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- Fri Jun 28, 2024 2:17 pm
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Our Winter Worklists
- Replies: 90
- Views: 57680
Re: Our Winter Worklists
Yes the keel crack was just some good ol' grind-and-tape work. Just onerous enough to make me appreciate all I learned during my Triton days, and hey it's a powerboat so no need to go crazy fairing it out absolutely perfectly. Good-enough is good enough. The masthead light is a mystery, as is the st...
- Mon Apr 01, 2024 9:19 am
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Our Winter Worklists
- Replies: 90
- Views: 57680
Re: Our Winter Worklists
No, I sold the Triton in 2011, did a powerboat project for a few years, then did the project-car thing for a few years, now I've bought myself a trawler. Holy crap I can actually scratch something off the list. 3. Swim platform repair complete. 12. Name boards complete. Added to list: 14. repair som...
- Tue Sep 19, 2023 2:38 pm
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Our Winter Worklists
- Replies: 90
- Views: 57680
Re: Our Winter Worklists
Let's see who's still paying attention. I have space on the calendar for one more little cruise and then it's time for haulout, so the list is forming in my mind. Winter worklist 2023-24 1. Repair broken grabrail at starboard quarter 2. Completely strip and refinish all (exterior) brightwork. ALL OF...
- Fri Dec 08, 2017 10:48 am
- Forum: Technical Data and Boat Nerdery
- Topic: Drag
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7621
Re: Drag
I was reminded of this thread this morning.
LONG LIVE THE NERDERY!!!
LONG LIVE THE NERDERY!!!
- Fri Dec 08, 2017 10:35 am
- Forum: Pearson Triton Specifics
- Topic: TRITON Model
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4204
Re: TRITON Model
jeez, at that scale you'd think the bridge deck would include the icebox! :D
(also he got the cockpit footwell wrong)
(also he got the cockpit footwell wrong)
- Fri May 08, 2015 10:32 am
- Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
- Topic: Gooseneck
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4393
Re: Gooseneck
Your local sailmaker will probably be able to point you toward a good solution.
- Tue Feb 17, 2015 5:04 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Chrome Deplating
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8255
Re: Chrome Deplating
or you could take the parts to a chrome shop. they'll hang them in the tank as cathodes instead of anodes. nominal cost.
- Thu Aug 07, 2014 9:17 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: She floats!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6907
Re: She floats!
That was a long road, congrats!
- Wed Aug 06, 2014 4:13 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Alberg 30 Trailer project
- Replies: 19
- Views: 11597
Re: Alberg 30 Trailer project
I admit, in the beginning I thought you were absolutely nuts on this one.
Good job.
Good job.
- Mon Jun 16, 2014 1:26 pm
- Forum: Classic Sailboats
- Topic: Tech Dinghy
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8089
Re: Tech Dinghy
Memories of racing those at MIT regattas.
UGH what a miserable boat to race. Should be a pleasant little daysailer, though. :)
UGH what a miserable boat to race. Should be a pleasant little daysailer, though. :)
- Mon Jun 02, 2014 3:46 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Weeping Crack in Hull/Paint
- Replies: 23
- Views: 11184
Re: Weeping Crack in Hull/Paint
Good stuff.
I love that boat.
I love that boat.
- Mon Jun 02, 2014 3:43 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Why?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5328
Re: Why?
The forum changed before Tim handed it off. Indeed I think it's WHY Tim handed it off.
I think 2008 had something to do with it as well. Bad economy, not a lot of people doing interesting boat projects, most shifted in to hunker down and ride it out "maintenance mode".
I think 2008 had something to do with it as well. Bad economy, not a lot of people doing interesting boat projects, most shifted in to hunker down and ride it out "maintenance mode".
- Thu May 08, 2014 10:57 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Weeping Crack in Hull/Paint
- Replies: 23
- Views: 11184
Re: Weeping Crack in Hull/Paint
Very interested to see pics of the deconstruction/repair.
S&S 34 is a great boat, it's just crazy to think of someone trying to "improve" it, even for a rating measurement!
