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- Sun Mar 20, 2011 9:03 pm
- Forum: Tools and Techniques
- Topic: New tool to play with....
- Replies: 3
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New tool to play with....
I asked a friend who is moving about a milling machine he had...he said come get it and haul it away.. So now I am the owner of a small (650 lbs of cast iron from the 60's) milling machine: Never had one before and not sure what I am going to make with it...but I know it will come in handy. Anyone o...
- Tue Mar 15, 2011 9:49 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: where to find a replacement wood boom for lecompte medalist
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1104
Re: where to find a replacement wood boom for lecompte medalist
They'd be fine over on the WBF.
They'd call it frozen snot or a clorox bottle, but then they'd help you out.
The personalities are a bit strong sometimes...but it's all talk.
I go by James River Rat over there...rarely there anymore.
They'd call it frozen snot or a clorox bottle, but then they'd help you out.
The personalities are a bit strong sometimes...but it's all talk.
I go by James River Rat over there...rarely there anymore.
- Sun Mar 13, 2011 11:01 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: where to find a replacement wood boom for lecompte medalist
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1104
Re: where to find a replacement wood boom for lecompte medalist
You are going to have to build one or have one built.
Is it a round boom?
Is it a round boom?
- Thu Mar 10, 2011 8:29 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: LED INTERIOR LIGHTING
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1618
Re: LED INTERIOR LIGHTING
http://milo.com/alpena-flexled-24-inch-wht-77423 About 3/8 wide, waterproof with 3m tape on the back. Advanced auto has these and if you buy them in the 36 inch lengths you can cut them into 3 inch strips and solder leads on them. I haven't tried them yet but am going to! Light does seem to be very ...
- Wed Feb 16, 2011 8:59 pm
- Forum: Boat Photos
- Topic: Palmer Johnson Alberg 35
- Replies: 49
- Views: 11856
Re: Palmer Johnson Alberg 35
The engraving is AMAZING!!!! Ever get tempted to carve away on a winch or something?? A buddy of mine writes this blog. http://tfmetalsreport.blogspot.com/2011/02/wow.html Silver is a fascinating subject and he focuses on the manipulation that is going on in that market. Makes my head hurt...I'd rat...
- Sun Feb 13, 2011 8:18 am
- Forum: Boat Photos
- Topic: Palmer Johnson Alberg 35
- Replies: 49
- Views: 11856
Re: Palmer Johnson Alberg 35
That is like the ultimate to do list for my boat.
It is basically what we believe here...that there aren't better built boats than the classics plastics!!
Where do you plan on keeping her and using her?
It is basically what we believe here...that there aren't better built boats than the classics plastics!!
Where do you plan on keeping her and using her?
- Sat Feb 12, 2011 7:42 pm
- Forum: Boat Photos
- Topic: Palmer Johnson Alberg 35
- Replies: 49
- Views: 11856
Re: Palmer Johnson Alberg 35
The companionway is offset to starboard.
I saw that boat show up on one of my searches.
Really amazing work done to it.
That interior is amazing!!!
I love my A35 and I am sure you will enjoy sailing it!!!
I saw that boat show up on one of my searches.
Really amazing work done to it.
That interior is amazing!!!
I love my A35 and I am sure you will enjoy sailing it!!!
- Tue Jan 25, 2011 7:54 pm
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Rip off "Solar Generator"...
- Replies: 1
- Views: 641
Rip off "Solar Generator"...
Have you noticed the solar generator ads all over tv these days?? I figured it was a simple inverter with a small battery and a solar cell...yup!! Stuff we as boaters deal with ALL the time. But just how marginal is it??? 18 watt solar panel Sealed, non-spillable 51 amp-hour AGM battery 1800 watt in...
- Thu Jan 06, 2011 8:19 am
- Forum: Boat Photos
- Topic: New Member
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2926
Re: New Member
Welcome and HECK YEAH that's classic!!!!!
