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- Wed Dec 18, 2013 2:20 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Pearson Ensign Restoration
- Replies: 47
- Views: 24626
Re: Pearson Ensign Restoration
Continuing restoration (refit?) of the 1978 PY23. The wooden part of the rudder head was (er...rotten) and crumbled when I removed the 1/4" aluminum plate cheek pieces. Using the outline of the rotten wood and a drawing from the PY23 Owner's Association website I was able to create a new rudder...
- Fri Nov 15, 2013 10:48 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Coronado 15 project.
- Replies: 389
- Views: 224929
Re: Coronado 15 project.
Nice job on the boat! You've put a lot of time and effort in a 15 footer and it shows. I tackled a similar project on a Cape Cory 22. The boat had a serious encounter with a dock in Galveston, Tx. during hurricane Ike and had soft spots in the deck. I recored sections of the deck, repainted the enti...
- Wed Oct 30, 2013 10:03 am
- Forum: Boat Photos
- Topic: I'm Finally out (in) on the lake again
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2811
Re: I'm Finally out (in) on the lake again
Greetings Squidd, How did the centerboard thing work out? I'm asking because I'm restoring a 1978 PY23, the little sister to your PY26. The boat was donated to our youth sailing program and came with a trailer, outboard, and lots of gear. The cabin was a mess (the companionway hatch had blown off an...
- Tue Oct 29, 2013 1:59 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Pearson Ensign Restoration
- Replies: 47
- Views: 24626
Re: Pearson Ensign Restoration
Just wanted to give a shout out and a "thanks!" for this thread. Really cool stuff, and quite inspiring. I may be buying a Typhoon Senior (earlier model of the Cape Dory 22) so I'll be referring back to this thread to keep myself going as I work on her. Thanks. It's a lot of work, but I e...
- Wed Oct 23, 2013 11:12 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Pearson Ensign Restoration
- Replies: 47
- Views: 24626
Re: Pearson Ensign Restoration
More photos of a 1978 PY23 restoration. Gave her a good bath, and removed the black and green algae. The hull and deck still need a good buffing and wax, but should shine up nicely. I tackled the corroded stainless, brass, and carbon steel cockpit drain (which had broken off under the cockpit and wa...
- Wed Oct 23, 2013 10:11 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Outrigger Project
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3106
Re: New Project
A Hobie 14 rig, maybe? One sail with a fairly light mast, but you wouldn't have much purchase for your stays on one side. There are lots of simple rigs that might work. How about 2 H12 rigs? 180 sq. ft. total
- Tue Oct 22, 2013 5:54 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Removing a wheel and reinstalling a tiller
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6837
Re: Removing a wheel and reinstalling a tiller
There's one on e-bay right now - rudder head for 1" shaft with keyway. Includes tiller head bracket. $60.00 Search Boat Parts and Accessories - Sailing Gear and Hardware - "tiller"
- Tue Oct 15, 2013 9:42 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Soft Sole Replacement
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9138
Re: Soft Sole Replacement
Is that a PY23 or PY26? It looks familiar. I have a 1978 PY23 that's undergoing restoration. The centerboard pennant standpipe and the keelbolt arrangement are similar. Nice job, and very solid looking, by the way. I am thinking of using some removable material for the cabin sole cover. Teak and hol...
- Thu Oct 10, 2013 9:43 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Removing a wheel and reinstalling a tiller
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6837
Re: Removing a wheel and reinstalling a tiller
You might try Boaters Resale Shop in Kemah, TX. They are a marine salvage and used boat parts dealer, and have a warehouse full of sailboat gear. The anodized bronze toe rails on our Cape Dory 22 came from BRS.
- Thu Oct 10, 2013 9:13 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Outrigger Project
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3106
Re: New Project
Hmm. Looks like a Tremolino minus one hull. I suppose it would be fairly easy to convert back to a trimaran by utilizing another H16 hull, although that would make it too wide to trailer unless the amas were removable. What does the sailing rig look like?
