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- Thu Oct 17, 2019 7:51 am
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: How/where is Plastic Classic hosted?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2920
How/where is Plastic Classic hosted?
I"m part of a Siren 17 group that is on the Yahoo Groups platform that his soon to be mothballed. Was wondering if what ever Plastic Classics has figured out would be an option to offer that group. Where and how is the Plastic Classic forum hosted and managed?
- Fri Sep 13, 2019 7:15 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Triton outboard well
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2618
Re: Triton outboard well
I've got a Furlex and I'm not a fan. The closed body with internal line compression 'wings' and barely large enough drum size don't seem like good ideas. The guide at the top of the extrusion doesn't look like it ever had a chance of working in the long term. Mine is old and haven't had a new one, a...
- Fri Sep 06, 2019 7:25 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Thoughts on this technique by Andy Miller?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1891
Re: Thoughts on this technique by Andy Miller?
I haven't tried fixing any of my crazing. But the places that I have had to rebuild, like my mast step, I have reglassed and they are now completely stable and haven't done any crazing after. I just wonder how to account for the flex. Once it is all checked, you simply have to flare all the cracks o...
- Wed Aug 28, 2019 8:43 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Insulating One's Boat
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1156
Insulating One's Boat
In a recent video, Sailing Uma insulated their Pearson 35 with 3/4" of foam glued to the hull with contact cement. The video of Sailing Uma insulating their boat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClFGcjr8djI Is this the right way to do this? And, at what point does this make sense to do? This me...
- Wed Aug 14, 2019 12:02 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: What is leaking out of my boat?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1329
What is leaking out of my boat?
This picture is looking forward at the starboard cockpit hatch rail. https://photos.app.goo.gl/EZmyfYeTyki4KiBa6 What is leaking out of my boat? That is such a bizarre shade of yellow for it to be rust. And, I don't know what else could be causing staining like that. (Posting even though the pic isn...
- Tue Aug 13, 2019 11:45 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Alberg 30 v-berth liner removal
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2730
Re: Alberg 30 v-berth liner removal
Do you end up glassing the whole surface that is visable, or do you ever have just paint on plywood as a finished surface?
- Wed Jun 12, 2019 7:44 am
- Forum: Pearson Triton Specifics
- Topic: Rudder Shoe
- Replies: 49
- Views: 11072
Re: Rudder Shoe
Looks great. Very promising. Where do I put in my order for my rudder rebuild? <grin>
- Sat Jun 01, 2019 2:16 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Recommended line sizes
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1692
Recommended line sizes
Is there a table of recommended line size related to boat size? I have a hunch that a bunch of my sheets and halyards have been swapped around on my boat as they wore out or convenient used line has been used to replace ones that have worn out. So, I don't feel that I can use what I have for referen...
- Sat May 25, 2019 8:23 am
- Forum: Classic Sailboats
- Topic: A one off ?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1998
Re: A one off ?
Not sure I'm buying your classic claim. <grin> I think I see a sailboat somewhere under all those fancy electronic gizmos. I bet he only needed a sailboat so he'd have masts to hang all his toys on.
- Wed May 08, 2019 8:10 am
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Sailing books as a gateway drug
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1578
Sailing books as a gateway drug
The more I read and the sailing interviews I hear on podcasts, the more I'm sensing a kind of pattern, where young boy/young man ends up reading ______ sailing book, which leads to more sailing books which he contributes to the beginning to his love of boats which at some point gets him on the water...
- Wed May 08, 2019 7:44 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Adding a solent stay
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1664
Re: Adding a solent stay
I got my sail. Looks really good. Found out about Bacon Sails on a pod cast and searched their used sails database. Picked up a 'storm' jib and an Asym Spin. Now I have to figure out how to rig two different sails that the boat isn't set up for yet. Should be fun. I know the little jib will get way ...
- Fri Apr 26, 2019 11:17 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Adding a solent stay
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1664
Adding a solent stay
I may have found some used sails to expand my heavy weather sailing range. This means adding a solent stay. Modifying rigging is new to me so I've got a few questions. 1. Anyone know of a good online supplier for the hardware needed to add a solent stay? Mast hound, terminal joints, wire, etc.. Bonu...
- Tue Apr 23, 2019 6:04 pm
- Forum: Classic Sailboats
- Topic: Motor sailer
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1437
Re: Motor sailer
Looks like this is it: https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/finnsailer-35
Some of the google images show it saying "Finnsailer 35" on the side of the boat.
The 29 seems to have a more interesting lay out: https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/finnsailer-29
Some of the google images show it saying "Finnsailer 35" on the side of the boat.
