Everything at RigRite is too expensive. I'm sure you can find a rudder head somewhere else for a lot less.Crazer wrote:Thanks guys. Once I looked at the rigrite page I realized how it worked. Unfortunately, new rudder heads are (surprise!) quite expensive. Ah well, time to start looking for used...
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- Thu Mar 28, 2013 10:28 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Removing a wheel and reinstalling a tiller
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6810
Re: Removing a wheel and reinstalling a tiller
- Wed Jul 18, 2012 11:41 am
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: WTB - Small Piece of White Oak
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3275
WTB - Small Piece of White Oak
I am interested in purchasing a small piece of white oak, preferably quarter-sawn. It can be anywhere from 3/4" to 2" thick (surfaced both faces; don't have a planer). Optimum dimensions are 8" X 8", but must be at least 8" on one side. A little longer is fine. It's for a ma...
- Tue May 29, 2012 11:49 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Bedding stanchions
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2618
Re: Bedding stanchions - Butyl tape
Check this out: http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/rebedding_hardware . I'm reinstalling deck hardware on my Pearson Triton and am using butyl tape. So far I can say that while it is a bit more labor intensive, it's much nicer than working with a polysulfide sealant. I guess only time will tell if i...
- Mon May 21, 2012 9:50 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Bristol 27 rehab
- Replies: 24
- Views: 7226
Re: Bristol 27 rehab
It's all a matter of personal taste, but I can say that I've never regretted doing my Triton in white on the inside. Whenever I look at pictures of old boats like the Triton in their original configuration, with all the dark wood and dark plastic laminate on the bulkheads, I tremble. It's so dark an...
- Sun May 20, 2012 2:44 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Spring on Quetzal
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3788
Re: Spring on Quetzal
I like the way you did the registration number.
What does "wood" mean as used here: "wood and Cetol all brightwork topsides"? I've never seen "wood" used as a verb!
What does "wood" mean as used here: "wood and Cetol all brightwork topsides"? I've never seen "wood" used as a verb!
- Wed May 09, 2012 11:23 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Under the rub rail...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1313
Re: Under the rub rail...
What I did on my '62 Triton was remove the stainless trim, grind down above and below the seam, and sealed the joint with two layers of fiberglass cloth and epoxy resin. The reason I did this was because there were several spots along the hull-deck joint that were leaking. The result isn't real pret...
- Thu Apr 05, 2012 9:39 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Wireing a Frisco Flyer
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1830
Re: Wireing a Frisco Flyer
Beautiful boat!
- Mon Mar 19, 2012 10:57 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Electrics Advice??
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1197
Re: Electrics Advice??
I just bought this solar panel:
http://www.affordable-solar.com/store/s ... olar-panel
for 156.00 plus shipping. Looks to be a great piece of equipment and puts out according to specs. Good customer service, too.
http://www.affordable-solar.com/store/s ... olar-panel
for 156.00 plus shipping. Looks to be a great piece of equipment and puts out according to specs. Good customer service, too.
- Tue Feb 21, 2012 12:07 pm
- Forum: Classic Sailboats
- Topic: 1985 Laser 28
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7076
Re: 1985 Laser 28
Kind of hard to fit an inboard on an O'Day 17 or West Wight Potter 15.CalebD wrote:I'm not wild about outboards on sail boats...
- Thu Feb 16, 2012 4:02 pm
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Brand Name of Foam
- Replies: 25
- Views: 14550
Re: Brand Name of Foam
Yeah...what he said!
- Sun Feb 05, 2012 4:57 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Cleaning Bronze Jib Hanks
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4466
Re: Cleaning Bronze Jib Hanks
I thought that the green-blue patina bronze develops is good for the bronze; sort of protects it. Why get them all clean and shiny when they're just going to return to the state they're in now?
- Wed Jan 25, 2012 1:09 pm
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Roller Recommendations
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2591
Roller Recommendations
I'm getting a list ready for some major painting to be done this spring. I'm going to be using Petit Easypoxy Polyurethane (high glass white) on the topsides, the edges/borders of the deck, and all of the exterior vertical surfaces (cabin sides, cockpit seat sides, etc.). I'll be painting over previ...
- Tue Jan 17, 2012 4:01 pm
- Forum: Pearson Triton Specifics
- Topic: Answer #374
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4292
Re: Answer #374
That's terrible. I'm glad he's okay, though. Any details about what happened?
