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by Case
Fri Aug 21, 2009 3:39 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: exposed ballast
Replies: 7
Views: 616

Re: exposed ballast

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.

- Case
by Case
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...
by Case
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...
by Case
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...
by Case
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...
by Case
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...
by Case
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...
by Case
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...
by Case
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...
by Case
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...
by Case
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!

- Case
by 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...
by Case
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...
by Case
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...

- Case
by 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...
by Case
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...
by Case
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...
by Case
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...
by Case
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 ...
by Case
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...
by Case
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...
by Case
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...
by Case
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.

- Case
by Case
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 ...
by Case
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...

- Case
by 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...
by Case
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...
by Case
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...
by Case
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...
by Case
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...

- Case
by 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...
by Case
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.

- Case
by Case
Thu Mar 19, 2009 9:56 am
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: Bristol Corinthian
Replies: 14
Views: 6623

Ensign is a possibility but like the sheer on the Seasprite, Sailmaster, Typhoon...I like sheer! I wonder how big the cockpit is in the Seasprites? My minimum is 6'8"+ so I can lay down and nap after a sail. Very important, along with the sheer. Its pretty much the same as the Ensign! The cock...
by Case
Thu Mar 19, 2009 9:52 am
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Injectable delamination repair.....
Replies: 6
Views: 1231

You're probably thinking of various epoxies. Straight epoxy is used. There are also special "Rot Fix" epoxies. Lots out there, several brands are available. The most popular is "Rot Fix" made by System Three. You comment on "this horse is beyond dead" is... apt. Injecti...
by Case
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...
by Case
Wed Mar 18, 2009 11:03 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: What is this?
Replies: 10
Views: 740

Seeing that reddish ooze stuff... it really looks lots like epoxy mixed with microballons. It is used for fairing purposes, I forget the usual West System number. The color and texture is just like that!

Maybe the stripper has softened it?

Just a thought.

- Case
by Case
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...
by Case
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
by 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...
by Case
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...
by Case
Thu Mar 05, 2009 2:29 am
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Atomic 4 versus small outboard
Replies: 31
Views: 3357

Time.

Lots of people are in a hurry so they motor.

That's all it is. I personally don't understand motoring when there are lots of wind. Sailboats nowadays really are used like motorboats. They are only sailed when its convenient...

- Case
by Case
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...
by Case
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...
by Case
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.

- Case
by 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)...
by Case
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...
by Case
Wed Feb 18, 2009 2:28 am
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Glass Rozinante Keel Damage
Replies: 15
Views: 1926

<<I seem to remember from Concrete 101 that it is 150 lbs/cu ft. >> Yes you're right. I was thinking of cast iron at about the same weight as lead shot. In looking up these weights I came across an interesting factoid. That of C&C actually using spent uranium as ballast in a Canada's Cup conten...
by Case
Tue Feb 17, 2009 1:55 pm
Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
Topic: Jamestown epoxy sale
Replies: 13
Views: 2147

Contact Jamestown about that balsa, it may be a mistake.

But on the other hand, I run a mail order company and yes, charges can get awfully stiff if its physically large.

Sometimes its not the weight but the dimensions that you get hit hard on...

- Case
by Case
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...
by Case
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 ...