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catamount

So the first night out on a single-handed race to Bermuda, about 60 miles out from Newport, the bracket that connects my autopilot ram to my tiller broke in two. Now what? I can't hand steer by myself for the next five days! But I can't go back -- I've been planning for this race for over a year -- ...

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You only need one prop or substitute jackstand, because you only need to remove one at a time to cut them down to size. Take one out, put in a prop or substitute, cut the tube down on the one, put it back in, then take out the other and do the same thing. I'm assuming you can bring a sawzall or simi...

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It sounds like you've got some good recommendations already, but I'll just add that I have been really happy with Ron Wiswell at Marblehead Trading Company hauling my boat. He might not do the run himself, but I believe they also broker long hauls.

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I've got one of these:

Grip-Tite(tm) THE magnetic featherboard
http://www.grip-tite.com/GT1/Home.html

Works pretty well, too.

catamount

First thing I noticed was the pristine clean bottom. I have a wife who wipes my bottom for me before all the big races ;-) The orange band on the mast is an interesting idea. There's no traveling in stealth for you. I stole the idea from cruisers Evans Starzinger, Steve Daschew, and Jon Eisberg. It...

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LazyGuy wrote:Port tack start? Gutsy.

Actually it's the finish.. .guy on the bow was there to call when we crossed the line so we could take our time, in case the race committee missed it.

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Another "Plastic Classic" forum boat makes the cover:

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Does this answer the question?

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...we had a big pile of 2x4 lumber tucked off to the side. We also re-built the stairway I had for getting up on the boat, this time as a free-standing unit rather than tied into the boat tent. Stairs are much more convenient than ladders, especially when your deck is 10 feet off the ground. Cleani...

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What jollyboat describes as a windseeker sounds more like what I described as a Code Zero than what I've heard called a windseeker. What I know as a windseeker is also sometimes called a spinnaker staysail, or a Tall Boy, Big Boy, or Dasy Staysail. I say toe may toe and you say toe mah toe . ;>) So...

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What jollyboat describes as a windseeker sounds more like what I described as a Code Zero than what I've heard called a windseeker. What I know as a windseeker is also sometimes called a spinnaker staysail, or a Tall Boy, Big Boy, or Dasy Staysail. This is a very light weight sail, generally with a ...

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A "Code Zero" sail is a type of Asymmetrical "Spinnaker", sort of, that can be used at apparent wind angles of down to about 50 degrees or better. The trick to being able to point high with a free-flying sail like this supposedly is to have a purchase system on the halyard so tha...

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You can also convert the sail yourself if you have access to a sewing machine. A hot knife is useful, too. SailRite (http://www.sailrite.com/) has instructions (but I think they are no longer free)--you may be able to find similar instructions online somewhere else, too. When I did it, the sail alre...

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I code all my own HTML using a basic ascii text editor, and upload to my server account using a simple FTP client...

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I used KiwiGrip on my boat. The application material says you can put it over molded non-skid patterns, BUT the surface has to be clean. In any case, I would certainly fair and prime any repaired areas before top coating, whether with KiwiGrip or some other system. See: http://sailing.thorpeallen.ne...

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Something like this, maybe? http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/topages/drillrite.php Drill Rite Precision Drill Guide http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/graphics/12-00836.jpg But will it fit into that tight spot where your shaft is? edit: looking at your diagram again, it almost looks like Vet...

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I have a pair of 55 three-speeds on my boat, not sure about the V prefix though....

Have you checked out the "library" at the Oyster Bay Boat Shop? They have the parts diagrams for most Lewmar winches:

http://www.oysterbayboatshop.com/lewmar_winches.php

catamount

Tom has inspired me to download the pictures off my camera and post some updates! I don't have pictures for the whole thing, but here's a not-so-brief overview of our delivery and cruise: GREYHAWK was launched in Marblehead, Mass., on the afternoon of Thursday June 25. After the yard crew finished s...

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One of my projects in June was to take down the tent I had built almost three years ago. GREYHAWK would be going back in the water at the end of the month, and getting the tent out of the way might make moving the boat easier for my trucker. With help from my Dad (of engine pull fame), we rigged a b...

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So Ron Wiswell of Marblehead Trading Company came on Thursday June 25 to haul GREYHAWK back to Marblehead for launching. Of course, last fall when he got stuck in our yard, he left the boat with the bow pointing away from the driveway. We monitored the weather all through June, trying to assess how ...

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Here's a story about jacking the mast up. Pretty cool if you ask me!

http://sailsarana.com/blog/2009/04/is-t ... jacks.html

and his picture:

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preserved_killick wrote:I'm launching at the end of the week

Thread jump: So who did you get to truck the boat?

BTW, looks good! She'll really put the rest of the mooring field to shame ;-)

catamount

I did call CWC, but so far no return call. I'll give him another try today. I'll call Southport Island too. It looks like at I'm a disadvantage jumping in at prime time. I've been told we can launch at that public ramp right there near Blakes on a full tide if the hauler is willing. I've looked at ...

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Jeff, have you tried Southport Island Marine? http://southportislandmarine.com/?page_id=20 -- I don't know if they'll come over to NH or not. You might also try Paul Cunningham in Round Pond (CWC Boat Transport); he comes over to Boothbay to haul boats (we use him at Harborfields for boats that are ...

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(re-) launch day is scheduled for exactly 1 month from today.

Happy Memorial Day!

catamount

Which brings me back to the question: For someone who wants to go cruising, is there a simple guide somewhere which will help him/her decide if boat A or boat B would be faster "in general"? Yes, the PHRF handicap tables will do that for you, assuming both boat models are listed (some str...

