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by Paulus
Sat Nov 22, 2014 11:10 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Coronado 15 project.
Replies: 389
Views: 217346

Re: Coronado 15 project.

A good vacuum represents about 30ft of water column - even if the pool experiment didn't push water in the bag, you would have had to have a fairly deep pool to make it effective. But kudos for the thought!
by Paulus
Sun Nov 16, 2014 11:59 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Bristol 27
Replies: 111
Views: 97118

Re: Bristol 27

Can they breathe? You don't want to accumulate Hydrogen gas (lighter than air) during hard charging periods...
by Paulus
Thu Oct 16, 2014 6:19 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Have a good sail lately?
Replies: 10
Views: 3637

Re: Have a good sail lately?

weird bow - is that part of a keel?
by Paulus
Thu Aug 07, 2014 7:49 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: She floats!
Replies: 9
Views: 4055

Re: She floats!

She's gorgeous! Well done...
by Paulus
Thu Jul 17, 2014 7:37 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Coronado 15 project.
Replies: 389
Views: 217346

Re: Coronado 15 project.

Sounds very high - 35psi is more of a norm for SUV's - some go lower to improve ride comfort (less "trucky") Ford Explorer got in trouble over recommending 25psi, resulting in tire blow-outs, for which Firestone got the blame.... Anyway, on the inside panel of one of the doors should be a ...
by Paulus
Sun Jun 15, 2014 1:08 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Coronado 15 project.
Replies: 389
Views: 217346

Re: Coronado 15 project.

New core + core replacement tool = fix.
by Paulus
Mon Jun 02, 2014 7:09 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Why?
Replies: 8
Views: 3554

Re: Why?

Lost my classic plastic (Mariner Ketch 31) in Superstorm Sandy... replaced with a 1975 CAL 34...

Not as much work to do on that one, thank God...

But I do check here just about every day.
by Paulus
Fri Apr 11, 2014 7:07 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Coronado 15 project.
Replies: 389
Views: 217346

Re: Coronado 15 project.

Keep some on the side - I'll be right over... :-)
by Paulus
Mon Dec 02, 2013 9:58 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Forum future
Replies: 27
Views: 7721

Re: Forum future

If you go back far enough, somebody 'badmouthed' (used the "B" word) Rachel which caused her to stop posting. Don't know who that individual was as I didn't recognize his 'handle' but it was related to a post I had made here, and I believe Rachel may have thought I was the one responsible...
by Paulus
Tue Nov 26, 2013 8:44 pm
Forum: Tools and Techniques
Topic: May need a new Shop Vac
Replies: 4
Views: 3991

Re: May need a new Shop Vac

Problem is,the one you buy to replace it with certainly won't give you that kind of return on investment... they are cheaply made to break...
by Paulus
Mon Nov 18, 2013 5:03 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Coronado 15 project.
Replies: 389
Views: 217346

Re: Coronado 15 project.

The blue matches the boat... ;-)
by Paulus
Wed Oct 30, 2013 6:26 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Weeping Crack in Hull/Paint
Replies: 23
Views: 7279

Re: Weeping Crack in Hull/Paint

Some freeze/thaw cycles might add to the damage.... agreed with the previous answers - I would find out what's there and fix it.
by Paulus
Tue Oct 22, 2013 9:39 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Forum future
Replies: 27
Views: 7721

Re: Forum future

Drama also get people to post more... ;-) I believe Facebook is a big gobbler of people's attention - a lot of sites are going, or trying, Facebook. Personally I don't think it - or anything similar - is as effective and informative as a good old forum like this. What get me to roll my eyes is when ...
by Paulus
Sat Oct 19, 2013 9:37 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Forum future
Replies: 27
Views: 7721

Re: Forum future

If you wish to know the truth and this will probably rub you the wrong way, but I and about a dozen others have moved on to other forum sites where those who post stick to boating topics rather than flora/fauna and motor vehicle restoration. We feel there are plenty of forums where those kind of to...
by Paulus
Mon Jul 08, 2013 7:37 pm
Forum: Boat Photos
Topic: Sailing
Replies: 3
Views: 2692

Re: a little Dutch sailingtrip

did you cross or just sailed the Northsea - looks like a nice stiff breeze...
by Paulus
Thu Jun 13, 2013 8:29 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Lifting engine to replace motor mounts
Replies: 4
Views: 3127

Re: Lifting engine to replace motor mounts

Would new mounts reduce engine to boat vibration issues? My Perkins 4-108 rattles all that can when it runs, especially at lower rpms.

Mounts seem old.
by Paulus
Wed Mar 13, 2013 10:17 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Coronado 15 project.
Replies: 389
Views: 217346

Re: Coronado 15 project.

Palm trees!
by Paulus
Mon Oct 15, 2012 9:43 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Bilge pump NOT in Bilge?
Replies: 4
Views: 1905

Re: Bilge pump NOT in Bilge?

