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jollyboat

Very cool boat - glad to learn that you save it. Better to know that you up and sailing.

jollyboat

It does seem that some work/changes are being made to the site - I noticed that there are several other pages that have been removed as well. I am sure that it is in good hands.

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[One small problem I need to look into: one of the PO's of my boat decided to install a larger mizzen, which means the boom doesn't completely clear the backstay on a starboard tack. ]

What? Mark can you explain that again. What back stay are you clearing with the mizzen.

jollyboat

The tracks are in the correct stock position. The sail for the forward tracks is an overlapping sail, but just barely at 107% on the L.P. The jib is cut 28' on the luff 25.5' on the leech and 10.4' on the foot. When sheeted in hard the clew of the sail will be just about between the cap and rear shr...

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Brodie,
you can also soak them in lime scale remover such as Lime-Away. I use Lime-Away on all kinds of projects that involve my wanting the metal aspects of the project to be cleaned up, from fishing reels to winches. Works well. A white vinagar soak would work well too.

jollyboat

Why would you want to haul the dink onto the boat? I have a dyer midget and it is still too big to "really" keep on the boat. What is wrong with towing the boat.

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I have no idea what the circumstances were in concern to this accident, however, in my schooling to become a licensed captain, we learned that rule number one is to avoid collision at all times regardless of who is the stand on vessel. Given the limited information, and by the looks of the picture, ...

jollyboat

Allen,will you be around for the annapolis boat show

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Allen,
How is the sail working out? Are you able to sail with the cockpit cover up as we hoped? Does the flattening reef do the trick in raising the boom up?
How do you like the five full battens - have you tried the reefs for practice yet? Please let me know.

jollyboat

Thanks Jeff, Since my original posting of this thread, I have been successful in getting the engine installed in the boat and up and running. I have now been sailing like the true "sailing junkie" that am. 466 sails very well and I am very happy with her speed. The new sails are enormously...

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Hmmff - from the pictures she "looks" pretty good - much better than 466 did when I first boarded her while slowly sinking :( . Still $4900.00? Mr. Wilson needs more coffee. WAKE UP ! ! ! $4900.00 should include this boat with the bottom painted, splashed, rig up, sails on, running rigging...

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Hello Tench, I live in Norwalk, CT -which is about 100 miles from you - and would be glad to show you around 466. I am in the middle of a refit so the boat is in a state of being "apart" but still able to sail and motor. I can only assume the volumes of on-line information that is availabl...

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Damn, Forum regulars always have their secret languages!
Britton - is the current state of boat? Lookin' Good.

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WHOAAHH!!! Noah - Good grief - 165 sq. meters. What on earth are you sailing on. That is a huge spinnaker. I respecfully submit my offer to become your sailmaker.

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Figment - I think you should try an asymmetrical spinnaker - would you like to give mine a shot? I am pretty sure it will fit on your boat.

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Ray, Your story brought back many fond memories for me. I kept 346 at both the Alameda Marina as well as the Oakland Basin behind Coast Guard Island. The "Basin" was my favorite spot - great company. One of my favorite trips was to blast through the slot and dart behind Angle Island as you...

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I don't know Britton - it looks pretty cool to me. No matter what your intentions are with your intended program it really comes down to whether or not you can afford to run the the boat. By the looks of the photos, a few days of "day laborers" with proper supervision and the old girl coul...

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Sounds like a West Coast Triton to me. Britton, when I had 346 trucked out to San Franscisco I was even more Triton obsessed than I am now. I honestly can say with some degree of confidence that the Aeromarine built Tritons were not built with wood combings. While I was in the Bay area I was able to...

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John, Congrats on your getting another Triton. All of the Aeromarine boats had fiberglass combings - does yours? If it does it was built in California.

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I relocated my batteries where the stock ice box was (now removed) as Igloo does a much better job and I move the cooler where I need to. Britton - Yes I have purchased and installed the fresh water cooling kit from Moyer Marine which I have also installed in the ice box location. Even though on bot...

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I literally just installed the small VernaLift water lift on the sole in front of the engine,under the companionway ladder step. It is a good fit there. I have seen on some Tritons where this space is used for batteries but I have moved the batteries to another location. Now the fuel water separater...

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Tritons are very weight sensitive. A little extra weight will have a considerable impact on how the boat floats. The CCA designed boats with narrow, pushed in bilges have a small displacement foot print when at idle. It does not take much weight to push the boat deeper into the water. With the basic...

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Thread Drift? This is more like a RipTide, quick somebody throw me a life ring! - "I'v got a monkey in the mast chasing a banana and thinkened epoxy behind my chain plates and Zach is in bilge with his thinking cap on. . . . strum, strum, Chorus: Oooo aaah Loos Guage, Oooo aaah Loos Guage . . ....

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Last Sunday morning at 5:30 the tide, wind and sea conditions allowed for me to bring the boat along side the stone peir head and lower the engine into the boat and onto it's bed. I did not run into any issues to speak of though there was a ton of prep that allowed for that. Anyway - I am very glad ...

