triton # 122
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triton # 122
I just purchased "Whim" last week, she's a 1960 Pearson Triton. Here are a few pics of her in the boat yard where I found her.
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Congratulations
Best of luck to you! You've picked a worthwhile hobby and a classic boat.
David
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Yeah, I definitely have a lot of work ahead. I think my username explaines it all; i'm not sure I fully comprehend what I'm getting myself into. It should be interesting and a lot of fun though. Since learning the basics of sailing on a sunfish that I fixed up, I've been hooked.
About Whim's interior: no pictures right now, I did go inside; the previous owner left me all kinds of stuff. there's a microwave, two burner stove, fishing poles, a bike, a few sails, some water that somehow made it through the duct-tape covering the side ports (big surprise), and the original wooden boom.
Here's a few pics of the sunfish (no project is too small right):
Steve
About Whim's interior: no pictures right now, I did go inside; the previous owner left me all kinds of stuff. there's a microwave, two burner stove, fishing poles, a bike, a few sails, some water that somehow made it through the duct-tape covering the side ports (big surprise), and the original wooden boom.
Here's a few pics of the sunfish (no project is too small right):
Steve
Nice job on the Sunfish!
I wonder if the wooden "boom" is a spinnaker/whisker pole (?) I'm sure an actual Tritoneer will chime in, but I hadn't heard of any Tritons coming with a wooden boom stock (of course there's always a first time).
Please do keep us in the loop on your project. As you can tell, this is a great place to ask questions, give answers, and - perhaps most important - soak up some motivation in the form of camaraderie.
Rachel
I wonder if the wooden "boom" is a spinnaker/whisker pole (?) I'm sure an actual Tritoneer will chime in, but I hadn't heard of any Tritons coming with a wooden boom stock (of course there's always a first time).
Please do keep us in the loop on your project. As you can tell, this is a great place to ask questions, give answers, and - perhaps most important - soak up some motivation in the form of camaraderie.
Rachel
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Way to go! It is sometimes a GOOD thing you don't know what is ahead of you. However, rehabbing one of these ol gals is like eating an elephant, you do it a bite at a time.
Some of these guys work from the mantra of "what the boat wants the boat gets", however, don't worry you can make her a really nice old boat without spending a fortune-- lots of us have.... so don't fret about the money.
However, I would suggest you invest in a good "moaning chair", you will need it. It is simply part of the process.
Welcome aboard.
BTW, you might want to check out the Triton Maintenance Improvements and Restorations (MIR) it is great for ideas and inspiration. Here is the link.
http://tritonclass.org/mir/
Some of these guys work from the mantra of "what the boat wants the boat gets", however, don't worry you can make her a really nice old boat without spending a fortune-- lots of us have.... so don't fret about the money.
However, I would suggest you invest in a good "moaning chair", you will need it. It is simply part of the process.
Welcome aboard.
BTW, you might want to check out the Triton Maintenance Improvements and Restorations (MIR) it is great for ideas and inspiration. Here is the link.
http://tritonclass.org/mir/
s/v Wind-rose
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West River, Chesapeake Bay
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Hi all,
I know it's been a long time since I've posted anything and I'm a little ashamed that I'm not further along at this time. I am, however, ready to get started on the re-core process but first here are some pics to follow up my original posts and some to show the current state of "Whim". Sorry, pics to follow, I forgot how to post them. [/img]
I know it's been a long time since I've posted anything and I'm a little ashamed that I'm not further along at this time. I am, however, ready to get started on the re-core process but first here are some pics to follow up my original posts and some to show the current state of "Whim". Sorry, pics to follow, I forgot how to post them. [/img]
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This is where I am currently with the project. The top skin on one side of the cabin roof has been removed, I have a 3/8" sheet of scrimed balsa cut and ready to replace the rotten core. I plan on sanding a little more of the bottom skin to ensure a good substrate for the epoxy. For this particular application I plan to use the original top skin to close it up but I'm thinking about using new glass for the decks. I'd say 80 % or more of the deck needs to be recored. I'm looking into the 1708 E glass that I learned about from Tim's NYR site, specifically Iota's recore. I think I saw that there are a few options regarding the weight of the mat. Do I want this with 8 oz mat? Will two layers be enough?
Thanks,
Steve
Thanks,
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Thanks for the welcome-back Rachael... it's good to be back. I believe you're right about the 1708, I had no idea until I read the description on Raka Inc.'s web site.
I'm putting an order in soon and hope to get started as soon as the temperature warms up.
I'm putting an order in soon and hope to get started as soon as the temperature warms up.
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Hello Neighbour!
Diving In:
I live in Wilmington too. I am restoring an Ariel out by Sneeds Ferry. Where do you keep your boat?
