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In attempting to keep up with the KAHOLEE refit that is taking place at NYR,I noticed that a cabin top traveller was being installed on KAHOLEE. This something that I have been interested in doing for a long time now and was wondering if anyone has done this and what the final sheeting arrangement i...

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I have ash shroud rollers on 466 and so have opted to daggybits tied to my turn buckes to lead and secure halyards away from the mast while moored. I have opted to remove as many cleats and what would otherwise make 466 much easier to use (and sensible) so I have had to resort to creative ways to se...

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That is good news Allen. I don't know why exactly but for the last 25 years or so there has been a growing trend of coastal communitees doing their damdest to make life as hard as possible for long term cruisers, live aboards and boaters in general. There does not appear to be any rhyme or reason to...

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ok Dave - sounds like a plan - with that said I am going to edit my first reply post a bit, it is far to long -I will leave the link to the website that lists some interesting plywood info on for anyone interested

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It is my understanding that there is no difference in the glue used in the construction process of plywood. Marine plywood is constructed with laminates that contain no voids. The reason for this is so that the plywood does not fail in areas of the boats construction where there are both twisting an...

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Britton - glad to hear the ebay suggestion was found to be usefull. In rebuilding the forward hatch I wanted to use the white Lexan and found that my local Select Plastics store wanted my arm and my leg in return - I found a nice piece of white Lexan for a very reasonble (fair) price on ebay.

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Yeah Buddy - and how did that sexy new main sail treat you - ehh?

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Gregg, Thank you for sharing the de/re naming information as I found fantastic mirth in it all and would seriously consider the same in the future if I find myself in a position to do so.

Cheers

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Maybe bone up a little here - then look around to see who may be selling what you are looking for. It looks like the 'un-lock' for the various areas in a given chart group can be downloaded. The Americas chart group would appear to be the best choice for your coastal sailing in Western Long Island S...

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I am not sure but I think that barge belongs to Snoop Dog

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I enjoy naming a boat but as has been mentioned - I too try my best to stay clear of the "weekend warrior" boat names - thats not too difficult for me <grins>. I named 466, JOLLYBOAT due to the double meaning to name. A jollyboat by todays standards is considered to be any small craft, usu...

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The purchase price of 346 was a $1000 and $2500 for 466 but neither could be sailed or used for two years or more afterward. Even with my industry connections each boat was up in the $12000 range before sailing could be done. Both boats, (466 is still in many pieces) had to be completely re-fit. Tha...

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Jay, I had this same set up on #346 and never had any trouble nor have I heard of the keelbolts being an issue with not only Tritons but with other boats of the same vintage made by Pearson. Unlike fin keels, the modified full keel balast incorporated into the design and build of the Triton was a pe...

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I can see how different colors in line being used to identify various components on the boat being helpful - hey if works for the telephone company why not the sailing company. With that said, I will admit to only having three colors on 466. Black and AMSTEEL spectra grey and the jib sheets are whit...

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Britton,
Ebay

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Sme how I doubt it sat around - unless of course you mean arrived in December and then sold in January <grins>

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Hi Pete, Welcome aboard! I am thrilled to learn that you picked up #53. If you have not already, don't forget to register #53 with on the NETA site as it is nice to know where we all are. I will be glad to help in any way I can if you have any specific questions about your sails, otherwise I am sure...

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Jonny B, There is no doubt that a motivated individual or a skilled yard can bring out the qualities of design and luster in some of yesterdays yachts. There are many, including those of us who browse and make entry on the beloved Plastic Classic Forum who agree with you. In as far as "costs&qu...

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Stephen, Last winter found time to rebuild the rudder on 466 which was also in very poor shape. After removing the rudder from the boat, it was disassembled and the various pieces, sanded, and prepaired for epoxy repairs and rebuild. The rudder was also missing material in several areas and mahogony...

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That is great! You will not be dissapointed. I stopped into the Norwalk Boatshow yesterday and ordered a new inside and outside rail kit for my Midget - so I guess I have yet another Fall project. Should be fairly approachable. Dyer is great company, so if you are ever in need of 12.5 parts they can...

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Well that sounds about right. Tritons are fairly tender and quickly heel to about ten degrees or so. After that they firm up pretty well. I too experience a little weather helm but that can be expected. Sails are a large consideration on all sailboats but the Triton and boats like her are especially...

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Oh no, Not from you too Britton. The Triton does carry itself well in a breeze, wonderfully well. I guess we need to have a gathering and conduct sailing seminars. 466 has the standard rudder - maybe these changes were in drawn form only? Except for the depth of the bilges on 466 I cannot see much d...

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I really like the big Dyer. I just became the proud owner of the 8 footer (Dyer Midget) last week. I have not had the opportunity to try it out. I have sailed the Dyer Dow, like it very much as a tender and know that is a popular Frost Biter among many clubs for its quirky sailing. I believe that th...

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I spoke with my sailmaker/rigger friend up in Qunicy MA and he mentioned that Metal Mast can manufacture a stainless boom sleave or collar that is attached to boom after the roller furling cast unit is removed. From here a new goose neck fitting is installed. I may opt for an entirerly new boom if I...

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CC - don't over think the obvious if your goal is keep this quick and dirty. Look at how long the bare polyester lasted exposed to the suns rays. If you are happy with the cover as is, and just want to preserve and maintain what you have, simply tape off the gel coated areas with masking tape, sand ...

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same posting posted twice - sorry

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CC - Did you really fall and break your toe/foot - what a bummer. Sorry to learn of your 'teak cleaning' disaster. I guess we can give you the "Hollywood Wild West" name of 'Golden Wood Broken Toe' of the Plastic Classic Tribe. I do hope that your future efforts at wood trim restoration ar...

