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Telegraphing is more noticeable with vertical grade laminates and those that have a high gloss melamine surface with little or no texture. Telegraphing occurs when there is uneven grain, a void, a lump, a joined surface that is not flush, or other core surface irregularity. Because of the thickness ...

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The galley was gutted when I got her and sadly enough, for 2 years she's been sailing with particle board from a discarded entertainment center. It's been functional and with more than enough other priority projects hasn't killed me. I do keep my eyes open for any nice wood, but nothing cheaply att...

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Yes this will come in handy once Old-Timer's Disease finally makes it so I can't remember what to do with the garbage.

It's kinda like going below on some great mission and then not remembering why.

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Thanks for posting the drawing Tim. The previous drawing shows the new mast mounted on the Triton. I haven’t measured the distance between the port and starboard chainplates, but guestimate they are about 8’ apart. I appreciate all of the feedback and the clear recommendations to talk to a rigger – ...

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As for "Bolero Blue" Tim claim he would paint her any color I wanted... yea right!

It was destined then!

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There are a couple of commercial options for retractable bowsprits. Seldon and Sparcraft makes them in Aluminum and Carbon. This is the Carbon Seldon. Edit: I also found the link to JSI which has some other removable bowsprit options. http://www.newjsi.com/bowsprits.aspx Thanks Bill, I will check o...

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D, R, Zach, and Tim,

Thanks for all your suggestions and help. I have spent lots of time with CAD but not on forums. Thanks for all the suggestions – next time I will be able to post my .dwg myself. This time I bailed and sent the file to Tim.

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Albergs designed sailplan for the Triton - he knew his business very well. That is not to say that different rigs would not work and obviously there have been many rig changes performed on Tritons that have worked just fine. My personal issues with this are not so much with the abillity of the boat...

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Hi Tim,

I have made an AutoCAD drawing of the new mast and have also scanned it to a word document. I have tried to post both of these formats, but have had no luck....any help is appreciated.

Thanks,

Stephen

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You will definitely need running back stays to offset the inner forestay. As to the double spreader arrangement, it would have been used for inboard chainplates. If you are attaching your shrouds to the original Triton chainplates, you won't need double spreaders at all; however I would guess the s...

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Not surprisingly I am really, really happy to have a covered and mostly dry, and getting drier, place to store Bolero during our winters. I am sure that there is a "perfect" boat shed solution and equally certain the the Clearspan isn't it. That said I really can't complain. I was in my T...

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Trick question, right? I think it looks perfect.

Yes - I can convince myself it won't be too hot below.....minimal sacrifice!

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[quote]I only had one bit of excitement when the car started to overheat and I realized I'd put the bottom board of the triangular support right in front of the one bit of grille that really mattered. Sure, the grille ran across the whole front of the car, but that was apparently mostly for symmetry...

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I use an old pair of leather knee pads that have some sort of wool or felt on the inside. After seeing some of this new techno, I think it's time to upgrade.

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Congratulations!

Nice boat and it looks like a reasonable project. Hmmm....if the coal stove is going, can I take second dibs to Rachel!

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Hello....well I finally transported the new mast to my Triton last week. As it turns out, it is actually 40' and not the 39' I was told. I needed to transport it about 100 kms (60 miles). After looking at getting it moved by someone else, I opted to move it myself. http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photo...

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Thanks Tim. Do you know if these brands are about the same to work with?

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Hello. I need to repaint the hull on my M45 and would like to choose a colour close to the original blue gel coat. Thanks to Bill who pointed out that Bolero was painted with Alexseal Flag Blue by Tim - and she looks stunning. As it turns out, the paint of the M45 I have posted some pictures of in t...

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Thanks. You would be looking for quite a shed to house your Morgan with room to work. Bolero's paint is Alexseal Flag Blue two part that Tim applied. Would look quite stunning on your Morgan. But hey I am quite prejudice. I found out that the colour on this Morgan (that is the same boat as my 45) h...

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She looks a bit like an over grown Rozinante.

The Rozinante is another one of my favourite boats......hmmm I keep saying this about many different designs.

I agree, she does have that svelte classic quality.

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Always easy to welcome another Triton lover.

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Is this the boat your are thinking off?

http://reliance44.com/index.html

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Thanks for all of the pictures and nice work on your boat. Way to push the job through!

