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by CapnK
Thu Oct 04, 2018 4:12 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Alberg 30 Liner
Replies: 3
Views: 1375

Re: Alberg 30 Liner

svMira wrote: Tue Sep 25, 2018 7:48 am And hang on to your liner off-cuts.
Good advice, pieces can come in handy. For example, I made an outboard motor mount for a daysailer this summer using deck cutouts and former hatches from powerboats. Replaced the rusty heavy thing that was there with a sub-2# maintenance free solution. :)
by CapnK
Sat Sep 22, 2018 11:50 am
Forum: Sailing and Cruising
Topic: Storm Anchoring - Florence
Replies: 2
Views: 1310

Storm Anchoring - Florence

Info below in regards to Hurricane Florence, location Winyah Bay, Georgetown, SC, All in all, we made it thru the storm very fortunately, in addition to 'dodging a bullet' in that it didn't come straight in over top of us as a Cat4 like it was forecast to up until just 4-5 days from actual landfall....
by CapnK
Thu Sep 20, 2018 10:12 am
Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
Topic: Outboards for ex-Inboards...?
Replies: 2
Views: 1425

Outboards for ex-Inboards...?

Input, thoughts, experiences...? I've been looking around at what might be a good (or better) solution than what I have for powering an A-30 via outboard. I've used a 65# long shaft Merc 4stroke 6hp on my sub-6k displacement Ariel and that will push the boat fine until winds get into the 20's, and t...
by CapnK
Thu Sep 20, 2018 9:20 am
Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
Topic: Converting away from rolling boom reefing
Replies: 2
Views: 1528

Re: Converting away from rolling boom reefing

Those jiffy reef cheek blocks are a great idea, thanks for the heads up - and this topic, too!
by CapnK
Sat Sep 08, 2018 1:40 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Looking for Good Work, Fair Price
Replies: 3
Views: 1248

Re: Looking for Good Work, Fair Price

Hate to hear such, cannot understand people with 'business ethics' like that, or how they manage to stay in business... Grr. There is a DIY yard here in Georgetown, SC, at Hazzard Marina. I think they charge $12/foot for hauling and relaunching via Travelift, and that includes a pressure washing of ...
by CapnK
Sun Aug 12, 2018 10:50 pm
Forum: Tools and Techniques
Topic: Dremel tool, diamond wheel for trimming fiberglass
Replies: 4
Views: 2802

Re: Dremel tool, diamond wheel for trimming fiberglass

Would you mind posting a picture of that? TIA :)
by CapnK
Sun Aug 12, 2018 10:44 pm
Forum: Sailing and Cruising
Topic: Helm balance - Pearson Wanderer
Replies: 4
Views: 1585

Re: Helm balance - Pearson Wanderer

Hi Mira - In addition to James excellent advice, I'd suggest you make a quick check of your rig to see that it is in tune. It's unlikely, but possible that this could be a contributing factor. You have a built in rig tune detector: your good old Mark 1 Eyeballs. :) Put one up against the mast and si...
by CapnK
Sun Aug 12, 2018 10:20 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Broken tack attachment on Alberg 30 boom
Replies: 6
Views: 2160

Re: Broken tack attachment on Alberg 30 boom

Clever fix, I like it! :)
by CapnK
Sun Aug 12, 2018 10:18 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Solar tracking mount
Replies: 19
Views: 5689

Re: Solar tracking mount

Marcelo take a look at golf cart batteries. They are 6V but if you'll run two in series you get a nice 12V 105Ah bank that can handle deep discharge with aplomb. Plus about an extra 100#'s of ballast. ;) The local cart store guy steered me away from the traditionally recommended Trojan batteries, te...
by CapnK
Sun Aug 12, 2018 10:11 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Creating a water tight fitting for propane gas line.
Replies: 2
Views: 1213

Re: Creating a water tight fitting for propane gas line.

I've used these and was able to pass a standard propane fitting thru it fairly easily. The rubber 'washer' inside stretches enough to handle the greater diameter.
by CapnK
Fri Jul 13, 2018 10:59 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Rules for Posting Ads - READ ME!
Replies: 0
Views: 4718

Rules for Posting Ads - READ ME!

