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jollyboat

sorry Mike - Neophyte of sorts with whole picture thing. The black thing are two black spinnaker halyards The wooden looking thing is a bronze dorade vent (one on either side of the mast. The numbers are 15" ("quite standard actually" . . . Dr. Evil, Austin Powers) you might notice so...

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It is a very good fit. 346 came with a set of Shields sails and I used them for a season or two in the early days - "pre-sail snob". The jib wasn't too bad either. And for the record guys, I too go nameless on the transome. I typically respond to dirty looks and obscene hand jestures.

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Figment - that sail of yours sounds just like what the doctor ordered after an "every inch" battle the day before. Though less sloth and more froth, with the cooler weather I have returned to my interior grinding festival. The festival of grit! My mini grinder and I busted out the bulk of ...

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OK! Your on. I can't wait! The winner provides ice cold Pabst Blue Ribbon beer upon return to our respected moorings. Close quarter yelling and screaming while racing is tollerated and the race committe will ignore all protests - blue blazers while racing are optional. you will only be allowed to us...

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Only, with maturity? ! Oh, I am sorry - though I have aged a little a am still not mature - and hope I never am. Would very much love a ride on SCOUT - you guys have done a fanstastic job. How do you think you would fair in race against the lightest TRITON in Western LongIsland Sound?

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Hold the Phone - Whoa - Jason when did you get a J-30! ? Sorry I missed that day in school. Awsome, I love those boats !!!

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Scout! - Hey wanna have lunch this weekend - will you be at the mooring?

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Oh, that is good - I asked in that I very much like twins. Was it gas or diesel?

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Greg I am pretty sure the ship with yours sails finally arrived - good sailing, incidently you might ask Scott for a price on a furler - sailmakers sell furlers too (big surprise) or at least we do - if Scott doesn't want to play for some reason give me a call.

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Vindo - where is your "old engine" now?

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Yup' - you guys are right on again - not that you need me to tell you that. Our beloved Tritons have been designed with a shape and characteristics that have and will continue to serve the test of time as long as water and wind remain as we know them. With that said, and understanding the history of...

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Oh - Guilt! I aways wondered how some of you guys get as much done as you do!? I think that the marina set up is brilliant!

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I could not agree with what has been mentioned on this subject more - the issue with anchors and associated gear is completely subjective to how a person might be using the boat at any given time. All of my wining is obviously pure bull as it would be a pain to have to "race" tie the ancho...

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vent cowl as the hawse pipe is a Triton approved method, the least amount of weight in the bow - priceless - no rhode, no water tank, no anchore, no pulpit, no, no, and no - come on guys - enough of this Queen Mary stuff -it's a 28 foot daysailor/overnighter/racer, tie the anchore to the mast - that...

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I liked my A-4 a lot on 346 - it was smooth and quiet. I installed a new fuel tank and very well designed fuel delivery system that never leaked and I never had an issue with fuel vapors. Follow gas engine procedures for starting (run the blower, check for leaks, ect becomes common place and takes n...

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I loved sailing my Triton out of Alameda. That harbor is perfect for learing how to set the spinnaker - well compared to the "slot" it is. Great pics. If you ever run across my first Triton #346 please wave hello for me - as I miss her dearly.

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Groovy, Glad to hear it. Your agent is Scott Rush of Rush Sails in Kirkland, WA Scott is a first rate sailmaker and very keen in making sure that his customers are well taken care of. I am in CT in the design office. If ever you have questions or concerns please feel free to contact me either here o...

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When working with any business it is important to get what you are paying for in writing. Most yards, for better or worse, will write up service contracts which often double as receipts. In the second to last post I was surprised to read that the behavior of the yard was tolerated to any degree. A p...

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The Triton that is for sale in Maine is the one to get. Asking price is sane and I am sure neg. within reason. I say buy a boat that may need some work but still able to sail it. I am also inclined to agree with a statement that Tim made on another thread about having two boats - one to work on and ...

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GOOD STORY - Brian Jose looses his Triton in the harbor of La Paz, MX to fire. The SHELLY B burns to the water line and sinks. (the sad part of the story) Then fellow cruisers put together a task force and purchase for Brian Jose another TRITON for him to continue his adventures on - way to go cruis...

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I will snap a few pics tonight with my new trustee camera - I forgot to add that to the list dammit! I am not sure how much the interior weighs - certainly not more than two hundred pounds. I have left all the bulkheads and tabbed in salon benches and v-birth. the hanging locker cabinate and head ca...

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Hello Gang - The new (old beam) is in (thanks Mike), the mast is back up, boom with Rig Rite mast attachment installed. US Spars ridged vang installed, 1:1 mainsheet with 4:1 fine tune installed. AMSTEEL halyards installed for Main and Headsail. Removable outboard bracket installed and tested with s...

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Fantastic! Great Job. The boat looks wonderful - I am sure that you are very proud as I know I would be. Keep the Forum posted of your continued adventures.

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Tim - I remember your comments about Rig-Rite - I thought of you when first picked up the phone- but after I started faxing things over -things seemed to smooth out. I will say that because of the whole FAX thing that things seem to go at slightly slower speed - I guess, in this case I have my parts...