S&S 34 is a great boat, it's just crazy to think of someone trying to "improve" it, even for a rating measurement!
- Wed Mar 19, 2014 2:42 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Pearson Wanderer #102
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5843
Re: Pearson Wanderer #102
Ash is plenty strong enough, though it does like to rot.
but wait... why laminating? Ash doesn't work and play well with some glues.
but wait... why laminating? Ash doesn't work and play well with some glues.
- Fri Nov 08, 2013 4:51 pm
- Forum: Boat Shops and Facilities
- Topic: I think I may build a Stimson Bow Shed
- Replies: 23
- Views: 18833
Re: I think I may build a Stimson Bow Shed
Shed was originally secured to ground with rebar stakes.
Center height over deck is kinda meaningless.
Height over deck at point of max beam is meaningful.
Center height over deck is kinda meaningless.
Height over deck at point of max beam is meaningful.
- Fri Nov 08, 2013 12:11 pm
- Forum: Boat Shops and Facilities
- Topic: I think I may build a Stimson Bow Shed
- Replies: 23
- Views: 18833
Re: I think I may build a Stimson Bow Shed
Whatever you use for stakes, I absolutely recommend that you tie-down to whatever else you happen to have around as well. Somewhere on this forum there are photos of my first Stimson which got sucked off the ground, and dropped on its back 200' downwind. That sucked. The rebuild included some 1/8&qu...
- Wed Oct 30, 2013 11:42 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Weeping Crack in Hull/Paint
- Replies: 23
- Views: 11184
Re: Weeping Crack in Hull/Paint
Yes, exploratory sanding/grinding is in order.
What's on the inside of the hull in this location? bulkheads? Tanks?
What's on the inside of the hull in this location? bulkheads? Tanks?
- Mon Oct 28, 2013 2:20 pm
- Forum: Boat Shops and Facilities
- Topic: I think I may build a Stimson Bow Shed
- Replies: 23
- Views: 18833
Re: I think I may build a Stimson Bow Shed
I had a Stimson shed for about 6-8 years. When we sold the property it was on, the shed was sawzall-ed down to transportable frames and as far as I know has been re-erected and lives still. I miss it quite a lot, honestly. Shrinkwrap (WHITE NOT BLUE NOT CLEAR BUT WHITE SHRINKWRAP) is absolutely the ...
- Mon Sep 09, 2013 4:45 pm
- Forum: Pearson Triton Specifics
- Topic: Prop size?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 10556
Re: Prop size?
I know of 5 diesel powered tritons off the top of my head. They all run 3-blade wheels.
- Wed Sep 04, 2013 11:16 am
- Forum: Pearson Triton Specifics
- Topic: Prop size?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 10556
Re: Prop size?
I'm going to hazard a guess that the 2-blade prop necessary to put that much power into the water is going to be larger than you can comfortably fit in a Triton's aperture.
- Mon Aug 05, 2013 2:00 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Rudder Integrity Examination and Questions
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4136
Re: Rudder Integrity Examination and Questions
That is freaking GORGEOUS.
- Mon Aug 05, 2013 1:56 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Deck Hardware
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5578
Re: Deck Hardware
Well, there's part of the beauty of butyl.... it can be a month or so later when you finally have a second hand around to hold the heads steady while you set the nuts home underneath, the sealant doesn't care.
- Tue Jul 30, 2013 10:35 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Deck Hardware
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5578
Re: Deck Hardware
I went through the same "minimize deck clutter" exercise after I recored my decks, I understand where you're coming from, but really... reinstall the tracks. It's easier on the deck, spreads the load over more area and more fasteners. It's easier on the sail, you'll be able to set the angl...
- Mon Jul 09, 2012 8:43 am
- Forum: Classic Sailboats
- Topic: S&S34 on Houston Craigslist
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3718
Re: S&S34 on Houston Craigslist
If he's going to bother mentioning the Heath lineage of the design, he should at least get the name of the boat right.
CLOUD. Morning CLOUD, ye philistine!
CLOUD. Morning CLOUD, ye philistine!