The 29 seems to have a more interesting lay out: https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/finnsailer-29
- Fri Apr 19, 2019 9:30 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Mast winch backing pad
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1321
Re: Mast winch backing pad
The Seldon ones in the link tilt down. How necessary is that? I'm pretty sure the one on my Tanzer 22 was just perpendicular to the mast.
- Thu Apr 18, 2019 8:08 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Mast winch backing pad
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1321
Mast winch backing pad
What do you use for a mast winch backing pad?
I bought a little #6 to put on my mast, but there is the obvious difference between the curve of the mast and the flat of the winch base. I haven't quite had the 'aha!' moment yet of what the right thing is to use.
I bought a little #6 to put on my mast, but there is the obvious difference between the curve of the mast and the flat of the winch base. I haven't quite had the 'aha!' moment yet of what the right thing is to use.
- Wed Feb 27, 2019 9:14 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Chartplotter - Where to mount?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1259
Chartplotter - Where to mount?
Where is the perfect place to mount a chartplotter on a plastic classic? Okay, I know the 'perfect' is that question is ridiculous, but I'm trying to figure out where I would put one if I were to get a larger screen and I don't know where. Right now I'm using a tiny Garmin handheld GPS. I don't like...
- Thu Feb 14, 2019 8:23 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Wood Rudder
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2095
Re: Wood Rudder
And thanks for pointing out the different contexts, yearly haul-outs vs tropical long stints in the water. I didn't think of that. I'm beside freshwater and a minimum windchill temp of -47C so far this winter. <grin> My 30 footer is in my driveway beside my car, frozen solid.
- Mon Feb 11, 2019 8:42 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Wood Rudder
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2095
Re: Wood Rudder
Those rudders are solid wood stacked on long bolts I think, at least my Wanderer has the same idea. Not quite as hefty looking as yours and not nearly as pretty mahogany, but the same idea. Mine had been on the hard for 6+ years and had pretty good gaps between the planks. I had considered glassing ...
- Thu Jan 24, 2019 8:38 am
- Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
- Topic: Tips for a Furlex Furler?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2007
Re: Tips for a Furlex Furler?
Interesting, never would have though of pulling core. Was that hard to do? How'd you even do that?
Is there any device a person could use to keep that tension on the line when one is pulling the sail out solo in lousy weather. I wish this tension keeping could be a little more automatic.
Is there any device a person could use to keep that tension on the line when one is pulling the sail out solo in lousy weather. I wish this tension keeping could be a little more automatic.
- Wed Jan 23, 2019 8:23 am
- Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
- Topic: Tips for a Furlex Furler?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2007
Re: Tips for a Furlex Furler?
That's my concern too, If I decrease that line size, it'll be terrible to pull on. The line that I've got seems to be the factory line. My first block is about 34 to 36" back from the drum and I did improve that angle last season. That seemed to improve things, but it still piles in like a rat'...
- Tue Jan 22, 2019 8:43 am
- Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
- Topic: Tips for a Furlex Furler?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2007
Tips for a Furlex Furler?
I've got a Furlex furler on my Wanderer. Not enjoying the furling part of it yet. I find that the spool loads up in a very crisscross pattern and gets too fat too quick. There have been times when I can't wind in my whole sail because the spool is too fat and jams. Then I end up in a stupid wind and...
- Tue Jan 22, 2019 8:36 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Cleat backing pads
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2355
Re: Cleat backing pads
Cutting Aluminum, particularly thicker stuff, with a jig saw is annoying. But, not as bad as cutting plexiglass. I've found that the trick is to slow down. A good sharp blade with medium to small teeth, but keep the speed down so that you don't heat it up and start melting the aluminum. I've gone in...
- Mon Jan 21, 2019 8:28 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Cleat backing pads
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2355
Re: Cleat backing pads
I've been using aluminum for quite a bit of mine. Figure I'm making "extra large washers". In some areas, I'm thickening the underside with pieces of glass pieces cut from other areas in the boat. In other, I'm adding that thickening on top, so that my hardware isn't just mounted flush to ...
- Tue Jan 01, 2019 12:08 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Moving my Galley - Interior Remodel
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2249
Re: Moving my Galley - Interior Remodel
Not a good proper heavy one. And, I never did the dowel thing, where you stick them in between and lower it on slowly, pulling the dowels out. Just did the line it up and roll the Formica down onto the piece in one slow go. The last filler board I did, just to close the alcohol stove hole, I just ep...
- Mon Dec 31, 2018 11:55 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Moving my Galley - Interior Remodel
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2249
Re: Moving my Galley - Interior Remodel
Do you contact cement the Formica to the plywood or use a different glue? I've had really bad luck with contact cement and end up with bubbles all the time.