The whale is self priming - any centrifugal pump will need to be sitting in the water...
by Paulus
Thu Oct 04, 2012 7:39 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Diesel oil recommendations
Replies: 7
Views: 2529

Re: Diesel oil recommendations

There are only personal preferences - the key to doing good for the engine is to pick one and stick with it - changing oils (MFG) from service to sevice is worse for the engine than sticking with a single, even a "nonpreferred", oil. The thought here is that different makers use different ...
by Paulus
Wed Sep 26, 2012 9:43 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: What is this for??
Replies: 5
Views: 2626

Re: What is this for??

Door stop in open position for the locker door, to provide privacy in the V-Berth?
by Paulus
Mon Sep 10, 2012 8:14 pm
Forum: Boat Photos
Topic: Not sure if shes plastic.....
Replies: 5
Views: 2773

Re: Not sure if shes plastic.....

Looks to be a home-build version of a Friendship Sloop...
by Paulus
Tue Jul 10, 2012 6:47 pm
Forum: Boat Photos
Topic: Classic ID?
Replies: 15
Views: 5156

Re: Classic ID?

31' CE RYDER EASTWARD HO 31?

Image

http://www.sailboatlistings.com/view/30293
by Paulus
Tue Jul 03, 2012 6:12 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Check out price on this Bristol 31.
Replies: 2
Views: 825

Re: Check out price on this Bristol 31.

TampaBay wrote:Look at this boat!

Is this worth 30K?

http://www.sailboatlistings.com/view/30181
I would think so.... she seems to be in very nice shape.
by Paulus
Thu Jun 21, 2012 10:18 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Coronado 15 project.
Replies: 389
Views: 217346

Re: Coronado 15 project.

When you say it has cupped, is this something recent? Wood works all the time and if it started cupping, this may be due to the conditions it is or has been seeing. If it has been stored on its side the exposed top side may have dried (faster) than the bottom and cupping may have occurred. If the bo...
by Paulus
Tue Jun 12, 2012 3:21 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Isuzu 2AB1 diesel rebuild
Replies: 13
Views: 4300

Re: Isuzu 2AB1 diesel rebuild

Are you going to paint it?
by Paulus
Wed May 30, 2012 10:01 am
Forum: Boat Photos
Topic: Just a few pics from Holland
Replies: 5
Views: 2558

Re: Just a few pics from Holland

Thanks, I sure did ! I have red some artikel, they shipped al these boat on deck on a big freighter. Our crown prince (Willem Alexander, a.k.a. :"wimlex") is married with Maxima Zorreguieta and they have 3 kids. Looks like`s the queens boat : de groene draeck. These ships a not desigend t...
by Paulus
Tue May 29, 2012 7:58 pm
Forum: Boat Photos
Topic: Just a few pics from Holland
Replies: 5
Views: 2558

Re: Just a few pics from Holland

Some of those Tjalks were visiting my waters here in New York not too long ago... http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a323/Dutchessc22/DSC02588.jpg http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a323/Dutchessc22/DSC02590.jpg http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a323/Dutchessc22/DSC02592.jpg Along with HMSS Tromp http...
by Paulus
Tue May 29, 2012 10:26 am
Forum: Boat Photos
Topic: Just a few pics from Holland
Replies: 5
Views: 2558

Re: Just a few pics from Holland

I fly the Geuzenvlag also from the bow sprit - post some more pics - nice to see Dutch boats.
by Paulus
Fri May 18, 2012 6:42 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Charging Questions
Replies: 1
Views: 653

Re: Charging Questions

Both batteries will see the charging voltage of around 15V - the battery that is weakest will allow the most flow, splitting what is available, i.e. the 70A max. A bad battery would "take" the 15V without allowing too much flow to it; a good battery will accept more current. Picture a grav...
by Paulus
Fri Apr 13, 2012 8:32 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Refinishing/restoring bronze portlights
Replies: 6
Views: 1180

Re: Refinishing/restoring bronze portlights

Don't use steel wool - get brass wool. The steel wool will get stuck in crevices and cracks and cause rust stains. Don't ask me how I know.
by Paulus
Fri Apr 06, 2012 9:44 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: blisters in topsides paint
Replies: 2
Views: 700

Re: blisters in topsides paint

That explains it... thanks.
by Paulus
Thu Apr 05, 2012 8:13 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: blisters in topsides paint
Replies: 2
Views: 700

blisters in topsides paint

Not sure what brand paint it is, but I have a navy blue pained hull that was tarped over for the winter - is it possible that a tight tarp in spots could have caused the paint to develop small, liquid filled blisters?
by Paulus
Wed Mar 28, 2012 3:46 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Head rim height
Replies: 10
Views: 2133

Re: Head rim height

As others eluded to, keep the rim above the anticipated water line at rest. I have gotten onto my boat after a few days away and have found the head filled to the rim on several occasions, after I forgot to close the intake, just as you will forget. Mine is within about 1/2" of the waterline an...
by Paulus
Mon Mar 26, 2012 8:31 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Shroud tension
Replies: 2
Views: 864

Shroud tension

I am sure this is an ever re-occurring topic and it has been on my mind from so many different perspectives through the several different boats I have owned. Yesterday I attended a presentation plus Q & A given by a local rigger and (for me) it was finally confirmed that it is okay to have the l...
by Paulus
Sat Mar 24, 2012 3:52 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Looking for a Boat Carpenter south shore Mass.
Replies: 4
Views: 1044

Re: Looking for a Boat Carpenter south shore Mass.

