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by markwesti
Tue Dec 11, 2018 2:13 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Rewiring
Replies: 4
Views: 1727

Re: Rewiring

Hi Matt , I'm probably not the best guy to talk to about AC DC as I have a very limited knowledge . However you can't go wrong with Don Casey and Nigel Calder . Here are some good books . Good luck and keep us posted . I should buy a few of these myself , haha . https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C2...
by markwesti
Mon Dec 10, 2018 6:41 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: Falmouth Cutter 22
Replies: 3
Views: 1847

Re: Falmouth Cutter 22

This is my o'l buddy Alan and his blog about doin' his thing on his FC 22 .


http://artofhookie.org/
by markwesti
Mon Dec 10, 2018 6:30 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: Falmouth Cutter 22
Replies: 3
Views: 1847

Re: Falmouth Cutter 22

Cute couple , did they make any vids after this one ? <iframe width="729" height="410" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YBN2DbMt1Pg" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></i...
by markwesti
Tue Dec 04, 2018 8:51 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: Cal 40
Replies: 1
Views: 1406

Cal 40

The 63' Tripp design that set the Trans Pac on fire . Still has a active race fleet .

ImageIMG_0109 by mark westi, on Flickr

ImageIMG_0106 by mark westi, on Flickr
by markwesti
Sun Nov 25, 2018 1:42 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: Falmouth Cutter 22
Replies: 3
Views: 1847

Falmouth Cutter 22

Little sister to the BCC 28 . This one had a interesting story . It was sitting in a barn , a barn find . My hull cleaner and I were talking one day , he was telling me about this boat and said it was over at Eddie's and that it had just been splashed . He told me about the barn and that the boat wa...
by markwesti
Sun Nov 18, 2018 11:30 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Moving my Galley - Interior Remodel
Replies: 7
Views: 2250

Re: Moving my Galley - Interior Remodel

Your boat , plus the mod you want . https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/wanderer-30-pearson Well that would be a lot of work , I say go for it . For removing the hull liner and tabbing in a low bulkhead I would be careful . On our boat some of the galley walls are held in place with a bracket and not ...
by markwesti
Fri Nov 16, 2018 2:34 pm
Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
Topic: Wood shell turning blocks
Replies: 4
Views: 2054

Wood shell turning blocks

I think they would look good on most plastic classics . Back in the late 90's I tried to make a business out of it , I sold some at a loss and then it ended when someone else that was making them had a failure and a customer lost a very expensive rig . So anyhow I folded my machine shop 10 yrs. ago ...
by markwesti
Wed Nov 14, 2018 3:06 pm
Forum: Boat Shops and Facilities
Topic: Eddies'
Replies: 1
Views: 2163

Eddies'

Located Willmington California , it's a DIY yard started in the 50s' by Eddie , whom passed in the 80's and then it was run by surviving family who live on the property . My first introduction was around late 90's and I have been back about every 4-6 years . Here in Ca. especially LA. county it has ...
by markwesti
Tue Nov 13, 2018 5:13 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: The Christina Louise
Replies: 86
Views: 23955

Re: The Christina Louise

Just found this thread , nicely documented @rescuesailor . Wow what can I say , sorry to hear about your set backs but it seems you are forging forward . I will be following along . Hang in there !
https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/true-north-34
by markwesti
Fri Nov 09, 2018 11:25 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: Pacific Sea Craft 25
Replies: 0
Views: 4705

Pacific Sea Craft 25

And it's for sale . These boats are IMO very salty , I have never sailed one . A guy I used to know a long time ago had the 20' version of this boat . I don't know why this is selling for so cheap back in the day I would have been all over this . https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/boa/d/pacific-sea...
by markwesti
Thu Nov 08, 2018 9:39 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Small Project boat
Replies: 2
Views: 2139

Re: Small Project boat

Looks good Sunbird . Good luck !
by markwesti
Thu Nov 08, 2018 9:34 pm
Forum: Boat Photos
Topic: Blasting along at 5 kts.
Replies: 0
Views: 4497

Blasting along at 5 kts.

