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grampianman

I used John Vigor's ceremony which is similar to the one in the link. The most important part of the ceremony is the champagne (or whatever beverage you prefer; Neptune is not picky). Be sure to allow ample liquid to flow over the stem of the boat and always, the first toast is to Neptune. I de-name...

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I got one of these from a friend and it really does work well. I have the panel propped on a winch which give the panel a good tilt to the southwest which at this time of year is ideal for catching rays! My problem had come from directly wiring my stereo to the battery and just keeping the clock and...

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Many thanks for all of your prompt suggestions. I'll be taking photos and will let you know how it all turns out.

Thanks
Cheers,
Ian

grampianman

I am re-cushioning my boat; v-berth and a double berth. I have purchased mildew and water-resistant foam, 4 inches thick, and now have to cut it to the original foam shapes. I was thinking of using the sharpest knife I own to cut the straight lines, but thought I would put it to the forum's experien...

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Lovely job.
I can imagine the feeling once you had the mast raised and heading to your dock.
Job well done, and I look forward to some sailing photos.

Cheers,
Ian
Wing & a Prayer

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Thank you all for your kind words. It's great to be back on the water and, with no disrespect to those still working on their boats, great to be done with this huge project.

Cheers,
Ian
and
Wing & a Prayer

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I launched Wing & a Prayer on Saturday and was even able to go for a sail with my family. Great day on the river and we all came home with sunburns! Thanks to all on the forum for kind (prior) comments and encouragement. I am happy with the results and am looking forward to enjoying my repairs t...

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I did this to my Grampian and by dry fitting as much as possible I was able to keep all surfaces aligned.
I used many different kinds of weights to hold the skin down as it was curing and any excess was squeezed out.

Cheers,
Ian
Grampian-23, Wing & a Prayer

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Here's the name, at long last. Now it makes the rest of the boat look horrible. For an insane moment, I really thought of repainting the topsides (seven months of Florida exposure will create all kinds of growth) then I just scrubbed her and that'll do. No launch date as I will be off touring colleg...

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I've had tickets to go for two years in a row and what with the hurricanes of 2005 and life in 2006, haven't had the chance. Perhaps the third time is the charm. The seminars look good and there appears to be a lot of information available. No, not a boatshow at all. Yes, I'd be interested in making...

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I didn't mean for anything to be changed. Obviously, now, I should have added a disclaimer - Tongue firmly in cheek!

Cheers,
Ian

grampianman

Just to add to this exchange; I had a 4hp long-shaft Johnson on my 23 footer and in ideal conditions can get the boat to 5.5 knots (GPS proved) at full throttle. This I found to be inadequate when I was bucking wind and current on the Caloosahatchee river here in SW Florida. I have since re-powered ...

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Thank you, Zachary, Well described. Now, gentle-people, should this forum think about becoming a 'wiki'pedia? I continue to be impressed at the level of professionalism displayed here and, just speaking for myself, always come here first with a question. Honestly, I have not come across a better sit...

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A Wiley Wabbit would be an excellent project boat and then could be re-named - No ordinary Rabbit!
Of course, be careful to name your favourite colour!

Cheers,
Ian

grampianman

I think Tim will allow questions only after the OECD and Roget's have been perused.
With regards the circumnavigation, history lessons will follow!

Cheers,
Ian

grampianman

the weather here by Saturday morning is supposed to be in the high 20's to low 30's, yet for Valentine's day, it's to get up to the mid-80's. I'm sympathetic to all who are 'snowed' under, but perhaps a snowball fight is in the cards? I've watched as we had tornadoes in Central Florida, now New Orle...

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I like to be on the water, under sail. Where I live is 40 miles from the Gulf of Mexico. The river I sail on is the Caloosa and is about 100 yards wide. This river sailing has been, and continues to be, one of the biggest learning experiences of sailing I have had. Being down below the wind (the riv...

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I also got my halyards from Cajun and they offer great service and I have yet to find similar prices.

Cheers,
Ian

grampianman

Disclaimer: With this post, I'm not trying to imply I'm in the same league as Tim and friends, I'm not in the same universe! To throw in my two cents, I use the gallon and quart sizes of West resin and hardener, with the metering pumps, also from West. I used Dixie (or similar) cups - 10 oz size, fo...

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I'm just updating to show progress. I've still got a ways to go, but instead of endless BIG things, it now seems to be endless little things!

Cheers,
Ian

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I've used jumper cables. I attached both clips to the backstay and just dropped the ends into the water. I had gotten this method from a friend who has sailed extensively in and around Florida. He sailed a LazyJack 32 schooner and on one occasion he got caught in a severe thunderstorm. He was sailin...

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Hello George, This is timely as I live in Southwest Florida and lightning is a fact of life during the summer. How did you attach the cable to the mast? Mine is on a tabernacle so I was thinking I only need to attach heavy wire to the pivot bolt and then lead the wire down the compression post to th...

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I must say I followed pretty much the same path as you and yes, it was scary until I was finished. Then, I could say it wasn't so bad. On my 23 footer, I covered the deck and cabin-top with biaxial cloth. I dry fit all of my pieces and marked the deck with a pencil so I knew exactly where the pieces...

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Perhaps if coerce is used with please? I've always found that to be useful, but then I wuz brought up proper-like.

Please, consider yourself coerced, Mishnish!

Cheers,
Ian

grampianman

Tim,
I think that will give new meaning to "Let 'er rip!"

Cheers,
Ian

grampianman

Hello Doug, I can appreciate how life happens. I've had the whole juggling bit with job, family, house, boat, dog, etc. since I took on my restoration project almost two years ago. So, I look forward to your postings both here and on your site. I enjoyed the photos of the sinking of the Oriskany. I ...

