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Skipper599

Point of interest: I caught a TV news-flash Sunday evening, telling of an English woman from London ... I assume they meant London England (she had a Brit accent) and not London ON Canada or some other country ... She was just then departing Victoria, BC Canada for a solo circumnavigation. Apparentl...

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Thanks for that Rachel, I'll see what they can do for me ...

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Thanks Mitiempo for those shopping tips. ... I purchased the expensive Tee nuts from Steveston Hardware & Marine in Langlay close to my home. The cheaper ones are in Vancouver at Pacific Fasteners. Obviously it would not be economical to drive that far to save a buck, particularly when one is on...

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Thanks for the trailer pic Tim. That is certainly similar to what I had in mind, although in my case I intended the new mast to be attached directly to the "dolly" effectively replacing the main box beam of the trailer. Think modified small boat trailer axle only (towing box beam removed),...

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Hey, sorry for the confusion Rachel. Actually, some may recall I have a mast and boom I previously told, was removed from a parted-out Albin Vega 27. ... This particular mast measures 29' 8" . The boom is 11' 6" ... However, the original plan for my particular boat calls for a 33' stick an...

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Thanks for this Case, I'll look up Dwyer and see what they can do for me. General question: What kind of transportation regulations might I need to know of were I to travel to the US to purchase a mast? What I have in mind is a clamping device with swivel capabilities on the car roof, with the tail ...

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I have been searching for a new mast. This guy has one on eBay that MIGHT work for may boat, but he wants $5000 for it. I sent him a message and asked how he thought his 40 year old mast was worth $5000 when I had Z spar quote me a brand new mast, complete, built just for me, for $5800, and even $2...

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I'm sure we all agree, special parts will always command higher pricing. That's a "given". ... It's the small common items such as the Tee-nuts and Screw-eyes with the exhorbitant mark-ups that pzzzz us off. ... particularly when these very same items can be found at considerably lower pri...

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Buying from places like McMaster-Carr, or Defender Marine only takes an extra day or so. Trouble is Quetzelsailor, when we want it NOW! and are simply not prepared to wait a day or two ... so i guess I should quit my griping. Another part of the problem is, the wholesale/retail store is located in ...

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... This post should probably fall under a heading like "Rant & Rave" ... During the installation of a Jabsco toilet, I discovered I was in need of four (4) Stainless Steel Tee Nuts to anchor the mounting bolts. ... Off I went to the local marine store where I quickly found these items...

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Hey, glad you asked that question because I was wondering the same thing as I'm about to install a mast step myself.

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Here's a few pics of a shelter I built many years ago. Yes, it's just a tarp-cover to shelter from the elements. Open at both ends, the tarp comes down to cap-rail level at the sides. It's still protecting the boat year round. Admittedly we do not get as much bad weather many of you experience on th...

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I've always thought "Uffa Fox's Flying Fifteen" used too many F's for polite conversation ... oops, off topic again. Sorry ...

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Obviously no 'Pride of Ownership' here and, it would appear sailing is not their passion either ... just a cheaper way to live (survive?). ... "We" of course, do not know the circumstances of these folk or, whether or not they may have fallen prey to the current state of the economy. If th...

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Welcome Bobm ... First of all, I'm no expert on fg or the application of same. Likewise, we do not know what experience you have either. Sometimes it's helpful to know how much "detail" you are looking for. If like me, you have very basic/limited knowledge of this type of work, I would sug...

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Why in particular do you want to use electrical conduit? ... I built a 7' x 10' greenhouse this spring using irrigation tubing (comes in 20' lengths), connecting it together with available tees and crosses. It comes in various sizes and strengths, I happened to use 1" Sched 40 ... tubing size w...

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Looks like your Silver tarps are no better than the Blue tarps that I started using. How much did you pay for this piece of crap? At three hundred bucks, I feel I've more than got my money's worth out of my purchase. ... and it's still going strong. The reason I wrote about my experience, was becaus...

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When I built the framework for my "boat-shed" I covered it with the ubiquitos blue poly-tarp. It lasted less than 10 months. The next one lasted about the same amount of time. After the fifth tarp blew out, I decided I had to buy something more substantial and so, I went to a shop speciali...

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bcooke said ... "Or just use a good primer and paint the tracks when you are done sanding." I hasten to say, not any old primer because ... If they're aluminum, and the anodising has been removed, they should be cleaned and painted with Chromate primer. This will etch itself onto the surfa...

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... Lots of good advice in this thread. ... Can Butyl be safely used on Thru-hulls below the water line? ... I have lots of black sheet Butyl available to me, but you advise against using black. I'm curious ... WHY NOT?

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Project: To modify a previously made Mast Step to a Tabernacle Step. ... Purpose ... to enable raising the mast sans lifting gantry or crane hoist etc. ... First, determine dimensions to accomodate the Selden mast section. ... Next, transfer all measurements to a working drawing and take to cutting ...

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... The task: To modify a rig taken from a production boat and apply it to a DIY hull and deck kit raised a few challenges ... I purchased a "used" rig, taken from an Albin Vega 27. It’s a good quality spar, built by Selden Mast Co. of Sweden, complete with all standing rigging (which I’m ...

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... My sincere apologies to you Tim (and all others who make up this wonderful forum), for uttering the comment in the first place ... it was certainly not my intention to make a political comment ... but I guess it is (I didn't think first) ... I stand admonished and will stick to discussions perta...

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And some serious ear plugs....man that has to be loud!!! ... Not as loud as you may be thinking ... I use Ear Muffs and the sound level is minimal. As well, it probably depends on what metal you are cutting eg: Brass or Aluminum ... and the quality of equipment you are using. ... Also, I forgot to ...