I really like this picture my friend Magic Don took it . The day was very nice although a little above my comfort zone , I know I'm a wussy , my boat likes to be reefed around 14-15 kts . Yes I know that doesn't sound like much wind but for this cutter rigged boat with a super long boom you need to ...
by markwesti
Thu Nov 08, 2018 2:45 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: What boat is it ?
Replies: 5
Views: 2328

Re: What boat is it ?

Sorry , please ignore this . I was experimenting with posting pics .
by markwesti
Mon Nov 05, 2018 9:32 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: What boat is it ?
Replies: 5
Views: 2328

Re: What boat is it ?

I did some more looking around today . Cool you could find them on Google map Capn' . And yes the clean one , Revelation is on the end on the dock on the 40' side and the black one (Windjammer) is on the 35' side and they are almost bow to bow . Windjammer's home port is Pinon Hills . I have a nice ...
by markwesti
Sun Nov 04, 2018 2:20 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Cetol
Replies: 1
Views: 1302

Cetol

Anybody use this stuff ? I use Cetol Light , After the prep all that is needed is 3 coats and you don't have to sand in between coats . I find that a very light sanding before the third coat really helps . Exposed to the sun it doesn't last to much longer than varnish , I get about a year about 3 if...
by markwesti
Sun Nov 04, 2018 2:05 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: What boat is it ?
Replies: 5
Views: 2328

Re: What boat is it ?

Well you certainly found it CapnK , interesting the Burtrum family . The first time I saw Revalation was over at the island (Catalina) it was probably the mid 90's , the boat looked pretty much the same as it does now . Of course that boom is a new addition . The gentlemann that owned the boat then ...
by markwesti
Sat Nov 03, 2018 10:27 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: What boat is it ?
Replies: 1
Views: 1372

Re: What boat is it ?

You know now looking at the pics the black one has the cockpit a little different . but the mast chain plates and rigging are the same .
by markwesti
Sat Nov 03, 2018 10:21 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: What boat is it ?
Replies: 5
Views: 2328

What boat is it ?

We have been sailing for , ahem , awhile . I have seen this boat (the clean one) around our marina and at our favorite island mooring field since the beginning of our sailing . Now what I'm going to try to describe are two boats , I think they are the same design . the thing is the really clean one ...
by markwesti
Sat Nov 03, 2018 10:21 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: What boat is it ?
Replies: 1
Views: 1372

What boat is it ?

We have been sailing for , ahem , awhile . I have seen this boat (the clean one) around our marina and at our favorite island mooring field since the beginning of our sailing . Now what I'm going to try to describe are two boats , I think they are the same design . the thing is the really clean one ...
by markwesti
Sat Nov 03, 2018 9:34 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: What to do w/200' of 8mm anchor chain...
Replies: 2
Views: 1321

Re: What to do w/200' of 8mm anchor chain...

Gee I don't know , you know your boat . If you could carry that kind of weight , why not . But on our boat 200' of 8mm would be a problem . We don't do any extreme anchoring , 30' of 8mm chain and about 300' of rode with a 10 kg Bruce in the bow and 30' 8mm chain and about 200' rode and a 5kg Danfor...
by markwesti
Thu Nov 01, 2018 1:38 pm
Forum: Boat Photos
Topic: Sun rise
Replies: 2
Views: 1369

Re: Sun rise

Nice pictures CapnK , Id like to see more of the Cheoy Lee . I would take a sun rise shot but I cant get up that early .
by markwesti
Tue Oct 30, 2018 8:26 pm
Forum: Boat Photos
Topic: Sun rise
Replies: 2
Views: 1369

Sun rise

This shot was taken a few yrs. ago by Ms. westi at Catalina's Avalon harbor , Ca.
ImageDSCF2205 by mark westi, on Flickr
by markwesti
Tue Oct 30, 2018 8:19 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: Islander 29
Replies: 5
Views: 1889

Re: Islander 29

Here you go Marvin , I like his color scheme . Sand for the canvas and Forrest green on the hull . One thing I just noticed , the dodger frame mounts on the side of the house . https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1916/45590378092_a7f4165941_z.jpg IMG_0095 by mark westi , on Flickr https://farm2.staticfli...
by markwesti
Tue Oct 30, 2018 12:54 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: Islander 29
Replies: 5
Views: 1889

