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- Sat Jun 27, 2020 4:20 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Thoughts on ocean crossing in an old boat
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3608
Re: Thoughts on ocean crossing in an old boat
Thanks and say hi to Mei for me- she's a great cook :) Tehani is still here, but suffered some fairly minor damage in Hurricane Harvey. I say minor because 14 boats in the marina were sunk- every boat opposite her on the dock !! I suffered a back injury ( from my own stupidity) and have had back sur...
- Fri Jun 26, 2020 12:06 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Thoughts on ocean crossing in an old boat
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3608
Re: Thoughts on ocean crossing in an old boat
I don't have the ocean miles that Atomvoyager dos (hi guy- enjoyed the day an lunch with you and Mei) but I've got some 12,000 ocean cruising miles on my 1961 Meridian(Phil Rhodes design) I'd not hesitate to sail her anyhere
- Fri Jan 17, 2020 4:07 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Life Span of Plastic Classic
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3301
Re: Life Span of Plastic Classic
My Rhodes Meridian 25 was built in Holland in 1961. I fully expect my family to pass her on to someone else when I'm gone. Absolutely zero reason she won't go another 30-40 years, given good care.
Picture taken while anchored Pipe Creek, Exumas, Bahamas
Picture taken while anchored Pipe Creek, Exumas, Bahamas
- Wed Aug 28, 2019 8:39 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Insulating One's Boat
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1479
Re: Insulating One's Boat
That's what I did, then covered the foam with ash ceiling
- Thu Aug 15, 2019 10:55 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: What is leaking out of my boat?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1774
Re: What is leaking out of my boat?
the pic shows if you click the link.. And I have no idea
- Wed May 08, 2019 11:54 am
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Sailing books as a gateway drug
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2978
Re: Sailing books as a gateway drug
The one book that got me hooked on sail cruising was "Princess, New York" by Joe Richards
- Sat Feb 09, 2019 3:22 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Wood Rudder
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2976
Re: Wood Rudder
Iff it were my boat ,I'd take the opportunity right now to glass that rudder. It's out of water, dry and looks iffy to me. The consequences of it coming apart under sail are not worth the chance you take. The Vanguard is a great solid boat- I have a plug sitting right in front of me from the hull of...
- Tue Jan 15, 2019 5:10 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Alberg 30 chain plate move
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2222
Re: Alberg 30 chain plate move
I did that on my Meridian 25. No more deck leaks, no more toe stubbers on deck and have been completely happy with it. been almost 12,000 miles now
- Thu Dec 13, 2018 4:10 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Port Light Rebed
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3110
Re: Port Light Rebed
You might also look at Beckson- They often have overstocks at much lower prices.
- Sun Sep 23, 2018 10:26 pm
- Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
- Topic: Outboards for ex-Inboards...?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2360
Re: Outboards for ex-Inboards...?
Kurt- take a serious look at the Yamaha's. I've pushed Tehani all over with an 8 HP, usually running at the "start" setting for hull speed. Cruising the coast, Texas to Annapolis, Bahamas, and Pangas in Mexico, I saw Yamaha's maybe 3-4 to one over any other brand And they build their own e...
- Sat Aug 06, 2016 2:15 pm
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Howdy folks. Been a while
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4527
Re: Howdy folks. Been a while
Huh. Apparently the forum has just died. Over a year since the last post I made here, and I see VERY few new ones.
Sad
Sad
- Fri Jul 29, 2016 12:32 am
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Howdy folks. Been a while
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4527
Howdy folks. Been a while
Just re found Classic Plastic. What's been going on? Any of the old crew left here?
- Thu Jan 07, 2016 10:22 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Alberg 30 refit
- Replies: 26
- Views: 16636
Re: Alberg 30 refit
Wow- first new post since Dec 29 when I made mine. This place really has died. Sad thing too
- Tue Dec 29, 2015 6:07 pm
- Forum: Sailing and Cruising
- Topic: Howdy folks from Tehani-
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8481
Re: Howdy folks from Tehani-
WOW- doesn't look like much activity last few years. I lost bookmarks in a computer crash and just re found the site. My ex had Tehani for close to two years, and then I bought her back in 2013. Have only done one longish cruise aboard Tehani- May thru July to Florida and return , and a 10 day trip ...