- Thu Dec 23, 2010 8:26 am
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: CG-1340 Official USCG Bill of Sale
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5916
- Fri Dec 03, 2010 8:28 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: electrical upgrade
- Replies: 36
- Views: 8594
Re: electrical upgrade
The batteries on my A35 are behind false drawer fronts at the front of each settee port and starboard. The weight is low and centralized. There are lift off hatches above them for service and access. They aren't gas tight so that might concern some. I have the model with the galley that runs across ...
- Thu Dec 02, 2010 8:08 am
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Beyond Belief
- Replies: 2
- Views: 704
Re: Beyond Belief
I would imagine wherever it goes it is followed by a cloud of mayday calls on the VHF.....
Some people have way too much time on their hands....
He says to the group that rebuilds boats that most would walk away from......
Some people have way too much time on their hands....
He says to the group that rebuilds boats that most would walk away from......
- Thu Nov 25, 2010 8:42 am
- Forum: Technical Data and Boat Nerdery
- Topic: Pos or Neg switching?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4586
totally non boat related ....
My favorite car fire was a volvo too!! 245 wagon. Ground strap to engine failed. So now the engine was grounded though...wait for it....THE CHOKE CABLE!!! Did you know that choke cables glow red hot when energized? They do... They also run under the dashboard... Which is how I also got my first ride...
- Sun Nov 14, 2010 12:07 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Rudder Replacement Options
- Replies: 37
- Views: 7105
Re: Rudder Replacement Options
I have pics in my files I can shoot you.
You can discern the planks.
Let me know if you need to see them.
You can discern the planks.
Let me know if you need to see them.
- Sun Nov 07, 2010 9:48 pm
- Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
- Topic: Reefing System - Convert Roller Boom to Slab Reefing?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7910
Re: Reefing System - Convert Roller Boom to Slab Reefing?
If I hadn't dumped the darned handle overboard, I'd probably keep the current system. [Edited for clarification] I'll see if I have the handle next time I am aboard. Is it about a 2/8ths - 1/2" shaft with a pin crossways that turns the worm gear? If I still have it you can have it...I will nev...
- Sat Nov 06, 2010 8:03 am
- Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
- Topic: Reefing System - Convert Roller Boom to Slab Reefing?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7910
Re: Reefing System - Convert Roller Boom to Slab Reefing?
Unless it was a VERY small boat I would not trust the jam cleat.
The loading will be quite high!!
The loading will be quite high!!
- Fri Nov 05, 2010 6:48 am
- Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
- Topic: Reefing System - Convert Roller Boom to Slab Reefing?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7910
Re: Reefing System - Convert Roller Boom to Slab Reefing?
Andiamo's boom has not been fixed in any way. I occasionally have to realign it, but maybe only a half an inch or so. I jiggle it to take the load off the worm gear and it rotates easily with just my fingers. Once loaded it WILL NOT TURN. It is a worm gear so it really doesn't want to turn. Think ab...
- Thu Nov 04, 2010 8:53 pm
- Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
- Topic: Reefing System - Convert Roller Boom to Slab Reefing?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7910
Re: Reefing System - Convert Roller Boom to Slab Reefing?
I have slab reefing on my round wood roller boom. The previous owner mounted a cheek block and a bail on the aft end. Then mounted a winch about 2 feet back from the tack, a clam cleat and a regular cleat. There are 2 pads mounted for the winch. and it is through bolted. Also mounted 2 tack hooks fa...
- Thu Oct 21, 2010 12:45 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: electrical upgrade
- Replies: 36
- Views: 8594
Re: electrical upgrade
Appreciate the reply. They are 6v. They fit a group 24 box with little room to spare. I will get the model number ASAP. It used to be 2 banks of 2 x 12v in parallel and a 1/all/2 switch that you could switch in the start battery. I pulled them and rewired to 6 volts in series to make 12v then in par...
