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Aweigh329

Try looking for your jib on craigslist. I had a similar incident involving a stolen kayak. I found it listed for sale on craigslist shortly after it went missing. I made arrangements to meet the seller in a public place. I retrieved my kayak. As I was leaving with my kayak the "seller" was...

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I guess having a new main and about 5 to 10 knots wind speed makes all the difference. Ray, Yep. A new main sail made all the difference. I'm able to carry more sail in higher wind with less healing and weather helm and higher pointing ability. It's like a sailing a different boat. I put a reef in ...

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Interesting observations. I sailed a similar course the day before you did. Circumnavigated Angel Island counter clockwise starting in Sausalito. The strongest wind I encountered was a couple of 25 knot gusts off Pt Blunt but a solid 15 to 20 the whole way (thanks to my new tacktick instruments). I ...

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Is this acceptable to do on weekend days in a marina? I have to agree with Figment, kinda depends on where you keep your boat. I can tell you this. Where I keep my boat you would not be greeted with smiles. Most of the folks in my marina are weekenders. The last thing they want is to hear a sander ...

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I designed these for my own use but check them out, http://www.cafepress.com/PearsonTriton The graphics aren't perfect. I am still working on them but they look pretty good.

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My personal favorite "Never Again ll"

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I don't mean to beat a dead horse here but I have to agree with Britton. This ain't rocket surgery. And in my humble opinion if you are going to own an A4 you will eventually need to have a pretty close relationship with either your mechanic or your carb. I would choose the later. By the way Rachel,...

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One more thing to consider, It sounds like Moyers is suggesting that the main jet is plugged up. That is a different situation than the float sticking shut. A stuck float will completely stop the flow of fuel thus producing the condition you describe. A main jet problem will usually produce an engin...

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Jim: I'm assuming you were you able to fix the problem -- did you take the carburetor apart? Yes, I took it apart. After experiencing the same symptoms you describe on several hair raising occasions. I found that if the engine is not started on a regular basis the fuel will develop a varnish betwee...

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I'm guessing stuck needle and seat (float) in carb. Had the same problem a while back.

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Thanks for the input. I'm thinking of trying to find clips that are similar and then grind/ bend into a usable shape and size. I'm not sure I want to put that much energy into it. Still looking though. I won't be buying another Prestolite distributor anytime soon. The guy at Moyers said they have a ...

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I've run into a problem trying to replace the distributor cap hold down clips on my Prestolite distributor. I checked with Moyers and Indigo. Neither have them or have a source for them. Does anyone have a source for them or has anyone come up with a good workaround? I'm thinking of wiring it down u...

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Bill, I find the "stick" is really great for those long downwind cruises when you want to sit up on the stern deck. You can still steer without being at the tiller. I started using one of these in my old Hobie cat days.

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The "auto pilot" is a ForeSpar telescoping tiller extention. About $89 at West Marine. Works great for dropping sail when short handed or getting video shots from the bow. (or a quick dash below for a cold one).
Cheers

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The weather out here in Cali is tough in January but we had a nice day anyway. Have a look. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_vVwwx5s98

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For what it's worth; I bought a "Super Snorkel" compressor and regulator setup. Used it for the first time today. It was a little strange at first even as a certified diver. I'm not used to the 50 degree murky water of San Francisco bay. (that's cold in Cali) Dragging around 30 ft. of hose...

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I'm shopping for a 110v dock side "hookah" style compressor and regulator setup for bottom cleaning, zinc replacement etc. If anyone has info on where I can buy one or personal experience with same I would appreciate the input.

Thanks,

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Hi Bill, I had the same problem last year when I bought new sails from Doyle. After much fooling around the guys from Doyle decided to replace the new slides with the old bronze ones. There was no cost to me except I had to wait for them to do the work. It only took them a couple of hours. Good luck...

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ok, NOW I'm a nerd. re: Lyons' pricing... he's priced below what boat photogs around here charge. Wow! Was your CAD rendition for a 110% jib? If so, and after looking closely at the Lyons photos again more closely I think I need to move my sheet block back a few clicks for that sail. It's amasing w...

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right, forward lowers, I always forget about those. I have no forward lowers, so I might be able to pull off a 115 to the inside track after all. The jumpers will always need to be worked around, but I see this primarily as a compromise of luff, not so much about sheeting angle. Yep, I think withou...

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For some reason I'd always assumed that anything shy of a 120 would sheet to the inner track. Interesting. I need a "middle gear" between my full 155 and my tiny 70. I'd been thinking about a 115 or so, but now I may need to think again because I don't feel like adding more track to the t...

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Capn_Tom wrote:Is there some tick to smug mug? For some reason I get nothing.