- Thu Feb 19, 2015 10:07 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Teak Toe rail replacement
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3382
Re: Teak Toe rail replacement
Ipe.. Used as decking boards on docks. Looks like teak, finishes like teak. Is EXTREMELY dense (won't float), and holds up well
- Tue Feb 03, 2015 3:11 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Chrome Deplating
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8271
Re: Chrome Deplating
lol- in 1962, Pearson did NOT use silver paint on chromed Bronze. It was all messed up from years of exposure- that part peeling, part speckled look. And yes, it was a lot of work. But yes, I used a Dremel. Now thinking back, I may have had a sanding drum mounted part of the time.
- Mon Feb 02, 2015 11:55 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Chrome Deplating
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8271
Re: Chrome Deplating
I used a wire wheel in a Dremel tool and scrubbed it off. Did all the chromed ( read measled) bronze on a Vanguard 32 that way
- Mon Jun 02, 2014 6:45 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Why?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5334
Re: Why?
Or maybe many finished reworking, and went sailing? I know that's why I don't come here all that often. And sadly, lately I haven't even been sailing much. It's been a CRAPPY winter!!!
- Wed Apr 23, 2014 6:47 pm
- Forum: Boat Photos
- Topic: The New Yorker: Sailing a Pearson Arial Around NYC
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3382
Re: The New Yorker: Sailing a Pearson Arial Around NYC
nice article, thanks
- Thu Jan 23, 2014 12:47 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: A Couple of New....
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4655
Re: A Couple of New....
Thanks, particularly for the "battery melt down"' post. I shall go asap and re-check my own boats battery connections.
Very good info
Very good info
- Fri Jan 10, 2014 11:19 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Turnbuckle inspection and interior painting
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4220
Re: Turnbuckle inspection and interior painting
For the past 22 years, the ONLY paint I've used on boat interiors, both my own, and customer boats, has been ACRYLIC Latex enamel in semi gloss. Emphasis on the ACRYLIC. Most have a mildewcide added, they are water reducing, water clean up, low odor, fast drying and washable. I have some inside a bo...
- Tue Dec 03, 2013 9:13 am
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Forum future
- Replies: 27
- Views: 14532
Re: Forum future
At the moment, Rachel is in "Gad about mode" and not posting much of anything- she is touring the country.
- Wed Oct 30, 2013 2:23 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Weeping Crack in Hull/Paint
- Replies: 23
- Views: 11239
Re: Weeping Crack in Hull/Paint
I would darned sure grind it out and fix it. Not something to ignore
- Thu Oct 24, 2013 9:47 am
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Forum future
- Replies: 27
- Views: 14532
Re: Forum future
galleywench- I know the guy who runs this forum. I don't think there's any danger of it being shut down, at least not at this time.
- Tue Oct 22, 2013 10:32 pm
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Forum future
- Replies: 27
- Views: 14532
Re: Forum future
I think you are correct about facebook (and others). I saw it pretty much kill another forum.. And it's sad. because there is no back reference. Here there are historical posts that can be referred to. On facebook, unless you KNOW the person who posted, it's almost impossible to find things. Face bo...
- Tue Oct 22, 2013 2:29 pm
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Forum future
- Replies: 27
- Views: 14532
Re: Forum future
I seriously doubt you will EVER see Rachel on here again. For exactly the reason I see on this thread. She got totally fed up with crap. Serious knowledge lost I stopped because I've been out cruising the last 3 years, and then went through a separation, and pending divorce. Tehani had a broken off ...
- Sat Oct 12, 2013 10:40 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Will Perfection Plus varnish stick to epoxy base?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2519
Re: Will Perfection Plus varnish stick to epoxy base?
Another point is to be sure the epoxy has totally cured. Give it a few days at least.
- Thu Sep 19, 2013 10:59 pm
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Taylor Made bimini
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5695
Re: Taylor Made bimini
Interesting- I'll check mine. But I'm on the Texas coast, and that frame has been all around the Gulf of Mexico, including two partial offshore crossings, all through the Keys, the Bahamas, up the east coast to the Chesapeake, up and down the Potomoc, then up to Annapolis, and return all the way bac...
