Its cosmetic filling only. I've seen a neglected Shield somewhere in Westport, Massachusetts years ago. Because of that Shields, I know its an external ballasted sailboat for certain.
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- Fri Aug 21, 2009 3:39 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: exposed ballast
- Replies: 7
- Views: 616
- Wed Aug 05, 2009 9:16 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Chainplate Replacement Question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 909
Re: Chainplate Replacement Question
Bly - I now see why you did not consider the Cape Dory method for your SS23. The construction looks different than that of my SS23. It looks like your SS23 is of the "shoebox" design, meaning the hull-deck joint is external, covered by the vinyl rubrail which yours has. My SS23 has an inwa...
- Tue Aug 04, 2009 8:41 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Chainplate Replacement Question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 909
Re: Chainplate Replacement Question
Bly, I envy you for having an earlier Sea Sprite 23... with no cabin liner. I have one with a cabin liner so getting to the chainplates will be a nightmare for me. I have some leaks but they are coming from the toerail so not worrying about the chainplates for now. If you asked earlier, I would have...
- Fri Jul 31, 2009 10:01 am
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Anyone else having problems with Hamilton Marine?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 777
Re: Anyone else having problems with Hamilton Marine?
Complain strenuously but politely to Hamilton Marine. Shut down the erroneous orders with your credit card. That doesn't sound like them to be honest. I bought lots of stuff from them, no problems at all. But I do have to admit that I haven't used Hamilton Marine for 2 years so maybe things have dec...
- Mon Jul 27, 2009 4:06 pm
- Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
- Topic: Listing of Fractionally-Rigged Boats?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 6068
Re: Listing of Fractionally-Rigged Boats?
I think it was Mike who said "Damn, its all connected". He does not post much of late but was pretty active a few years ago. Everything is truly connected, often in ways not obvious at first... For a masthead rigged boat, I think that making the mast a few feet taller will not change the C...
- Mon Jul 27, 2009 1:01 pm
- Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
- Topic: Listing of Fractionally-Rigged Boats?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 6068
Re: Listing of Fractionally-Rigged Boats?
.....If you love the look of classic long overhangs and the like, go for wooden sailboats built just before fiberglass became king. Fractional rigs were more common.- Case I would say you have another option. Find a plastic classic you really, really love and perform a rig-ectomy. For sure it would...
- Sat Jul 25, 2009 10:58 pm
- Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
- Topic: Listing of Fractionally-Rigged Boats?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 6068
Re: Listing of Fractionally-Rigged Boats?
Now you've got me curious about the Albin Cumulus... Even though it's frac rigged, looking at Bluenose's table, the 100% jib is still 53% of the total sail area? Must be a really short boom. Yes, the boom is pretty short. 10 feet I think. That's not much for a 28 foot sailboat. My Sea Sprite 23 has...
- Sat Jul 25, 2009 8:55 pm
- Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
- Topic: Listing of Fractionally-Rigged Boats?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 6068
Re: Listing of Fractionally-Rigged Boats?
Just looked at the Albin Cumulus in the spreadsheets. The designer name was missing. The designer was Peter Norlin. He designed many sailboats for the Scandinavian market. Was head designer for Baltic or Sweden Yachts (cannot remember which) for a while. Bob Perry in other forums had high opinions a...
- Sat Jul 25, 2009 8:43 pm
- Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
- Topic: Listing of Fractionally-Rigged Boats?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 6068
Re: Listing of Fractionally-Rigged Boats?
Dang, I forgot the larger Sea Sprites. Those were more recent, though - late 1970s & 1980s. I didn't think of them because of the time frame. I was thinking about those built during the 1950s, 1960s and early 1970s. The pickings are very slim in this era. Extremely so. The Chesapeake 32, I recal...
- Sat Jul 25, 2009 6:08 pm
- Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
- Topic: Listing of Fractionally-Rigged Boats?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 6068
Re: Listing of Fractionally-Rigged Boats?
There aren't many fractionally rigged plastic classics. I know for sure because I looked. Exhaustively. Very few were built. The reason is because when the plastic classics started to be built, short masthead rigs was the rage due to the racing rules popular at the time. Only 2 plastic classics over...
- Wed Jul 22, 2009 10:20 am
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: L'affaire Ratso.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 690
Re: L'affaire Ratso.
That is an awesome story.
I know all too well about going nuts, trying to catch the damn things.
Thanks for the story!
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I know all too well about going nuts, trying to catch the damn things.
Thanks for the story!