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I also have this same set up. This winter I will be working the same project to get rid of it. Lets stay in touch on how to resolve this. It may require an entirely new fitting -which I am not at opposed to.

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CC, I am in the process of the same job. In my days as a launch operator I was the custodian of much teak and it's up-keep. I have had very good results with two part teak cleaner. Snappy-Teak Nu is an excellent product and BoatLife also makes a two part product called Te-Ka. Finally, West Marine al...

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Mike D mentioned the Pearson Commander - this is one of my top ten favorite boats and the size of the cockpit is huge. I teach sailing on the weekend several times a month on Pearson Ensigns which also have very large cockpits but the cabin affords little space for those of us that are six feet and ...

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Well, though not huge-I am very happy with the size of the Triton cockpit. I intend on installing cleats (the wooden kind guys) on either side of the cockpit well so that I can install 'cockpit boards' which will be at the same height as the benches. With this arrangement I can lay out the 'bottom s...

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After all the work, cleaning up and finally getting to use your new sails, Priceless . . .
Congrats !

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I spent most of the weekend on the boat. Eating, along with tremendous consumption of libations (ice cold Pabst) Some how sanding the cabin top hand rails led to a screwdriver, which the led to my unscrewing the companionway hatch slide. The underside of the hatch was peeling and flaking and the sli...

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Richfriend, thank you for posting that information. It pretty much covers what I think we were both getting at. There may be a few yawns out there in concern to this leagal, mumbo jumbo on a classic yacht forum - but I love it. Notice the part about the yards having the abilitiy to keep owners out t...

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I disagree with RICHFRIEND. Sorry, but the most leverage that most yards have over an owner is physically having the boat in their yard. Even with past yard bills due, unless the customer has, signed a contract with implications of the yard, making claim to a customers property after it has either b...

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Greg,
Looks like you are in for a wonderful sail.

Cheers!

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Boatyards work with boat owners in very much the same way landlords work with rental tenants. The agreements are between the 'boat owner' and the boat yard. The 'boat yard' operates very much the same way a 'trailer park' operates or a 'storage facility'. People 'rent' space for their (x) and pay fo...

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Nice write up Tim! You are in the 'Readers Projects' section, page 66 with 4 pics too. Very Cool!

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I noticed that school was/is in California. It stands to reason that boat is a Aeromarine Plastics, Sausalito, California TRITON, who took it upon themselves to make some changes to the original TRITON design, including shortening the rig and converting the boat to a mast head configuration.

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Yes, I am almost certain the original electrical light fixtures installed on TRITONS were made by PERKO and they are made from cast bronze. They are heavy too, but alas - I like them. Both 346 and 466 came to me with these same light fixtures and I have seen the same or similar on several other TRIT...

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Well, yes the wire does have weight but not all weight is created equally. To be sure I amtrying to keep the fat off of the boat but in the end 466 will look and resemble a fully commissioned TRITON to be sure. The electricals will include all of the original cast bronze light fixtures that were sto...

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I have been sanding for days now and almost have the interior completely void of paint. Man, what a job. The salon is 95% done with just a little bit more detail work to go. The V-birth and head/closet were done in July then the heat moved in and I had to wait until it cooled down again before resum...

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The sails illustrated in both of Rachel's "Ugly Duckling" examples are termed 'balanced lug sails'. This type of rig has a long history as an easy to handle sail, and is also a particulary 'short handed friendly' sail. These configurations can be with and without booms. This is an excellen...

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Zach, Tow line and prop is not a problem. You will using a bridle anyway, so simply install a float (lobster pot bouy for example) on the end of the bridle and that will keep the tow line clear of the business end of your outboard. Also, in the event of towing a tender your long distance tow line wi...

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DAMMIT MAN - In some coastal regions they spell Dolfinite with a "PH" and Pizza as Peet-za.

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Noah,
Wonderful pics of the boat. The mainsail looks great!

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This may be of help. Fuji Yachts The following pictures are copies of Fuji Sale information which were graciously supplied to me by Bud Swartwood of Yachtfinders / Windseakers . Bud may be contacted at swartwoodb1@juno.com or at bud@yachtfindersbrokerage.com 2330 Shelter Island Drive,Suit 207 San Di...

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Zach, For a two hundred mile run I would tow the tender. Some tenders tow better than others in concern to drag and swamping. Usually you can find a good balance between the two. My Triton lives on a mooring so the importance of a proper tender is crucial. If you intend on keeping the boat on a moor...

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Tony, The wet and gooie aspect of your 'play dough" discovery is not that 'uncommon' as many times in the bedding process, if the hardware is tightened too much before a proper seal can be achieved with the compound, the exposed bead of both curring and 'less curring' bedding componds will seal...

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I don't know if the boat is THAT light. The mooring arrangement is typical to rivers or any mooring anchorage where space is tight. As can be seen in the photo there are boats everywhere. 466 is pictured here in the Five Mile River in Rowayton, CT. Boat aside the river is a very nice place. Jason, y...

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Cabin Top Traveller On Tritons

Daggybits

On Boat Names

Before I could sail the Triton or After

Be happy, don't worry

Halyards and Sheets

Don't Forget to Register on the NETA site

No Doubt

nice boat

good grief

rebuilt companionway sliding hatch

THE DAYSAILOR PROJECT IN FALL EDITION OF BOATWORKS MAGAZINE!

Electric light Orchistra

The Wire Wieght

INTERIOR SANDING ALMOST COMPLETE

BALANCED LUG SAIL

SPELLING POLICE

Wet and gooie not that uncommon