- Mon Oct 07, 2013 10:00 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Pearson Ensign Restoration
- Replies: 47
- Views: 24626
Re: Pearson Ensign Restoration
I did some research before we accepted the PY23, particularly about the build quality and performance under sail. They are reportedly well built for a production boat and quick for a 23 footer. A former owner stated that "it's not a dinghy and not a keel boat despite of that chunk of iron down ...
- Fri Oct 04, 2013 5:32 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Pearson Ensign Restoration
- Replies: 47
- Views: 24626
Re: Pearson Ensign Restoration
Thanks, Dick She's got all the bells and whistles that come with being a Cape Dory - the bronze hardware, the ash, teak, and holly woodwork, and the 3/16" rigging with six shrouds plus forestay and backstay. We are very fortunate to have her, and she's the flagship of our program. Next up: rest...
- Fri Oct 04, 2013 9:10 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Pearson Ensign Restoration
- Replies: 47
- Views: 24626
Re: Pearson Ensign Restoration
Sailing!!!!
- Wed Sep 25, 2013 4:41 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Pearson Ensign Restoration
- Replies: 47
- Views: 24626
Re: Pearson Ensign Restoration
CD22 # 161 "restoration complete after 2 years. The boat was launched last Saturday. Final touches included refinishing all exterior teak with Honey Teak polyurethane, new sail and tiller covers in Toast Sunbrella, and modifications to the trailer. She sails wonderfully. A little tender at firs...
- Tue Apr 02, 2013 12:22 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Pearson Ensign Restoration
- Replies: 47
- Views: 24626
Re: Pearson Ensign Restoration
Latest progress: Outboard bracket installed, bootstripe applied (2 coats PPG Amercoat Cobalt Blue), bottom painted with 2 coats PPG Medium Blue antifouling. Teak cabin eyebrows installed. Hawkeye digital depth finder installed. All interior woodwork refinished in satin polyurethane. Cabin sole refin...
- Tue Jan 22, 2013 6:27 pm
- Forum: Classic Sailboats
- Topic: Harmony 31
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4417
Re: Harmony 31
RE: Weather helm. I've got an early '70s cat rigged Chrysler Dagger daysailer (a poor man's Laser). It's a blast to sail in a breeze and very quick, but has wicked weather helm, especially when heeled. I attributed it to the sharp bow and flat aft sections and considered adding a small jib to offset...
- Wed Jan 09, 2013 6:56 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Pearson Ensign Restoration
- Replies: 47
- Views: 24626
Re: Pearson Ensign Restoration
Another photo of CD22 # 161 with toe rails, bow pulpit, and lifelines installed and waterline masked off. Cabin eyebrows and outboard bracket will be next, along with Cobalt Blue boot stripe, gold cove stripe, registration numbers and medium blue anti-fouling paint.
- Tue Nov 06, 2012 6:41 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Pearson Ensign Restoration
- Replies: 47
- Views: 24626
Re: Pearson Ensign Restoration
Continuing our restoration of Cape Dory 22 # 161, we scheduled two Saturdays to finish installing deck hardware. The stainless bow pulpit was drilled for the bow light wiring to pass through the port rear rail, and a matching hole drilled in the deck prior to setting with 3M 4000 sealant and stainle...
- Thu Oct 04, 2012 10:04 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Pearson Ensign Restoration
- Replies: 47
- Views: 24626
Re: Pearson Ensign Restoration
Continuing our restoration of Cape Dory 22 # 161, all teak was removed, stripped, sanded, reinstalled, and coated with Penetrol. Penetrol produces a transparent, slightly flat finish that doesn't build up and chip or crack like varnish. Once the teak is saturated and dry, maintenance consists of a p...
- Tue Aug 28, 2012 10:44 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Not plastic but....
- Replies: 38
- Views: 14683
Re: Not plastic but....
WOW! Beautiful boat! 20 years! Makes my 18 month Cape Dory 22 restoration seem like a walk in the park.