- Wed Oct 20, 2010 7:00 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: electrical upgrade
- Replies: 36
- Views: 8594
Re: electrical upgrade
Great discussion and so timely for me. I have a set of 5 season old batteries that just don't hold much of a charge now. I run a start battery and 4 6 volt Group 24s. Charged off a stock universal alternator and a combiner. Two port.two starboard through a 1/all/2 switch so I can "set aside&quo...
- Mon Oct 18, 2010 7:36 pm
- Forum: Classic Sailboats
- Topic: Uffa Fox's Flying 15
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3207
Re: Uffa Fox's Flying 15
Reminds me of the mind game "count the F's":
Finished files are the result
of years of scientific study
combined with the experience
of years...
How many did you get???
Scroll down for the answer
There are 6. Most people miss this!!!!
Finished files are the result
of years of scientific study
combined with the experience
of years...
How many did you get???
Scroll down for the answer
There are 6. Most people miss this!!!!
- Wed Oct 06, 2010 6:08 pm
- Forum: Sailing and Cruising
- Topic: Homecoming
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2771
Re: Homecoming
Great account!!!
Did you visit the Hereshoff museum while you were there?
I did and found out that was where my boat was made too!!
Did you visit the Hereshoff museum while you were there?
I did and found out that was where my boat was made too!!
- Wed Sep 08, 2010 8:04 am
- Forum: Sailing and Cruising
- Topic: Labor Day Sail
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1821
Re: Labor Day Sail
We need to get together and have a dinghy cruise. Even if it is just around the lake.
Who else is up for it?
Who else is up for it?
- Wed Sep 08, 2010 6:58 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Outlet Port to Nowhere
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1202
Re: Outlet Port to Nowhere
Someone else may have a solution that I am not aware of, but typically through hulls have either NPS (straight) threads (so that you can thread a seacock on), or are barbed so there isn't a good/simple way to cap them (if you search, I had a thread asking this a few years ago). I still say we need ...
- Sat Sep 04, 2010 9:18 am
- Forum: Boat Photos
- Topic: Return of the J Boat
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1703
Re: Return of the J Boat
Tim, Thanks for having that rule. I didn't find the above comments disagreeable, but I think it becomes a slippery slope once it creeps in....we don't need a "Bilge" here like some other places have. This is likely one of the most friendly, useful and informative places on the net and it i...
- Fri Sep 03, 2010 6:46 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Cracks in spreaders
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1292
Re: Cracks in spreaders
... ... I'm sure everyone is aware non-ferrous metals such as aluminum can be "machined" using wood cutting equipment. Be sure to use only 80 or 90 tooth Carbide Blades. Just be very careful how you feed the material into the saw ... slow and easy does it. Be sure to wear safety equipment...
- Thu Sep 02, 2010 6:04 pm
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Earl: Buoy Reports 49-Foot Waves, 101 MPH Winds
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1108
Re: Earl: Buoy Reports 49-Foot Waves, 101 MPH Winds
All put to bed and everything stowed.
So the tidewater area of Virginia can breath easy now.
But not many other people seem to give a damn....
Tide was already 2+ over normal high and lapping the bottom of the finger piers when I left.
So the tidewater area of Virginia can breath easy now.
But not many other people seem to give a damn....
Tide was already 2+ over normal high and lapping the bottom of the finger piers when I left.
- Wed Sep 01, 2010 5:27 pm
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Earl: Buoy Reports 49-Foot Waves, 101 MPH Winds
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1108
Re: Earl: Buoy Reports 49-Foot Waves, 101 MPH Winds
Head down Thursday AM to strip off the canvas, sails and double up some lines.
That way it won't even touch us.....
That way it won't even touch us.....
- Wed Aug 25, 2010 7:47 am
- Forum: Sailing and Cruising
- Topic: Help with sightseeing in the Boston to Bar Harbor area
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4944
Re: Help with sightseeing in the Boston to Bar Harbor area
I'll write up my full report in the next couple of days since we just got back at about 1 am last night. Needless to say we all had a great time and saw many of the spots mentioned above. Got to meet and thank Tim for all his forum hospitality and wisdom too! I had to share my Classic Plastic Synchr...