- Thu Jul 05, 2012 10:03 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Dinghy Plans
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1824
Re: Dinghy Plans
That's a pretty tall order.
Any nesting design will have one component at least 6" smaller than the other, which limits your LOA to 7'6" at most.
Even CLC Eastport Pram at 7'6" only nests down to 4'8" or so IIRC.
That's a starting place, anyway.
Any nesting design will have one component at least 6" smaller than the other, which limits your LOA to 7'6" at most.
Even CLC Eastport Pram at 7'6" only nests down to 4'8" or so IIRC.
That's a starting place, anyway.
- Wed Jun 06, 2012 10:52 am
- Forum: Boat Photos
- Topic: For the Sea Sprite fans
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4883
Re: For the Sea Sprite fans
With a fractional rig the chute can hide quite easily behind the main. Blow 8' or so of the halyard. Gather the foot of the sail to the companionway. blow the rest of the halyard and stuff it down. Gybing is basically a dowse and re-set. Sirena.... yes, the last time I talked to Donzo he was thinkin...
- Tue Jun 05, 2012 2:24 pm
- Forum: Boat Photos
- Topic: For the Sea Sprite fans
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4883
Re: For the Sea Sprite fans
oh, come now, that chute is barely keeping itself inflated in that whiff of a breeze. Besides, it looks half the size of the dolphin chute and we've both flown that one with a line in each hand! No, not on OS this year, taking eric fishing in VT instead. An annual tournament I used to do every year ...
- Tue Jun 05, 2012 11:21 am
- Forum: Boat Photos
- Topic: For the Sea Sprite fans
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4883
- Wed May 09, 2012 4:01 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: How do you test an anti-siphon valve?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1251
Re: How do you test an anti-siphon valve?
See if you can gently blow through the vent fitting. If air passes, it will break the siphon.
- Mon Apr 09, 2012 4:05 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Remove SS Machine Screws, Impact Driver?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3658
Re: Remove SS Machine Screws, Impact Driver?
I have a manual impact driver, and as a dead-simple bit of mechanical genius, it's great, but yes sometimes the sheer impact is a concern, and other times you just don't have space to swing a hammer. I recently got myself a cordless impact driver. I have NO IDEA how I did all of that work on #78 wit...
- Mon Feb 20, 2012 4:01 pm
- Forum: Classic Sailboats
- Topic: 1985 Laser 28
- Replies: 15
- Views: 9626
Re: 1985 Laser 28
How so?Richincident wrote: Using the outboard will make it a more competitive racer,
- Sat Feb 18, 2012 8:41 pm
- Forum: Classic Sailboats
- Topic: 1985 Laser 28
- Replies: 15
- Views: 9626
Re: 1985 Laser 28
Not a bad boat. I raced on one out of Duck Island in the mid 90s, in the right hands (cough) it did the dance right nicely.
Don't overestimate that outer genoa track.
Don't overestimate that outer genoa track.
- Tue Jan 17, 2012 8:23 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Do I have this Right?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7815
Re: Do I have this Right?
Omit steps 2-6.
Splash and sail.
(yes, a search of this forum will reveal that I once did 2-6 and more, but that doesn't make it "right")
Splash and sail.
(yes, a search of this forum will reveal that I once did 2-6 and more, but that doesn't make it "right")
- Tue Jan 17, 2012 5:55 pm
- Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
- Topic: Loose Footed VS. Attached foot sail
- Replies: 20
- Views: 10868
Re: Loose Footed VS. Attached foot sail
This would work...about $30 a foot though!!! http://www.tidesmarine.com/sail-track.shtml Slips over bronze track. Worth every single penny. I also hesitated before pulling the trigger on that one due to cost, but thanked myself the very first time the sail went up, and again every single time after...
- Wed Dec 28, 2011 5:06 pm
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Another outstanding bad boat name
- Replies: 111
- Views: 62334
Re: Another outstanding bad boat name
"SUMMOORTIME"
- Mon Dec 05, 2011 12:33 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Re-think fuel tank placement.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8883
Re: Re-think fuel tank placement.
here, taste this... tell me if it's gone bad. :DLazyGuy wrote:is this milk sour?' Once the idea is in your head.... you can't get it out.