Re: Islander 29

I'll take some today and post tonight . The guy that owns the boat is hardly ever there so I won't be able to take pictures without the covers on . Mark .
by markwesti
Mon Oct 29, 2018 1:33 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Line storage
Replies: 1
Views: 1417

Line storage

The toggle I snagged off the Bay , I think I got 5 for 3 dollars . Marlinespike craftsman ship is lacking here for sure , I'll fix it over the winter . https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1924/45214122761_1345923db5_z.jpg IMG_0050 by mark westi , on Flickr https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1959/44303245435_...
by markwesti
Mon Oct 29, 2018 1:16 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: Islander 29
Replies: 5
Views: 1889

Islander 29

A friend of mine has one of these but his does not have the bow sprit . I'm sure that the sprit is factory as I have seen others . https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/islander-29 https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1915/31747147168_bf5f6b237c_z.jpg IMG_0076 by mark westi , on Flickr https://farm2.staticfli...
by markwesti
Mon Oct 29, 2018 1:02 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: The Pilgrim / Spirit of Dana Point
Replies: 4
Views: 1719

Re: The Pilgrim / Spirit of Dana Point

CapnK , you are right non plastic . Sorry my bad .
by markwesti
Thu Oct 25, 2018 12:30 pm
Forum: Boat Photos
Topic: Going home with escort
Replies: 1
Views: 1230

Going home with escort

Image014 by mark westi, on Flickr
by markwesti
Tue Oct 23, 2018 6:23 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: Plastic Classic
Replies: 1
Views: 1202

Plastic Classic

I just noticed this is kind of PC s' avatar . I just moved on to a new dock and there are some classic's . This one I was told (I haven't talked to the owner yet) is a 40' Columbia albeit highly modified . I'll try to talk to the owner soon . https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1949/43709599450_64ba4a81c...
by markwesti
Fri Oct 19, 2018 1:29 pm
Forum: Tools and Techniques
Topic: Rigging knife
Replies: 0
Views: 4079

Rigging knife

This is my Kabar , it came to me in rough shape . The PO tried to sharpen it on a bench grinder , fortunately he stopped before too much damage was done . Also one of the scales was gone and the guard had a problem , there was no sheath and no Kabar pliers . The scales I made from a Corian tile samp...
by markwesti
Fri Oct 19, 2018 12:59 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Blisters @#$%
Replies: 3
Views: 1239

Re: Blisters @#$%

CaptnK I sincerely doubt they will ever be all fixed . Really I would be happy if just not so many show up next time . Next time is a few months away . I have some ambitious plans , blisters of course plus all new thru hulls and sea cocks . I hope Eddies is still there . Eddy passed before I started...
by markwesti
Thu Oct 18, 2018 9:37 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Blisters @#$%
Replies: 3
Views: 1239

Blisters @#$%

This is a subject of much debate , so I'm not by any means going say anything other than this is what works for me . First let me say that our boat was made during the oil embargo and therefore was laid up with questionable resin . Our boat is a 79' and is prone to blisters . When we first got the b...
by markwesti
Thu Oct 18, 2018 8:40 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Solar tracking mount
Replies: 19
Views: 5690

Solar

Thanks for the tip on the US batts. CaptnK , we have 2 6V T105 Trojans and 1 12v starting batt. that I pretty much don't ever use . It's really just there to complete the circuit . One 6 v batt. is pretty heavy and takes up almost as much room as one 12v , anyhow here is the solar and regulator set ...
by markwesti
Thu Oct 18, 2018 12:53 pm
Forum: Boat Photos
Topic: Blasting along at 5 KTS.
Replies: 1
Views: 1161

Blasting along at 5 KTS.

It has been widely rumored that Westsails are slow , I always say "define slow" .
Imagephoto 6 by mark westi, on Flickr
by markwesti
Thu Oct 18, 2018 12:44 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: Westsail 28
Replies: 2
Views: 1692

Westsail 28

Hi , new here . We , Mark & Patti have owned "Patricia A" for about 25 yrs. We are based in the Long Beach Ca. area . The 28 is the baby Westsail . Designed by Herb David , only 78 were made starting 75' , ours was one of the last #72 laid up in 79' right about when Westsail called it ...