- Case
- Tue Jul 21, 2009 10:02 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Mouse smell
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1023
Re: Mouse smell
Ugh Mouse Smell. I know that smell all too well myself. Anyway, wash your boat again. Maybe a couple of times. Then paint the interior. Fiberglass can hold lots of smells so painting it (after as many washes) is the best permanent solution. No real recommendations on what washing solution you should...
- Mon Jul 13, 2009 1:16 pm
- Forum: Classic Sailboats
- Topic: I am succumbing to overall length lust!
- Replies: 29
- Views: 7578
Re: I am succumbing to overall length lust!
I've looked all around at all types of sailboats for fun... I love classic sailboats. But I have noted that most of them do not have high SA/Ds. I sail Fizz, a Sea Sprite 23 which is an Alberg design that predates the Ensign but is about the same size. It moves very well in light airs and I passed l...
- Fri Jul 10, 2009 12:40 pm
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Raining again or is it "still"?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1416
Re: Raining again or is it "still"?
LOL.
I PLANTED plant seeds in late May this year...
Those grass are very LUSH now. Amazingly so. But what a price, I sure am sick of the rain...
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I PLANTED plant seeds in late May this year...
Those grass are very LUSH now. Amazingly so. But what a price, I sure am sick of the rain...
- Case
- Wed Jul 01, 2009 11:49 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: location of thru-hulls
- Replies: 7
- Views: 685
Re: location of thru-hulls
Regarding cockpit thru hulls, some people have moved them above the waterline and it works... for some. For other models, water comes in when heeling which is no good unless foot baths is the goal... Most thru hulls really need to have a seacock on it and in most cases they are closed so I'm not sur...
- Fri Jun 19, 2009 10:32 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Lazarette Cover
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1423
Re: Lazarette Cover
For brand new construction, I do think cheap polyester would do fine. After all, your boat is really made from polyester fiberglass and its fine! It is what I would do if making new stand alone items. If bonding to old fiberglass, I will always use epoxy. Issues with polyester often comes from bondi...
- Fri Jun 12, 2009 8:44 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Motor for a purist?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1714
Re: Motor for a purist?
I have one possible solution that might work. Not sure if it will work well on a Triton (Triton may be too big for this to work) but something to think about... Look in the Spartan Marine catalog , look for the outboard motor mount. Yes, I know that you did mention that you don't want an outboard bu...
- Wed Jun 10, 2009 2:10 am
- Forum: Technical Data and Boat Nerdery
- Topic: Alternatives to plywood fopr bulkheads
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5482
Re: Alternatives to plywood fopr bulkheads
Just focus on sealing the plywood. Get a nice good quality plywood and saturate it with epoxy, at least for areas likely to get wet. Saturating entire plywood panels would be terribly inefficient cost-wise. Paint would be better for areas not likely to get wet. From lots of reading, its my impressio...
- Sat Jun 06, 2009 3:49 pm
- Forum: Sailing and Cruising
- Topic: How not to navigate a reef
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2293
Re: How not to navigate a reef
Regarding the "off by 200 feet" comments, that's more about the chart data. I really should have said "chart data" not the inaccuracy of the GPS positioning itself. Looking at my older post, I should be more clear about this. Sorry for the confusion. The chart data in the waters ...
- Thu Jun 04, 2009 4:30 pm
- Forum: Sailing and Cruising
- Topic: How not to navigate a reef
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2293
Re: How not to navigate a reef
Yeow. But you know what they say... if you haven't gone aground, you haven't gone anywhere. I've been on the water more hours than most people will ever do in 3 lifetimes but even then, I still hit rocks. In retrospect, I felt magnificent and invincible before each grounding. So everytime I feel lik...
- Tue Jun 02, 2009 11:47 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Weakened Deck Beam
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2589
Re: Weakened Deck Beam
Remove the 2 x 4s and drill into the beam. There is wood in that beam under the 2 x 4s. It may be rotten and if this is the case, it needs to be replaced. The solution is to cut the entire beam out and grind away any remnants then glass in a new beam. I'm not 100% certain but I think your Sea Sprite...
- Fri May 15, 2009 12:01 pm
- Forum: Sailing and Cruising
- Topic: Fin v. Full Keel
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3127
Re: Fin v. Full Keel
It entirely depends on the sailboat design itself. And to a large degree, depends on the sailing skills of the sailor himself/herself, quality of sails, bottom fairness or foulness. But for the most part... fin keel sailboats tend to go upwind better than full keels. The foil shape is more efficien...
- Thu May 07, 2009 10:02 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Brush on Gel Coat?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1194
Re: Brush on Gel Coat?
