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David VanDenburgh

Ed,

Thanks for the detailed response. It helps a lot. I came across your photos (about 3 or 4) on the Yahoo EnsignSailor group.

I need to take a close look at the rudder on #1240 to determine the best course of action. Your approach might come in handy.

Thanks,

David

David VanDenburgh

Ed,

I saw some pictures of rudder work on Allegra, and now I have a question: What repairs did you perform and how'd you go about it?

Thanks,

David

David VanDenburgh

Ed, Beautiful boat! Hope you don't mind me borrowing the photo to post here. My initial thought was that the cutout was for a head or porta-potti, but it sure works well for an outboard too. Regarding the rubrail: can the original be reinstalled after it has been removed? It's in good shape, but it ...

David VanDenburgh

I purchased one of their kits two years ago to construct a drifter. It was a cinch to construct, and the directions were very detailed. Sailrite has excellent customer service as well should you need additional support.

David VanDenburgh

Thanks for the replies and information. Tim, did you remove (or did you have) the molded (PVC?) rub rail that covers the hull-deck flange when you painted Silent Running? If so, is it pretty straight forward? This boat is going to need a complete painting from interior to deck to topsides to bottom....

David VanDenburgh

I don't know anything about race/class rules but I'd bet the new ones don't have that. Good point. Here's a photo from ensignspars.com showing the interior configuration: http://www.ensignspars.com/for-sale/ensgnproduction/IM004378.JPG/image_preview I suppose that answers that question. Any clue ab...

David VanDenburgh

Does anyone know what Pearson used for ballast in their Ensigns? I'm assuming its lead, but I know A30s have cast iron. Second question relates to modifying the interior a tad. I grabbed this picture from a 'for sale' listing to help identify the area I'm thinking about modifying. http://www.fleet76...

David VanDenburgh

1. Do I need to make sure that the t-ducer is perpendicular to water surface? In other words, face straight down? One boatyard person told me that it does not matter since most of the time the boat is heeled over anyway. The t-ducer will still read correctly. I don't know about that since Airmar an...

David VanDenburgh

Seawater from the anchor locker on our Cape Dory 36 used to collect under the v-berth, eventually soaking into the cabin sole. I ended up glassing off the anchor locker bulkhead and installed two drains in a bed of thickened epoxy that connect to a hose. The hose carries the water to the shower sump...

David VanDenburgh

Ceasar Choppy wrote:. . . my money is on ambient temp.

That was my suspicion as well, especially since we don't have a pre-heater. I will swap out the fuel filters in the spring as part of commissioning, but I'd be surprised if they're to blame.

Thanks for the feedback.

David VanDenburgh

This isn't critical, but I thought I'd solicit some input. Here's the situation: '79 Perkins 4-108 with about 2000hrs on it. It has always started within a second or two - even after a long winter layup. Just recently it has been taking more cranking to get her to catch, on the order of about 5-8 se...

David VanDenburgh

Like most things, there's seldom a perfect solution, but I'm very happy with our bilge pump arrangement. Ariel's bilge outlet is located on the port counter, and it's submerged when sailing on starboard tack. A couple of seasons ago the anti-siphon didn't work and allowed sea water to flow into the ...

David VanDenburgh

Dave....is there a reason you did not do this? At the very least you get to see what was there and it's also not back in the tank only to show itself again one day... I've only given part of the story. The rest of the story involves our first summer cruise aboard Ariel, troubles away from home (wat...

David VanDenburgh

Yes, congratulations! And many long, happy years of sailing ahead.

David VanDenburgh

Ric in Richmond wrote:I found it by blowing into the tank through the fuel line....

Ditto, except I nearly had an aneurysm in the process.

David VanDenburgh

Maine Sail's picture reminded me that some of our early fuel issues were due to a screen on the pick-up tube in the tank. During engine operation, the pick-up tube would become increasingly occluded as crud built up on the screen. The engine would then begin hunting, running up a 100 or so RPM then ...