- Wed Oct 26, 2011 7:54 am
- Forum: Boat Photos
- Topic: Block Island, CD28
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8695
Re: Block Island, CD28
October is the best time of year on Block, well done!
- Tue Oct 25, 2011 11:02 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Champion 21 Total restoration
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3063
Re: Champion 21 Total restoration
And I really want a better look at those caryatids and whatever it is they're holding...
- Tue Oct 25, 2011 10:58 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Champion 21 Total restoration
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3063
Re: Champion 21 Total restoration
Well it just figures that you'd have the best boat-stuff vehicle ever!
- Wed Oct 19, 2011 10:00 am
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: A sign of the times?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3194
Re: A sign of the times?
Yes there are a LOT of very nice boats going for little to nothing right now, particularly in the 32'+ range.
My plans to remain boatless for a while are growing less and less solid by the day.
My plans to remain boatless for a while are growing less and less solid by the day.
- Thu Oct 13, 2011 7:59 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Stern tube removal and rebedding
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7025
Re: Stern tube removal and rebedding
No not a trick question.
Not a genuine one either, of course, more a suggestion for pause to consider that the original builders might have brought some thought and experience to bear on the decision back in the day.
Not a genuine one either, of course, more a suggestion for pause to consider that the original builders might have brought some thought and experience to bear on the decision back in the day.
- Wed Oct 12, 2011 11:02 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Stern tube removal and rebedding
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7025
Re: Stern tube removal and rebedding
[devil's advocate]
So, why was it built with the external tube unit in the first place?
[/devil]
So, why was it built with the external tube unit in the first place?
[/devil]
- Tue Oct 11, 2011 8:01 am
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Another outstanding bad boat name
- Replies: 111
- Views: 62334
Re: Another outstanding bad boat name
A Salt Weapon
(and not even the same boat that Rachel posted)
(and not even the same boat that Rachel posted)
- Thu Oct 06, 2011 8:12 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Dinghy identification
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1788
Re: Dinghy identification
Howmar Hauler? (I've also heard it called a "Howmet Hauler")
Solid tank seats fore and aft, open seat mid?
Solid tank seats fore and aft, open seat mid?
- Tue Oct 04, 2011 3:15 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: raised chainplate
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7044
Re: raised chainplate
Yes, milled fibers or chopped strand would have worked.
- Wed Sep 07, 2011 8:39 am
- Forum: Tools and Techniques
- Topic: 3M 6000 series full-face respirator...fit question
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7967
Re: 3M 6000 series full-face respirator...fit question
What he said.
It permits you to sneeze without the need to then exit the dusty area, vacuum your head, unhood, deglove, dismask, and wipe off the inside of the shield.
It permits you to sneeze without the need to then exit the dusty area, vacuum your head, unhood, deglove, dismask, and wipe off the inside of the shield.
- Tue Sep 06, 2011 3:43 pm
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Another outstanding bad boat name
- Replies: 111
- Views: 62334
Re: Another outstanding bad boat name
oh! almost forgot....
An Ensign: Triton
(not that it's a BAD name, just funny in this context)
An Ensign: Triton
(not that it's a BAD name, just funny in this context)
- Tue Sep 06, 2011 1:47 pm
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Another outstanding bad boat name
- Replies: 111
- Views: 62334
Re: Another outstanding bad boat name
Perhaps because it was my first weekend on the water in a while, or perhaps it was just a good weekend for bad names:
30' speedboat: Miss Used
J24: For $ail
Boat with broken mast: Breaking Wind
30' speedboat: Miss Used
J24: For $ail
Boat with broken mast: Breaking Wind
- Wed Aug 31, 2011 4:25 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Deadlight Bedding deja vu redux
- Replies: 24
- Views: 10572
Re: Deadlight Bedding deja vu redux
How long ago did you do the silicone?
- Wed Aug 31, 2011 4:19 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Color co ordination?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1363
Re: Color co ordination?
I have the light blue and off-white thing going, myself. Green is the bottom paint for me.