I was having trouble with smugmug also. Try hitting the reload button or quit your browser and try again. I clicked on the link above and it's working well for me now. Other than that I don't know.

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Figment wrote:Is that the new 80% jib? I notice you have it sheeted to the toerail, not to the inner track.

No, that's the 110(ish). It's probably on the smaller side of 110.

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Nice pics! Is my memory off, or do Tritons usually have a bit more of an afterdeck than I see on yours? Is it one of the "normal" differences on the Aeromarine-built boats, or is yours unique even for an Aero boat? Looks like a nice, clean boat :-) Rachel Nope, it just like the rest of we...

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I was out yesterday between Alcatraz and Sausalito when this guy comes zooming up to me in his RHI and asked if he could shoot some photos. The results are here. http://lyonsimaging.smugmug.com/gallery/3654178 There are pics of my friend Daves boat "Answer" here. http://lyonsimaging.smugmu...

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I'd be curious to see the dimensions of that 80%, if you have them handy. Sorry, I don't have the dimensions handy. I had the guys at Doyle pretty much duplicate the old sails. I had a 90 and a 115ish. The new ones are just a little smaller. I find myself constantly shortening sail or at least thin...

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Figment wrote:Where's the rest of your jib? ;)

Yea, it was a little light for the 80% jib when the pics were taken, but that is the sail that gets the most use on the bay during summer sailing. I'm getting quite proficient at putting in the second reef on the main as well.

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Wow! She looks great from behind! Congrats. Let's see some more pics.

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I don't have many pics of "Aweigh" under sail but here are a few my friend Dave of "Answer" #374 took recently. Thanks Dave! And one more back in the slip. http://web.mac.com/mccartyj/iWeb/Site%2015/Triton%20pics_files/Triton004.jpg http://web.mac.com/mccartyj/iWeb/Site%2015/Trit...

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Thanks again for the advice. I'm going to make a loop around the bay tomorrow so maybe I can put the chute up on the way back in and try tweaking things a little more. (oops, gale warnings up for tomorrow, maybe kite not good idea, we'll see)

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So buy moving the guy forward does that allow the pole to rise and therefore loosen up the luff? My pole is at the top of the track and I let the outboard end rise up a little to loosen things up but things still don't look right to me. I understand the pole should be level, right?

thanks,
Jim

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I've had the chute up a few times now. Things are going well. Dropped it too fast yesterday and got it wet. Ooops. I've been flying it higher and looser as recommended. Much better shape. Thanks for all the helpfull suggestions. There's a short video here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWbX9ytHgwU ...

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http://web.mac.com/mccartyj/iWeb/Site%2015/Triton%20pics_files/Flying%20the%20kite.jpg Second time she went up with ease. (thanks for all the tips everyone) I still can't get that nice round shape. I raised the pole as high as the track will allow. The spin was oscillating a little, my picture caug...

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Out of curiosity, how do you folks have your foreguy (pole downhaul) rigged? I generally just run it to the foredeck cleat, which is great on a reach but not so convenient on a run. I think I need to add a small cleat to the forward face of the mast low. Yes I have it rigged to the cleat on the for...

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I realize I'm late getting into this thread but for what it's worth I just took delivery of three new sails From Doyle in Alameda, CA. for the Triton. 1 New mainsail w/ 2 reefs and insignia. 2 full battens, 2 partial battens 6.4 oz. supercruise dacron $1740 2 110% jib 6.4 oz supercruise w/battens $7...

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Up goes the chute..... sideways. Just like your pic above, but on the other gybe, so that the pole was at the tack and the sheet was at the head. We spent the next ten minutes arguing between those who were mortified and wanted it taken down immediately, and others who noted that the boat was FLYIN...

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Thanks for the advice, I appreciate it. I have a lot to learn. I also parted the bridle on the pole as I tried to pull the pole aft without easing the topping lift as you can see in the picture if you look closely. I have the topping lift jury rigged. (the bridle is dangling) It was great fun and ke...

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I was nervous about setting the spinnaker for the first time. I read everything I could find on the subject. Waited for nice calm day. Voila! No problem. (OK small problem)

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Welcome to the forum Jim, Looks like a nice boat. Do you have a jib size in mind? r Thanks for the welcome. As far as jib size goes I guess I would go with as large as could be handled by a jib boom setup. Probably 90ish %. I've never done it before so I'm kinda shooting in the dark. I have a new m...

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I'm new here so here goes. I've owned Triton # 329 for a little over a year now. I sail out of Alameda Marina in the estuary and into San Francisco bay. Have done lots of impovements/changes. This forum has been a great asset as most of what I have done has been guided but what you guys have done an...

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