David VanDenburgh

We run a 10 micron filter as our primary, a 2 micron as the secondary, and the engine-mounted Fram CP1911L(?), which I believe is a 30 micron, as our tertiary filter. Our thinking was to progressively filter the fuel and provide a quick, efficient way to inspect and replace filters before we had pro...

David VanDenburgh

I can recommend the Xantrex Link 20. I installed one on Ariel a couple years ago and have been very happy with its capabilities. It was easy to install (really, routing the wires was the "hardest" part), and it monitors our two six-volts, wired in series, and a single 12v starting battery....

David VanDenburgh

Beautiful! Congratulations.

David VanDenburgh

As I understand it, the most important issue is keeping the mast in column and preventing it from pumping. That means that leeward shrouds can be slack, but they should not be so slack that they move around enough to cycle, which fatigues the wire and can cause premature failure. As long as your mas...

David VanDenburgh

Rachel wrote: The misty day was fitting (well, for my mood).

Pretty, isn't she? (says the proud parent, scrutinizing the new son-in-law ;)

Rachel

You're a strong woman, Rachel. I'm afraid my eyes would be too misty to see anything. And, yes, she's very pretty!

David

David VanDenburgh

Thanks, Rachel, for catching that. The link is wrong - too many Alberg 30 projects on blogger. I've corrected it. It should be: http://alberg30project.blogspot.com/ . How embarrassing. And, yes, my A30 is a '64 - i.e., liner-free. PS - I only wish I could claim that kind of progress! You'll see that...

David VanDenburgh

What would be the best way to remove the old Cetol? It would appear that I should stick with a satin finish because my teak's not smooth. Any suggestions? We recently removed all of the Cetol on our Cape Dory 36. A quality scraper and a heat gun are, without question, the most effective tools for r...

David VanDenburgh

For what it's worth: We use two Trojan T-105s aboard our CD36, for a total of 225ah, and we recharge at (often before) 50% discharge. We run all of the electrical items you mention, with the exception of the SSB, and can last for about two days before recharge with heavy consumption - longer if we'r...

David VanDenburgh

The guide replied, "Oh, hand-painted faux cost more, so it was more desirable." Rachel As Henry David Thoreau said: "The head monkey in Paris puts on a traveler's cap, and all the monkeys in America do the same." Whatever the fashion, we're all dedicated followers - except for t...

David VanDenburgh

I'll second the PVC pipe suggestion. That's all I use for Ariel's frame during Michigan winters, and the cover has held up well. If you want more clearance under the cover, using long lengths of PVC pipe bent over the ridgepole and secured to stanchions can create a covered wagon-type shelter. That ...

David VanDenburgh

Rachel wrote:David,

Do you live in a park? Or just restore your boats there... :D

Lovely setting!

Rachel

Sometimes when I'm mowing, it sure feels like a park. I can't wait til the boy in the photo can handle the mower on his own - and the weed whacker, and the chainsaw, and...

David

David VanDenburgh

Speaking of Hal Roth, apparently he died Saturday, October 18, at age 81, after a 2-1/2 year battle with lung cancer.

David VanDenburgh

I've begun a restoration of a CD10. Like yours, my CD's gunwales were shot - mostly gone, really. I'm pretty sure they're mahogany. The seats certainly are. I'll be eager to hear what you discover during your restoration since I'll be doing the same at some point. Quite frankly, I hadn't even consid...

David VanDenburgh

Actually, the incident David describes was in the Roth's book Two Against Cape Horn . A great story of a remote grounding, salvage, and repair in trying circumstances. I'll have more of an answer later. Oops. Thanks, Tim. Always a Distant Anchorage must have been the Bramble Cay incident. Another r...

David VanDenburgh

Hal and Margaret Roth performed such a repair after an incident in Chile, if I remember correctly. A large section of the hull required extensive rebuilding, including interior bulkheads. There's a decent description (and a few photos) in their book Always a Distant Anchorage . Probably not what you...

David VanDenburgh

Wow, Rachel, you're good. Thanks!!

David VanDenburgh

Is this a Tempest or something else?

Link to eBay ad

Thanks.