- Thu Sep 19, 2013 3:29 pm
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Taylor Made bimini
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5695
Re: Taylor Made bimini
Agree on the Sunbrella. But not on the aluminum tubing. My self made Bimini has stood, full time, for some 5 years, and maybe 10,000 miles of cruising. Sunbrella, and 7/8 aluminum tubing. It's up ALL the time, unless de-rigging for a storm. My solar panel rides up there full time too. A Bimini shoul...
- Tue Sep 17, 2013 7:37 pm
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Taylor Made bimini
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5695
Taylor Made bimini
A good friend of mine bought a new Bimini, made by Taylor Made, sold through Wholesale Marine. It was up in a rain, sagged terribly, to the point of damaging the bows, and appears to be permanently stretched. When he called Taylor Made, he was told "It's YOUR fault- NOBODY leaves a bimini up in...
- Sun Apr 21, 2013 4:04 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Filling Old Transducer Hole
- Replies: 18
- Views: 8028
Re: Filling Old Transducer Hole
I don't always agree with Casey. This is one time where I certainly don't. I've ( and all the pros I know) always put the largest patch in first. And on a thick layup, I'd do it in several stages, mainly to avoid sag and excess heat build up. And Amine blush comes off just fine with plain old water-...
- Thu Apr 04, 2013 11:49 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Does epoxy resin go bad in the can?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3180
Re: Does epoxy resin go bad in the can?
I've used ten year old WEST - no problem. It really has no practical shelf life. The hardener will darken though so don't use it where you'll varnish over it. WEST Sys hardener will go almost purple, but still work fine. If it has gotten cold, you might see some whitish sludge in the bottom- just se...
- Fri Jan 25, 2013 11:26 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Painting Icebox.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1671
Re: Painting Icebox.
I just built a new ice chest in my boat and I final coated with epoxy with a white pigment added. Takes a few coats, because it isn't very opaque, but works well. Pigment can be obtained from the Gougeon's. Include the pigment in your mix rate because is IS resin. Of course, if you don't object to t...
- Sat Dec 29, 2012 8:17 pm
- Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
- Topic: Cleating the Sheets...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4190
Re: Cleating the Sheets...
The cam cleats should do just fine- wouldn't if it weren't for the winch, but once wrapped around that several times, very little load on the cleat. Even on a BIG boat, you can hold the sheet load with two fingers with three wraps on the winch.. I was doing just that two weeks ago short tacking on a...
- Sun Dec 09, 2012 9:23 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Filling Old Transducer Hole
- Replies: 18
- Views: 8028
Re: Filling Old Transducer Hole
And one more for the large piece first. Seven holes in Tehani's bottom, and 3 in my trailerable sloop were all done that way.
If you put the small patch in first, when you smooth down, you grind away the contact parts of the rest of the patches. Stronger done largest first.
If you put the small patch in first, when you smooth down, you grind away the contact parts of the rest of the patches. Stronger done largest first.
- Sun Nov 25, 2012 7:29 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Painting iron centre board
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3053
Re: Painting iron centre board
Research Coal Tar epoxy. It's what is used on offshore structures, and will hold up a LONG time. I've used it under the bottom paint on both of my cast iron keels, with excellent results.
One warning- the stuff really stinks while curing
One warning- the stuff really stinks while curing
- Thu Nov 01, 2012 9:32 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Calculating Forces on Anchor Rode
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2582
Re: Calculating Forces on Anchor Rode
one important consideration- if you use too LARGE a rode, it cannot stretch, thereby negating some of the advantages of nylon, and the ability to stretch is a MAJOR factor in anchor rodes. I used to cruise a 35 trimaran( 3 years). Disp about 10,000 loaded ( three aboard, our only home). Windage thou...
- Thu Nov 01, 2012 9:23 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Bilge pump NOT in Bilge?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2543
Re: Bilge pump NOT in Bilge?
Bear in mind that a submersible, centrifugal pump won't ever get the bilge DRY. The water in the hose will always run back, and it's not recommended to put a check valve in. A suction pump will pump it totally dry since the pump itself sits up out of the bilge. Not a major thing, but something to be...