I have heard of people using gelcoat over epoxy but the big thing is... the epoxy was still not fully cured when the gelcoat was used to cover the epoxy.
Otherwise, gelcoat on epoxy doesn't work. That's what I have gathered over years of reading forums.
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Otherwise, gelcoat on epoxy doesn't work. That's what I have gathered over years of reading forums.
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- Thu Apr 30, 2009 9:25 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Thin gelcoat on the hull
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1619
Re: Thin gelcoat on the hull
Don't worry about those raw fiberglass or thin gelcoat spots. Ignore them, only fill with epoxy if they're craters. Epoxy will not cause problems if used for fairing purposes. That's different than barrier coating which I definitely don't recommend (waste of $$ if had no problems). My Sea Sprite 23 ...
- Tue Apr 28, 2009 11:20 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Possible Bone Head Maneuver
- Replies: 11
- Views: 826
Re: Possible Bone Head Maneuver
Looks gorgeous!
Carry on...
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Carry on...
- Case
- Fri Apr 24, 2009 3:02 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Possible Bone Head Maneuver
- Replies: 11
- Views: 826
Re: Possible Bone Head Maneuver
I'm looking at the backing boards... Cut halfway between the end of the backing board and the end of the seacock... then round it smooth. I think that would be fine. No need to throw away the backing boards, they're lovely. Just too pointy, thats all. Still enough meat left for rounding. Use LOTS of...
- Fri Apr 24, 2009 12:00 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Lady Kay IV...three hulls three times the fun.....
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1778
Re: Lady Kay IV...three hulls three times the fun.....
Wow! Lots of bad core. But since the removal is done from inside, you probably can get thru the recore faster than most people... no need to worry about fairing in a place not seen all that often - a real time saver! Do you have any idea how the core got soft? I can see how coring in the bottom or t...
- Sat Apr 18, 2009 7:48 pm
- Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
- Topic: Leeward Shroud Slack Question
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1904
Re: Leeward Shroud Slack Question
Thanks all - I think I will do nothing for this year about reinforcing the hull. I guess I will just have to crank up on the shrouds even more. The standing rigging was new in 2006 and it may have not been finished stretching out. When I have white cap conditions, the leeward shrouds flap around abo...
- Fri Apr 17, 2009 1:56 pm
- Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
- Topic: Leeward Shroud Slack Question
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1904
Leeward Shroud Slack Question
When I sail upwind in my Sea Sprite 23, the leeward shrouds slacken considerably. I tighten them up constantly (within reason) but I think the hull may be too flexy for that. The shrouds start to be loose at about 10 knots windspeed, more so in whitecap conditions. It gets excessive at times. Intere...
- Fri Apr 17, 2009 1:38 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Making a Sea Swing Bracket
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1607
Re: Making a Sea Swing Bracket
Sterno is still alive and well. I even have new Sterno cans from a year ago or so.
They're more likely found in stores that cater to, well caterers and restaurants. Can be found at Walmart and the like but not that common...
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They're more likely found in stores that cater to, well caterers and restaurants. Can be found at Walmart and the like but not that common...
- Case
- Mon Mar 30, 2009 12:36 am
- Forum: Boat Photos
- Topic: Question of interest.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1612
Not so with Picasa, and it's free. Father Google is being kind to us ... makes me wonder what the catch is! The catch is... Google follows you around and use what they learned to optimize ad serving for you. Its a catch that cuts both way. I get better ads that actually is what I am looking for but...
- Thu Mar 26, 2009 5:38 pm
- Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
- Topic: Anchor sail
- Replies: 27
- Views: 5753
The formal name for an anchor sail is "Riding Sail".
Try googling that. There are several companies who make riding sails. Sailrite has kits costing $ 100 or less for riding sails for example.
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Try googling that. There are several companies who make riding sails. Sailrite has kits costing $ 100 or less for riding sails for example.
- Case
- Thu Mar 19, 2009 9:56 am
- Forum: Classic Sailboats
- Topic: Bristol Corinthian
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6623
- Thu Mar 19, 2009 9:52 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Injectable delamination repair.....
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1231
- Wed Mar 18, 2009 11:13 pm
- Forum: Classic Sailboats
- Topic: Bristol Corinthian
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6623
Why not get an Ensign? Or an older Daysailer version of the Sea Sprite 23. There are a couple nearby. Similar type of cockpit, very deep, not self bailing. Those are pretty much the bigger sister of the Corinthian and has much higher SA/D, about 17.50 to 18. I sail a Sea Sprite 23 and its pretty goo...