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... Beautiful looking boat ... but what it tells me is, N.America is fast becoming 3rd world in that there will soon be only the very rich, and the very poor. We seem to be moving rapidly in that direction.

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... Thanks Rachel, I'll give it another try ... first, I'll search out the tutorial and see if I can make it work for me.

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... The spreader in the pic looks to be an "airfoil" section ... so try some of the spar suppliers on-line and buy a piece long enough to make two new spreaders. ... If you want Tapered Airfoil, you can cut the section to desired taper, squeezing the cut edges together and get them welded ...

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... Actually guys, you can find out all about plating or un-plating right here on the internet ... just Google it and you'll learn more than you ever need to know.

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... OK, I'm a liar! ... just for once, there's one other person on here today ... Come on Bhartley, don't just quietly cruise through the postings, write something. Who are you? Have you posted here before? What project are you working on? ... and for how long? I hope someone has been working on the...

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... Thanks for the explanation David ...

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... OK Peter, ... I'll look for you ... I'll be the old fart wearing a Tilley Hat if its a hot day. ... Or, a Greek Fishermans Cap if it's cooler !!! ... See you there.

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... Why is it, whenever I open this forum there's never anyone else on it? ... I always check to see and it only ever shows myself and no other members or guests ... no matter what time of day or night .... I suppose you are all too busy working on your boat projects ... which raises another questio...

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... Ah, Like a "compression tube" ??? ... so did you insert this inside the mast or through the mast? ... if the latter, surely it will elongate the hole in the mast just the same as the bolt?

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Its typically a third away from the mast. More is better if you can swing it. As for the sleeve, get one! No sleeves, you will get an oblong hole sooner than later which isn't a good thing... Also, sleeves have one other bonus: They prevent the mast being crushed by the bolt holding the bail. I use...

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... I would've thought there would be a veritable choice of shops in Olympia but, maybe not. ... Certainly there should be quite a few in Seattle and, failing that, definitely in Port Townsend, the boat building capital of WA state. ... The Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival is on Sept 10, 11 & ...

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... Why do you want to use bronze, when the standard in the industry pretty much appears to be SS??? ... Just curious ...

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Take it to your local plating shop. They can either chemically remove the old chrome completely or re-chrome. It's still cheaper than new. ... If you can find a shop specializing in automotive trim pieces ... as in collector cars ... they are usually kept pretty busy and therefore often cheaper than...

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[quote="Capn_Tom"]I've etched and primed the spreaders and boom so far and if the weather cooperates I'll etch and prime the mast this weekend. Looking ahead I need to replace the compression tubes for the tangs anyone have a good source for compression tubes?[/ quote] Can you not purchase...

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Did you ever procrastinate over a job you weren't 100% comfortable in doing? eg: Installing a thru-hull for the engine cooling system. My concern about: Would I get things in the right place, not only to fit correctly, but also to look as if it "belonged". I eventually went ahead yesterday...

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Question: What are your thoughts out there about using Butyl below the waterline? eg: Thru-hulls?

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I don't know if it is the correct way or not, but I installed mine right hand thread down. That way righty tighty, lefty loosey would still apply. drew Initially Tpl, I considered the LH threads should be located on the bottom too, but I believe Drew's comment and explanation makes far more sense a...

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... Well, it looks like nobody has a response for you Tom. I myself would think as you but, I would probably go ask a shop that specializes in such work and see if they will share their thoughts on the subject. ... I read your post because I too am considering having my mast painted, but I'm looking...

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... I've never given any thought to this previously but, when installing Rigging Screws, does one install with the LH threads UP or DOWN? ... Does it really matter? ... Obviously one would want them installed all the same way ... just wondering if there's a right & wrong way to do this?

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... As you can see Rachel, the vessel was at right angles to and, on the other side of a fence, thus preventing me from stepping off the approximate OAL. But it is within the 32 - 35 foot range I would say. ... The hull could be pretty much either fg or wood. Again, I was unable to get close enough ...

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... I saw this classic looking vessel in a storage yard on the outskirts of Tombstone AZ ... she surely looked sad and somwhat neglected. Name on the transom "Donnybrook" Seattle. Anyone know anything about her? .....

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This problem is not restricted to mechanics. I've been trying now for over two years to get a rigging shop to build all new rigging for my boat. One shop owner simply told me there is not enough "profit" in the job for him. What the heck ... it shouldn't matter what size the vessel is, The...

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Was watching a CBC TV news report of the young 16yo girl Jessica of Australia who singlehandedly, sailed around the world ... what a tremendous accomplishment for anyone ... never mind one so young. ... Don't know if even I would want to attempt that. Earlier in the day ... like 7am ... I also heard...

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... 1). ...Thanks Rachel ... Foolish me, I never thought to do that and I responded to a fellow who was advertising an Albin Vega 27 ... I wonder how old that ad was? I didn't want to buy his boat, I simply wanted a picture of the mast Tabernacle he was expounding on. ... 2). ... Chris ... congrats ...

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... This quest to find a day-sailer or weekender prompted me to go on a search of the internet to see exactly what might be available. I came across a site that appeared to have just about anything anyone might be looking for. It's called " SailboatListings.com " ... there are quite a few ...

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Hello Rob, I see this is your first post so, welcome to the forum ... the boat is looking great, & the name is rather unique. I initially thought you were giving 'her' away until I realised it was 'her' name. A name that kind of suggests you may have acquired the boat at no cost? ... or? ... tel...

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