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Skipper599

That's an interesting project Bill, keep us informed on your progress. ... Bob T.

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There seems to be an ever increasing number of project boats being put up for sale of recent times. Another one recently apppeared on CL in Vancouver BC - Kind of sad really, another dream gone for someone, looks to be a good one too and only $9500 asking? Gotta wonder about the wisdom of continuing...

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Ok, I found the Angled filler marked diesel, and if it's good enough for Tim, it's good enough for me and that's what I shall purchase. My local chandlery does not carry it so I guess I'll have to buy them on-line.

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Come on people, don't allow this forum deteriorate to the level of others I occasionally frequent. I believe we aspire to higher standards here on Classic Plastic. Please, - let's stick to the subject and hear other people's opinions on what works for them. I'm about to replace my two fuel fill port...

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... really ??? ... which part ... the horrified looks, the ever widening rainbows on the water, or the Eco police??? I just got a sense of "Wink, wink, and we know those silly tree-huggers will be keeping their eyes on us, so let's make sure to keep them off our backs, eh?" vs. actual con...

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Thanks for your comments too Glenn. I shall do as you say and leave well enough alone; however, I will take precautionary steps to prevent spills if only for the sake of keeping my decks pristine. I've already mentioned a spacer behind the filler to accomodate some form of "bib". Also, I w...

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Ha! I can already envisage the horrified and accusitory looks from dockside when those lovely, (ghastly?) rainbows appear on the harbour water's surface ... aaaaaaaaaaagh! ... not to mention the Eco police. Reading that makes me feel a bit sad, ... really ??? ... which part ... the horrified looks,...

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Thanks for your thoughts "LazyGuy" ... unfortunately, just like your ref to sour milk, I now cannot get the image of Diesel Fuel stained teak out of my mind. Perhaps there are alternatives I could implement ... eg: Dripless fillers? ... a Drip Bib? ... What about preventive overfill device...

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Why do photos not appear in your last post? I right clicked on the X's and clicked on "Show pictures" but nothing happens.

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I spent a few hours recently reading over some older posts. There was one that particularly caught my eye, commenting on fuel spillage when refuelling. (sorry I cannot find it again to quote) It would appear the op was advocating positioning the filler cap on the cockpit sole to provide "fast c...

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Court Bailiff Sale - 41' King's Legend... - $15500 (Canada) COURT BAILIFF'S SALE The following goods and chattels: 1981(est) 41' King's Legend Pilothouse Cruising Cutter Sailboat The vessel shall be sold in its present state and location on an as-is, where-is basis Sale is subject to Court approval....

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Thanks so much for the highly descriptive and educational tutorial Rachel. I'll have to try that just to see if I have absorbed the information provided. As you can tell, 'putering is definitely NOT my forte, but I try. Even so, one of my many grandsons boldly informed me recently that I'm way ahead...

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Thanks for adding the picture Rachel, I didn't know how to do that myself. As for "responsibility laws," - hopefully we have such protection from those who would just walk from a problem boat, but I've never asked because I would never think of abandoning a beached boat. My suggestion woud...

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So we had a bit of a blow around the local coastline late last week (Thursday) resulting in a couple of boats anchored off the beach being blown ashore - they were featured in the local TV newscast. - - - Here's what appeared on the local CL "Boats" section on Monday: - Copy & paste: *...

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That's a sad sight. The top drop board is out. So I bet this sailboat has water damage inside. - Case Are you sure about that? It looks more to me like the top board is a piece of acrylic which only gives the appearance of having no board. I have the same on my boat although I "framed" my...

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Heffalump is perched on the end of the boom of the boat in the foreground - lower right corner of the photo. Not in the picture I have, it doesn't show the end of the boom so I guess my picture must be smaller than what others receive which makes me wonder what else I've been missing . . . probably...

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. . . Pet hefalump??? - I'm still looking for it . . .

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Nice photo John. There's something about boats moored on a foggy/misty day that makes the scene so much more attractive - very "artsy". Why is that?

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Hello David, - great project! That's a pretty solid and beefy boat for sure. A major project to be sure but it looks as if you have a good handle on it. I see you're located in Texas so I would imagine your "winter" weather is not too severe there and you can probably continue working all ...

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I too am in the process of moving some hardware on my mast - so, where does one buy Lanocote and, is this the ONLY product used to isolate SS fasteners/fittings from Aluminum spar or are there other alternatives?

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Personally, I would definitely consider MDO and here's why: MDO Plywood - The Paintable General Purpose Panel Characteristics: An EXTERIOR type plywood with a weather-resistant resin overlay bonded to the wood by heat and pressure. This process fuses the molecules of the overlay with the fibres of t...

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Hi Brodie,
Thanks for these beautiful pictures of some amazing vessels. Where exactly did you find these exotic boats?

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Seen on "Good Old Boat" >>>>>>>>>>>> Seafarer 34 free to a good home John Bougearel is offering his 1973 Seafarer 34 for free to a good home. He has been unable to sell Seaquest and would like to see her moved to a new home and stored there before winter sets in. Seaquest is located in Mic...

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So I'm working away in my shop when I hear this buzzing noise. I look around but see nothing so continue with my task of oiling the grids for my bowsprit and boomkin. I stack the bowsprit grid against the wall DSCN3464.JPG and continue with my task of oiling the grid for the back-porch (boomkin). I ...

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Rachel, I clear forgot to thank you for the photo gallery of odd looking fishing vessels. They do indeed have some odd looking angles and even appear to be top heavy but, at least these vessels - however strange they may look to our critical eye - tend to show at least a smidgin of character - even ...

