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Thanks James,
This is indeed good information!!

Amazing! Phenomenal growth!!!
Probably no targeting, just some bot trying to get a percentage of the phishing attempts to pan out.
Thanks for your diligence and getting the site back up.

I use it for reference off and on and really appreciate it!

Eliz

Hi James! I’m writing to thank you for your help in getting my my trailer build dimensions correct. The trailer turned out beautifully, and the boat fit on it like a glove, I set up the tongue weight with a scale and she towed smoothly with a few up and down wiggles I think, due to the tongue length...

Thanks for the tips James!
Onward I go!!!

Elizabeth

DIMs
Aft tubes at 30”
Amid and fwd tubes at 28”
And yes, my screw pads have 24 inch long threaded sections

What is the pinhole at 4 inches from the bottom used for? Is it just another Pin position at the extremis?

Cheers!!

Hi James, Happy Summer!! Well, the shed is completed, my mast is unstepped and I’ve nearly completed the trailer. I’ve begun setting up the drill press to drill the jackstands…lots of holes and lots of cutting oil in my future. :mrgreen: I’m getting sweaty brains around where the first hole should b...

Hello, I’m beginning to source the wiring I need to wire my new trailer that I’m building. I generally use Ancor tinned marine wire for my wiring needs on board and for the mast especially. When I began searching on Amazon and other places for a quality split wiring harness for my trailer, I ran int...

Hi James, Thanks!! and you are so right about occasional trailer use and cost of straps. I got these straps in and they’re very well-built. The ratchet assemblies are well-made and heavy duty so hopefully I won’t get frustrated by them. Sometimes the cheaper ones seem to be evil and frustrating. The...

Hello All, After research and talking with a couple of boat haulers, I’ve settled on US Cargo Control (USCC) brand straps SKU 8840-FH-BLU. …yes blue 😳😊 https://www.uscargocontrol.com Webbing breaking strength - 20,000 lbs Assembly breaking strength - 16,200 lbs WLL - 5400 lbs The strap includes a la...

Thanks! Got it!!

Hello James, I’m busy cutting the exsiting jack stand tubes off the trailer!!! making a lot of progress. The 2.5” steel will arrive in about a week or two and will start welding them on then. YAY!! Yes, I have one more question. 🙃 The measurement for the 2.5” tube supports that are welded to the fra...

This looks like an older thread, but I’m going to go ahead and contribute. A couple tools popped in my mind when I start looking through this thread. I have two of the strainer basket wrenches, that are in the plumbing section of hardware stores. They are thinner than big crescent wrenchs or smooth ...

James Thanks! I have all the information needed now to be comfortable with the remainder of this project. Most of the welding is being done by a seasoned certified welder, that knows the ins and outs. Maybe I can learn how to weld decently before this is over? I’m trying my hand at the fenders and f...

And yep, the washer is on the wrong side so I won’t lose them

Threaded portion of jackstands in progress. Threaded portion with swivel plates are built. Steel Plates are 10” X 6” Three-quarter ply pads 12 X 12 inches are cut primed and painted on one side and edges primed thoroughly. Quarter inch recycled, rubber sheet material cut to fit each pad individually...

And P.S. There was an Alberg 30 in front of me in the yard. Our dimensions are almost identical… and It had the outboard well modification. I suspect it’s one that you had done.

James, Thanks… I am setting up the metal on paper now and getting ready for the torch and grinder. 😳😊 I’m planning to cut off the existing 2 inch tubes lined with PVC (6) hopefully without warping them or melting the PVC pipe insert (insert is 8”)then reuse them as the top tube in the telescoping po...

Isheaf! Nice work, that’s a fab looking dinghy.
How did it tow?

Hello All, I called a local boat hauler and chatted about tie down straps. He uses a 14,000 GVWR trailer to haul full keel sailboats. 15,000 pound straps were recommended and he talked about strapping perpendicular to the trailer as his preference to prevent possible loosening of the straps. I’ve al...

James, thanks!! Yes, currently the 2” square tubing section that is welded to the trailer is lined with PVC pipe with the 1.25” threaded rod sitting on top on a washer and nut. I think the boat that’s on the trailer in the rudder picture at your shop, is a Pearson Triton based on the rudder straps i...

Thank You so much James!!!!This is so thorough!! …and the aft removable section is such a great idea. I was just about to weld it on. I am glad this was caught thanks to your information. It will be perfect for dropping the rudder while she is on the trailer. The rudder is rebuilt with new bearing s...

Thank You so Much James!!!!

After looking closely at materials, it appears that the piece of square tubing with the collar on it is actually receiver tube. Receiver tube is perfect because it doesn’t have the welded seam and allows tube in tube to slide smoothly.

18FFEE41-06EB-43EC-82CC-382BA3000477.jpeg Hi James, My shed is built and I’m finishing up the trailer to haul my boat home. WOOOO HOOOOO! I have a question about the jackstands. Is there any way you could measure the screw jackstands on your trailer in this picture? Currently I have one piece of 2 ...

One place you might want to check is the website Bristol29.com that David Browne created. David has passed but his wife is diligently maintaining the website and keeping it up. There’s a wealth of information for Bristol Sailboat people. If you look at what he did with his boat Sally B. you’ll see w...

Hello All, I’m preparing to trailer my Bristol 29 and I’d like recommendations on strap width, strap attachment styles and ratings. I’m planning on using two straps for the hull and lashing my mast to the pulpit and Push pit with a big fender support in the center. Your help would be greatly appreci...

Thanks James!!!
I think I’ve have a pretty good idea … I’ve done it before.
I’ve just forgotten the details on how did it other than lashing the 2 X’s to the pull and push pits.

Love this site!!!

Elizabeth

Hello, I’ll be unstepping my mast soon!! I am soliciting your ideas and input on how to secure the mast on deck …(horizontal 😊) I’ve done this in the past by putting two bys on the pulpit and push pit and lashing with yacht braid. Any ideas that would be less stressful for my pulpit and pushpin woul...

Hi Kurt!
Thanks for the welcome!
I have a trailer that’s almost finished and I’m going to bring her home to do the interior and investigate the mast support. Your ideas are appreciated I’ll start posting when I get her on her new trailer at home.

Elizabeth

I too use Dawn when there’s a lot of stubborn stuff on my boat and have ignored her… But I do follow with Awlwash also and it IS pricey stuff. For spots that are stubborn I carefully use Finess It followed by the Awlgrip sealer…. But in the back of my mind I know that if I were to need to topcoat wi...

Hello All Plastic Classics Cap’ns!!! I’m new to posting on this forum. I have a 1966 Bristol 29 that I am preparing to bring home to begin an interior update and also address a soft area in the foredeck and possibly shoring up the mast step support, I too see a deflection in the deck near the step/b...