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Shoalcove

I've no experience with Purpleheart but if you want a reasonable replacement for teak, you could try Iroko. It's a pretty common replacement and was considerable cheaper when I bought some last winter.

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Thanks, I'll check them out!
Fair winds, David

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Nice job! I painted my bilges this spring as well, and was very pleased with the results. Made the boat look and smell better. I'm totally impressed with your engine rebuild project. Very nice job!
Best regards,
David

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"As far as Greg's the prices are good - better than GenuineDealz even but not quite as low as I pay in Canada. It seems to be good product as far as I can tell."[/quote] Sooo, where are you getting your stuff in Canada? I'm always looking for good suppliers on this side of the border. Than...

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I've got a fuse on my starter circuit as well. 3YM30 Diesel. Heavy cable and appropriate size fuse seems to work OK. I followed Mainesails discussion on this a while ago and am completely satisfied. I often start the motor on the house bank which was already fused and nothing bad ever happened! I do...

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I agree with CapnK on this. I rebuilt my rig with Hi-mods as well and really like them. I have mast steps so it's quite easy to go aloft but it is still easier to work on the ground. I cut my wire with a hacksaw and use a simple jig to get a clean cut. I simply drill a hole the diameter of the wire ...

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Try the Blue sea site to find some answers. There is a lot of info on the web and that is a good spot to start.
http://bluesea.com/resources
They also have a wire wizard to help you figure wire sizes. Check the home page.
Best of luck,
David

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Is it possible that the fine grit in the sander is "melting " the paint off as the paper gums up? I wet sanded mine by hands between coats and had no problems but have had paint kindof ball up and gum up the paper when pressing hard in other projects. I used Perfection on two different boa...

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Grinding off all the gelcoat is a lot of work. The decision will depend on the old risk/reward equation and your expectations for the paint job. I painted my CL35 2 years ago. I used Perfection 2 part and rolled and tipped outside. I knew that the finish would not be absolutely perfect. It's really ...

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I meant "other" in relation to the one you are already on! I guess I should have been more specific since I forgot that many refer to the west coast as the "other" coast. Come east; take a look!

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You are very welcome! Traditionally a lot of fishing boats were built outside during the winter; everyone would be too busy fishing and farming in the summer. Still it is impressive! Although I envy them their skill, I'm glad I have a cushy inside job. I have a soft spot for schooners and think that...

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The 50'ers are being built by the fellow that runs the Picton Castle. There are lot's of photos on the link I posted.

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My cousin was home a couple weeks ago from out west and got a piece. I'm hoping to get a piece big enough to mount a barometer on or such. You should drop down for a look. It's not every day that something like this happens so close to home. There is also a pair of 50' schooners being built outside ...

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Yep, they are doing a comprehensive rebuiding! You can watch it here: http://www.novascotiawebcams.com/south-shore/bluenose-ii.html#axzz1H0DC3DWV ( you'll have to cut and paste I'm afraid.) They are using angelique for most of it and reusing the spars. Most of it will be new but it's the thought tha...

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My Seaward is all stainless exterior, enamalled inside. Absolutely no signs of corrosion. I think Force 10 may be better but the Seaward seems to be good enough! Either beats cooking on a Coleman in the cockpit and I've done that too!

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We've had a Seaward Stove for 11 years and it has been flawless. We cook a lot and bake regularly. It's a 2 burner and that seems sufficient. We liked the Force 10 but didn't want to pay the extra $$$ at that time. Either would be fine, I believe the Force 10 is the premium brand.

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Count me in too! I replaced our sails last year and got a loose footed main. I really like the ease of adjustment and the simplicity. Mine is essentially held at the clew with a velcro strap so getting it on and off is much faster now. Go for it!

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Happy Birthday! I've really enjoyed following the Fisher rebuild; I think they are a great boat for Maine and the Maritimes. Thanks for the good example!!!
David

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I seems to me the hardest part of a lot of boat projects is trying to decide the best way to proceed. There are many choices and, often, they all seem to get the job done. I'm sure you'll have a fine setup when you're finished. I'm also sure it will be a lot less coin than changing over to the Volvo...

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I use Epiphanes ( either the regular or wood finish gloss) on hatches and coamings and it looks great. It also has held up very well over the last 6 or 7 years with a top coat or two in the fall and spring. Any varnished bits can be removed if a strip down and redo are required. My toerails and the ...

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Personally, I wouldn't cut a hole in my cockpit sole just to put in a fuel guage. If I did I would want something tougher than a plastic fitting. Tim is using some nice SS ones on his Fisher rebuild; perhaps he'll provide us with the source. I'm sure they would work fine but I'd stick with your prev...

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I just changed diesels in my boat last year so have a little experience in this area. You will need to change the shifter and exhaust. Shaft and prop too. The kill cables may be with the engine or wired to the panel depending on your engine; my Yanmar has a electric shutoff. All this stuff adds up b...

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Defender has a manual Lofrans on sale FWIW

http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?pat ... &id=175405

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Well, we certainly don't have a set up like that in Canada's Maritime provinces! It does look like a great setup but I think we have a little too much winter to get away with that! On the subject of sailing stories, there are plenty of sailing books published in Canada and the US ( although they are...

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I don't have any direct experience but I have heard good reviews on this brand- http://www.itrheat.com/Hurricane.html It'll heat your cabin and your water.
If the heat is for living aboard at the dock, a couple electric heaters are a lot less!

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I use a Fleetguard or Danaldson water separating filter as a primary filter for my Racor500. I find the truck filters to be cheaper than the Racor but you don't have a clear bowl to see "stuff". I got the filter head at a truck parts place for under $5o. You could use a similar setup to po...

