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by svMira
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?
by svMira
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...
by svMira
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...
by svMira
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...
by svMira
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...
by svMira
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?
by svMira
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>
by svMira
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...
by svMira
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.
by svMira
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...
by svMira
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 ...
by svMira
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...
by svMira
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
by svMira
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.
by svMira
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.
by svMira
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...
by svMira
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.
by svMira
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 ...
by svMira
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.
by svMira
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'...
by svMira
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...
by svMira
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...
by svMira
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 ...
by svMira
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...
by svMira
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.
by svMira
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.
by svMira
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...
by svMira
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 ...
by svMira
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,...
by svMira
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...
by svMira
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...
by svMira
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.
by svMira
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.
by svMira
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.
by svMira
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?
by svMira
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...
by svMira
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.
by svMira
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 ...
by svMira
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
by svMira
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
by svMira
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...
by svMira
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 ...
by svMira
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!
by svMira
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.
by svMira
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...
by svMira
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.
by svMira
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...
by svMira
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...
by svMira
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...
by svMira
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...