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Welcome aboard Brian. Anyone that is interested in the Plastic Classics and shares a common name with me can't be all that bad - the rum is in starboard locker. Cheers! PS as far as the "sons" are concerned and what to do while sailing with them - check the starboard locker again. Good Sai...

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Well allrighty then. Sounds like you have a plan. The squeaking never really got to me - lots of boats squeak underfoot. I understand your position on this. Sounds like a lot of work. After four years of working my own Triton - with no end in sight and less time now than ever - I am very gun shy abo...

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[quote - Is it ok to just put a third toggle under the roller drum, or is there something better than "toggle chain" for lengthening a headstay? And what about the backstay?] Yes you can put another toggle under the drum. You can also buy or frabricate plate links and get rid of the toggle...

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Zach,
OK - why are you doing this? Again, without pictures it is difficult to be "in the know" with what you are working with. I assume that you have a stock cockpit sole in place now. If this is the case- what has prompted your wanting to modify this.

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Zach, The cockpit sole on 466 and that on 346 were not cored. My deck is solid glass that has several lateral stringers that span the width of the deck on the underside. I do not know what you are dealing with on your end, but the radius corners are also solid glass layup. Have you already cut the s...

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Zach,
Thanks brother. I hope your own project is going well. I often check your blog to keep up with progress. My own blog needs updating and I need to get you guys some pictures but what the hell - only so much time in the day. http://triton466.blogspot.com/ More engine work tonight.

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Thanks Pete. Last night I was able to truck the A-4 from Norwalk to Old Greenwich where I have the boat on a mooring. By the time I was able to get the motor out of the truck and into a wagon it was dark and I was too tired to go further. The mooring that I am on belongs to a friend who's house is o...

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Sunday August 3rd. After four years of "part timing it" on JOLLYBOAT - I was finally able to go for a sail. JOLLYBOAT is still gutted out below to the extent where the gally, icebox and head are removed as well as the trim short of the companionway ladder. This summer has been spent instal...

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Pete - Great job!

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"How about ways to clean from the deck? I have been attempting to at least wipe down some of the hull from on deck with an assortment of poles. Can't quite reach the turn of the bilge...but I will build something or other. Anyone already done this?" I found that cleaning the bottom with a ...

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I agree with Tim, recreational boats in general should just be made illeagal. That way we could all just stand on the beach and look at the water. We could become the Triton Beach Club. Of course building sand castles would also be illeagal due to its possibly damaging the beach. Until the new anti-...

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Nanette - Bete-flemming - very nice.

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I thought that exhaust gases are easier to compress than water and was under the impression that the introduction of new exhaust gasses and cooling water into the can that the volume of gasses is helpful in building a head of pressure to push the water out of the can - or so it would seem - I could ...

jollyboat

Allen, The sail looks great! I am sure you will like having full battens and will come to appreciate the build aspects that went into this sail. For work such as you are about to embark upon, having the proper sails is critical. Let me know if you have any questions and please take a few more pics s...

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Case, I have a copy of that same brochore. It is not a French boat. By the way,though there may have been a French built boat that also coined the name Triton, which I have never seen "confirmed" - whatever boat that may be shares little if anything in common with the Pearson or Areomarine...

jollyboat

Nice Allen - Very exciting stuff - Looking forward to a picture or twenty of the sails.

jollyboat

Oh that is cool - very cool. Another "must have gadget" for JOLLYBOAT

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Are there pictures of this event

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Allen, Tim
How is the main

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Hull# 346 & 466 Who made (Pearson) Year of manufacture ? ? Original rig (fractional) Original mast type (straight -38) no forward lowers Headliners. saloon only Ballast, 466 internal 346 external. Bilge, 466 deep 346 shallow Deadlights/ports bronze Maststep, wood (plywood) Type 3: Raised taffrai...

jollyboat

David - As a sail maker I agree with the input that has already been made about the Strong Track System. It is a great system! Good Sailing, Brian

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David, I have always liked Mahana. The interior is one of most interesting I have seen as far as "better Triton ideas" go and owners with jig saws. Among my favorite bits is the cabinate on the port bulk head in the salon. It is great that you have been able to get the boat back in the wat...

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David, The Yankee sounds like quite an undertaking. It would appear that you have the skills to do it - so good at ya! If you get to a point where you think you might want to ask some questions about that project please feel free to contact me at bg@neilprydesails.com. www.neilprydesails.com also ha...

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Well these thoughts and ideas are interesting and understandable. Having owned a Triton for sometime I will agree that it does not take long to realize the Triton's strengths and weaknesses. When I sold 346 I knew the day that I accepted the check and handed over the keys that I would again own anot...

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David - without seeing more than what you have posted your work looks good. If you find yourself trying this again try using the gymnasium floor to assemble the panels. Another method is to use folding tables as a work station to assemble the panels. Blocking the tables up helps to save your back as...

jollyboat

nice Tim, and I thought the boat looked good prior - maybe all that shine will inspire the need for new sails too

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FIRST SAIL ON JOLLYBOAT #466

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Not bad David