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Try going to a sign shop that does vinyl lettering. Chances are they can make up your boat name any way you want it. They'll probably put it on a paper backing so you just have to put it where you want it. Then peel and stick. Get prices from a couple of places. The prices can vary a LOT. Good luck.

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The centerboard was steel covered with fiberglass. Ask about that because when I read that information, I worried about the centerboard being swollen from internal rust. But I never found anything online about centerboard problems (other than pennants). So maybe its not a big deal but do ask about ...

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I would like to second Rachel's comments and give a special thanks to Tim. Thank you Tim for your work in maintaining the forum over the years. The work I've done on my boat is very modest compared to what you and others on the forum have done but I've learned a lot from the forum and also from your...

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I was aboard the L.A. Dunton at Mystic back in the 70's. These schooners are remarkable. Being accustomed to our recreational sailboats, it's easy to lose a sense of the scale of these large fishing schooners and how difficult, physically, it must have been to sail them, especially on the Banks in b...

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The question of what constitutes a "rebuild" vs a "restoration" vs a "replica" has been argued for ever. The magazines, WoodenBoat and Classic Boat, have had and continue to have many articles regarding this debate and indeed feature many of the finished products of the...

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I heard about this rebuild some time ago and I think there was something about it in WoodenBoat also. There hasn't been too much about it in the media. I did hear that there was some controversy about the nature of the rebuild i.e. about how much of the original was to be saved and also the cost. Th...

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Happy Birthday, Tim, and thank you for efforts in maintaining the forum and your project documentation.

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This is probably a naive question but do you know of any instances in which a boat has become stuck in mud on a rising tide?

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I've seen custom covers which are made of a plasticized material similar to a silver tarp. These covers fit over the top of the boat covering the cabin, cockpit and all the decks BUT they only extend down to just below the rub rail. All of the freeboard is left uncovered except for the top 2 inches ...

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It's a perennial problem for me as well. My boat's hull is original white gelcoat, not painted. At first my tarp material was too light and not tied down hard enough. I had lots of abrasion and ground-in dirt to deal with in the spring. I now use heavy silver tarps which I strap down hard using rubb...

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Congratulations on the acquisition of your new boat!

Years ago there was a Fisher in a neighbouring marina. I always admired her salty no-nonsense looks.

I'll watch your progress with great interest.

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Welcome to the forum. One of the advantages of owning a one-design sailboat is that there is often a class association. These associations are excellent sources of information about your boat including owners' forums and advice on everything from racing tips to restoration. In my time sailing in wes...

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I tried Harkens winch grease in my Lewmar 7 cockpit winches and Lewmar 6 cabin top winches. I didn't like it. I used it sparingly but found it too stiff and sticky. It slowed down my winches too much. This year I cleaned them out and lubricated them with light oil. They operate much better. As our s...

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Very nice job, Peter. Congratulations.

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Magic Erasers are great around the boat. I've found them especially good for removing black mold from gelcoat. Just be careful. I've used them on my hull to remove scuff marks etc. but have noted that the area in which I used them looks more white than the surrounding area. I don't know if this is b...

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Jim,

The dog looks very comfortable indeed!

The Shark is definitely not roomy inside. After a race, the cabin of my boat looks like an explosion just happened in a chandlery with sails, sheets, life jackets, etc. everywhere!

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Erik - Dolphins are great little boats, I've always liked them. It's amazing how much space has been packed into a 24' boat. I noticed the comparison to a C&C Shark in the other thread, while they are both 24 footers, there is no comparison in terms of space. Sharks are fast little boats, I sai...

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It looks fast . I bet they get up and scoot with a kite up! -EKE The Shark is reasonably fast in most weather as the racing weight is only 2300 lb. and they have a 20 foot waterline. They are a bit under canvassed for light air, not our favourite conditions, but this alleviates the need to reef in ...

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The Dolphin 24 is one sweet boat. It's nice to see that you're looking after her so well. I also own a 24 foot boat. It's a Shark 24. She's more of a weekender-racer with not much in the way of creature comforts i.e. head, galley etc. Her forte is one design racing and that's how I use her for the m...

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Tom, Here's a link to a website which may be helpful: http://www.kittiwake23registry.com/ I understand your concerns regarding your outboard. My boat has a transom-mounted outboard which must be removed and locked in the lazarette when racing (Class Rules). It can be a hassle if the weather is rough...

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jhenson wrote:Wow!!!

She looks fantastic Britton!

Congratulations,

Joe

Like he said. More photos please.

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Seagrass looks beautiful. Congratulations.

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LazyGuy wrote:
Ryan wrote:
Tim wrote:Porter Cable 7335.
I'll second that.
I am in for a third

I'm in for a 4th, with a minor variation. Mine's a 7336. Best sander I've ever owned!