Son called me - he's committed with other jobs - sorry.
by Paulus
Sat Mar 24, 2012 3:32 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Looking for a Boat Carpenter south shore Mass.
Replies: 4
Views: 1044

Re: Looking for a Boat Carpenter south shore Mass.

I have let him know and gave him your number - If he has time he'll call you.
by Paulus
Fri Mar 23, 2012 8:23 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Looking for a Boat Carpenter south shore Mass.
Replies: 4
Views: 1044

Re: Looking for a Boat Carpenter south shore Mass.

My son worked on wooden boats (S&S NY 32 Class) in Maine - lives in Plymouth now, comes home from his ocean tug job a few weeks at a time - what work needs done?
by Paulus
Thu Mar 22, 2012 8:21 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Miss you folk
Replies: 9
Views: 3565

Re: Miss you folk

Seems like the views to replies ratio is pretty high on most of the threads. Lots more people reading than participating. Don't know how it "used to be" but since joining I did notice there are strong opinions here about doing stuff "right" - almost a one-upmanship in that aspec...
by Paulus
Wed Mar 14, 2012 8:11 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: finding the waterline on trailer
Replies: 12
Views: 5853

Re: finding the waterline on trailer

Get one of these and trace the marking lines at dusk... create two lines at the vertical distance you desire and they will project on the boat on "eyesight" basis, adjusting the actual width as you described. http://www.taboada.com/images/OLL.JPG Home Despot sells them relatively reasonabl...
by Paulus
Sun Feb 19, 2012 7:19 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Sealing the Bitts with Cotton?
Replies: 18
Views: 2836

Re: Sealing the Bitts with Cotton?

Yes, bitts are the vertical posts that allow for dock line ect. to be attached to. They also support the for/aft movement of the bowsprit. They take quite some shock loads I would assume hence my question. Everwhere else in the manual states using bedding compound, but for this specific part they w...
by Paulus
Fri Feb 17, 2012 8:30 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Sealing the Bitts with Cotton?
Replies: 18
Views: 2836

Re: Sealing the Bitts with Cotton?

Bitt? Underdeck? I'm confused.
by Paulus
Sat Feb 04, 2012 11:03 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Isuzu 2AB1 diesel rebuild
Replies: 13
Views: 4300

Re: Isuzu 2AB1 diesel rebuild

Good going!
by Paulus
Tue Jan 31, 2012 12:36 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Do I have this Right?
Replies: 13
Views: 5096

Re: Do I have this Right?

If I were in your situation, I would buy two gallons of two part barrier paint and apply until gone - giving some extra to high wear areas - then bottom paint and splash.

If for no other reason than peace of mind.
by Paulus
Sat Jan 14, 2012 9:14 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Ericson 27 Project
Replies: 224
Views: 247184

Re: Ericson 27 Project

Nice job.
by Paulus
Sat Jan 14, 2012 8:36 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Do I have this Right?
Replies: 13
Views: 5096

Re: Do I have this Right?

Common practice is to put 5 or more (some say 7) coats of barrier, but that is to prevent blisters from developing on more modern, new-age gelcoat. Your hull is aged (like mine) and if it has none to date, I would not wast time and money building to the recommended mills on the cans... Two coats of ...
by Paulus
Sat Jan 14, 2012 11:13 am
Forum: Sailing and Cruising
Topic: Sail Trim
Replies: 4
Views: 2838

Re: Sail Trim

The simplest answer is that when going to wind, one sets the jib first to where it is full and just "in" from luffing - i.e. once on course, let the jib out to where the leech starts luffing, or "flagging" and pull it in just enough to get it to stay full and smooth. Second you d...
by Paulus
Fri Jan 13, 2012 9:33 pm
Forum: Sailing and Cruising
Topic: Sail Trim
Replies: 4
Views: 2838

Re: Sail Trim

This site has some answers...

http://www.sailingusa.info/sail_shape.htm
by Paulus
Sat Dec 31, 2011 12:20 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Blooper?
Replies: 8
Views: 2137

Re: Blooper?

So what would a Blooper do all by itself sailing close to dead downwind, with Main, Mizzen and Genoa flying, Blooper added?
by Paulus
Fri Dec 30, 2011 10:36 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Blooper?
Replies: 8
Views: 2137

Re: Blooper?

Bloopers were a fad of the late 70s and early 80s. They flew wing and wing with the spinnaker for dead down wind. Then it dawned on racers and designers that a good spinnaker used on broad reaches tacking down wind was faster. They look cool though, especially if color coordinated with the spinnake...