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by Rachel
Sun Jul 24, 2011 5:44 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Mainsheet reeving
Replies: 13
Views: 1922

Re: Mainsheet reeving

Well, "to reeve" is to pass a line through a block, etc., so he's essentially asking for ideas on setting up the mainsheet (maybe it put you in mind of the similar sounding/looking "reef," where you shorten sail?). I don't have too much to contribute on main sheeting setups, alth...
by Rachel
Wed Jul 20, 2011 11:30 pm
Forum: Pearson Triton Specifics
Topic: Overall depth on Triton?
Replies: 5
Views: 2513

Re: Overall depth on Triton?

Heh, no, I just happen to have a copy of the layout drawing on my computer, and I was in a coffee shop soaking up A/C and surfing the web when I read the post. So, 81".... My estimate was a little short, although I suppose the boats without the wooden toerail might be 79" or so (and maybe ...
by Rachel
Wed Jul 20, 2011 6:59 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: deleted
Replies: 1
Views: 836

Re: Who made this thang?...;-)

Good sleuthing! You don't hear that brand/name every day.
by Rachel
Wed Jul 20, 2011 6:56 pm
Forum: Pearson Triton Specifics
Topic: Overall depth on Triton?
Replies: 5
Views: 2513

Re: Overall depth on Triton?

Using the layout drawing and a drinking-straw wrapper (I'm at a cafe), I get about the same length as the berths.... so maybe 6' or a shade over. Figured maybe that would help until someone can actually measure :) Are you documenting your Triton? If so, another way to get workable figures is to look...
by Rachel
Wed Jul 20, 2011 2:50 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: New tiller - Cetol, epoxy or varnish?
Replies: 31
Views: 9822

Re: New tiller - Cetol, epoxy or varnish?

If it were my tiller I would varnish it with traditional varnish, then make a cover for it when I'm not using the boat (Top Gun, Sunbrella, etc.). I don't tend to epoxy under varnish. With the varnish/cover combination you get the beauty of "real" varnish, and it should probably last longe...
by Rachel
Wed Jul 20, 2011 9:24 am
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: Vertue
Replies: 10
Views: 4486

Re: Vertue

I haven't used one that's actually adjustable like that, but I think of the style that looks somewhat similar -- but where the mainsheet block just runs freely on it -- as a "horse" (in case that helps you to find discussion/examples of them). I'm not sure how the forces would compare, exa...
by Rachel
Mon Jul 18, 2011 11:58 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: Vertue
Replies: 10
Views: 4486

Re: Vertue

And please do, as I would sure like to see the fiberglass Vertue!
by Rachel
Sat Jul 16, 2011 8:27 pm
Forum: Tools and Techniques
Topic: deleted
Replies: 4
Views: 2828

Re: New Play Toy...;-)

Just curious: What will you do with the bronze after you have run it through the machine? (Because it looks great to me in the "before" stage!)
by Rachel
Wed Jul 13, 2011 12:34 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Coronado 15 project.
Replies: 389
Views: 217291

Re: Coronado 15 project.

Yeah, that was pretty easy, wasn't it? It's interesting though and I enjoy reading it! And I agree with you -- I hate cheap tools. That said, I will occasionally buy something cheap if it's not something I would want to keep/use for years, or I think I can make it last by babying it a little. For ex...
by Rachel
Tue Jul 12, 2011 11:38 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Coronado 15 project.
Replies: 389
Views: 217291

Re: Coronado 15 project.

I have been thinking I would like to try a Japanese style pull saw (which can be found at Lowe's etc. now, although I'm not sure how that compares to "real" ones).
by Rachel
Mon Jul 11, 2011 2:07 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: Alternatives to the Pearson Ensign?
Replies: 61
Views: 27701

Re: Alternatives to the Pearson Ensign?

I can't see that [Bristol 26 that you linked to] really filling the niche that a Pearson Ensign fills as a daysailer though, even though it could be a good boat.
by Rachel
Sun Jul 10, 2011 6:13 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: New sandwich
Replies: 1
Views: 1349

New sandwich

This would clearly stick to one's ribs:
by Rachel
Sat Jul 09, 2011 2:06 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: prop orientation
Replies: 9
Views: 1244

Re: prop orientation

Particle board!? Ugh, I can see why you are now closely evaluating everything. I've seen various boats that were "Oh, it's been re-powered !" and then you look more closely and wish that instead they could just have left the old engine in place and handed you the new one in the factory cra...
by Rachel
Fri Jul 08, 2011 5:22 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Broken portlight dogs
Replies: 19
Views: 6125

