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So I got to row a bit today, maybe a couple hundred yard until I could fine a tiny bit of wind. The oar worked pretty well. I still need to figure out the whole ballet of rowing and steering but I think it is going to work out. Pretty easy to get to 1 kt. Gets there pretty quick as well. Anything mo...

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Tim wrote: Time to go sailing.

If you say so.

Cheers, Bill

Laura, Tim says I have to go sailing.... Bye

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Not arguing here. Learning. If a high aspect fin keel is more efficient? Then why didn't the earlier, slower aircraft have delta wings? Because, at the speeds they were moving, a delta wing wouldn't create enough lift. And remember, I know everybody says this or that keel "creates more lift&qu...

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but my boss didn't like me sailing through the tight field of Hinckley 52s, Concordia 39s, 40s and 31

I'm having a hard time visualizing your mooring field. Got any pictures :)

Okay, since I am on an honesty (read ignorance) roll. What would feathering an oar add in a situation like mine?

Bill

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Can you feather with those row locks? I think rowing is a great no wind option for your boat. Might take a little ooomph to get going, but you will likely be able to keep a fair momentum up once you do. Dave, No I can't feather with this setup which is fine since I have never learned the technique....

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I have been working on an easy to use, workable rowing station to use when the wind and my sailing skills aren't great enough for me to sail. On my last boat, the old Bluenose Sloop, I had a terrible rowing station. I faced aft rowing a single, poorly mounted (on the coaming) oar and steered the til...

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Who was it that said time on the water wasn't counted against your lifespan??? Boat like that ought to ADD years to your life!! She must be so satisfing to sail. The only negative I can see is that YOU can't see her when you sail her!!! Thanks Ric, I agree completely. There was a time when I was al...

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After a couple of week of beautiful, sunny April days I just had to splash Bolero. So of course launch day was stormy with a forecast of 15 to 25 kt winds. In the end we had a light breeze and a quick sail to the mooring (where I executed one of the worse mooring pickup under sail imaginable) http:/...

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I launched Bolero this week and not a drop of water from the rudder shaft. Thanks everyone for the info & sources.

Bill

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Bluenose, What color is your deck. It looks good in the photo and I keep looking for the right color for Favona's deck. So far, I've used Bristol Beige, Kirky's Wheat, and Sandtone. I believe Tim used a proprietary mix (50-50) of beige and white Interlux Interdeck non-skid paint. http://www.jamesto...

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Yes, the PHRF handicap tables will do that for you, assuming both boat models are listed One thing to keep in mind about PHRF. It is a LOCAL rating. The same model boat can have a different PHRF in Maine, on the Great Lakes or wherever. So, when comparing boats based on PHRF, make sure they are on ...

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I have been following this thread and working on a packing issue of my own. In my case I got lucky but it didn't look like it was going to go that route. It was Bolero's rudder shaft that was leaking. I tried everything I could think of but nothing was going to separate the rudder head fitting from ...

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Which brings me back to the question: For someone who wants to go cruising, is there a simple guide somewhere which will help him/her decide if boat A or boat B would be faster "in general"? Yes, the PHRF handicap tables will do that for you, assuming both boat models are listed (some str...

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I have heard that resorcinol could be a better choice for critical applications, like gluing up a spruce mast. Then I saw a reference to "resorcinol epoxy", so I'm not sure how much difference there is. As far as gluing the corners of a hatch, though, I'm sure Dave's experience trumps my ...

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Bill that is an obscenely good looking boat. You are making me look bad. I hate you. http://www.woodenshoemusic.com/PicPages/Linkto-5_files/icon_wink.gif Unless I am preparing for a major mission I find boat lists depressing. I just keep the next item in front of me. Thanks, but it I have to admit ...

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So it is May 1 and I have not accomplished (to completion) any of the projects on my list! In my defense, I didn't haul the boat out until the end of October, and we did have a lot of snow this winter which made for some good skiing! I do have some time, though. Given all the snow days, the kid wil...