Great Job!
Great Job!
- Thu Aug 02, 2012 4:56 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Pearson Ensign Restoration
- Replies: 47
- Views: 24626
Re: Pearson Ensign Restoration
Non-skid dry and masking tape removed. The surface is glossy but has great traction, wet or dry.
- Mon Jul 30, 2012 12:51 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Pearson Ensign Restoration
- Replies: 47
- Views: 24626
Re: Pearson Ensign Restoration
More photos of a Cape Dory 22 restoration. Masking and painting non-skid deck areas. I masked off the non-skid deck areas using 3M painter's masking tape, which leaves a clean line when peeled, and doesn't harden over several days exposure to the sun. I had some Amercoat 450H polyurethane tinted a s...
- Wed Jul 18, 2012 10:11 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Why do we use mat? And do you use it with epoxy?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 8351
Re: Why do we use mat? And do you use it with epoxy?
Wow. Beautiful little dutchman. That cabin roof camber (concave to convex) is a work of art.
- Tue Jul 17, 2012 11:15 am
- Forum: Classic Sailboats
- Topic: What is she?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7400
Re: What is she?
He sure did. Never heard of a Goldeneye, but it's a classy looking boat.
- Mon Jul 16, 2012 3:51 pm
- Forum: Classic Sailboats
- Topic: What is she?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7400
Re: What is she?
Hmmm. I don't think it's a Typhoon. Bow a little too plumb, coamings and ports don't match. Not sure what it is, but whatever it is, it sure is pretty!
- Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:16 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Pearson Ensign Restoration
- Replies: 47
- Views: 24626
Re: Pearson Ensign Restoration
Here are some photos of our CD 22 being painted. Primer: PPG Amercoat 235H two part epoxy Finish: PPG Amercoat 450H Hatteras Off-White two part Aliphatic Polyurethane. The top photo shows the boat with the hull faired and sanded. The next two are application of the epoxy primer. The next one is of a...
- Wed Jun 27, 2012 11:38 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Pearson Ensign Restoration
- Replies: 47
- Views: 24626
Re: Pearson Ensign Restoration
Still progressing on our Cape Dory 22 restoration. Areas of the deck and cockpit sole have been recored with new balsa, gel coat cracks and gouges have been filled, all Coast Guard required safety equipment has been purchased, and the boat is nearly ready for painting with fiberglass primer, two-par...
- Wed Jun 27, 2012 10:49 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Cockpit Floor Re-Core question
- Replies: 22
- Views: 9984
Re: Cockpit Floor Re-Core question
I just recored sections of a Cape Dory 22 deck that were soft, and the advice here is the best I've ever read. I was fortunate to be able to remove and save the top deck skin sections, as the balsa core was pretty much peanut butter. Using a 4" angle grinder with a 1/8" blade, I plunge cut...
- Tue Jun 19, 2012 2:28 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: V-berth & watertank refurbish
- Replies: 32
- Views: 10673
Re: V-berth & watertank refurbish
Cape Dory 22's (another Alberg design) have ash ceilings, with satin finish varnish. Very nice and classy.
There's a 15 gallon water tank under the v-berth.
There's a 15 gallon water tank under the v-berth.
- Fri Jun 08, 2012 1:24 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Replacing/repairing teak plywood
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4156
Re: Replacing/repairing teak plywood
Unfortunately, I can't mount a foot pump there. There is a fiberglass molding in the locker bottom, almost like a raised floor in the compartment, that the plywood fits against and covers up. I think I'll take your suggestion (shortened jig saw blade) and cut out the offending plywood straight acros...
- Thu May 17, 2012 5:29 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Replacing/repairing teak plywood
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4156
Re: Replacing/repairing teak plywood
Agree with you there. Not much space on the cabin sole, especially bending down to the bottom of the locker. However, I might be able to cut out the bottom of the locker front straight across the bottom of the door opening and splice in a new panel with teak veneer without too much trouble. I'll try...
