you have drawings of the interior design you can share? How long have you been working on her? I think it would take me many, many years to achieve what you have! Cheers,...

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Bob, Thanks for the details about the cooler. Sounds like a great idea and well executed. On the subject of your rudder hardware, I shouldn't think you will have any problems with the stainless considering the size of heft of it. She is rigged as a cutter, right? For your ground tackle, will you ca...

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dmairspotter wrote:MOST EXCELLENT. Good on yer, mate!

... Thanks mate, where's Casco Bay? ... by your greeting I presume Oz ... but what part? I have a fine relative down there in Queensland.

Skipper599

Bob, Wow, I am definitely drooling... Two features caught my attention more than others: 1. BMW 12D - why did you choose it? I have consider it as a repower option for my Atomic 4 (it is what Dan Spurr did with his Pearson Triton). But parts are hard to come by. Looks like you found a new one, corr...

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... David, i forgot to add, the front of the cabinet is a removable panel to allow the Icebox to be installed and removed.

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... Rachel and JonnyBoats ... you both raised the same question re: underwater metal. ... My excuse is, this happened early on in my 'on-the-job apprenticeship' ... I guess if the brutal truth be known, I had not done sufficient studying of the books, and therefore, I didn't give it proper considera...

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Nicely done!. The cedar is a nice contrast to the teak. I wish it were easier to get it in the south. I'm planning on ash instead but i don't especially like the "big grain" of ash for a ceiling. The covering boards I referred to are the boards atop your winch islands. ... David ... Those...

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... Thank you Rachel, I'll accept that as a compliment. ... And David, the box you refer to ... I needed a step to access the main companionway. It evolved into a 'Rope' locker, in which to throw the main-sheet, and any other sheets, rather than have them laying around the cockpit. ... You may be ab...

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In the confines of a small cruising boat, I saw the need for a door that would open and close, even when something or someone would be obstructing the area. This is the (wet locker) 'Folding Door' ... similar to a bi-fold, but not quite the same. It doesn't run on a track, and it truly is ... out of...

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Bob, As others have said, welcome to the forum. I was pleased to see you mention the Shark. I currently own a Shark which I sail and race on western Lake Ontario at RHYC. This is the second Shark I have owned. In the 70's, I owned a Hinterhoeller-built Shark. They are great boats and give good valu...

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... Hello again folk, and thank you for the warm welcome. ... I thought you might like to know a little more about me, so that there is no misunderstandings about my expertise or lack of, when it comes to boat building. ... I'm a retired manufacturer's representative (Regional Service Manager), invo...

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She looks lovely! What a lot of work you've done. Have you built her from scratch? Hull, deck and all? Remarkable. I'll happily/eagerly second the cry for more pictures and descriptions! ... Applause is always appreciated Chris, and thanks for yours. The hull and deck assembly was purchased as a un...

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Welcome Bob! For the rest of you drooling for pics, here is a link to what I think is a Passage 24 like Bob's. That is one sweet little ship !!! ... Thanks Peter, Yes, that one was built by a firefighter in Coquitlam. It has since changed hands. There's another one in your neck of the woods I belie...

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Below is a genuine Falmouth work-boat. The type that inspired Tom Gillmer to design his famous 'Blue Moon'. The photo was taken last year at Falmouth, England, by my brother-in-law. http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x181/Romajest/PICT0244-1-1.jpg The following pics are my Passage 24 under construct...

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Ric in Richmond wrote:Not to mention that this has to be one of the most polite least attitude sites on the net!!!

Kudos to all...admin, posters, lurkers!!

... Very well said Ric, and that's exactly what attracted me to this site in the first place.

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