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I had a funny experience launching Bolero last fall. Typically when I launch and the boat first settles into the water I go below to check for leaks. Well Bolero doesn't even have cockpit drains so I stood proudly in the cockpit of my hole-less boat with a proper cocky attitude because I didn't have...

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Tim, I know you have deep felt opinions on all this. And I would say that either of these two pictures. http://www.woodenshoemusic.com/PicPages/Linkto-4_files/Green.jpg http://www.woodenshoemusic.com/PicPages/Linkto-4_files/IMG_0765green.jpg Should quickly bring him out of hiding. For me, and I am ...

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I'm about to start building a wood pole by laminating up some clear spruce but as my better half pointed out may be I should find some end fitting before all the work is started. I would listen her. Are you asking for sources? Or for specs? I would second this advice. I have been looking on and off...

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That is sweet. I would love one except I can't bear having something so hideous looking hanging off the transom of the boat. I know, how shallow to let aesthetics prevent me from having something so handy but that is why I own a 40 year old boat rather than a 10 or 20 year old boat. Enjoy, it makes...

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There might be some fun reading here if you have some time to kill before checking out the boat. http://www.tartanownersweb.org/models/t27profile.phtml The Tartan 27 group used to have a pretty nice forum. I can't find my old link, but maybe they moved over to yahoo (link on above page). A search of...

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My preference is for a traditional stuffing box. I've heard/read good things about the black, Gore packing (shaped like flax), but have not used it. That wrench is called an "adjustable offset hex wrench." I think I've heard it called something else, too, but I can't think of it (just use...

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Do you have an online source for this tool?

Thanks, Bill

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Peter wrote: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.

Peter,

When you go do you sail over? If so, where do you like to anchor?

Bill

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Rachel wrote:Neat! That is one show I've always wanted to go to.

R.

Me too. And I live too close to Port Townsend to have any excuses. Maybe this year.

You might also add the year to your post title. That way when you post next years photos we won't get confused :).

Cheers and thanks, Bill

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Very, very cool. Thanks for the link. I just never get tired of looking at older boats. http://lh6.ggpht.com/_rqLNS-z1IIU/Sc5FgSP23LI/AAAAAAAAJ1g/TZTIDHjFo2U/s800/Life%20Magazine%20Sailboats%20-%20A.jpg http://lh5.ggpht.com/_rqLNS-z1IIU/Sc5Fg0PHiII/AAAAAAAAJ1o/O7cMH4a3_XQ/s800/Life%20Magazine%20Sail...

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At last! The shed is closed in. And it's only the middle of March! http://www.ramoak.com/yankee30/images/101t.jpg After a long weekend of work to sheath the gable ends in plywood and a long Tuesday with little wind to wrap the structure, I have a boat shed where there once stood a wooden sculpture ...

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Ever think about a Cape Dory 25D? Many of the same virtues as a Flicka (character, roomy for its' size, stable, seaworthy, marginally trailerable). Probably less expensive, but also quite 'marketable". Or, and much harder to find, the Cape Dory 26. Which is kind of similar to the 25D but with ...

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It might be a stretch to say that the Flicka is the most written about boat on the internet, but you can very easily fill two 4 inch binders with great information. Here is where I would start. http://www.flicka20.com/ I have admired this design from a far for quite some time (go figure) and their n...

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Rachel wrote:
Brodie wrote:but I did keep a nice bronze manual bilge pump that someone later told me might be a Herreshoff type. Does that make it a little better?
Sure, if you're not the guy with the Sea Swing ;)

Rachel,

I just love reading your posts. Love your sense of humor.

Bill

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and I'm pretty sure it went in the trash

The entire Sea Swing stove community just cringed :)

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It looks like the large rod with the groove is one of the pivots for the four way gimble. You will want to think of the end of the set screw sliding around the groove of the rod without much resistance. so I guess it is not really a set screw but more of a pin/guide. Robert's description nailed how...

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Oarlock socket? Turn it upside down then drill & tap a hole in the side for a thumbscrew so the stove doesn't pop out of the oarlock socket.

Just a thought.

- Case

What a clever idea.