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I read the boats were driving through 4 - 5 metre seas and the winds were blowing about 30 knots. The speeds these boats achieve, with the corresponding forces, take any equipment to its design limits, and beyond, very quickly. There is little room for error. An improperly clipped harness, a momenta...

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Figment,
You've done a hull of a job. Hope I get half as good as your finish.

Cheers,
Ian

grampianman

Lovely job!

Cheers,
Ian

grampianman

The paint job looks fantastic. I hope to do as well with mine. One problem I had was from blowing dust. We are under fire-watch conditions as we have not had any significant rainfall for three months here is SW Florida. The result was an amazing amount of dust as the wind was blowing 10 - 15 knots w...

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I am wondering as to the best and 'proper' methods of cleaning up brushes and rollers, both during and after application. The following describes the way I clean my brushes after using oil paint. I have my china bristle brushes and during the operation, suspend them in paint thinner so the bristles ...

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G'day all, I have been using the Petit Brightsides paint and this past weekend got the second coat on the cabin and deck. I started using a brush, but was getting too many brush lines left. I realised the paint was too thick, so headed for the thinner. Much better, but still didn't like the brush re...

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I have a deck/hull overlap on my Grampian-23. It is very roughly finished and I had the bright idea of straightening the line out as well as sealing the gap between deck and hull. That brightness quickly extinguished as I started to work with the epoxy, etc., upside down, epoxy in beard hair. The lo...

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Hello Bly, Do tell about the adventure! My wife has been most patient with me as the purchases have rolled in with (apparently) not much going on in the boat. Of course, I had everything very carefully orchestrated so in one fell swoop, it would all magically disappear from the garage and re-appear ...

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Faith an' Begorrah,
Fellahs,
It's Tim O'Lackey!

The Leprechaun has landed. Now if only we can find his pot o' gold.

Cheers,
Ian

grampianman

Hello Bly, It seems you are under a cover what with no standing headroom on deck, etc. My first, probably unnecessary, bit of advice is be careful of the fumes from the paints. I used Petit Paints primer under very open conditions and if I got too close to the paint, boy, good times! I'll offer my e...

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Good on ya, mate! Yes, definitely swot up on any info you can glean about the company, founders, designers, etc. Absolutely, be excited, just not over-eager. As a matter of fact, if you can, practice the interview with family or friends. This would be a fantastic opportunity for you. I am actually t...

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Well, I sort of did, but without perfect comprehension. I wanted to prime my boat as the topside was basically just raw epoxy and the gelcoat was older, so I wanted to fix it in place and put a coat of paint over it. So far, so good. I went with the Petit Paints unepoxy as final coat, but used their...

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Welcome to the new religion! All enthusiasts/obsessionists welcome. I worship at the pulpit of my boat. Recently Sunday services have been extended and intense. Come, Brothers and Sisters!

Cheers,
Ian
Wing & a Prayer

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Jason, I'm quite impressed with your under-deck recore. I took the coward's way out and did it from on top. The deck layer was already a mess from the P.O.'s neglect and the stanchions had been allowed to punch through the rotten balsa and so it wasn't a major decision to go from the top. I did find...

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G'day all,
I have just bought some 300' of 5/16" halyard from Cajun. Prices (quoted in US or Canadian) are half of what West Marine charges for equivalent rope, on sale!
Great value!

Cheers,
Ian

grampianman

Here is proof that:
-beauty really is in the eye of the beholder.

Cheers,
Ian

grampianman

Joe,

When you combine Joe and Tim, you get Jim! Now you have been elevated to the realms of angels.

Cheers,
Ian

grampianman

While I found freeimagehosting to be a simple and easy-to-use site, it is annoying to have the photos 'go away' after a time. Are there alternatives? What might be the recommended option?

Cheers,
Ian

grampianman

I sympathise with sailors in the North country, but here in Florida I have not had any kind of shifting as has been described in the thread. I also did not have the cash for purchasing jackstands. I have constructed two horses/trestles which support the boat from moving side to side. The keel is sup...

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http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/fade8e20b7.jpg Here's a photo of what looks like a Triton which sank in the Caloosahatchee river off the city of Ft. Myers, Florida. The local constabulary is in the process of identifying the gender and any evidence of foul play on the skeleton. The name on ...

grampianman

Opps, wrong female.

Cheers,
Ian

grampianman

You are getting deserved recognition. Wonderful to see it happen, and it couldn't happen to a better guy.

Congratulations.

Ian

grampianman

I needed room in my cockpit,( who doesn't?) and put my six gallon tank under my cockpit on the starboard side at the very aft end. I was then able to run a ten foot long fuel line to the 6hp Johnson. The bulb took care of pressurizing the line and the engine did the rest. The tank rests about eighte...

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Hello Peter,
I used Barton blocks on my 30' sailboat. I found them reasonably priced, especially compared to Nicro and I never had any problems.

Cheers,
Ian

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How does one cut cushion foam?

Two and a half years, and finally!

What's in a name?

While we won't have snow...

Another vote for Cajun Trading.

My two cents.

Jumper cable as temporary lightning protection.

Lightning ground question

Application of fibreglass

Hatch drawing/diagram

What a find!

Six month breaks, hey, we all need 'em.

Harness safety.

Painting

Two words.

Coats of a single colour.

Clean-up of brushes, rollers.

Using a foam roller.

Adding to the discussion....

Distracting spouses from bills.

Shades of green

How not to paint oneself into a corner

Good luck and congrats on your (near) graduating!

I didn't read the instructions!

Where else can we talk like this, anyway?

Impressed no end!

Cajun Trading Co.

Irrefutable proof.

What's in a name, anyway?

Alternative to freeimagehost??

When you don't have jackstands.

Skeleton found on derelict.

Have you tried chocolates? Flowers?

Good on you, mate!

Fuel line run length

Barton blocks