- Mon Jul 19, 2010 11:23 pm
- Forum: Sailing and Cruising
- Topic: Help with sightseeing in the Boston to Bar Harbor area
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4944
Re: Help with sightseeing in the Boston to Bar Harbor area
Sunday head down to west Warwick as base for Mystic, Newport area. Stay there Sunday and Monday night. What brings you to West Warwick as a base? .... This base will put you just under an hour drive from Mystic and a little less from Newport. That is EXACTLY the reason!!!! It is about midway betwee...
- Sun Jul 18, 2010 10:02 pm
- Forum: Sailing and Cruising
- Topic: Help with sightseeing in the Boston to Bar Harbor area
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4944
Re: Help with sightseeing in the Boston to Bar Harbor area
Anyone have a good Striper Fishing guide they can recommend???
- Sun Jul 18, 2010 6:14 pm
- Forum: Sailing and Cruising
- Topic: Help with sightseeing in the Boston to Bar Harbor area
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4944
Re: Help with sightseeing in the Boston to Bar Harbor area
Thanks Mark...great advice!!
We are going in August so we can use the tips!
Right now I am so glad we made all of our reservations for Bar Harbor before Obama put it back on the map!!!!
This is going to be fun!!
We are going in August so we can use the tips!
Right now I am so glad we made all of our reservations for Bar Harbor before Obama put it back on the map!!!!
This is going to be fun!!
- Sat Jul 10, 2010 11:37 pm
- Forum: Sailing and Cruising
- Topic: Help with sightseeing in the Boston to Bar Harbor area
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4944
Re: Help with sightseeing in the Boston to Bar Harbor area
Here is a link to the map I created that has all the tips I have gotten from the forum along with other places we may go check out.
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&m ... 8c1ea593f7
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&m ... 8c1ea593f7
- Sat Jul 10, 2010 10:36 pm
- Forum: Sailing and Cruising
- Topic: Help with sightseeing in the Boston to Bar Harbor area
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4944
Re: Help with sightseeing in the Boston to Bar Harbor area
So much to see! Here is the plan so far. Tuesday..arrive at 10 am Boston...get car and drive to bar harbor. Stay in bar harbor Tuesday, wed, Thursday. Friday wander south to Salem and stay in Salem Friday and Saturday as home base for Boston area sightseeing. Sunday head down to west Warwick as base...
- Wed Jul 07, 2010 11:31 pm
- Forum: Sailing and Cruising
- Topic: Help with sightseeing in the Boston to Bar Harbor area
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4944
Re: Help with sightseeing in the Boston to Bar Harbor area
I will you PM you our schedule. Maybe we can go for a sail!
Thanks!
Have you got any favorite must see Maine places???
Thanks!
Have you got any favorite must see Maine places???
- Wed Jul 07, 2010 9:42 pm
- Forum: Sailing and Cruising
- Topic: Help with sightseeing in the Boston to Bar Harbor area
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4944
Help with sightseeing in the Boston to Bar Harbor area
My family and I are going to fly into Boston then rent a car and drive to Bar Harbor. Stay a couple of days then come back down towards Boston, Newport, Mystic. etc and explore then fly back to Virginia. Of course we won't be there the weekend of the newport wooden boat show....grrr!!! My family had...
- Fri Jun 18, 2010 10:42 pm
- Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
- Topic: Accessing the top of a stepped mast.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 6442
Re: Accessing the top of a stepped mast.
I was thinking about a ladder to get to spreader height...but just to inspect and put a coat of paint on top...
Alberg 35 shouldn't feel a thing and should be more stable than a bosun chair.
Bad idea??
Alberg 35 shouldn't feel a thing and should be more stable than a bosun chair.
Bad idea??
- Wed Jun 16, 2010 7:08 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Need ideas for companionway drop boards.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1750
Re: Need ideas for companionway drop boards.
I've been thinking of making a winter set out of AZEK just to save the original ones that much longer.