- Thu Jan 05, 2012 2:08 pm
- Forum: Pearson Triton Specifics
- Topic: Answer #374
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4292
Re: Answer #374
I've been using 100 NM daily average for my passage planning, so that's good to hear.
- Fri Dec 30, 2011 3:05 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Triton #318 Projects
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3997
Re: Triton #318 Projects
You lead off your list of work with this. Removed the SS half oval at the hull-deck joint, prepped, and glassed over the joint with two layers of fiberglass tape. I'm curious how far back you ground on either side of the joint and to what depth. Elaborate a bit would you? After reading your comment...
- Fri Dec 30, 2011 2:53 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Triton #318 Projects
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3997
Re: Triton #318 Projects - More Pictures
I remembered the camera finally. The batteries died before I was done, though. Figures. I moved the galley because I didn't like the galley tucked away where it was originally. There is a LOT of storage space. I'm going to be a single-fuel boat -- kerosene. So I went with a gimballed, single burner ...
- Thu Dec 29, 2011 4:30 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Completed Restoration of Sea Sprite 23' - Froonie
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4056
Re: Completed Restoration of Sea Sprite 23' - Froonie
I suffer from that malady as well!ILikeRust wrote:I have this crazy urge to save every pretty old derelict boat I see...
- Wed Dec 28, 2011 6:09 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Triton #318 Projects
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3997
Re: Triton #318 Projects
I have off this week, so I'm working on the boat. I forgot the camera today, but will take it tomorrow and take pictures. As the v-berth will be used only for storage, I decided to put in a small "medicine cabinet" in the bulkhead between the head and the v-berth. That's what I worked on t...
- Mon Dec 26, 2011 9:28 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Triton #318 Projects
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3997
Triton #318 Projects
Over the years, I've made good use of this forum. I've gotten some ideas and enjoyed watching some of the projects that forum members have undertaken. I decided maybe it was time I "gave back." Just a warning though -- unfortunately I don't have any "during" pictures. I hope that...
- Fri Dec 09, 2011 10:58 pm
- Forum: Pearson Triton Specifics
- Topic: Condensation?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4392
Re: Condensation?
Just about any time I cruised in the late fall, winter, or early spring on the Chesapeake. Early in the mornings, the air inside the cabin would be warmer and more humid than the air outside. Result--condensation on parts of the underside of the cabin liner. If you think you're going to spend a lot ...
- Thu Dec 08, 2011 12:53 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Pearson Triton-Bluewater on a budget
- Replies: 45
- Views: 18397
Re: Pearson Triton-Bluewater on a budget
It is also possible to have leaky external chainplates. It does give you the more room though. Most definitely. I guess I was thinking that leaking external chainplates won't affect a deck cored with balsa or plywood, whereas leaking internal chainplates have the potential to do so. But...not if yo...
- Thu Dec 08, 2011 12:49 pm
- Forum: Pearson Triton Specifics
- Topic: Condensation?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4392
Re: Condensation?
It can be, depending on where you plan to cruise and in what climate. I know it's been a problem at times in my Triton.
- Wed Dec 07, 2011 11:25 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Pearson Triton-Bluewater on a budget
- Replies: 45
- Views: 18397
Re: Pearson Triton-Bluewater on a budget
1. It always costs more than you thought it would. 2. It always takes longer than you thought it would. I switched to external chainplates on my Triton to avoid ever having them leak (although it's certainly possible to have non-leaking internal chainplates). I also wanted a little more room on the ...
- Thu Nov 17, 2011 6:13 pm
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: It's an ill wind ...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3497
Re: It's an ill wind ...
Someone should make Rachel's tutorial one of those "sticky" posts (if these forum supports that), so it's always there to refer to.
- Wed Nov 09, 2011 12:04 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Electrical panel decision
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1064
Re: Electrical panel decision
Not sure why you need a hammer in the panel. If you take that out, you'll have more room!
- Sat Nov 05, 2011 9:41 pm
- Forum: Boat Photos
- Topic: Our Boat
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2390
Re: Our Boat
Beautiful boat, and no...not too small. I have a Pearson Triton (28') and plan on leaving within two years for some extended cruising that will eventually take me around the world. Go small, go simple, go now!
- Mon Aug 22, 2011 5:17 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Where to obtain rudder bushings?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2064
Re: Where to obtain rudder bushings?