Please use this section only to sell your own personal boat-related items or boats. This is not intended to be a general purpose classifieds arena, and is only for forum users to post their own personal items for sale. Posts will be automatically pruned after 30 days. Please do not post links to boa...
by CapnK
Fri Jun 22, 2018 8:22 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: South Coast 21
Replies: 73
Views: 9711

Re: South Coast 21

I like the innovative trailering solution. :D I've thought to do similar with my Ariel for long-term storage if I took off on a trip on a bigger boat, or to take her cross country in lieu of sailing thru the western Carib and making a Canal transit. :D I wonder is the SC21 the only boat Carl ever dr...
by CapnK
Wed Jun 06, 2018 9:16 am
Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
Topic: Hardware Store PVC Sheets as Deck Hardware Material
Replies: 4
Views: 2656

Re: Hardware Store PVC Sheets as Deck Hardware Material

If it's Azek brand or similar, it is actually a sheet form of PVC foam. Not super compressible, but definitely more so than G10. I'd do this: Prep the backing pad by sanding, routing, or otherwise rounding corners and edges down to a radius appropriate for glass to easily adhere - say at a 45* angle...
by CapnK
Wed Jun 06, 2018 9:01 am
Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
Topic: Recommend your experience with type of paint rollers!
Replies: 1
Views: 1964

Re: Recommend your experience with type of paint rollers!

There are rollers made for epoxy primers/paint on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0168S0958/ I've used these from Ace with 1-part poly: http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1278271 WRT non-skid, I know the Kiwi-Grip brand uses a special extra-foamy roller that looks like it make...
by CapnK
Tue May 08, 2018 5:34 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Alpa 11.50
Replies: 9
Views: 2813

Re: Alpa 11.50

Uh-oh... :shock:

Project list just got longer, and a bit more technical. (Gee - How often does that happen? ;) )
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by CapnK
Sun May 06, 2018 10:30 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: putting the boat back together
Replies: 8
Views: 3210

Re: putting the boat back together

The best journeys are those which are not hurried. :)

Looking forward to the new stories.
by CapnK
Mon Apr 02, 2018 9:05 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Alpa 11.50
Replies: 9
Views: 2813

Re: Alpa 11.50

The darker blue is more accurate. But I am with Nate H on what he said about colored hulls on sailboats: "There are only two colors to paint a boat, black or white, and only a fool would paint a boat black." lol :D Alpas were in production from the late 50's until 1979. Maybe they are more...
by CapnK
Sun Apr 01, 2018 11:31 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Alpa 11.50
Replies: 9
Views: 2813

Re: Alpa 11.50

Here are a couple of pics of her as she sits, more to come soon... I've begun the 'adoption' paperwork. I've actually grown to like her lines somewhat, although I do wish she had an Alberg keel. :) Save some draft that way, maybe a foot even... Still, for her size/length she is low-slung, barely any...
by CapnK
Sun Apr 01, 2018 9:10 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Acquired a new project (Grampian Classic 31)
Replies: 19
Views: 5000

Re: Acquired a new project (Grampian Classic 31)

Re: Atomic 4's going bang - the people who like to talk about that quite often have themselves a 5 gallon can of explosives sitting in their cockpit lockers, AKA 'dinghy fuel'. :)
by CapnK
Tue Mar 13, 2018 6:03 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: putting the boat back together
Replies: 8
Views: 3210

Re: putting the boat back together

Dear Sir -

I am writing to enquire about the cost of acquiring your mad Boat Shining Skillz for use on my small fleet of boats... ;)

Looking really good! Sadly, shine is far down my list at the moment. To the contrary, I have lots of "deshining" to do first... :)
by CapnK
Tue Mar 13, 2018 5:59 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: knock knock knock
Replies: 12
Views: 3871

Re: knock knock knock

There seems to be a resurgence of sorts, albeit small so far, in 'young 'uns' taking to sea in sailboats and making YT videos about it. Most of them, though, seem to be looking at 80's and newer boats, 35' and longer, for their initial purchase. I think this is because perhaps: 1) They cannot imagin...
by CapnK
Sat Feb 24, 2018 9:54 am
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: knock knock knock
Replies: 12
Views: 3871

Re: knock knock knock

I took it over initially just to keep it going because its such a good resource that it would have been a shame to have it disappear. I did not have the time to give it much attention, and no help, so it had to languish for a while, sadly. The software improved during that time; it is now much easie...
by CapnK
Sat Feb 24, 2018 9:45 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: putting the boat back together
Replies: 8
Views: 3210

Re: putting the boat back together

Electrical - here's a 3-function adapter for ~$16 you might want to try (Voltmeter, 12v power, 2x USB power) . I put one on my Hobie Power Skiff last summer to test, works fine, will be adding it to my sailboat(s). Can be easily customized, too! https://tinyurl.com/y9juy37z Potti: Homemade composter...
by CapnK
Thu Feb 22, 2018 7:40 am
Forum: Pearson Triton Specifics
Topic: TRITON Model
Replies: 4
Views: 2466

Re: TRITON Model

@ his 1:9 scale, it's 37" LOA.