Re: Broken portlight dogs

That sure is a nice offer, Ric. I like your enthusiasm for working it out. I've always thought it would be neat to know how to machine/fabricate things. Then when you can't find them, well, you can *make* them. How cool is that?
by Rachel
Thu Jul 07, 2011 10:05 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Another outstanding bad boat name
Replies: 111
Views: 38937

Re: Another outstanding bad boat name

I saw a powerboat named "Double lick" last week. Seems like it would be a bit awkward (three times in a row, no less) on the radio.
by Rachel
Thu Jul 07, 2011 8:05 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: prop orientation
Replies: 9
Views: 1244

Re: prop orientation

If it's a bronze propeller, then just out of curiosity, does the metal look pinkish at all (maybe only in places)?
by Rachel
Wed Jul 06, 2011 7:17 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: prop orientation
Replies: 9
Views: 1244

Re: prop orientation

margitchris wrote:Is a prop's RH or LH orintation read from the stern? So a RH prop will turn clockwise to move the boat forward when viewed from the stern?
Yes, that is how the "handedness" works.
by Rachel
Sat Jul 02, 2011 12:01 am
Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
Topic: bolt lube
Replies: 4
Views: 2181

Re: bolt lube

I've used Tef-gel for stainless fasteners into an aluminum mast, and isolation (plastic) for larger items with a base. I've also used Lanocote -- in my case to lube turnbuckles, etc.
by Rachel
Fri Jul 01, 2011 7:32 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: Bristol Corinthian
Replies: 14
Views: 6623

Re: Bristol Corinthian

I don't know for *sure* but if you are talking about the late 1960's era Bristol Corinthian, I would be somewhat surprised if it were not a solid fiberglass hull.
by Rachel
Fri Jul 01, 2011 7:31 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Bristol 27
Replies: 111
Views: 97009

Re: Bristol 27

I do have a question about a holding tank. How big? ... I will be building the tank to fit the space but need an idea on size. If you are asking "how big is a good size to have" (I'm not sure if you are asking that or if you are asking specifically what will fit on a Bristol 27), then I w...
by Rachel
Fri Jul 01, 2011 11:47 am
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Replacing the interior lining
Replies: 33
Views: 15844

Re: Replacing the interior lining

I'm trying to find a product I was told about... a kind of foam-backed vinyl but with a foam that almost resembles the back of a computer mouse pad (the thick ones almost no one uses nowadays) Okay, well there is closed cell "mouse pad like" foam (I think mouse pads are actually a type of...
by Rachel
Thu Jun 30, 2011 6:37 pm
Forum: Boat Photos
Topic: Maltese Falcon
Replies: 2
Views: 1593

Re: Maltese Falcon

Neato! You did get some great photos - thanks for sharing them.

I've seen some photos of her sailing elsewhere, but seeing these from your area and with various smaller/local boats around is really nice.
by Rachel
Thu Jun 30, 2011 6:12 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Replacing the interior lining
Replies: 33
Views: 15844

Re: Replacing the interior lining

I'm not much for foam-backed vinyls, myself. So if I were confronted with a deteriorating one (and it does seem to be inevitable), I would remove it and either go with just painted fiberglass (scrubbable, ahhhh), or some sort of wooden ceiling with or without insulation behind it. But that's just me...
by Rachel
Wed Jun 29, 2011 7:58 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Removing this sticky fuzzy junk
Replies: 4
Views: 810

Re: Removing this sticky fuzzy junk

From what I have seen of other Tritons, this is not a Triton/builder feature, but a material some previous owner installed. Not that that changes your desire to remove it (and I would too). Here are some solvents I have used to remove sticky gunk from fiberglass: 1) Denatured alcohol 2) Acetone 3) 3...
by Rachel
Sun Jun 26, 2011 1:45 am
Forum: Pearson Triton Specifics
Topic: Triton numbers
Replies: 18
Views: 5796

Re: Triton numbers

Thanks, Britton. I was thinking Gulnare was the last Triton built (it was for sale way back when I was first looking at sailboats - I think this would have been around 1998 or so). I'm remember it did not have the two forward facing ports, but... was it a dinette layout? Because this one (in the pho...
by Rachel
Sat Jun 25, 2011 8:38 am
Forum: Pearson Triton Specifics
Topic: Triton numbers
Replies: 18
Views: 5796

Re: Triton numbers

Congrats on your new boat!

Just out of curiosity, is that "Gulnare"?
by Rachel
Fri Jun 24, 2011 3:22 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Coronado 15 project.
Replies: 389
Views: 217291

Re: Coronado 15 project.

