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by Hesper(II)
Wed Jul 17, 2013 11:31 am
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Almost getting in!
Replies: 1
Views: 1653

Re: Almost getting in!

Cdawg-I run into the issue of doing some project or going in every year. Once again this year I opted to go in rather than do projects I want to do. Yeah...The cabin and cockpit didn't get painted again (but I did paint inside), no, I didn't put in the portlight that broke last year(but I do get goo...
by Hesper(II)
Fri Jul 12, 2013 4:02 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: Bristol 26
Replies: 0
Views: 4586

Bristol 26

Hi gang. I don't post too often but just saw this ad on Craigslist. http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/boa/3929951458.html It's not my boat but I owned a B26 years ago and was a nice cruiser. For $500, how could you go wrong? I would certainly take a look if I didn't already have one boat in the water...
by Hesper(II)
Fri Aug 10, 2012 2:36 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Shot in the Dark - Morgan 30 centerboard
Replies: 1
Views: 3177

Shot in the Dark - Morgan 30 centerboard

Just took delivery of a 1968 Morgan 30 with centerboard. Well, actually, it's without centerboard. The board is just plain gone. The bronze pin is there and looks good. The cable is there too but no board. I currently have a M24 and did centerboard work over the winter so know it is not a really hi-...
by Hesper(II)
Tue Jun 26, 2012 11:28 am
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Will it Sink?
Replies: 6
Views: 4155

Re: Will it Sink?

So, got the board in after some experimentation with the length of the pennant etc. Goes up and down smoothly. Sadly, we are apparently at neutral bouyancy at best. I know, I should have tested, should have just gone ahead and put some lead in it but damn it, I wanted to go in the water! Anyway, I d...
by Hesper(II)
Thu Jun 14, 2012 11:11 am
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Will it Sink?
Replies: 6
Views: 4155

Re: Will it Sink?

Thanks! Yeah, the water test was on my mind but I was hoping someone knew if marine plywood was bouyant, neutral, or sinks before i went through reglassing the board. Obviously wouldn't want to submerge a wooden board then have to wait till it dried out to glass it. In any event, I did some glassing...
by Hesper(II)
Tue Jun 12, 2012 12:11 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Will it Sink?
Replies: 6
Views: 4155

Will it Sink?

In a related question to my previous question about my centerboard, what say you experts about a wooden centerboard? It seems my board for my Morgan 24 is a replacement. It apprears to be made of plywood(likely marine grade as it did get wet but i can see no deterioration). It is about 4.5 feet long...
by Hesper(II)
Mon Jun 11, 2012 10:11 am
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Morgan 24/25 Centerboard
Replies: 0
Views: 2076

Morgan 24/25 Centerboard

Hi folks. I just sent the following to Bob Horan who has the most M24/25 info out there. But maybe someone out there knows something..... Hi Bob- We "spoke" some time ago and I have another couple of questions for you. 1. My centerboard was unable to go down when bought boat last year. So,...
by Hesper(II)
Wed Jul 27, 2011 10:39 am
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: HELP !! vibration problem
Replies: 13
Views: 4848

Re: HELP !! vibration problem

I realize this thread has been about inboards but I'm wondering about vibration with an outboard. I have an old (pre-1990) Tohatsu 8 hp that I've used on 3 boats so far. Now on number 4, a Morgan 24 with the cut out transom setup so it screws directly on the transom. I don't remember it having the a...
by Hesper(II)
Tue Dec 07, 2010 11:48 am
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Plastic knot meter thru hulls
Replies: 7
Views: 1582

Plastic knot meter thru hulls

First-thanks Tim for setting up my new account. Lost/forgot my password but i promise to keep it close to me from here on in.... So, just bought a Morgan 24/25. We won't have much chance to work on her this winter as it's a good 1 hour plus trip to the boatyard but come spring, we'll do some work in...