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I received the RIG-RITE fittings. They are very beautiful and were shipped in a timely mannor. I worked with a woman by the name of Megan at Rig-Rite and all went very smoothly. I have techical drawings for pretty much every part on the TRITON and sent the mast profile over to RIG-RITE with my quest...

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That mast beam had me at "hello". I must admit that i was a bit surprised at the fit too - then I just figured - what the hell, go wiith it - this about getting the be boat commissioned for sailing. I have also overcome the hurdle as to how I am going to get my outboard mounted in such a m...

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OK - much better day today - drove to NH's boat shed and exchanged 466 original south coast winches for Mikes mast beam - problem solved - sanded down the replacement beam and took it to the boat for a fitting - fits like a glove - very pleased with the out come. Also discovered why I blew one of th...

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June 2, was a difficult day. Lagistics are huge problem for me in really getting anything done on 466. Not having any 'real' place to set up jigs - tools - store things - is a real bummer. After driving all over creatation to assemble tools, wood, clamps - what have you - I attempted to cut out some...

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I am pleased to report that I was able to remove the mast support beam from Jollyboat without any problems. I have secured strips of white oak to proceed with this project. I am seriously considering an elaborate repair of the existing beam or at least incorporating "parts" of the existing...

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Bonniejeau - <grins>

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Wow, thanks those pics are great fun. My boat is in the last picture down with the skipper wearing the green shirt. That is me on the foredeck, in a white shirt securing the "wanger" on the jib head for the run. What a great day it was! Cheers!

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I was on 1042, I was originally sailing with the Neil Pryde Sails boat with the Canadian country code on the main sail but volunteered to sail on 1042 due to that boat having been down on crew. I had a great time competing against my own team - they ended up second for the day my boat was third. Bad...

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I took down my mast on 466 yesterday with a Gin Pole. It was a bit stressfull and I ended up breaking my Harken roller furling foil but I got the mast down. I was on the horn today with Harken and my issue with furling unit is no problem to repair - just more time. Anyway - a much needed new mast su...

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hello gang! I was racing Etchells 22's this past weekend out of Duck Island Yacht Club in Westbrook, CT and recognized a very nice Triton w/ a Flag Blue hull anchored just off the breakwater. The boat had 'cream' dacron sails. Is that anyone that is on the forum. Anywho - nice job with the boat!

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SAIL Magazine - FEB. 07- page 62 lower right of page. Small blurb and piture of TRITON #100
Cool!- We are still getting ink after all these years.

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Woven cloths of yesterday were a balanced weave because the looms that the cloth was being made from had not yet kept up with the development of synthetic fibers. Hoods first loom poduced little 20" wide grey goods before the finish process and definitly not intended to be used for sailcloth ma...

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I have had good results using Min-Wax Polyurethane (spelling?). I mix the satin with high gloss and get a 'tweener of gloss and satin but not quite semigloss. I learned this trick from Dad as he refinished the house floors like this and they came out very well.

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I recently purchased two cast bronze winch stands and the SPARTEN MARINE outboard bracket - also in cast bronze. The service was great and they shipped my purchases within a day or so. I purchased the outboard bracket to see if it will work on the TRITON. I will keep the Forum up to date on this.

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If you still have the thermostat that now needs replacing you might also try a good auto parts store to see if they have a match or cross match. Otherwise Figments suggestions are good ones. Shipping to Canada from the States is not that big of deal so I would be surprised if that is an issue. In my...

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Hey Money, there are many ways to handle this repair - it will come down to time and . . . well, money. By your post it sounds to me like you already know what it is going to take to repair this so with that said - for the other suggestions here is one. Rip thin pieces of teak in strips and fill in ...

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yeah, that is not recomended. the rig on any boat is something to pay considerable attention to. as it was mentioned, if in a jam rigging something up with what is on hand would be admirable, however, seeking out inferior equipment as permenent replacement is not recomended. if this about either abo...

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Scout/Navagator - Your rudder is made of Mahagany. It is built in sections just like on a wooden boat and pinned with bronze drifts as well as strapped via the pintals. Nan, give me a call and I will give it a look see me self. Just rebuilt the rudder on JOLLYBOAT. Check your PMs I left some contact...

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Robert, You bring up a good question about the centralized battery system but the answer can be as subjective as you want it to be. The advantages of the the centralized battery are so many that the list is too long to include. To continue lets look at your poll. 40% at the time I looked at it said ...

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You should buy MOJITO Triton #218 That is good boat. It needs a bit of work but can be sailed as is. It got a little scraped up in the big hurricane but that is nothing that can' t be delt with in short order. Even with the scrapes the boat can be sailed. To have Mojito trucked up to DC would cost y...

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Tim, I liked you set up so much that I installed a simlar installation on JOLLYBOAT. The cockpit drains I can't find fault with and so left in tact. The combing and seat drains I have plumbed with T fitting and then into the the cast bronze thru-hull fittings that dump into the cockpit above the coc...

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Britton, my 'ramble' was spawned from the Kaholee project that is now underway. As having a blurb on the links page myself, and for the 'greater good' of our fellow PC brotheren - why should there NOT be a link on the PCF links page for something that could provide solutions otherwise not available ...

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Tim,
any chance of putting a link on the neta links page that would send us to the Lackey site
one man one boat at a time? - what say you
bpg

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Bly, what kind of boat was Minnow again? Where can I pick up the forum threads on this story?
Thanks-
BPG

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