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that Doyle pricing on the main seems in line with most, the headsails seem like a great deal. For me I decided to trust this sailmakers knowledge, he has a very good reputation locally, and really seemed to know about the dynamics of this design era. So in mid august I should take delivery of: Schae...

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Well, someone bought it :-D

I sent the buyer a link to this site, if they need help in what, I hope, will be a great restoration.

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a local restaurant here named Mojitos, make 'em this way, I've given up on the sugar(simple syrup)/ soda ever since. Mint and half large lime in bottom of shaker, smash with muddler, add desired amount of rum, top with ice add sprite/7-up, pour into serving glass. my advice get some fat straws, or d...

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Wholesale foam source, including specialty foams like Dryfast. I just received my order, best prices I found, and free shipping on orders over $100.

http://www.foamdistributing.com/index.html

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I hope somebody can see past the surface dirt and buys her. If the seller would have taken some time to pressure wash her, the sale probably would be more likely. I'd love to see her brought back to her former glory.

At least there's a chance of saving this one now.....

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I have the sailmakers numbers on the main now, he wants to have the first reef 4'7" and the second 5'7", for a total of 10'2" of reefing potential the Luff will be 27" 9". Each reef point will be just below a full baton offering additional support to the reefed foot. I have ...

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Thanks for the thought about a round foil, makes me feel better about getting the 1100, the best price I have found is from mauriprosailing.com, does anyone have experience from them. I could buy it locally for another $120. Any advice about what to tell the sailmaker, as far as optimum placement fo...

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I have decided on a Roller Furling. The sailmaker recommends a Furlex 106-10. The Renegade is at the top of its application specs, the Schaefer 750 seems comparable. After reading through previous posts here, I'm inclined to choose the Schaefer 1100. Mauriprosailing is the best price I've found, abo...

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I finally made the call, I'm going to pay a bit more to go with the guy I feel will give me the best design, and service after the sale. I'm not going pay 30% over that to have them sewn locally, and can actually save 10% by delaying my gratification for a few weeks. It is still hard to spend such a...

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Thanks, Looks like Captains is in the lead, some here have recommended Cetol, my dad, cabinet maker in his retirement, suggested Man-O-War, any thoughts? I actually have the book, 'Brightwork, the art of finishing wood', but its time for the scrapper to meet the wood. There are a few spots where spl...

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The finish has failed on my toe rail and it is time to strip to bare wood. I was planning to start with a scrapper then sand.

There are some places that could be filled, what is a good filler product? Then new finish, what is your favorite varnish?

I believe the toe rail is teak.

suggestions?

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The boat yards here now require vacuum sanders. I am looking for a recommendation. The one I keep seeing is the Fein (MSF-636-1), coupled with their 'Turbo' auto start vac. Looks like a great tool, but the price is staggering. Are there other good solutions? I could also rent one (fein), for $45 per...

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yep, not glued down at all, Silicone applied as backing only, sealed the carpet backing from crumbling and gave it an effective nonskid backing. It doesn't really move at all, and I have maintained my pledge to never apply silicone directly to a boat again ;-) The carpet is kind of light taupe, tani...

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Pics... Before, with old carpet: http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/63bb86c9d3.jpg During, fiberglass liner: http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/8cfa7e1a10.jpg After, new carpet: http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/61807169ac.jpg Binding edge detail: http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uplo...

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I came across this in an article about a local sail maker, that actually makes sails locally, and not in china. A JOB WELL DONE In dedication to quality, a quality life is made. When writing about "The Honor of Labor," novelist Joseph Conrad said that while skill and competence are admirab...

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The same thought crosses my mind every time I see a J24 genoa on ebay maybe you would like to pick up a excellent condition, J24 genoa, and help me subsidize a RF purchase? hehe.... I like how easy a RF would make things, and more storage on board, because of less sails. I don't like the expense, o...

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I'm actually guessing that the North sail is ~95%. It is their one design racing sail, Hanks. A competitive J24 racer at work gave it to me, it was new in 2005 and had about 12 races on it, he was cleaning house. I guess he gets new sails every other year. I've only used it once, 20 -25 knot winds, ...

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I wonder if the track style changed with the dinette version, my track is an internal that takes slugs. The sail maker said full battens shouldn't present a big binding issue with this set up. I appreciate the advice, I guess I need to live with the fact of where sails are initially made, and realiz...

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I'm going to use Silicone, to back the carpet I cut for my interior. The old carpet that came with Groovy, was roughly cut to shape for the different sections of the interior. I freshened it up , by just tossing it in the washing machine, and then troweling flexible bathroom caulking on the back. Th...

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When a "local" loft farms out manufacture overseas, or even out of state, I am immediately turned off. I agree, I was ready to write the check, until he said it would basically cost $300 extra to get the sails in 4 weeks rather than 8-10 because of shipping, I asked, "from where"...

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The "banker" has granted me additional funds, and new sails are on my mind. I have been looking at different makers, got 4 quotes at the last boat show, but I must admit I'm confused. The local guy/loft I like is the most expensive (Neil Pryde) he measures, but then the sails are made in C...

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now THAT'S a thread.... all I can say is WOW!

May the sun be on your face, and the wind at your back.

Happy Sailing......

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Last night I saw someone on 'Rides' doing a custom fiberglass bumper and using this longboard, for whatever that is worth.

It does seem great to be able to adjust the flex, and grab it anywhere along the tool.