On the "recreation" one, in addition to prepping it as before, I would try to emulate the temperature swing. i.e. if the wood was warming as the epoxy cured (this would be my guess but you probably know for sure), then make sure this happens again. I mention it because that sort of thing m...
by Rachel
Fri Jun 24, 2011 9:21 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Coronado 15 project.
Replies: 389
Views: 217291

Re: Coronado 15 project.

I had this problem once, years ago, when varnishing. I kept thinking I had dust particles. I redoubled my efforts to ensure a clean varnish room, but they persisted. Coat after coat... specks! Finally I found reference to the fact that wood which was warming up as the varnish was drying could "...
by Rachel
Fri Jun 24, 2011 8:30 am
Forum: Boat Photos
Topic: Make Do
Replies: 2
Views: 2091

Re: Make Do

Nice jury rig! Funny, I used to have the same style bracket --- until one day on the way from SF to San Diego I suddenly didn't... rig.jpg Since the hang-down bit of the bracket was always in the way (on that boat), and the design no longer inspired confidence after breaking, it was re-done to attac...
by Rachel
Thu Jun 23, 2011 2:43 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Chainplate inspection
Replies: 2
Views: 459

Re: Chainplate inspection

Just out of curiosity, what is that chainplate made of? It doesn't quite look like stainless or bronze, from what I can see (which, granted, is not that much, because I can't make the photo enlarge).
by Rachel
Thu Jun 23, 2011 9:18 am
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Faces in the boat...
Replies: 73
Views: 26466

Re: Faces in the boat...

Pontiac Aztec on his tail.
by Rachel
Wed Jun 22, 2011 9:37 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Chainplate clearance/tolerance
Replies: 12
Views: 2495

Re: Chainplate clearance/tolerance

http://www.pajaroweb.com/refits-en.html By the way, I checked Gerr's book on that chainplate formula, and I had typed it just as it was in the book (page 58). Although I think most people would presume a change from feet (beam) to inches (chainplate reinforcement area), it would probably have been a...
by Rachel
Wed Jun 22, 2011 9:28 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Professional paint job
Replies: 5
Views: 1030

Re: Professional paint job

For topsides, I was going to say something getting on toward $10k, which sounds like it's in the ballpark with what earlylight advised. I will say I have seen a large variation, in both price and quality. That's somewhat dependent on location, but not completely. A deck paint job is noticeably more ...
by Rachel
Fri Jun 17, 2011 5:19 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Stainless hardware on aluminum spars: nylon washers?
Replies: 2
Views: 653

Re: Stainless hardware on aluminum spars: nylon washers?

When I replaced all the hardware and fasteners on an aluminum boom (had it all off for painting), I used two different things: 1) For fasteners, I used used Tef-Gel, which is a Vaseline-consistency product meant for this type of thing by Ultra Safety Systems (http://www.tefgel.com). I wonder if some...
by Rachel
Fri Jun 17, 2011 12:19 pm
Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
Topic: Round Chain Pipe
Replies: 6
Views: 2456

Re: Round Chain Pipe

They have a really nice looking chain pawl too, for those going windlass-less (which is not to say that others might not want one as well).
by Rachel
Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:17 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Chainplate clearance/tolerance
Replies: 12
Views: 2495

Re: Chainplate clearance/tolerance

The reference "Fore-n-Aft Length of Chainplate Region = beam overall at chainplates" sounds like I need to spend a bit of time digesting what it may mean. Hmm, I think that was the right wording, but my guess is that either he or I left out an "inches" symbol. The way I would ta...
by Rachel
Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:32 pm
Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
Topic: Round Chain Pipe
Replies: 6
Views: 2456

Re: Round Chain Pipe

Ideal Windlass has these:

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http://www.idealwindlass.com/new_page_5.htm

ABI did leave a bit of a hole in the market when it comes to bronze... too bad.
by Rachel
Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:42 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Chainplate clearance/tolerance
Replies: 12
Views: 2495

Re: Chainplate clearance/tolerance

Steve, This is addressed in Dave Gerr's book "The Elements of Boat Strength: For Builders, Designers, and Owners." I think it's a great book to have for reference and just reading. If I remember correctly, he gives a thickness and height/width of reinforcement that one should add to the hu...
by Rachel
Wed Jun 15, 2011 7:49 pm
Forum: Boat Photos
Topic: Some More "Self Reflection" Photos
Replies: 9
Views: 3488

Re: Some More "Self Reflection" Photos

Looking good, Joe :) It must have been grim to realize you had to sand off work you had already done and start over, but evidently you powered through. Sweet!
by Rachel
Sun Jun 12, 2011 2:42 pm
Forum: Pearson Triton Specifics
Topic: outboard well design
Replies: 13
Views: 4215