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I'll really need ventilation, though... Thanks for mentioning the time to reach equilibrium - that's very helpful. I was having somewhat similar thoughts - figuring that each time the moisture cycled from liquid to vapour I might lose some through ventilation, and eventually I'd arrive at a happy h...

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Chris, I know what you mean about the wind and weather. Well really I don't since our blows are probably small puffs compared to yours. That said, I drove over to the boat three or four times in the middle of the night this winter to check how it was handling the wind. No problems at all. With respe...

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Hi Bill, Sure, no problem. I can't give an accurate amount since I haven't kept accurate count, but roughly speaking I spent about $1200 on lumber and about $300 on fasteners. I will spend another $4-500 on shrink-wrapping ($350 or so in shrink-wrap). In terms of time it's even harder - I was keepi...

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Hey Chris,

I have a request and feel free to decline.

Would you be willing to post an approximate summary of you shed building cost (not including the foundation) and approximate labor. I think it would be informative to be able to compare the different types of sheds with actual experiences.

Bill

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Thanks for all the good info about Washington state registration and I apologize for so thoroughly dragging us off topic. In any case I may test the system with a combination of laziness and placing registration letters low on the list. Cheers, Bill Good Luck! My wife and I still want to come up and...

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Consider that if you get pooped you are most likely going to lose engine power so be prepared to sail when you would otherwise be motoring. I certainly haven't done a lot of motoring in classic sailboats, but do Triton's handle adverse weather better using their motor than they do under sail? Is th...

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For aesthetics, there is nothing worse than hanging an outboard on the back end of a sailboat; particularly a classic sailboat such as a Triton. I completely agree although after some of the other common assaults on aesthetics like mast steps, radar masts, stern rail BBQs and propane tanks, extra g...

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Chris,

Nice, nice job. I am very envious of those gorgeous bows. I am quite sure it will be nice to get the cover up and your Yankee 30 out of the weather.

Cheers, Bill

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Wa state doesn't require state registration #'s on CG documented vessels or vessels W/O an engine of any kind. Sign shops are the ONLY place to get custom vinyl. Store bought is of lousy quality. Make sure the sign shop rounds all square corners for best adhesion as stated above. Also there are dif...

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Does anyone know of a product that helps remove old vinyl stick-on numbers and letters from a hull? Or a method for doing same? Thanks. My experience with vinyl stick-on numbers has been exactly the opposite. I can't keep them on the boat. So the only experience I have for removing them is sailing....

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yes. The furler doesn't change anything. An inner forestay is a 'nice' feature. It is hardly necessary. Very few ocean crossing Tritons have them. A stock Triton will cross oceans. They do it all the time. When you have experience you might develop an opinion about how you want to set the rig up. B...

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Flexibility ..........It puts more sail higher up where the wind can be a bit stronger. Huh? Am I missing something? I understand how a fractional rigged mast can be bent to tune sail shape. But how does having a forestay that doesn't go up as high as a masthead rig do that? In order to maintain a ...

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I also vote for the fractional rig. For many of the same reasons and some additional. History - If that is how she started, stay with a good thing. Aesthetic - Obviously this is very subjective, but I think sailboats look just a bit nicer with a fractional rig. Flexibility - I think that the fractio...

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Wow! What a great recommendation for a tool. I have been looking to add some power tools to my little shed-shop and the one thing I find you can counted on is way too many great and poor reviews. Not one person even mentioned another brand. Go PC.

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Tim,

I am not trying to stir anything up. I just seem to question everything and I like to think a bit outside the box. Just curious I guess.

Cheers, Bill

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Of course it ought to go without saying here that sailboats with large, non-self-bailing cockpits are intended for inshore use in protected waters, where boarding seas shouldn't theoretically be part of the concern. But I said it anyway. The only practical concern for sailboats with non-self-bailin...

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What a pleasure it is to sail it, sitting on the teak benches, "up to your armpits" in sailboat :) Rachel, You really hit the nail on the head with your description. The difference between sailing "on" the Bluenose sloop, which really has too low a freeboard for a self draining ...

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