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by OldCreek
Wed Jan 30, 2019 1:26 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Sailmaster 22
Replies: 0
Views: 4593

Sailmaster 22

I have a 1964 Sailmaster 22 for sale. Sparkman Stephens design. Daysailer model. On a galvanized dual axle trailer. 28' in total trailer/boat length. Tire date 2015. 5 tires/wheels included. Wooden mast and boom included. Wooden mast needs reglueing. Has a set of sails but they are certainly worn. I...
by OldCreek
Fri Apr 20, 2018 1:26 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Alpa 11.50
Replies: 9
Views: 2808

Re: Alpa 11.50

She looks like a big boat for sure!

I think she’d look great with a tiller. That wheel is a bit intrusive!

Wil
by OldCreek
Fri Aug 12, 2016 11:17 pm
Forum: Boat Shops and Facilities
Topic: I think I may build a Stimson Bow Shed
Replies: 23
Views: 11651

Re: I think I may build a Stimson Bow Shed

I put this up a year ago but still haven't done much work inside... new business, new kids...life! Anyways, not the best I've seen but it'll work. I didn't shrink the wrap... not sure it needs to be done. It sure needs ventilation, though. I'd add more build photos but having to resize the images is...
by OldCreek
Wed Aug 19, 2015 6:18 pm
Forum: Boat Photos
Topic: The launching of "MACUSHLA"
Replies: 2
Views: 3227

Re: The launching of "MACUSHLA"

Wow! Congratulations!

She is both cute and handsome at the same time!

Very well done.

Wil
by OldCreek
Fri Nov 08, 2013 4:19 pm
Forum: Boat Shops and Facilities
Topic: I think I may build a Stimson Bow Shed
Replies: 23
Views: 11651

Re: I think I may build a Stimson Bow Shed

Btw, what do you guys think of this scenario: According to the Stimson plans, a 14' wide bow shed calls for 14' long strapping. This would net an approx 11.5-12' high structure. Instead of using a knee wall, what if you used 16' strapping on a 14' wide shed. It seems, on my graph paper, that this wo...
by OldCreek
Fri Nov 08, 2013 3:26 pm
Forum: Boat Shops and Facilities
Topic: I think I may build a Stimson Bow Shed
Replies: 23
Views: 11651

Re: I think I may build a Stimson Bow Shed

Whatever you use for stakes, I absolutely recommend that you tie-down to whatever else you happen to have around as well. Somewhere on this forum there are photos of my first Stimson which got sucked off the ground, and dropped on its back 200' downwind. That sucked. The rebuild included some 1/8&q...
by OldCreek
Thu Nov 07, 2013 12:04 pm
Forum: Boat Shops and Facilities
Topic: I think I may build a Stimson Bow Shed
Replies: 23
Views: 11651

Re: I think I may build a Stimson Bow Shed

The stimson plans call for 5/4 x 2 1/2" stakes into the ground, every 4 feet. I guess those would hold as well as these EZ spikes. I do own a post hole digger...but the ground around here is CLAY. I had to rent a gas powered auger to dig the holes for my backyard fence. How well will stakes 2fe...
by OldCreek
Tue Nov 05, 2013 12:08 pm
Forum: Boat Shops and Facilities
Topic: I think I may build a Stimson Bow Shed
Replies: 23
Views: 11651

Re: I think I may build a Stimson Bow Shed

What do you guys think of this Simpson EZ Spike to anchor in some 4x4s and tie the bow shed into? My main concern would be wind coming up through the hills. Would this be adequate enough? Perhaps this with some cable/anchors, also? Perhaps, these placed every 8 foot on the sides. These spikes are ab...
by OldCreek
Wed Oct 30, 2013 12:30 am
Forum: Boat Shops and Facilities
Topic: I think I may build a Stimson Bow Shed
Replies: 23
Views: 11651

Re: I think I may build a Stimson Bow Shed

By the way, JD is having a sale on shrink wrap: 7mil 14'x128'. Free shipping, too. http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/show_product.do?pid=63161&campaign=email102213 Would this be an appropriate material to wrap the shed in? My initial thought was to get greenhouse film 6mil locally...
by OldCreek
Mon Oct 28, 2013 9:25 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: A Couple of New....
Replies: 5
Views: 3566

Re: A Couple of New....

More good reading material!

Thanks for thinking of us here at PCF!
by OldCreek
Mon Oct 28, 2013 9:22 pm
Forum: Boat Shops and Facilities
Topic: I think I may build a Stimson Bow Shed
Replies: 23
Views: 11651

Re: I think I may build a Stimson Bow Shed

Good info, guys. Thanks. Now I gotta buy a torch?! Can you shrink using a heat gun or is that too small? I thought the tarp was more for moisture prevention.... but I guess ventilation is the better prevention. I read in some other thread that someone recommended burying part of the shrink wrap unde...
by OldCreek
Fri Oct 25, 2013 12:20 pm
Forum: Boat Shops and Facilities
Topic: I think I may build a Stimson Bow Shed
Replies: 23
Views: 11651

Re: I think I may build a Stimson Bow Shed

I thought a lot of guys recommended using shrink wrap? I think they apply heat and shrink it, too?