Chuck or Rick: Could you turn a large masthead sheave out of Delrin? My 1962 Pearson Triton has its original main halyard sheave. It has a groove for a wire halyard. I'm converting to an all-line halyard.
- Wed Aug 10, 2011 11:50 am
- Forum: Sailing and Cruising
- Topic: Need Suggestions for Summering in Maine
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2790
Need Suggestions for Summering in Maine
I'm seriously considering spending next summer in Maine. I would sail up from Virginia, arriving around June 1, and spend three months there. I can't stand the summer heat in Virginia any longer! My ideal summer daytime weather is about 75 degrees, sunny, moderate to low humidity, and a nice breeze....
- Sun Jul 31, 2011 5:19 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: What I'm doing with my boat, 2011, before Spring (hopefully)
- Replies: 138
- Views: 35533
Re: What I'm doing with my boat, 2011, before Spring (hopefully)
I know, right? After two restorations, I find it difficult now to estimate the passage of time.ILikeRust wrote:jbarnes wrote:...and everything is taking longer than I thought it would.
- Tue Jul 26, 2011 1:09 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Bristol 27
- Replies: 111
- Views: 111407
Re: Bristol 27
I think it is. You should be able to pump directly overboard through an underwater through-hull fitting/seacock. If you ever take your boat offshore, you'll be glad you did this.Lloyd wrote:Is it a bad idea not to have any overboard discharge for backup?
- Fri Jul 08, 2011 2:05 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: fuel tank
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3234
Re: fuel tank for kerosene
Does anyone know if there's ethanol in kerosene? I'm considering building a 5 to 8 gallon tank for kerosene out of plywood and epoxy. I've already built two potable water tanks using this construction with excellent results. (Resale value is of no concern for me -- that's one positive of being older...
- Fri Jul 08, 2011 2:00 pm
- Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
- Topic: Sizing Solar Panel and Battery
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2731
Sizing Solar Panel and Battery
I've calculated my future electrical requirements at 17.53 daily amp hours. This is conservative; it'll probably be more like 10 on average. I will be charging the battery solely with a solar panel. Is it correct that to keep the battery charged, you need to simply put in the number of amps each day...
- Mon May 30, 2011 9:18 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Alberg 35 Refit
- Replies: 14
- Views: 9923
Re: Alberg 35 Refit
Thanks for the info. I'm reconsidering whether or not to remove the decades of bottom paint from my Triton. I've never used a scraper, but from the results you describe, I may attempt it. I don't understand why the blade doesn't bite into the gel coat, but I guess it doesn't if you use the correct t...
- Fri May 27, 2011 6:39 am
- Forum: Boat Photos
- Topic: A nice little dinghy
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6426
Re: A nice little dinghy
Yes, definitely a D4. I built one about 10 years ago and has been a great little tender. I built the sailing version with centerboard trunk and mast step forward although I never rigged the boat (built to use an optimist rig). The heavy rocker in the boat makes it bob nicely but tends to yaw a bit ...
- Fri May 27, 2011 6:36 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Alberg 35 Refit
- Replies: 14
- Views: 9923
Re: Alberg 35 Refit
I'm guessing you'd also recommend the scraper you used -- what make and model was it? How many blades did you use?brob76 wrote:I can't recommend the carbide scraper method enough.
Thanks.
- Wed May 18, 2011 1:19 pm
- Forum: Boat Photos
- Topic: A nice little dinghy
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6426
Re: A nice little dinghy
Bill, where are you planning to stow your dinghy while underway? The reason I ask is that I have plans for the D4 and plans to build one. I have a Pearson Triton and hope it will fit atop the cabin, just aft of the mast.
- Tue May 10, 2011 2:14 pm
- Forum: Boat Photos
- Topic: 12 minutes from the chainsaw.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4539
Re: 12 minutes from the chainsaw.
I really enjoyed reading your post! Good luck with the boat.
- Tue May 03, 2011 3:43 pm
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Fiberglass Biaxial Cloth Tape -- By the Inch or Foot?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2250
Re: Fiberglass Biaxial Cloth Tape -- By the Inch or Foot?
Why do you need 4 and 6? If you are looking to use multiple layers for a tab and want to fair to the hull and bulkhead or such it can be done with 1 width and by off-setting the tape each layer. One layer laps more onto the hull, the next more onto the bulkhead. This yeilds a tapering onto both sur...
- Tue May 03, 2011 8:52 am
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Fiberglass Biaxial Cloth Tape -- By the Inch or Foot?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2250
Fiberglass Biaxial Cloth Tape -- By the Inch or Foot?