At 1:4 or so, it would almost be usable as a dinghy, like the Mini 12's. How cool would that be? :lol:
by CapnK
Thu Feb 22, 2018 6:45 am
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: knock knock knock
Replies: 12
Views: 3871

Re: knock knock knock

Hi Dave - I'm in every day, at least until I take off for a while next winter. :D With *4* boats in various project stages, it's hard to find the time to get pics and such together to post, but overlook/summaries of them will happen in the coming week, at the least. Also, I'm seeing a resurgence of ...
by CapnK
Mon Feb 12, 2018 1:52 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: "Sundance", an A-30
Replies: 11
Views: 4362

Re: "Sundance", an A-30

Plans: Galley: (Oct, '18: probably not exactly like this, I now have what I think is a better idea... stay tuned! ;) ) Moving it from normal position at companionway to just aft of main bulkhead. 2 burner propane stove/oven and wood burning heating stove to starboard. Engel reefer and sink moved to ...
by CapnK
Fri Feb 09, 2018 2:43 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Pearson Ariel #422
Replies: 3
Views: 2608

Re: Pearson Ariel #422

Heh. Your barn looks like My Dock. lol :D
by CapnK
Wed Feb 07, 2018 2:27 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Acquired a new project (Grampian Classic 31)
Replies: 19
Views: 5000

Re: Acquired a new project (Grampian Classic 31)

I looked those up. Was it only the older wooden hulls that had the - for lack of a better term - spoon bow/foredeck? You see that in some G-31 pics, but not in all of them. Post some interior shots, would love to see the layout/details some time!
by CapnK
Sun Feb 04, 2018 10:59 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Islander 36, shoal draft version.
Replies: 6
Views: 4258

Islander 36, shoal draft version.

This is the boat I've lived on the past 2 years. I plan to sell her this spring, but have some work to do to her to get her ready for market that I will document here. :)
by CapnK
Sun Feb 04, 2018 10:57 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: "Sundance", an A-30
Replies: 11
Views: 4362

"Sundance", an A-30

Laid up in 1970, she's a "liner" model with the integral aluminum strongback. Basically a stock boat, some work/modding has been done on her. Repowered with a Volvo 2002 that has the addon fresh-water cooling (as opposed to raw water that was 'standard'). Chainplates have been moved extern...
by CapnK
Sun Feb 04, 2018 10:55 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Alpa 11.50
Replies: 9
Views: 2813

Alpa 11.50

This boat *might* become mine. It was abandoned here at my marina a year ago and I'm in the process of taking ownership. If I can, and can get her Documented, then this is likely my long-term boat. Alpas have a great reputation in the Med, though are relatively unknown here in the USA. Even though I...
by CapnK
Sun Feb 04, 2018 10:47 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Pearson Ariel #422
Replies: 3
Views: 2608

Re: Pearson Ariel #422

In brief: I did do the above for a while. Then I decided not to do it that way. Lived aboard another 4 years, figured out the Best Of All Possible Layouts for me, and began the work only to wind up getting an Islander 36. I do still have the Ariel, and plan to put her back into sailing shape this sp...
by CapnK
Fri Feb 02, 2018 4:55 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Acquired a new project (Grampian Classic 31)
Replies: 19
Views: 5000

Re: Acquired a new project (Grampian Classic 31)

Wow, those have really nice lines! Congrats are in order. :) Look forward to seeing more of her.
by CapnK
Mon Jan 29, 2018 9:31 pm
Forum: Forum Rules, Registration Information, and Posting Instructions
Topic: January, 2018 - Welcome back!
Replies: 0
Views: 7726

January, 2018 - Welcome back!

After a long hiatus, PCF is up and running again!!! Same software, and all of the older, original content is here, but we have a new look, and a more progressive outlook in general for the future of the Forum. So - Welcome back, or Welcome and feel free to join in! Looking forward to learning about ...
by CapnK
Sat Jul 08, 2017 6:49 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Bristol 27
Replies: 111
Views: 97089

Re: Bristol 27

Wow, looking nice, Lloyd, great job and good on ya for doing it! :)
by CapnK
Fri Dec 12, 2014 2:01 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Too Many Boats
Replies: 3
Views: 2223

Re: Too Many Boats

Counting dinghies and other small craft (sunfish, kayak) but not sailboards or surfboards, I have 8 boats. Only 3 in the water - Hobie PowerSkiff runabout, Ariel, and Islander. One will have to go next year, hopefully in return for some money to throw at the other. :)
by CapnK
Thu Dec 11, 2014 1:08 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Coronado 15 project.
Replies: 389
Views: 217332

Re: Coronado 15 project.