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Woohoo! That was fun. Maybe I'll have to start taking more photos now! Here's one of the tank and fuel filter. Quality is not great but I took them with my phone so... The fuel filter is two stage with a big Donaldson fuel/water separator (25micron) running to a Racor 500 (10 micron) that I cobbled ...

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Thanks Rachel and Chris. I'm attempting some photos and downloaded a program Chris had suggested (in another thread) to resize them but haven't quite got it mastered yet. Standby... Yes Chris, we keep our boat at SSM in the winter but hang on a mooring in Deepcove during the season. Chester is a pre...

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After years of trying to keep my old VW Pathfinder diesel alive and well I ran out of patience last fall and hauled 'er out! We decided to put in a new Yanmar 3YM30 and started that job last fall. This spring I finished up the install after: - modifying the engine beds -painting and soundproofing th...

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Welcome to the forum. You'll find a ton of info here (use search) for your project. I know I did. I'm not familiar with the type- how big is it? Any other photos?
Best of luck,
David

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Looks nice! I just put on a Campbell Sailor this year with the new engine and am looking forward to seeing how it works out. Mine is much smaller than the old prop so should be good under sail. I only have 2 hours on the engine so there's no time to form much of an opinion yet except I cruise quicke...

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Typically, the test for paint compatibility is to crosshatch a small area of existing paint with a razor and then tape a rag soaked in the solvent for the new paint to the area. Wait for a bit (an hour perhaps) to see if the paint is affected. If no, you're good to go! Most companies will advise you...

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Hi Austin, There are certainly more experienced folks here than me but I did go through this last spring. I used 80 grit most of the time to remove the old paint. Keep the sander moving and move on once the paint is gone. The hull will need to be primed afterwards and a high build primer will adher ...

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I did my cabinet doors last year and, lacking funds for painters pyramids, I went to the local Dollar Store and splurged on a sleeve of plastic shot glasses for a buck. All the rocks were under snow at the time... :) BTW, Lee Valley has them as well for any interested Canucks.
Cheers!

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"One of the other nesting builders designed some special hardware that makes putting the two halves together and taking them apart a breeze. i used his home made hardware design on mine as well. It takes me less than a minute to put the halves together or take them apart in the water. http://ww...

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All this bluewater/coastal cruise balance can be difficult at times. I try for good balance but still find myself going overboard for my actual needs at times. Vis a vis the dinghy question, that is an area that still causes dissatisfation. I had (still do, infact) a lovely 7.5' Nutshell I built whe...

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Very nice Tom, I really enjoy your approach to maintaining Christmas. It helps keep me pushing to improve my work and my boat!
Best regards,
David

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I wish I could offer sage advice and a miracle cure but I did over 30 locker doors last winter and struggled the whole time with the same problem. Eventually I hit upon a acceptable method: I convinced my wife to do them! The results were the same but she stressed and I thought the doors looked grea...

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Great looking boat! Personally, I wouldn't want the gallows in the center of the cockpit but I'm sure you have good reasons for your choice. Part of the clearance issue will depend on the cut of your mainsail and whether the boom peaks up at full hoist. I'd sure be tempted to mock up something from ...

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Thanks Eric! Great photos. I'm midway through installing a new Yanmar so I really appreciate seeing other setups. I'm sitting out day 2 of a blizzard that is likely to last another day or two so looking at boats is all I'll be doing for a while.
Cheers, David

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Merry Christmas to all. Thanks for all the advice and inspiration.
Best wishes,
David

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Hi Ray, I agree with Tim and the others that you will not change the initial stability of your Triton by adding ballast. I do think that you can affect it's sailing performance and perhaps it's ultimate stability by judicious placement of the tanks, batteries and other assorted heavy gear. If you fo...

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I installed my transducer temporarily(ha!) 4 years ago by sticking a short piece of PVC pipe to the inside of the hull in a thick bed of 4200. After it cured I pored in some mineral oil, dropped the transducer in and pushed some sponge around it to keep the oil there. It works great and I haven't ad...

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It wouldn't matter if it was perfect or not; it wouldn't stay perfect for long. Dinghies, fenders, docks etc all will quickly leave their mark (pun intended!) I repainted in July and had a small ding by August. Why worry? It's a boat not a Steinway. It looks great, enjoy the moment.
Cheers, David

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I've only sailed a few times on a boat without lifelines, but where I have spent a bunch of time on boats that had lifelines one day, and not the next, was on the hard in a boatyard. Without the lifelines I just didn't have that sense of where the edge was. Everyone is different, I'm sure, but for ...

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I replaced my stantion bases a couple years ago when I refinished my decks and never considered going without them. I sail with kids and a dog so that was the main concern (as well as my wifes reaction...) but also realized that they serve other uses such as controlling sails as they are lowered and...

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Is 2000 max rpm? Did it come to full RPM? If not, another potential source of your woe is the exhaust elbow. They have a habit of clogging up with carbon and rust and that prevents full power. A friend just experienced the same problem on his Yanmar. He replaced the elbow and was finest kind again. ...

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No doubt it would be a manageable sail to Nova Scotia from Conn. but it isn't a trip I'd like to make in late October - November in an unfamiliar boat. Fixing a boat in a hurry in a foriegn port isn't a treat either. I've had that experience... I'd drag it home somehow and spend my winter gathering ...

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I have used SeaLand Industries in Chester Basin to haul my 35'er back to Nova Scotia. I was happy with the service they provided. They handled all the border issues as well. It wasn't cheap but I'd use them again.
I have no affiliation other than being a satisfied customer.
Best of luck!

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I replaced my Teleflex SL3 this year after no little amount of frustration. As they corrode they have a nasty habit of freezing in neutral which causes some serious anxiety. I liked the Kobelt models a lot but ended up with a new SL3 to fit the same holes and save $$$. Money well spent. It'll look g...

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