- Wed Mar 18, 2009 11:03 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: What is this?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 740
- Mon Mar 16, 2009 11:55 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Sizing Standing Rigging
- Replies: 1
- Views: 593
For the most part, the rigging sizes that was original to the boat is correct. Not really necessary to change it. Going up one size can wreak havoc on pin sizes and it also can add more weight higher up which can ruin performance. As I recall from my books, a good rule of thumb: 1 LBS up there can e...
- Fri Mar 13, 2009 12:43 am
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Self Healing Paint
- Replies: 2
- Views: 634
Self Healing Paint
The link is NOT boat related.
But its applicable for boats. I hope that this technology makes it within 5 years...
Self Healing Paint
Interesting that some of the technology is derived from lobsters & crabs...
Case
But its applicable for boats. I hope that this technology makes it within 5 years...
Self Healing Paint
Interesting that some of the technology is derived from lobsters & crabs...
Case
- Thu Mar 12, 2009 9:55 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Making a Sea Swing Bracket
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1607
Re: Making a Sea Swing Bracket
I've just bought a Bremer Sea Swing with Primus stove in it, which was just what I was looking for. (Thanks, Rachel, for the inspiration on this). As you can see, though, it's missing the bracket: http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/BMYC/ee9e_1.jpg Here's a photo of one with a bracket: http://i2.p...
- Wed Mar 11, 2009 11:09 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Removing Tape
- Replies: 7
- Views: 762
Steel Wool is a... BAD IDEA. Better not to risk it again even though there was no problems in the past. I really cringed at the mention of steel wool. In my case, just using straight razor to scrape the worst off then rubbing a rag soaked with paint thinner removed all of the tape residue. I repeate...
- Thu Mar 05, 2009 2:29 am
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Atomic 4 versus small outboard
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3357
- Mon Mar 02, 2009 7:48 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Product for Removing Vinyl Stick-on Letters/Numbers
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2542
Huh? I am under the impression that... as long you have no motor, no registration numbers are needed at all! No stickers, no nothing. Just some papers to show the Coast Guard if they deign to bother you. Maybe its just Maine only. Maine is pretty lassiez faire on these things. Could change soon, tho...
- Mon Mar 02, 2009 1:40 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Cold Aft Kansas
- Replies: 11
- Views: 848
I had to chuckle when I read the first post. Its understandable, though. I never can get used to wooden rudders on a fiberglass boat. Pearson sure was a bit strange sticking to wooden rudders while building fiberglass boats in the first few years of operation. Pearson probably did it because at that...
- Fri Feb 20, 2009 9:51 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Proceedures for core repair from below decks
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1409
I don't think my explanations were clear enough. So I finally found the website with the the core repairs done from underneath.
This only really works with flat surfaces.
The website with under cockpit sole recore.
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This only really works with flat surfaces.
The website with under cockpit sole recore.
- Case
- Thu Feb 19, 2009 4:00 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Proceedures for core repair from below decks
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1409
Personally, I would remove all bungs and unscrew all screws. Then remove all of the soft core from underneath the cockpit floor. Once the epoxy hardens, proceed with the new core underneath (fiberglassing one side beforehand) then jack it up into place (epoxy already lathered on the top of the core)...
- Thu Feb 19, 2009 11:24 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Proceedures for core repair from below decks
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1409
I recall one website which the owner of a Pearson 26 replaced his core from under the cockpit. I'll have to look for the website, it was a good one. Basically, what he did was to remove the core from underneath. Cleaned up everything then cut the balsa to shape, glassed one side (before putting on t...
- Wed Feb 18, 2009 2:28 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Glass Rozinante Keel Damage
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1926
- Tue Feb 17, 2009 1:55 pm
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Jamestown epoxy sale
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2147
- Thu Feb 12, 2009 1:53 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: PB Blaster/5200
- Replies: 7
- Views: 791
That's great news, that will make removing caulk a breeze! However... I have heard PB Blaster is also great at removing other things you don't want to remove. Things like oil seals for example. I recall a post by Mainesail saying he sprayed some PB Blaster on the propshaft to make it move. Overspray...
- Thu Feb 12, 2009 1:11 am
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Gorgeous Interior
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1317
I am a boat nut but I'm not familiar with this design. I initially thought it was a modified Kittiwake 23 or a Southcoast 23, both Alberg designs. But it looks a touch different, a bit more freeboard and draft than either Alberg designs. The Olympic Star 23 might be a lost Alberg design. I wouldn't ...