You can see in that last shot, in the reflections on the foil, how nice it came out. Great job!
by CapnK
Thu Dec 11, 2014 12:54 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: [ Help needed ] Window replacement
Replies: 4
Views: 2389

Re: [ Help needed ] Window replacement

How about one or two long battens placed over foam/wood blocks against the poly/acry to hold it against the curve while adhesive is drying?
by CapnK
Sat Dec 15, 2012 9:36 pm
Forum: Pearson Triton Specifics
Topic: Triton emblem
Replies: 6
Views: 3522

Re: Triton emblem

Daniel - check your PM's - Thanks!
by CapnK
Sat Dec 15, 2012 5:51 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: What is this masthead item?
Replies: 5
Views: 2128

Re: What is this masthead item?

Does it have wires leading to it? Looking at it I would guess an antenna of some sort, but there isn't much detail in the pics... Any words or names stamped on it?
by CapnK
Sat Dec 15, 2012 1:34 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Anyone kmow what kind of boat this is?
Replies: 3
Views: 1690

Re: Anyone kmow what kind of boat this is?

She does have some nice looking lines.

Did you used to have an Ariel - or am I confusing you with another Bay-area sailor of similar name...?
by CapnK
Fri Dec 14, 2012 2:23 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Coronado 15 project.
Replies: 389
Views: 217332

Re: Coronado 15 project.

The rail compresses, as the hull's weight distributes over a wider area (this is port side looking aft.) I'll spread glue through the kerfs to hold the board in this position. Really interesting idea there - I like it! :) Congrats on the sail! I might have to bust out the wetsuit and the Sunfish so...
by CapnK
Thu Sep 01, 2011 10:03 am
Forum: Forum Rules, Registration Information, and Posting Instructions
Topic: Site move
Replies: 20
Views: 7839

Re: Site move

Just a quick update: I ran a test move of the database to the new server and software and it was successful from a functionality standpoint. There are some finer details that need taking care of in order for the move to be a 100% success, so I'll continue working on those until it can happen 'just r...
by CapnK
Mon Aug 29, 2011 2:42 pm
Forum: Forum Rules, Registration Information, and Posting Instructions
Topic: Site move
Replies: 20
Views: 7839

Re: Site move

OK, folks - gonna take a swing at it late tonight. Hopefully, if all goes well, tomorrow we'll be running on different hardware - but undetectably so. :D
by CapnK
Fri Aug 19, 2011 2:28 pm
Forum: Forum Rules, Registration Information, and Posting Instructions
Topic: Site move
Replies: 20
Views: 7839

Re: Site move

Sounds like a good idea. I'll look into it after I get the move completed.

Speaking of which, I'm shooting for early next week to make that happen. This week wound up getting a 'by' due to an unanticipated burst of extra work.
by CapnK
Mon Aug 08, 2011 2:37 am
Forum: Forum Rules, Registration Information, and Posting Instructions
Topic: Site move
Replies: 20
Views: 7839

Site move

Hello everyone - You may remember that in late spring, Tim posted a message looking for someone to take over the ownership and administration of plasticclassicforum.com. Having the ability, experience, and resources to do so, along with a deep appreciation for all of the incredible content posted he...
by CapnK
Mon Jun 27, 2011 2:10 pm
Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
Topic: Improving an older mainsail by Sailcare
Replies: 12
Views: 4731

Re: Improving an older mainsail by Sailcare

I know several people personally who've had work done by Sailcare, and will second the recommendation. In one case, Sailcare did make a blunder - they sent us back a brand-new, but wrong, jib for my clients H23 (I'd installed a roller snarler & lines led aft, during a rerig of the boat) . They w...
by CapnK
Mon Jun 27, 2011 1:07 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Another outstanding bad boat name
Replies: 111
Views: 38965

Re: Another outstanding bad boat name

This old lady has been around the marina for about 5 years now. Left the dock twice, IIRC - once to the yard, and another time on a two-hour tour. There is a brand new 10' FoldABote (PortABote?) in her cockpit, left right where it was delivered, its' packaging decayed around it. Never even been asse...
by CapnK
Thu Jun 23, 2011 5:06 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Rigging installation question
Replies: 8
Views: 1706

Re: Rigging installation question

Hi Doug - I've rigged a number of boats, and what you are doing is going to demand that you think 100 times, and then measure 20 times, before you cut even once. :) Nothing like doing something the hard way to give you sweaty palms and second-guesses! ;) I'd like to add the following to the others i...
by CapnK
Tue Nov 10, 2009 7:19 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Stanchion-mounted Bulwarks
Replies: 14
Views: 4884

Re: Stanchion-mounted Bulwarks

Nice idea. In addition to adding a decent sized bulwark for a small vessel, I imagine that the stanchions being tied together might strengthen the whole system up a bit. And it doesn't look like it would be prohibitively expensive or technical to accomplish.

Thx for the link, Dunc.