- Wed May 16, 2012 11:17 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Replacing/repairing teak plywood
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4156
Re: Replacing/repairing teak plywood
I thought about just adding veneer and found a source for small sheets. Unfortunately, the plywood in this area is compromised. It's 3/8" and I can push it in and out of shape with my fingers. Maybe I could use some penetrating epoxy to firm up the laminate, then apply the teak veneer and possi...
- Tue May 15, 2012 1:39 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Replacing/repairing teak plywood
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4156
Replacing/repairing teak plywood
Greetings, I need some advice on replacing/repairing teak plywood in the interior of a 1984 Cape Dory 22. The boat's interior is in good shape except for one spot. I have attached a photo of the interior, with the damaged area visible at the lower left, just above the cabin sole. Apparently, at some...
- Mon Apr 23, 2012 1:00 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Cockpit Drains
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2158
Re: Cockpit Drains
I ran into a similar problem on a Cape Dory 22 two weeks ago. The existing bronze cockpit drains are set verically, flush with the floor of the cockpit, but the seacocks and thru-hulls are installed at an angle following the hull's contours and slightly aft of the drain centerlines. What at first se...
- Thu Mar 22, 2012 10:44 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Lifeline turnbuckles
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1106
Re: Lifeline turnbuckles
Hayn Marine offers a different setup. (Handy Crimp) Hand crimping using a Nicopress tool. I haven't tried this, but it appears to be a DIY alternative to machine swaging. The vendor claims that the fittings, available in 1/8" and 3/16", develop 70% of 7X7 cable strength when properly insta...
- Fri Mar 16, 2012 11:48 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: finding the waterline on trailer
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6300
Re: finding the waterline on trailer
Dunno, Hirilonde,
I guess so someone can holler "OOPS - you're past the trailer waterline!" when you back that $30,000 truck too far down the ramp. Maybe we'd be better off putting waterlines on our tow vehicles :-)
I guess so someone can holler "OOPS - you're past the trailer waterline!" when you back that $30,000 truck too far down the ramp. Maybe we'd be better off putting waterlines on our tow vehicles :-)
- Wed Mar 14, 2012 5:38 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: finding the waterline on trailer
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6300
Re: finding the waterline on trailer
This may sound pretty basic, but I'm trying to mark a waterline on a hull (Pearson Ensign). There are plenty of drawings out there for the boat, so I have no problem finding waterline locations at the bow and at the stern, from a profile view. It gets tricky when you get up under that overhanging st...
- Tue Mar 13, 2012 10:54 am
- Forum: Classic Sailboats
- Topic: AMF Paceship PY23 -advice?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3582
Re: AMF Paceship PY23 -advice?
Our committee voted unanimously to accept the boat. The comments regarding build quality and sailing performance were very helpful in the decision. Now on to the paperwork, repairs, and bottom painting. 'll install some stops for the hatch slide. I didn't see the hatch boards (they may be stored som...
- Fri Mar 09, 2012 11:22 am
- Forum: Classic Sailboats
- Topic: AMF Paceship PY23 -advice?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3582
Re: AMF Paceship PY23 -advice?
Just the kind of feedback I was looking for, pros and cons of the design, handling, and build quality. "Free" boats aren't free, when you consider the "surprises" usually encountered and the cost of repairs and upgrades. We have a donated 1965 Pearson Ensign undergoing a 2 year, ...
- Wed Mar 07, 2012 12:01 pm
- Forum: Classic Sailboats
- Topic: AMF Paceship PY23 -advice?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3582
AMF Paceship PY23 -advice?
Got a call from the local boatyard a few weeks ago, asking if our youth sailing program was interested in an AMF Paceship PY23. (Forgot to ask what year, but from what I read, PY23's were built from 1973 to 1981)The owner bought a new boat and is considering donating the boat, as opposed to selling ...