- Mon Dec 31, 2018 11:52 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Alberg 30 chain plate move
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1729
Re: Alberg 30 chain plate move
I've been wondering about this as well. Figured if mine would need rebuilding, whether or not it was worthwhile to move them outboard.
- Mon Dec 31, 2018 11:50 am
- Forum: Pearson Triton Specifics
- Topic: Rudder Shoe
- Replies: 49
- Views: 11072
Re: Rudder Shoe
The 'W' shape of the shaft seems really ambitious. To make life a bit simpler, I would forego the the flats inboard on the rudder. But maybe that would be too much of a bend on the shaft, to go almost 90 degrees to head back to the leading edge. I'm very curious how this will all come together. I ha...
- Fri Dec 21, 2018 8:44 am
- Forum: Tools and Techniques
- Topic: Triton Osprey Refit Part 7 - Youtube
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2356
Triton Osprey Refit Part 7 - Youtube
James, I really appreciated your latest Youtube video. It was nice to see the steps of getting the interior to look all freshly painted. And, that's quite the piece of teak in the companionway. Must be nice to have access to lumber like that. How are you attaching the seahood to the deck? I want to ...
- Fri Dec 07, 2018 9:06 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Moving my Galley - Interior Remodel
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2249
Re: Moving my Galley - Interior Remodel
I was thinking the same kind of temp thing. Not settled on just how large I want the galley portion to be. I'm quite enjoying my rather unlimited engine access right now. Don't know how far inboard to put the sink and drain. Considering that I have an offset hatch, I can have it come in quite a bit,...
- Fri Dec 07, 2018 8:59 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Port Light Rebed
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2352
Re: Port Light Rebed
I did mine last summer. The four large ones on my Wanderer. Replaced the plexi with some fresh mildly tinted plexi. It was so nice to have windows that you could look through. And the tint is pretty cool as well. I just rebed them with butyl tape. It ended up I was a touch lean with the tape and two...
- Tue Nov 27, 2018 10:10 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Acquired a new project (Grampian Classic 31)
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4998
Re: Acquired a new project (Grampian Classic 31)
That's too funny. That's exactly what I don't like about my boat, the interior layout. Hoping I can do some work to start switching it to an aft galley this spring. Maybe. Got the boat for the right price and with the other right features, yard trailer and an upgraded diesel engine. So I was okay wi...
- Mon Nov 26, 2018 8:16 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Rhodes Swiftsure 33 SV Clio
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2382
Re: Rhodes Swiftsure 33 SV Clio
Dark topsides! Looks like a really nice starting place a real looker.
- Mon Nov 26, 2018 8:13 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Acquired a new project (Grampian Classic 31)
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4998
Re: Acquired a new project (Grampian Classic 31)
Thought Crazer sounded familiar. How'd you give up Loon? She was quite a smart looking Wanderer.
- Sun Nov 25, 2018 11:00 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Acquired a new project (Grampian Classic 31)
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4998
Re: Acquired a new project (Grampian Classic 31)
Sorry your first project didn't turn out.
But, I just did an image search on the Rhodes. Wow, that's a really pretty design. I think you won in this switch-up. We want pics! Start a new thread for the Swiftsure and tell us all about it.
But, I just did an image search on the Rhodes. Wow, that's a really pretty design. I think you won in this switch-up. We want pics! Start a new thread for the Swiftsure and tell us all about it.
- Tue Nov 20, 2018 8:40 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Alberg 30 v-berth liner removal
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2730
Re: Alberg 30 v-berth liner removal
What is the material you built the new V-berth panels out of and how did you finish it?
- Sun Nov 18, 2018 11:45 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Moving my Galley - Interior Remodel
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2249
Moving my Galley - Interior Remodel
My Wanderer comes with the common side galley configuration and I really don't like it. It takes up a lot of valuable space for lounging and being in the cabin and I can't stand up for much of the forward half of that length. I'd really like to go to a layout more like the Pearson 30. I hope to move...
- Sat Nov 17, 2018 5:23 am
- Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
- Topic: Wood shell turning blocks
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2053
Re: Wood shell turning blocks
That's pretty!
With enough wood around it, like your boat, they sure do look at home, no problem there.
With enough wood around it, like your boat, they sure do look at home, no problem there.
- Thu Nov 01, 2018 8:08 am
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Boat footwear
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1422
Boat footwear
What do you wear on your feet on the boat, particularly when sailing? Anyone figured out the best solution for this? I haven't quite found the right thing yet. I've banged my feet coming in and out of the companion way enough and seen a few vids of broken toes that I really need to give up my habit ...
- Wed Oct 31, 2018 7:21 am
- Forum: Classic Sailboats
- Topic: Islander 29
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1886
Re: Islander 29
Thanks. Perfect. Very descriptive pictures.
Agreed, nice colour scheme.