- Mon Jun 14, 2010 7:02 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Epoxy Mixing Technique
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1046
Re: Epoxy Mixing Technique
You haven't lived until you've wondered if that smoking cup is actually going to burst into flames.......
- Mon Jun 07, 2010 6:59 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Sillcocks, Saber 28 Restoration
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2004
Re: Sillcocks, Saber 28 Restoration
I have not deconstructed a Sabre (Sabre 28 sailboat?), but it seems that oftentimes when you do cut out some of these early/factory setups (especially if there is metal buried within), you end up thinking "Whew, how did that not sink the boat up till now." You may not find yours like that...
- Sun Jun 06, 2010 9:52 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Spring Projects
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1799
Re: Spring Projects
You don't by any chance have the part number for that zinc do you? I couldn't find one last haul out so I am am zinc less. I do clip a massive zinc fish to the prop while stationary so I am not too worried about it. Only thing missing to make the AWABS more perfect is tips: http://clamp-aid.com/blac...
- Thu Jun 03, 2010 7:04 am
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: More from the Snobbery Department
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1254
Re: More from the Snobbery Department
That's a boat designed to be manufactured easily with handling characteristics considered as an afterthought. It sorta looks like a boat but it isn't really. "It sure pops out of a mold nicely!" 100% agreed. I still like it since it is a no worries boat. Not worth what they charge for it ...
- Wed Jun 02, 2010 10:55 pm
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: More from the Snobbery Department
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1254
Re: More from the Snobbery Department
You could probably tow it on the road and not hurt it. Mine seems to be pretty tough. Not a favorite boat though...all the personality of a milk jug and an AWFUL sailboat. Board is too thin and stalls. Rudder has no feel. Sail it well and keep the foils working and it is fine. Stall them and you jus...
- Mon May 31, 2010 7:55 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Jibsheet Blocks and other stuff
- Replies: 5
- Views: 815
Re: Jibsheet Blocks and other stuff
You can attach a snatch block to the rail. You want the jib sheet angle such that the leading edge all luffs at the same time, Move the block forward if the top luffs first, back if the bottom luffs first. The position may change with windspeed The outhaul. A bowline is fine. Typically it goes from ...
- Thu May 27, 2010 9:54 pm
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: If I didn't have a triton....
- Replies: 6
- Views: 986
- Fri May 21, 2010 7:40 am
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Sharing a photo to inspire
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1528
- Sun May 16, 2010 10:04 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Ugh - bottom paint problem
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1130
Re: Ugh - bottom paint problem
Saturday I took a gallon of paint by Home Depot and they said sure we will shake it for you. It was 8 am and the store was not busy. The can collapsed partly in the shaker and spit out at least a cup or two or three.... The employee was apologizing profusely. I felt bad they were going to have a mes...
- Sun May 16, 2010 8:19 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Speakers
- Replies: 4
- Views: 652
Re: Speakers
Link to the blog entry on stereo speakers with pictures.
http://andiamoadventures.blogspot.com/2 ... akers.html
http://andiamoadventures.blogspot.com/2 ... akers.html
- Fri May 14, 2010 11:00 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Speakers
- Replies: 4
- Views: 652
Re: Speakers
I mounted a set of bose out door speakers under a plank of AZEK that mounts to a bracket on the pushpit. Picture the azek like a cutting board or shelf across the pushpit. I have a slotted bracket attached to the pushpit and the shelf has two bolts that slip through the bracket and a set of wingnuts...
- Fri May 07, 2010 9:49 pm
- Forum: Sailing and Cruising
- Topic: Where are you planning to cruise this Summer?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2299
Re: Where are you planning to cruise this Summer?
Balmer (baltimore) isn't that far from St Mikes.
Annapolis, the Rhodes River, chester river, oxford....all good.
PM and lets talk about a weekend cruise or something since I am on the mobjack.
Annapolis, the Rhodes River, chester river, oxford....all good.
PM and lets talk about a weekend cruise or something since I am on the mobjack.