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I wouldn't worry too much about the leeward shrouds being slack while sailing unless the condition is extreme. Perhaps you could contact some other Sea Sprite owners and find out how tight they set their rigging. Then buy or borrow a tension gauge, such as a Loos Tension Gauge, sized for your riggin...

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In order to keep them from settling you need some sort of coating in the drain that they don't like. Antifouling paint with copper would be my first thought, another idea is using Desitin (the diaper rash stuff), my boyfriend's dad puts it on the depth transducer of his IP32 to keep it clean and it...

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Does this now mean that when you haul your boat you are fully qualified to analyze the critters stuck to the bottom? haha...sort of. My dissertation was on fish populations in Narragansett Bay but I do know a bit about fouling communities. Congratulations on your academic success. ... now ... How d...

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Like Rachel said! Wow. That's an amazing job your doing.

I liked the "Shark ice box" solution. It's what I do too.

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... Hi there Mr. Shark, ... Many people have sailed Sharks and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. There's even a few who had the guts to sail across oceans in them ... I don't think I'm that brave ... One fellow sailed his to Australia. I can't recall if he sailed alone or, with his family ... I ha...

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She looks good Bob. More pictures please.

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Bob, As others have said, welcome to the forum. I was pleased to see you mention the Shark. I currently own a Shark which I sail and race on western Lake Ontario at RHYC. This is the second Shark I have owned. In the 70's, I owned a Hinterhoeller-built Shark. They are great boats and give good value...

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1 coat on a Shark24 = just under 1 quart of VC17

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Rachel, I tried butyl caulking from a tube from the Home Despot and it too didn't work too well. It was more messy to work with than the tape but still didn't seal well, i.e. it leaked again. Argh! This spring will be try number 3. I need a sealant that's thin enough to flow easily yet has some adhe...

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Butyl tape has its uses. The hull-deck joint on my Shark24 is bedded with grey butyl material and is still flexible after 23 years. A few years agon, I rebedded my leaking aluminum framed foredeck hatch with butyl tape. It took a long time to compress the material using the many mounting screws and ...

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Peter,

Excellent job!!

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Rich P,

Your could try leveling the trailer frame itself with blocking and shims then leveling the boat using the trailer pads. Just a thought.

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Tim, I have the same type of cabin sole in my Shark as you have in Equinox and I have the same problem. Water has made its way under the finish leaving black marks on the "holly" stripes. I too am concerned about sanding the finish as the veneer is so thin. Paint stripper is a great idea w...

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Congratulations on the new boat. She's beautiful. What have you got in mind for her?

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Protect your boat and yourself by providing lightning with a good path to ground. Attract lightning to your boat by providing a good path to ground. Beats me! If there is a definitive answer I'd like to know what it is. I usually try to either stay off the water or get off it asap when lightning thr...

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Mine too!

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Continued thread hi-jack: Aphorodite 101 - One of these shows up at my weekly evening club races. She's drop dead gorgeous in a "precision racing machine" sort of way but with an almost classic metre boat style. In fact one of my regular crew members used to sail on her years ago. He says ...

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Henk,

I just read through your website. Interesting and good photos. A long hard road but it looks like it was worth it. Very nice boat.

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Very cool.

Shark

Congratulations on your purchase.

What's her story? Where did you find her etc.

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Welcome to the forum, Tyler. I've read through your website and enjoyed doing so. The Santana 22 looks like a great boat. A nice design by Gary Mull. My Shark24 ( www.shark24.org ) is very similar in concept, though the design is a little more dated. In my area, Sharks are daysailed and raced extens...

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Thanks for the info. It's always nice to find a new way to do some of these things.

That's one gorgeous boat, by the way. 55 feet. My boat's 24 feet long and seems plenty long to me. I can't imagine what it's like docking a 55 foot boat.

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Thanks that's clear now.

Just one more question: You said you "luggage tagged" the sheets. What does that mean? Is that some sort of toggle hanging from the leeward sheet in the first picture?

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So, the 2 spinnaker sheets are actually tied together to form one continuous sheet and the 6 ft "pendant" performs the function of a sheet. Yes? So you never have to change the length of the "pendant"? Is that because the boat is so long that the spinnaker clew never gets close e...

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Noah: "That's just the lazy sheet going to the clew. I "luggage tag" the two sheets onto a short 6ft light spectra pendant so you only need to untie one knot on the spinnaker and it keeps the weight off the clew for light air performance." Could you take another run at this expla...

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I agree transom looks great and l like the hollow bow, very Herreshoff!

Neat boat.

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My Porter Cable Tigersaw requires no hex key as it has a Quik-Change™ blade clamp for keyless blade changes. I love this tool. I seldom need it but when I do ... it's great!

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