Wow, you've got sun shine. We've had overcast, cloudy and cold in Manitoba for the last... well, feels like forever. Sorta all fall.
Marvin
Agreed, nice colour scheme.
Wow, you've got sun shine. We've had overcast, cloudy and cold in Manitoba for the last... well, feels like forever. Sorta all fall.
Marvin
- Tue Oct 30, 2018 7:47 am
- Forum: Classic Sailboats
- Topic: Islander 29
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1886
Re: Islander 29
markwesti,
You have any more pictures of that boat's dodger? Looks intriguing. I'd like to add one to my Wanderer someday and am collecting reference photos.
Marvin
You have any more pictures of that boat's dodger? Looks intriguing. I'd like to add one to my Wanderer someday and am collecting reference photos.
Marvin
- Sun Oct 21, 2018 9:45 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Full sails designed for up to what wind speed?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1310
Re: Full sails designed for up to what wind speed?
I'm just trying to work out comparative safe loads. Figure if I work with that number as a reference, the rig will already be built around the breaking load, so I can ignore trying to work that out. I wanted to see the force numbers in the rig as the wind builds and then see how small a heavy weathe...
- Fri Oct 19, 2018 5:19 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Full sails designed for up to what wind speed?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1310
Full sails designed for up to what wind speed?
I'm building a spread sheet to take a look at wind loads on sails. Just a simple wind speed x sail area to get force. I'm trying to compare loads on different reefing/sail combinations. I was wondering what wind speed is presumed when a designer adds a sail rig to cruising boat? Figured that should ...
- Fri Oct 19, 2018 5:07 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Alberg 30 liner
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1430
Re: Alberg 30 liner
Not me. Bought mine 2 years ago in Wisconsin. I'm #174. 3rd last one!
- Fri Oct 19, 2018 9:31 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Blisters @#$%
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1239
Re: Blisters @#$%
That's some pretty serious haul out work.
Thanks for posting 'the rest of the story'. Your other posts gave the impression that it was just all roses. Wasn't quite sure you belong with us fellow plastic classic 'sufferers'. <grin> Quite obviously you've paid your dues.
Thanks for posting 'the rest of the story'. Your other posts gave the impression that it was just all roses. Wasn't quite sure you belong with us fellow plastic classic 'sufferers'. <grin> Quite obviously you've paid your dues.
- Fri Oct 19, 2018 9:27 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Alberg 30 liner
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1430
Re: Alberg 30 liner
My Pearson Wanderer is one of the later ones, third last one. and also has a liner. I'm interested in following this thread as there are areas where I want to remove the liner as well. I'm guessing that I could lower the floor in my boat about 2" without it getting appreciably narrower. But the...
- Fri Oct 19, 2018 9:09 am
- Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
- Topic: Heaving to - how to?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1198
Re: Heaving to - how to?
Makes sense. I'll have to try that with my Wanderer.
Is this how you do it with your Alberg 30? With my Tanzer 22, I found that it needed some mainsail in order to create that balance.
Is this how you do it with your Alberg 30? With my Tanzer 22, I found that it needed some mainsail in order to create that balance.
- Thu Oct 18, 2018 8:04 am
- Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
- Topic: Heaving to - how to?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1198
Heaving to - how to?
It is not that hard to come across some advice in some sailing article that talks about - "We just back the jib and heave to, then we can deal with the main." The concept that one can heave to while adding/removing sail baffles me. Doesn't your boat need to be balanced in order to heave to...
- Tue Sep 25, 2018 7:48 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Alberg 30 Liner
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1375
Re: Alberg 30 Liner
And hang on to your liner off-cuts. I've been doing some modding of my Wanderer interior and anything that I've removed has proved useful for other modifications, backing pads, reusing outside corners and the like. One frustration working with liners is how crazy inconsistent the thickness is and ho...
- Wed Sep 12, 2018 7:36 am
- Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
- Topic: Converting away from rolling boom reefing
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1524
Converting away from rolling boom reefing
My Pearson Wanderer has the factory rolling boom reefing. I'm finding that very awkward, slow and frustrating to manage. I had serviced my boom and got it working nicely. The process just isn't one that seems reasonable for a solo sailor to do when it is rough enough to warrant. Just cranking the bo...
- Sun Aug 19, 2018 5:22 pm
- Forum: Sailing and Cruising
- Topic: Helm balance - Pearson Wanderer
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1584
Re: Helm balance - Pearson Wanderer
Managed to take some measurements at a calm anchorage. Turns out I have about 4 1/2" mast rake aft, measured 6' off the deck. So that's 4 1/2" on 29'. Works out to about 0.74 degrees of rake. That has to be negligible. I don't have any thing to take out at the bottom/top of my furler to ma...