???
by OldCreek
Thu Oct 24, 2013 5:19 pm
Forum: Boat Shops and Facilities
Topic: I think I may build a Stimson Bow Shed
Replies: 23
Views: 11651

Re: I think I may build a Stimson Bow Shed

By the way, JD is having a sale on shrink wrap: 7mil 14'x128'. Free shipping, too. http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/show_product.do?pid=63161&campaign=email102213 Would this be an appropriate material to wrap the shed in? My initial thought was to get greenhouse film 6mil locally.
by OldCreek
Thu Oct 24, 2013 12:08 am
Forum: Boat Shops and Facilities
Topic: I think I may build a Stimson Bow Shed
Replies: 23
Views: 11651

Re: I think I may build a Stimson Bow Shed

The paint is the only thing I didn't do. It has a clear with faint gold pearl...you cant see it unless its in the sun. Very subtle and very nice. The K5 is a '71 and I put a 2005 6.0L LQ9/4L60e motor/trans in it. It's pretty nice. I've considered the koverklamp type deck coverings but I don't think ...
by OldCreek
Wed Oct 23, 2013 8:29 pm
Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
Topic: Mast Cart
Replies: 1
Views: 2577

Mast Cart

Anyone got any pics on a rolling mast cart they've built? Perhaps like the ones used to move around kayaks? Tim mentioned he was going to build one in the past. He talked about a cart on wheels that sits in the center of the mast to pivot it around. I'm usually alone at the shop and I don't really w...
by OldCreek
Wed Oct 23, 2013 8:17 pm
Forum: Boat Shops and Facilities
Topic: I think I may build a Stimson Bow Shed
Replies: 23
Views: 11651

I think I may build a Stimson Bow Shed

Well, I've come to realization that I need a covered/enclosed space to restore my boat. Working out in the weather is just a bit problematic. Condensation and rain find their way into the bilge and I can't keep the hull dried out. I've been using tarps with straps to keep her covered currently but t...
by OldCreek
Wed Oct 23, 2013 7:31 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Forum future
Replies: 27
Views: 7690

Re: Forum future

Well, I guess one of the ways to keep things lively is to just start posting...

I will try posting more.

Today I will post in the boat barn/shed index...

Maybe, you ALL should post something Today to get the ball rolling.
by OldCreek
Sun Oct 20, 2013 10:25 am
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Forum future
Replies: 27
Views: 7690

Re: Forum future

Ironic, however, that not for TampaBay's boat/truck restoration there would not have been ANY posts on this site a while back...

I can't imagine one person's post would prevent others from posting their info/questions. I see no causation here. It's easy enough to ignore some threads if needed.
by OldCreek
Sat Oct 19, 2013 1:17 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Forum future
Replies: 27
Views: 7690

Re: Forum future

Sadly, I agree. Perhaps the economy has driven away people and their restorations? All the major posters seem to have gone. Perhaps with Tim no longer moderating everyone else has left, too. I was thinking about starting my own build thread. Maybe that would drum up some interest. I'm bound to have ...
by OldCreek
Sun Oct 13, 2013 12:27 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Back to Tiller Steering
Replies: 5
Views: 2618

Re: Back to Tiller Steering

I'm curious...

How are you extending the actual rudder shaft itself? (As it was previously cut.) Are you replacing the shaft in its entirety? What is it made of?
by OldCreek
Sun Oct 13, 2013 12:22 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Triton mast beam attached how?
Replies: 8
Views: 3890

Re: Triton mast beam attached how?

What is your opinions on laminating multiple layers of unidirectional carbon fiber onto your beam to prevent any further flex? i.e. what Steve did on his Commander (there is a post about his "strongback" mast support on this forum) I believe he had two 1/4" strips of what ended up bei...
by OldCreek
Fri Dec 28, 2012 12:23 am
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Gelcoat repair before bottom paint...
Replies: 1
Views: 2210

Gelcoat repair before bottom paint...

With my research, there's plenty of ways to accomplish this, I guess, but I would like some direct advice. After sanding down the bottom paint (with respirator and vacuum) my 1966 Columbia has multiple bare spots sanded through the gelcoat to the fiberglass. It's not all my fault as there was a lot ...
by OldCreek
Sat Dec 15, 2012 11:53 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: What is this masthead item?
Replies: 5
Views: 2122

Re: What is this masthead item?

LazyGuy wrote:Tossing it is a sure fire way to figure out why you needed it.
:)

I googled anenometers and am now guessing it was for a wind speed gauge.
by OldCreek
Sat Dec 15, 2012 8:55 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: What is this masthead item?
Replies: 5
Views: 2122

Re: What is this masthead item?

I can't recall if there are two sets of wires leading from the mast or one. One is for the steaming/bow light, however.

There are no words on it. The top is flat with no attachment points.

It's probably gonna get tossed...
by OldCreek
Sat Dec 15, 2012 4:20 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: What is this masthead item?
Replies: 5
Views: 2122

What is this masthead item?

Any thoughts?
by OldCreek
Fri Jun 01, 2012 10:26 am
Forum: Tools and Techniques
Topic: Drawing programs
Replies: 6
Views: 3682

Re: Drawing programs

Thanks everybody for your input.

Ironically, I was thinking that my venture may need to start with graph paper...

Wil
by OldCreek
Thu May 17, 2012 10:01 pm
Forum: Tools and Techniques
Topic: Drawing programs
Replies: 6
Views: 3682

Drawing programs

What are you guys using to draw up your boat ideas? For example, Bill drew mock up pictures of how Bolero (Shields conversion) would look with certain design aspects as well as cabin and rigging layout. I've seen plenty of others. Also, do these programs allow for technical information? i.e. determi...