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Hi David....reading this list was like laughing at myself. Thanks

I would add another.

If you’re covered in dust and have to take a break from the most heinous of boat building jobs and all you can think of is surfing the plastic classic forum.

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You would be looking for quite a shed to house your Morgan with room to work.

Maybe I should save the money and use it for paint!

Thanks for the information.

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Nice shelter...wish I had one.

Ok - I have to ask. What is the stunning colour and type of paint on Bolero's hull?

I am looking for a colour to paint my Morgan http://www.plasticclassicforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=3232

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Yup.

Yes Unbelieveably Pleasurable

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Hi Tim,

Thanks for the video. Makes me think of some boat transport ventures I have had to endure through! Keep fingers crossed and let people do their jobs....most of the time

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I have to tell you that forgoing long overhangs is the hardest - I've always been a sucker for overhangs, from an aesthetic point of view - but the fact they make a boat longer than it needs to be, and increase its tendency to hobbyhorse has me willing to do without on this next boat. I agree that ...

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A vise-grap can not enter in the cavity where the hex bolt is located.

Many of these tools are designed to allow the shaft and set screw to extend beyond the body of the tool......which allows you to grab the screw with some vise grips - "in a pinch".

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Wow...now I have a new picture set as my background! Thanks

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I fetched the replacement blades and I noticed that I forgot the Allen wrench...

Perhaps I am mistaken....is that not why vise-grips were invented?

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Unfortunately, I got too close to the sole/hull joint, and suddenly a thin stream of water started squirting up out of the cut.

At some point we all make mistakes. Welcome to the forum and good luck with the rest of your project.

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Am I reading this correctly?

It's only the budget that sinks....not the boat.

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They also have a website:

http://www.northeastsailboatrescue.com/index.html

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I like how number 2 starts with "create a budget to adhere to". Is this possible? I am starting on my 4th boat and still sink mine every time.

I think Allen is correct

2 Forget the budget, it's going to cost more anyway...

There is always a price and a cost....

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Thanks Bill,

Looks like we have similar tastes in boats. Bolero is sure looking good!

And is that by chance a working Border Collie in the background?

The Border Collie works the sheep on the farm where I have the boat. I enjoy taking breaks while sitting on deck and watching him work.

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Here's a (not so great) drawing of it.

Thanks stubrow. I have never seen the link before.

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We anchored deep inside to enjoy the complete solitude.

Very peaceful. What type of boat do you have?

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LazyGuy wrote: Quote "I like the phrase "needs finishing work"." It attracts more potential buyers than "Needs Hand Grenade" I would prefer the latter. At least, you know what you get into whereas "needs finishing" has as many meanings as there are persons......

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Now that's interesting. I'm currently doing some rigging work on a Pearson Vanguard ( Rhodes design) at House of Boats. Also supervising the coordination of the painters, wood work guys and glass guys on the same boat, since I'm much closer than the owner is. I was down there yesterday. John has a ...

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Any updated pictures from the summer projects?

Hi Read....This summer I have been working the boats design. Taking lots of measurements and making some plans. The current project is looking at a new rig.

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Shop Vac of course works well for getting rid of the resulting slumgullion.

Slumgullion....now that's a word. Hope you don't mind if I borrow it!

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I have glass tank in my Morgan 46. You can see the tank at this link. http://plasticclassicforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=3232 Scroll down to the bottom pictures. I thought about using the tank and testing the water periodically by bringing it into a lab. In some ways I like the idea of built in tanks, b...

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Hi Peter,

Please post pictures of the aluminum models when you make them.

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What a fine piece of functional art.......sweet work Tim! Congratulations to all and I can’t wait to see more pictures.

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Hi Solosailor,

I am not sure why the link is not working (Tim - perhaps you can help because I may have used the URL incorrectly?)

It is ebay item number 330271794610 and the boat is at $31,000, but the reserve is not yet met.

Are you looking for a Contessa?

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Amazing pictures....thanks for posting them.

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This 1981 Contessa 32 is for sale on ebay and is located in New Zealand.

http://cgi.ebay.ca/Contessa-32_W0QQitem ... dZViewItem

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Hi Greg,

Thanks for posting the pictures. I couldn't see them very well - till I clicked on them and they nicely enlarged! I now have your boat as my background on my computer.

The west coast sure is an amazing place to spend time on the water.

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