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Remember the proper sequence.....

Sorry if this came across as 'preachy' I almost lost someone very close to me last year, due to a ground fault from a shore power cord.

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Back when I was thinking about living aboard, I almost bought one, a 30 Ultra . Pullman birth, head with separate shower, practically a dining room, etc. She was in a charter fleet and still over 55k (in 1999) for an '83 as I remember. I guess not many people wanted to take her out. http://img2.free...

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Here's a couple good articles about AC electric systems on boats. http://www.practical-sailor.com/newspics/charts/919hookedup.pdf http://www.practical-sailor.com/newspics/charts/912ac.pdf http://www.practical-sailor.com/newspics/charts/905greenwire.pdf Remember the proper sequence for hooking up to ...

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Wow, looks bad, but just think how dramatic those would be as 'before' pictures.

There are actually some boats in my marina that are almost as green, neglect is an awful thing....

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This is hull # 97, the guy would sell it as a whole, but unfortunately it is probably worth more parted out. As I said.... sad...... very sad....

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Ebay Renegade being parted out

Very sad....

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Great, a local supplier and a mail order resource, thanks Fusto and Peter. The PO was using Fram filters, but I guess I'll add some OEM filters to my parts order. The maintenance log shown the PO was doing an oil only change, then a oil and filter change a couple of engine hours later, thoughts? the...

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s/v Groovy wrote: I held my tongue. Why? Hmm, that is a good question, and I guess, my response would have come out wrong at the time. They are her/our friends and I did want them to have a good time. I figured he didn't have another can, so..... I understand it only takes about 2 minutes to sink a...

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Thanks Tim, since you have the same Yanmar in Glissando, how much oil do you usually change? I just did my second change after 60 hours. The PO installed a electric pump for changes, making the job fairly easy (as long as the oil is hot enough). With oil and filter I changed ~2 quarts, but I have a ...

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Since I can't order from Torrensen / Marine Diesel Direct.... Does anyone have a recommendation who to order parts for my 2GM20F?

I'm very near Seattle.

I am also wondering how often people do their maintenance , hours between oil / fuel filter changes etc...

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So there I was this last weekend sailing, sun, 10 kts, nice day. My wife wanted to take another couple out, so we sailed up and had lunch at a nearby town, sailing home was a pleasant run. There I am wing on wing, concentrating on that balancing act .... and I hear...... CRUNCH, one of our guests, h...

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YOU can't wait!??!!

I can only imagine... but you will be sailing soon. And she will be gorgeous!

I dream of getting rid of my old robins egg blue nonskid...someday...

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I must say Tim, simply amazing work! The transformation is remarkable. I cant wait to see the finished product. I really enjoy watching the process, thanks again for keeping such a detailed journal. I had to laugh when I looked at the owners own web site. His friend, who helped with the original rep...

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Now that Phase 1 is over, what am I going to do? Everyday I would look at the Kaholee web site and read about the days progress, admire the work etc. I especially like the before and after pics from a few days ago. She has really come a long way. I love this stuff! Now what? I'm hooked, I need my fi...

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Just think, two for the price of one. You could make a Triton catamaran!

Seriously though, I never get tired of looking at those before and after pics.

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I think the Columbia Sabre is a "cruising" adaptation of a 5.5 meter class raceboat.

that's exactly what Columbia did.

I'd love to see a Tim Lackey Day Sailor version, maybe with a 14' cockpit...

here's the 5.5 brochure...

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Last weekend I was tagging along with Anacortes Yacht Club race, on a friends sailboat. It rained all day, wind~12-14kts.

I like this pic, grey sails, grey day...

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I figured it out....

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I saw this cool classic racing sailboat this last weekend, maybe 32' but a beam of maybe 6'. with so little beam she must have been a racer, right? Anyone know what she is?

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NOW to start figuring out how to set up a "sardine" in my Renegade Sacrificing the hanging locker is probably the best place, and if you close the sliding bulkhead doors, you'd have a sauna. Moving the sink would be a good spot, but the stove would be next to the icebox, and where would t...

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The PO extended the Starboard side galley over the quarter birth, adding more counter space, and a gimbaled Kenyon Alcohol stove.

got to love the Formica color, eh?

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Here are some pics of my Cole #1655 Solid Fuel Stove, mounted in the starboard hanging locker... it came with the boat, the PO was burning charcoal in it. http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/046d3bb652.jpg http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/a6526918b9.jpg http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/...

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I found some more of the Yacht World pics? V-birth http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/74c6d2446b.jpg Dinette (converted to a double) mmm? love that upholstery http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/122cd9f50c.jpg Head http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/2e87cd2074.jpg Yanmar 2GM20F http...

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WOW! does she fit on the fore deck? I remember the pic of you sawing her in half, eyes closed, it?s obvious you know exactly what you?re doing.

I can?t wait for the pics of her sailing, and nested on deck.

Want to give away what the name means?

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I have been contemplating using an Ozone generator on the musty smell 'Groovy' has. Granted it is not that bad, and mostly a product of 38 year old cushions. I know that OSHA classifies Ozone as a bio hazard, as it kills organics (think lung tissue) so if you are using it in high concentration be su...

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this kind of shows the stove....(looking aft from the v-birth)

when I get some better pics I'll start a 'Show us your heater' thread

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Supplier for Yanmar parts in PNW?

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr......

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