- Mon Mar 05, 2012 1:57 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Bootstrip Color Options
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2668
Re: Bootstrip Color Options
Dark Brown would be great, but I can't find any! Have you picked out a paint yet? I have always used Interlux or EasyPoxy. That is why I was leaning towards Green. Hubby would prefer brown (it was what Cape Dory originally used). Definitely not planning any long cruising... I'm using Ronan Bulletin...
- Fri Mar 02, 2012 6:20 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Bootstrip Color Options
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2668
Re: Bootstrip Color Options
Our youth sailing program has a CD22 with the red bottom paint and tan non-skid. We are the process of repainting the boat Hatteras Off-White, the non-skid the original Petit sand color, the bottom red, and the bootstripe in chocolate brown. I've attached a picture of our boat (no bootstripe) and a ...
- Wed Feb 29, 2012 1:42 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Pearson Ensign Restoration
- Replies: 47
- Views: 24626
Re: Pearson Ensign Restoration
A few pics of our donated Cape Dory 22. Another Alberg design with classic lines. It came to us complete with trailer, rig sails, and boxes of spares. Repairs needed included: freeing and greasing frozen seacocks, refinishing all exterior teak, repairing, filling, and sanding deck scratches and gel ...
- Mon Feb 27, 2012 1:43 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Pearson Ensign Restoration
- Replies: 47
- Views: 24626
Re: Pearson Ensign Restoration
More pictures of the Ensign including one showing the butchered transom as is. Soon to be remedied, I hope. The rudder and shaft have been removed, as the shaft (post) is too long and would not allow the deck to sit flush on the hull. It will be cut down to fit the deck and cockpit.
- Mon Feb 27, 2012 1:06 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Pearson Ensign Restoration
- Replies: 47
- Views: 24626
Re: Pearson Ensign Restoration
It was carpenters chaulk, that's what they used to thicken epoxy for tabbing. I thought so, as the color didn't show up until I ground through the top coat of resin Scott, before your team starts measuring and installing bulkheads and fixtures , place the deck on even if it's only temporary so the ...
- Thu Feb 23, 2012 4:58 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Pearson Ensign Restoration
- Replies: 47
- Views: 24626
Re: Pearson Ensign Restoration
Here are some more pics of the early days of the '65 Ensign restoration process. Dirty nasty work, but it had to be done to make way for all new mast step supports, bulkheads, and v-berth. The old wood could be pulled out by hand, but the builders used plenty of resin, and it took a 4" angle gr...
- Sun Feb 19, 2012 4:55 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Pearson Ensign Restoration
- Replies: 47
- Views: 24626
Re: Pearson Ensign Restoration
I explored grafting on an original stern section, and if I had one I would. If there were another Ensign in my area, I'd approach the owner about letting me make a female mold off the rear of the hull. I even queried Ensign Spars as to the possibility of having a transom with about 4" of hull c...
- Sat Feb 18, 2012 8:48 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Pearson Ensign Restoration
- Replies: 47
- Views: 24626
Re: Pearson Ensign Restoration
Thanks. The "improved Ensign" version was an attempt aimed at building a deck from scratch in lieu of the missing one. The decision to restore to original came when the factory deck was donated with all the hardware, and I feel it was the right one. I gave up trying to justify this whole p...
- Sat Feb 18, 2012 1:40 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Pearson Ensign Restoration
- Replies: 47
- Views: 24626
Re: Pearson Ensign Restoration
Correct. The original transom was cut off at some point in the past, along with approximately 3-1/2" of the bottom rear of the hull (apparently to accommodate the straight 2x12 treated pine planks). A new transom is currently being mocked up for fabrication and fairing into the hull. The replac...
- Fri Feb 17, 2012 3:08 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Pearson Ensign Restoration
- Replies: 47
- Views: 24626
Re: Pearson Ensign Restoration
Crazer is correct. It's been going on for awhile. I just thought that some folks on the forum might be interested to hear of the ressurection (so to speak) of a 47 year old classic. I'm certainly enjoying the rebuild, and with it's large cockpit, versatile sail plan, foam flotation and lockable cudd...