Nice shed...I'm jealous!
Andrew
I live in Wilmington too. I am restoring an Ariel out by Sneeds Ferry. Where do you keep your boat?
Nice shed...I'm jealous!
Andrew
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hey Andrew
My brother has about an acre of land adjacent to his house where he has kindly allowed me to keep Whim. There's just no way I could have afforded to keep her at Bennett Bro.s (where I found her) in down town Wilmington. Unfortunately, I don't live in Wilmington anymore, I moved to Greenville for a job and commute on the weekends as much as possible. How far along are you on your Ariel?
Steve
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I made some progress this past weekend taking advantage of the weather and warm temps and got started on the recore project. I had all of the details typed up but then lost it when I was automatically logged out but I followed what I imagine is a fairly common procedure. I used 3/8" balsa, lots of thickened epoxy, and 2 layers of 1708 over the course of 2 days. Here's a few pics...
dry fit
dry fit
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Re: triton # 122
Hi everyone, it's been a long time since my last update but a lot of progress has been made. I'm just about ready to have some Alexseal applied to both the decks and the hull but before I do that I want to cut the access hatches in the cockpit seats and I need to figure out what to do about a missing portlight (one of the small ones). If I can't find an identical or similar replacement I'll probably glass over one of the portlight holes in the v-birth. I don't know why anyone would have an extra one but if so please let me know. Here's a few semi-recent pics of Whim, I've sanded the entire boat a few more times since these were taken. Thanks
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Re: triton # 122
You can try Marine Consignment of Wickford / Mystic. The last time I was in Wickford, Sam said that he had some
of the ports.
Pete
of the ports.
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Thanks for the update it is progressing well.
Today is a great day to Go Sailing
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1966 Morgan M34 K/CB
1965 Pearson Commander
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Re: triton # 122
Hello again, The Alexseal topcoats were applied and I couldn't be more pleased with the results.
Hull color: Pegasus Grey
Stripe: Flag Blue
Non-skid: Flattened version of Pegasus Grey? It seems a lot darker to me
High gloss on decks: Stark White
I did all of the fairing between coats of primer to save a few bucks, the guys at Anchors Away in Hampstead, NC did the spray application.
Hull color: Pegasus Grey
Stripe: Flag Blue
Non-skid: Flattened version of Pegasus Grey? It seems a lot darker to me
High gloss on decks: Stark White
I did all of the fairing between coats of primer to save a few bucks, the guys at Anchors Away in Hampstead, NC did the spray application.
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Nice work!
Do you want to go back with Bronze portlights in the main cabin? I've got the set that came off Pylasteki. Gearing her towards blue water, and the through bolted lexan is a bit stronger but not as good looking.
Zach
(Down the road in Beaufort, NC.)
Do you want to go back with Bronze portlights in the main cabin? I've got the set that came off Pylasteki. Gearing her towards blue water, and the through bolted lexan is a bit stronger but not as good looking.
Zach
(Down the road in Beaufort, NC.)
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Re: triton # 122
Thanks Zack, I'm planning on going with the bronze portlights but I'm missing one of the small ones for the forward cabin. Are you willing to part with one of those?
Thanks,
Stephen
Thanks,
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If they are the same as the forward looking ones, I could be convinced... Been thinking to replace them with lexan, or even pretend she is an Alberg 30... (Grin)
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What a transformation! Congratulations, she looks great!
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Wow.... looking good! Thanks for the update.
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Re: triton # 122
122 looks like a whole new boat. Congratulations.
I'm curious about your cockpit. Earlier pics showed side opening lockers, but the fresh paint covers those. What are your plans for gaining access to storage below the cockpit?
I ask, in part, because I recently looked at a similar boat where the area below the starboard cockpit locker had been turned into a hanging locker accessible from the cabin- it looked pretty functional, but the galley was moved forward.
It will be interesting to see and hear what you do now that 122 is shiny new!
I'm curious about your cockpit. Earlier pics showed side opening lockers, but the fresh paint covers those. What are your plans for gaining access to storage below the cockpit?
I ask, in part, because I recently looked at a similar boat where the area below the starboard cockpit locker had been turned into a hanging locker accessible from the cabin- it looked pretty functional, but the galley was moved forward.
It will be interesting to see and hear what you do now that 122 is shiny new!
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Re: triton # 122
I think the best thing to do would be to build locker openings similar to the later model Tritons. Either that or installing a couple of large rectangular plastic access hatches on the top of the cockpit seats. One thing is for sure, I didn't like the side hatches or their location. Any other ideas are definitely welcome.
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Looks great. I am in the same boatyard.