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Well, as I said Rachel, I saw this vessel in Port Townsend WA. Well that part must have been in invisible ink ;^) Ha ha ha. You're right Rachel - invisible ink it was for sure - - - I recall having to re-write this post when the originals "vanished" into the ether - twice - my comment abo...

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Well, as I said Rachel, I saw this vessel in Port Townsend WA. but, it could just as easily hail from Oregon or Alaska. There was nothing on the transom to identify the hailing port. Personnaly, it looked like something one might expect to see in a James Bond movie like "Tomorrow Never Dies&quo...

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Yes, I'm sure it is a "purpose built" vessel - more than likely employed in the fishing industry. I've seen thousands of fishing boats over the years, some of them had classic lines and end up becoming somebody's cruising dream boat. Somehow, I can't see this thing ending its service life ...

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Hey, it looks great but, please tell me, are the drain holes both in the forward compartment or one hole in each compartment? - - - Just curious.

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You're absolutely correct Rachel ... not that they recomend a side exit, but it is permissable. I have yet to read the instructions in full but, I presume the exhaust temps are somewhat lower than other heaters not utilizing this inner/outer flex pipe system.

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OK, thanks for those responses so far, I guess I could have been a little more specific with my original post. The heater in question is a Dickinson "Newport" P9000 Propane Heater/Fireplace. Rachel, I've tried to bring all halliard lines and sheets to the cockpit so hopefully, there should...

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Peter, A few questions if you will: How did you contact C-Guard ... did you phone them or did you have an e-mail address? What made you choose their product and why? Have you had previous experience with that product or know someone who has? How does one determine the quantity of bottom paint requir...

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I'm about ready to install a propane cabin heater and the thought of cutting a large hole in my cabin roof scares me more than drilling a hole in the hull. Any advice from those of you that have done this? It will be located on the main bulkhead on the port side of center. I'm sure installation inst...

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Ok, most of you have seen pics of my boat and know that it has nice light blue topsides and Off-white gelcoat finish below the DWL. I'm considering applying bottom paint in the not too distant future and I'm wondering what color to choose. Also, whether or not to paint a Boot-stripe and again, what ...

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I want to choose the best material for the application and you folk have given me Teflon and Delrin to consider. How does one make a good decision when one knows so little of the world of plastics and the various types available? My sincere thanks to both Chuck and Ric, for your generous offers of h...

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Thanks for this bit of advice Dick, I may be able to do that too as I will have a grandson attending the local trade college in September. The original nylon bushings have simply died of old age eg: they are brittle and break up at the least contact. They have never been in service or seen the water...

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I have a need for three only, Flanged, Nylon (or similar material), bushings for my transom hung rudder. These may have to be custom made because I don't know that they are produced commercially for other purposes. Is Nylon the best material for this use? If not, what other material should I conside...

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Hey, thanks for your input Glenn, I'll probably go with the brake tube conduit as access in the chain locker is not possible to drill up through, and the idea of drilling down from the cap rail is also a no-go, simply because it is impossible to drill through the f/g gunn'l. eg: too long a drill hol...

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OK people, here's the challenge. To route 12v wiring from under deck, using the pulpit hand rail as a conduit (for the nav light on the forward end) without having some ugly, toe stubbing contraption mounted on the deck. The wiring must transit through the deck directly under the s.s. leg of the pul...

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I have a Universal 5432 diesel engine. The intake into the raw water pump is 1/2 inch. My boat currently has 13 thru-hulls. I would like to streamline and eliminate some of these. My question is this. Can I consolidate the raw water intake for the engine, salt water for the sink, and the A/C intake...

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Dave, if you look at the boat behind your featured vessel, you'll see another common boom support, that being 'crossed poles' - - - even more stuff to stow! With regard to your original question, my wife who is usually very practical but laso has a bit of an artistic streak suggests the simple reaso...

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Wow, just a little goofing around and I found this post! I have a quest for motorcycle ride now! I am thinking of driving down there and getting more pics and posting them for you! Any thing special I should get picture of or info if someone is around? Maybe I should just ...... oh never mind! eric...

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Other than a deterrant to "stuff" getting caught between the shrouds, i have no other idea. - - - As for the boom crutch, this is most common on smaller boats. I had such a crutch on my "Cygnus" day-sailer, also on my "Shark" - both boats were designed by Geo. Hinterhoe...

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Currently, there are four Alberg 30's for sale on Vancouver, BC, CL. Three are in Point Roberts WA, while the third is in the Gulf Islands BC $12,500 19,500 and $20,000 respectively. All look like a "good buy" or should that be "good bye" - - - to your money? Look, you can't take...

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HA! That wasn't much of an introduction......! I am in Tucson (most of my life) and now have sailing bug. Came across this site and thought it might be a good try to get info ( yes... newbie ) Please bear with me as I learn the many things that I need to learn. I will ask many questions and am open...

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Thanks for the links Northstar. Looks exactly what I shall need to do this small job.

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Do a little research on template routing. You can make a template from that hole, using a piece of tempered hardboard (e.g., Masonite) and use a bearing-guided router bit with template routing collars to make pieces that will match it perfectly, then epoxy them in. I tried your suggestion Bill but ...

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Thanks for that info Rachel, I was wondering about that Trimlok material, and you've confirmed my suspicions about it not being s.s. Your idea about 'rounding' it off is an option I had not considered, but I'm going to investigate making teak trim first. There is a slight space between the deck assy...

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OK, I've cut this large hole in the transom so that the tiller can fit into the rudder stock. Now I'm wondering how to "finish" the f/g edges. The easiest way would be to use some flexible vinyl or nylon channel. All I need is approx 38 inches. Unfortunately, Worst Marine only sell in 25 f...

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Hello Pinching - - - thanks for that advice, I'll look it up and see if it will work for me. It probably will. I'll eventually take some pics to show how I end up.

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