Re: outboard well design

I take it from James' pictures that a raised "house" has to be added to the lazerette on a Triton to provide enough room for the outboard? I know the tolerances on my Renegade were close, but it didn't need any added room. I was thinking about that same thing when looking at the photos. I...
by Rachel
Sun Jun 12, 2011 2:33 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Teak treatment-possible pollutant
Replies: 9
Views: 1223

Re: Teak treatment-possible pollutant

Ok, so what should a person use to keep teak decks clean and not harm the environment? ...Even if one decided to use nothing but clear water (salt or fresh), and a stiff bristle scrub broom, I'm sure someone will tell me I'm polluting the environment with natural oils from the wood. I see where you...
by Rachel
Fri Jun 10, 2011 3:56 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Faces in the boat...
Replies: 73
Views: 26466

Re: Faces in the boat...

You all? (He says, distancing himself from the sick, yet apparently enjoying the thread.... ;^)

Which reminds me
shoe face.jpg
by Rachel
Mon Jun 06, 2011 1:33 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Which sealant is best for the cutlass bearing/shaftlog?
Replies: 5
Views: 938

Re: Which sealant is best for the cutlass bearing/shaftlog?

I'd like to see it too - in re-reading I'm thinking maybe it's completely different than I first visualized it. By the way, here is the outer part I was referring to earlier. The sealant used on it was polysulfide (in addition to fasteners). However on the inside the stuffing box attached via a hose...
by Rachel
Sun Jun 05, 2011 9:47 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Which sealant is best for the cutlass bearing/shaftlog?
Replies: 5
Views: 938

Re: Which sealant is best for the cutlass bearing/shaftlog?

My Alberg 30 had (what sounds like) a similar arrangement. I'm nearly positive it was sealed with polysulfide (i know for sure that's what was on the inside end, and believe it was sealing the outside section as well). There was no evidence it had ever been tampered with post-builder, nor were there...
by Rachel
Sun Jun 05, 2011 5:23 pm
Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
Topic: Need halyards, sheets, rope, cord?
Replies: 8
Views: 6954

Re: Need halyards, sheets, rope, cord?

Nice source! Within your comment "(same stuff)" ...were you referring to size or NER as the line manufacture? I was wondering the same thing. It sounds like Rich got NER line from this seller but the website linked to seems to show they sell "Atlantic Braids" http://www.theroped...
by Rachel
Sun Jun 05, 2011 9:21 am
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Epoxy Virgin; Which West Hardener & Fabric
Replies: 6
Views: 1820

Re: Epoxy Virgin; Which West Hardener & Fabric

Ouch - that sounds like a nasty day. I bet you will do a lot better on round two. Hopefully you were able to clear away much of round one before it completely hardened. 2. Never, ever think wetted-out cloth will stay on an overhead the nice tight-fitting way you left it. I did not put down a thicken...
by Rachel
Thu Jun 02, 2011 11:42 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Epoxy Virgin; Which West Hardener & Fabric
Replies: 6
Views: 1820

Re: Epoxy Virgin; Which West Hardener & Fabric

A Few Questions. Am I correct that if my underdeck (raw unpainted polyester-glass) surface is well-prepared (clean and roughed) that epoxy-and-cloth will adhere to it sufficiently well? Yes, but just to clarify "cleaned and roughed," I would probably go over it with a solvent, and also &q...
by Rachel
Mon May 30, 2011 10:10 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Port Covers
Replies: 4
Views: 826

Re: Port Covers

I know I'm not really answering your question directly, but along the same lines, Charlie J (inactive forum member who's out cruising) and his partner use "static cling vinyl film" on their ports for similar purposes (sun/light/privacy control), and I think it's pretty slick. It's white, a...
by Rachel
Sun May 22, 2011 9:14 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: What's a good solvent for Dolfinite on teak?
Replies: 14
Views: 2025

Re: What's a good solvent for Dolfinite on teak?

It turns out this stuff (if it is Dolfinite, which I am still guessing) is tenaciously attached to the teak. Very rubbery, stretches, and then snaps right back. That doesn't sound like Dolfinite to me, unless I'm mistaken. Isn't it more like... I guess "putty" is the word (?). I would thi...
by Rachel
Sun May 22, 2011 10:39 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: What happened to the registration link?
Replies: 9
Views: 2222

Re: What happened to the registration link?

Paulus wrote: I doubt very much they belong to Rachel as there seems to be a hole in one of the socks.
Ha ha, you give me too much credit. I have boats to support too, you know ;)