- Wed Jul 18, 2012 6:13 pm
- Forum: Tools and Techniques
- Topic: Favorite Odd Tools
- Replies: 9
- Views: 14513
Re: Favorite Odd Tools
wouldn't know. Can't recall ever trying to cut a tight radius. I just cut a bit oversized, square the corner, glass it down, then trim. Wasted too much time trying to make the glass fit EXACTLY. But then when I was doing a lot of this, I was building for a living- time was money.
- Wed Jul 18, 2012 9:30 am
- Forum: Tools and Techniques
- Topic: Favorite Odd Tools
- Replies: 9
- Views: 14513
Re: Favorite Odd Tools
If your going to be cutting a lot of fiberglass cloth (especially biax or heavier), there is no substitute for a pair of 12" Wiss scissors. They aren't cheap but I think they are worth every penny. They cut biaxial cloth like a hot knife through butter. http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/use...
- Sat Jul 14, 2012 11:47 pm
- Forum: Boat Photos
- Topic: Classic ID?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8288
Re: Classic ID?
Note the classic Rhodes sheer line, In my opinion, he did prettier sheers than Alberg. Really sweet.
For comparison, here's a Rhodes Meridian 25. This was at the beginning of 7000 miles of cruising aboard her, last three years, In fact, pic was taken exactly three years ago yesterday.
For comparison, here's a Rhodes Meridian 25. This was at the beginning of 7000 miles of cruising aboard her, last three years, In fact, pic was taken exactly three years ago yesterday.
- Sat Jul 14, 2012 5:59 pm
- Forum: Boat Photos
- Topic: Classic ID?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8288
Re: Classic ID?
Rhodes Ranger, designed by Phillip Rhodes
Built in Holland
Big sister to Tehani, the Rhodes meridian I had.
Built in Holland
Big sister to Tehani, the Rhodes meridian I had.
- Mon Jun 04, 2012 9:19 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Bedding stanchions
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4226
Re: Bedding stanchions
A really neat way of removing caulk, excess epoxy,etc, is a plastic soda straw. One of the large ones from DQ works really well. Just push it into the corner, it forms itself to the shape, and push it along. Scoops the excess up into the straw. Later, you can just clip off the part with the "st...
- Tue May 15, 2012 9:40 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Tips in sanding polyester resin/ paper gumming up
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3717
Re: Tips in sanding polyester resin/ paper gumming up
How about giving TSP, a brush and water a try? It's a wax- Tsp will cut the wax.
Like amine blush with epoxy- pretty simple to get rid of- soap and water.
Like amine blush with epoxy- pretty simple to get rid of- soap and water.
- Wed May 09, 2012 7:45 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Under the rub rail...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1691
Re: Under the rub rail...
You are correct- that is the topsides
- Thu Apr 26, 2012 8:23 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Cutting balsa
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2420
Re: Cutting balsa
There are also knife blades that go into jig saws. I use them for cutting foam. Those should also do a great job
- Wed Apr 18, 2012 7:54 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Cockpit Drains
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3081
Re: Cockpit Drains
Jeremy- I had a three paragraph post all typed and it went away, leaving me looking at a Gary Jobson advertisment.,
Give me a call- three six one, two 3 seven, 999 zero, and I'll talk to you about the cockpit drains on Tehani, my Meridian 25, cause it takes me too bloody long to re type!!!!!
Give me a call- three six one, two 3 seven, 999 zero, and I'll talk to you about the cockpit drains on Tehani, my Meridian 25, cause it takes me too bloody long to re type!!!!!
- Wed Apr 11, 2012 8:32 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Refinishing/restoring bronze portlights
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1751
Re: Refinishing/restoring bronze portlights
we use lemon juice
- Fri Apr 06, 2012 9:48 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Head rim height
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3805
Re: Head rim height
and it's so simple to just keep the seacock closed except when in use. failsafe, always. And they need to be exercised once in awhile anyway, so double duty.
- Wed Mar 28, 2012 8:30 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Head rim height
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3805
Re: Head rim height
If the rim is below the waterline, you MUST keep the intake seacock closed, otherwise it'll flood over. I speak from experience.
I'd go with Ric's suggestion- whole lot less hassle.
I'd go with Ric's suggestion- whole lot less hassle.