I need 18 yards of fiberglass biaxial cloth tape, in both four and six inch widths (or three and five inch widths). Something like what Jamestown Distributors sells -- FIB-970 and FIB 973. They, however, only sell it in lengths of 15, 45, and 90 yards. Forty-five yards is just way too much. Does any...
- Thu Apr 14, 2011 12:56 pm
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Peel-Away or other strippers.
- Replies: 35
- Views: 11046
Re: Peel-Away or other strippers.
After reading through this thread, I've decided to just leave the 20 years (at least) worth of bottom paint on my Triton. I'm going scrub the bottom, spray it off with a power washer, scrape off any paint that has begun to flake off, and paint over it. I don't have the money to have it soda blasted ...
- Wed Jan 12, 2011 11:41 am
- Forum: Boat Photos
- Topic: Tehani celebrating her 50th this year!!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2312
Re: Tehani celebrating her 50th this year!!
Pretty boat! And it looks like a very capable cruiser too.
I made many trips to Cayo Costa as a teenager aboard the family sailboat in the late 1970s; wonderful place.
I made many trips to Cayo Costa as a teenager aboard the family sailboat in the late 1970s; wonderful place.
- Thu Sep 23, 2010 5:18 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: The right goop?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1935
Re: The right goop?
Peanut butter. No wait...something else maybe with the consistency of peanut butter. Or is it mayonnaise?
- Thu Sep 23, 2010 4:44 pm
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Bronze Flathead Screws
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2458
Stainless Fasteners with Bronze Fittings? Heck Yeah!
I've also used oval head stainless machine screws (bolts) on bronze hardware. I even had the bronze fasteners, but I hate slotted heads. Hate them. Refuse to use them. There's not one fastener on my boat with a slotted head. The only thing I hate worse than that is when someone uses a 3" bolt w...
- Tue Sep 07, 2010 9:16 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Bedding Procedure
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3988
Re: Bedding Procedure
Thanks for the great information on using butyl tape as a sealant! I've been considering using this material to bed deck hardware on my boat. You say you prefer 1/16" thickness, but the products you provided links to are both 1/8" thick. Do you have a source for butyl tape in a 1/16" ...
- Wed Jun 09, 2010 4:51 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Installing Frameless Ports
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1583
Re: Installing Frameless Ports
But why not run the bolts in from the outside instead. Thanks for the reply. My thinking is that by drilling and tapping holes through the cabin side and screwing the bolts into the threaded holes and sealing with epoxy, I would essentially have studs and would have one less location to worry about...
- Wed Jun 09, 2010 12:59 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Installing Frameless Ports
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1583
Installing Frameless Ports
I have been reading and researching (here and elsewhere) and my head hurts. Sika Flex 295, Dow 795, butyl tape, mechanical fasteners or not. I'd like to run by you what I've tentatively come up with to get your thoughts and suggestions. First, decisions already made and criteria: Using 3/8" pol...
- Wed Apr 21, 2010 3:07 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Triton Large Port Remodel
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3166
Re: Triton Large Port Remodel
From the outside, I'm not sure how having the Lexan or glass on the inside of the cabin looks any better than having it attached to the outside. I have just removed the bronze frames from my Triton as I will be bolting new Lexan pieces to the outside and attempting wood trim pieces on the inside. Ot...
- Wed Apr 21, 2010 3:00 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Layup schedule question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 942
Re: Layup schedule question
Tim, you should write a book. I'm serious -- you have the knowledge, experience, and an excellent command of the English language. When you describe a process or outline the steps involved in accomplishing a specific task, they are very clear and easy to follow. In addition to that, you have many us...
- Thu Mar 25, 2010 10:21 am
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Circe's a Bute'
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1396
Extending the Rudder Stock
Wow. As usual, I'm simply blown away by the work you do Tim. Beautiful. In a couple of pictures, I noticed the rudder stock had been extended upward. I was just curious as to the reason. Not second guessing anyone; just wondering if it was something I might want to consider as I'm doing some work in...
- Wed Mar 17, 2010 9:59 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Stanchion-mounted Bulwarks
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5004
Re: Stanchion-mounted Bulwarks
Thanks Barry. I've been pondering this for a long time, and I really like your idea. Looks/appearances have never really been high on my list of priorities (safety and comfort are more important to me), but I have to say that doesn't look bad at all!