David VanDenburgh

I appreciate the info and insight. Certainly there are at least a few options when it comes to getting the job done. Thanks!

Kendall: Grand Rapids? Where do you sail out of? Is the Ariel you just bought the one that was listed on Craigslist?

David VanDenburgh

I agree with Britton about talking to the yard. After buying my Alberg 30, I noticed that one of the poppets on the cradle was deforming the hull. The yard was very accommodating and readjusted the boat. I was a new owner and yet the yard still worked with me - for free. Good people. Perhaps your ya...

David VanDenburgh

I don't suppose anyone has some ideas about how to lift a boat without the aid of a hydraulic trailer, crane, or travel lift, do they? Boat length is 24', displacement is about 4000 lbs, hull is full keel with cutaway forefoot. The boat is currently sitting on blocks and supported by stands. I was t...

David VanDenburgh

Great eye. Nice photos! Thanks for sharing.

David

David VanDenburgh

Tim wrote:Does that description make sense?

Yes. Thanks.

David VanDenburgh

Tim, http://www.lackeysailing.com/680/images/cockpitfwd-90708.jpg When you're applying the various paints for nonskid and smooth areas, how do you define the edge where the two meet? Do you mask the nonskid areas smaller than they'll eventually be, applying white paint into the nonskid area, then ta...

David VanDenburgh

I've never used it on any thing but gel coat but I think I've read that oxalic acid can also be used for removing black stains from teak. Anyone here had experience with that use? We've used Bar Keeper's Friend, which uses oxalic acid as its prime ingredient, to clean up teak. It's milder than mixi...

David VanDenburgh

Thanks for all of the kind responses. David, That looks great. It's amazing how much "pull" a drifter gives you in light air. I've been playing around using my reular jib on one side and the drifter on the other for downwind sailing. I put an Amsteel luff rope in the drifter so it doesn't ...

David VanDenburgh

We just returned from our trip. Arriving back home and facing that other part of reality is tough, but I'm having fun going through the photos and video and reliving the trip. Although this cruise hit several of our usual stops, we added enough new ports to shake things up a bit. Perhaps the most en...

David VanDenburgh

I seem to remember some talk and enthusiasm a while back over a boat that looked like this one. On the chance that some of you might enjoy them, I took a couple photos as we passed this boat in Northport, MI. Does anyone know for certain what she is? http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y19/ariel-cd36/D...

David VanDenburgh

I agree. What are you sailing? Thanks. She's a '79 Cape Dory 36, designed by Carl Alberg. I planned a final coat of finish primer and was prompty shut down by weather... That was pretty much the daily story for two weeks. At least you're maintaining your sense of humor. It will all be worth it in t...

David VanDenburgh

Ran into our first thunderstorm on Monday. As always, breathtaking. Wind, waves, and lightning were moderate, but the rain was pretty intense. Conditions made for a good photo or two (and the new dodger is like a bonus room; the extra living space is great): http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y19/arie...

David VanDenburgh

SWEET!!! Can't wait to see it in the sky! What is that, 3/4 oz. nylon? We're in the midst of our summer cruise and have flown the drifter a couple of times. It sets well and looks good. I'm very pleased. A couple photos: http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y19/ariel-cd36/DSC_2893.jpg http://i2.photobu...

David VanDenburgh

Rachel wrote:(And for that matter, I think white Lifecalk is also polysulfide, so maybe that would have the same yellowing issue?)
Rachel

Lifecalk does yellow. I don't know about the others.

David VanDenburgh

Looks great! Dodgers are not all equal, there are a lot of loose, wrinkled sloppy ones out there. What material are the companionway flap and trim at the aft hoop? Thanks. I'm still not satisfied with the wrinkles above the grabrails; I might try to pull them out. The material along the leading edg...

David VanDenburgh

Ric in Richmond wrote:Alberg hull????

Yep.

Cape Dory closed down in the late 80s, but Robinhood Marine bought the molds and is still manufacturing the CD36 under the name Robinhood 36.

David VanDenburgh

vindo40 wrote:David
What kind of boat do you have ?

She's a '79 Cape Dory 36.

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