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So it is May 1 and I have not accomplished (to completion) any of the projects on my list! In my defense, I didn't haul the boat out until the end of October, and we did have a lot of snow this winter which made for some good skiing! I do have some time, though. Given all the snow days, the kid will...

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I have a myerchin model A500 offshore safety / dive knife strapped to my tiller for emergencies.

I just carry a leatherman on my person.

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Due to circumstances beyond my control, the server that was hosting the websites documenting my boat projects disappeared last week, and isn't likely coming back. Long story, but I won't bore you with it. So anyway, now you can find everything here: the current project, our Peterson 34 GREYHAWK: htt...

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Yesterday my Dad came down to help me pull the engine out of GREYHAWK. First step was to get it off it's mounts and slide it forward from under the cockpit so that it could be lifted up through the companionway. We built a set of "rails" out of 2x8s on which to slide the engine forward, us...

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This is not intended to be a universal definition, but just FYI -- for the Marblehead to Halifax Ocean Race, they have a "Special Competition" within the PHRF divisions for "Classic Design Yachts," which are defined as follows: 4.3.5 A Classic Design Yacht (CDY) is defined as a y...

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My temporary stick-built "tent" is still standing, going into it's third winter... I swear, I really didn't intend for it to be up for more than about 9 months, but those 9 months quickly became 21 months, and then when I finally did launch the boat I was so busy sailing, I just never got ...

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Not a stimson shed, but yes, use the collar ties for storing materials!

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I have to say, I found my present boat doing exactly as Tim suggests.

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You have a very understanding trucker. Yes, Ron is just very persevering. I think the fact that he used to race on my boat back in his youth helps a bit. The two times he's been to my house before (the first delivery, and then pickup this spring), he was able to turn his rig around in our field. Bu...

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Mike started this thread in 2006, and Nathan started one in 2007, but no one has stepped up yet this year, so here's a stab at my list for this winter: in no particular order-- swap engine for replacement (same make & model), with new engine mounts, etc... maintenance on shaft, propellor, stuffi...

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So I did some more racing in September: Northport Yacht Club's Around Isleboro Race, finished 4th out of 25 boats overall. Rockland Yacht Club's Maine Rocks Shorthanded Race (112 nm) finished 7th of 9 boats overall. With all this racing, the deliveries up and down the coast and to and from Marblehea...

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OK, here's the full video (about 8 minutes) with the tow truck, etc...

http://sailing.thorpeallen.net/Greyhawk ... ivery2.mov

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So back at the end of May, Ron the trucker came back to take Greyhawk back to the water. He drove up the driveway, out into the field, turned his rig around, drove back out around the boatshed, and then backed his trailer under the boat. http://sailing.thorpeallen.net/Greyhawk/2008-05/BalancedOnThre...

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Figment wrote:huh? wha? do I see LAZYJACKS!!?????

and you call yourself a race boat!! feh!

;)

(1) They are retractable; and

(2) I don't think I ever called myself a race boat! ;)

catamount

Leaving West Boothbay Harbor on a rather cold Saturday morning as we headed for Marblehead, where the boat will soon be hauled and put on a truck for its trip to the "Mount Allen Boatyard" for the winter.

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Hey, I saw that boat on the highway (I-95 in southern Maine) last week -- Looked Good!

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I am trying to cobble together a crew to help me sail my Peterson 34 GREYHAWK in the 28-mile Around Isleboro Race this Saturday, September 6. If anyone knows anyone who might be interested, have them contact me asap -- e-mail: catamount@nh.acadia.net cell: 603-209-9222 I'll be delivering the boat fr...

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I think I need to do some cruising canvas racing sometime. Jib and Main can still be very competitive, if you've got the right mix of boats. Kites are fun and all, but man they really ought to hire a massage therapist for the after-party to get the trimmers' necks back in order. For the Monhegan Ra...

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Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club Regatta, 2nd of 10 boats in the Cruising Canvas Division. Southport Yacht Club's Seguin Island Trophy Race Series, 1st of 5 boats in the Cruising Canvas Division (including beating a J110 that owed us 30 seconds per mile boat-for-boat both days) Portland Yacht Club's Monhe...

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How big is a sheet of balsa? The "sheets" I used on my boat were only 2' x 4' each, not 4' x 8' (if that's what you're figuring on).

Regards,

Tim A.

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Yes, the boat "GALAXY" from West Boothbay Harbor is a Galaxy 32 (a very original name, doncha think?) Here are a couple other Galaxy 32's that do not appear to have "bubble" tops at least as I think of it: http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1559602/0/ http://www.usedboats.com/photo_...

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some Galaxy photos here... http:/sailing.thorpeallen.net/Galaxy/ I am very familiar with the Galaxy pictured in the link above (it's the same one as in Rachel's picture). I may have some pictures of the underwater parts around somewhere, or can get some for you in another week if you are interested...

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http://sailing.thorpeallen.net/Greyhawk/2008-07/EggReach.jpg An attempt at an Arm's Length photo... http://sailing.thorpeallen.net/Greyhawk/2008-07/Arm'sLength.jpg Bennett hanging his feet off the bow, playing in the waves, July 3 http://sailing.thorpeallen.net/Greyhawk/2008-07/BenInPulpit.jpg Tani...

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ckinneavy wrote:not to hijack your thread but I am looking for the same thing except I am looking for a long distance Hauler from Ithaca ny to seacoast nh any suggestions would be greatly appreciated

Marblehead Trading Company
http://www.marbleheadtrading.com/main.html
trucking@marbleheadtrading.com
1-800-600-9382

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