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- Thu Jun 26, 2014 5:23 pm
- Forum: Classic Sailboats
- Topic: Tech Dinghy
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6062
Re: Tech Dinghy
I learned to sail in Rochester YC's junior sailing program, summers '65-'67. Novices started out in Tech Dinghies. Rhodes Bantams were the step up. RYC's Dinghies were sloop rigged and endured all the learn-to-sail abuse kids threw at them. At them time RYC had perhaps ten of the Dinghies. Be sure t...
- Fri Jun 04, 2010 8:49 pm
- Forum: Boat Photos
- Topic: A 1959 Bill Tripp design.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1746
Family tree
Not sure how far back this boat family tree goes. Looked at many net occurrences of “Bill Tripp Sr” but the man referenced actually is Bill Jr. Ted Jones’ lengthy article on Bill Jr in Professional Boatbuilder and GOB makes no mention of Bill Sr being a boat designer, a strange omission if he in fac...
- Thu May 27, 2010 11:08 am
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Butyl tape source
- Replies: 36
- Views: 14846
Re: Butyl tape source
Rachel, Good catch! At first I was going to rant about the silliness of RV people making up names that frustrate online searching, but then learned Tacky Tape actually is the registered trademark for Schnee Morehead’s butyl tape. Haven’t been able to confirm quickly whether it’s available in my pref...
- Wed May 26, 2010 11:18 pm
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Butyl tape source
- Replies: 36
- Views: 14846
Our neighbor to the north!
Thanks for the responses. Just wanted you to know that given the alternatives, decided to order 1/16 x 1/4 in black from hitechglazing.com. They indicated 10-13 business days and CAD7.20 for shipping. This morning I was thinking “how many days did they say?” and of course the package arrived in the ...
- Thu May 13, 2010 10:17 am
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Butyl tape source
- Replies: 36
- Views: 14846
Butyl tape source
I'm preparing to put new plates in NE38 #82's large ports and plan to use butyl tape. Need 1/16-1/4 and my preferred product is: CRL 1/16" x 1/4" Aluminum Tremco 440-II Architectural Tape but it's proving quite elusive. Have been unable to find it online in less than case quantity. (One su...
- Tue Apr 20, 2010 11:08 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Disassembly advice
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2143
Cockpit floor/ports
Doug, Six months later I’ve returned north and to the boat… You asked construction of NE38 #82’s cockpit floor. If still of interest, it’s 1” total thickness, with ¼” glass above and below a ½” core. You also have asked if there’s anything holding glass in the NE38’s small ports other than the trim ...
- Sun Dec 13, 2009 9:59 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Circe sea hood
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1241
Insidious administrator access
The Moving Finger writes; and, having writ,
Moves on: nor all thy Piety nor Wit
Shall lure it back to cancel half a Line,
Nor all thy Tears wash out a Word of it.
Omar Khayyam
Moves on: nor all thy Piety nor Wit
Shall lure it back to cancel half a Line,
Nor all thy Tears wash out a Word of it.
Omar Khayyam
- Mon Nov 30, 2009 11:35 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Porthole question - Islander 32
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1419
Demon confusion?
At post time:
Silicone devil = five hits
Silicone evil = sixteen (more relevant) hits
BS
Silicone devil = five hits
Silicone evil = sixteen (more relevant) hits
BS
- Tue Nov 17, 2009 8:28 am
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: A quick Thank You
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3338
Oh no, watch out, he’s got a saw!
Dang! Solved that access problem!!
BS
BS
- Tue Oct 27, 2009 2:23 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Disassembly advice
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2143
Re: Disassembly advice
Doug,
Of late have been well away from the boat at the more southern location indicated at left. (My restoration efforts seem rapid only in comparison to when I’m away…)
My photo file has nothing relevant and my memory nothing reliable. Will let you know after I’ve revisited the scene.
BS
Of late have been well away from the boat at the more southern location indicated at left. (My restoration efforts seem rapid only in comparison to when I’m away…)
My photo file has nothing relevant and my memory nothing reliable. Will let you know after I’ve revisited the scene.
BS
- Wed Oct 21, 2009 12:38 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Chainplates
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5329
Re: Chainplates
John, will take your thanks with pleasure but more knowledgeable parties need to provide real advice. The little I know: From Don Casey—“if you have 20-year-old chainplates, they must be removed and carefully examined… For those chainplates that pass through the deck, the critical area is that hidde...
- Tue Oct 20, 2009 3:36 pm
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: A quick Thank You
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3338
Re: A quick Thank You
Tim, Additional thanks and a couple more questions, perhaps impolite: Was interested to read you scrapped the Lyman project and why. Ho, ho, the man’s human and not infallible! Despite years as a surveyor and yards of glass boat experience, the extent of structural repairs required still seems to ha...
- Tue Oct 06, 2009 10:40 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Chainplates
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5329
Re: Chainplates
After that admission, will slink back for one more post. Lest any think I never met a chain plate I didn’t like, here’s one: http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Zlc6M2nGj8I/Ssv1kuTvv3I/AAAAAAAAAjk/g_rS9v1Dt4Q/s640/DSCN1227.JPG http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Zlc6M2nGj8I/Ssv1eSaJlEI/AAAAAAAAAjg/YRr9xDxJnVs/s640/DSCN1228.JPG...
- Tue Oct 06, 2009 10:38 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Chainplates
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5329
Re: Chainplates
Rachel and Quetzalsailor, go to the head of French class. Received today from Philippe in Marseilles: La colonne de barre http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Zlc6M2nGj8I/SsvtNHCQHcI/AAAAAAAAAiQ/aEEnQ4_TcnM/s512/La%20colonne%20de%20barre.JPG La nouvelle contreplaque en place sous la colonne de barre http://lh5.ggp...
- Tue Oct 06, 2009 6:42 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Chainplates
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5329
Re: Chainplates
A couple points omitted in the previous post:
Dimensions of the port side bulge are roughly 5”x2.5”. Not easy to estimate height, but a 5 digit human micrometer indicates perhaps ¼”.
When the mid chain plate was opened, it too wept clear liquid (though now I suspect “they all do that.”).
BS
Dimensions of the port side bulge are roughly 5”x2.5”. Not easy to estimate height, but a 5 digit human micrometer indicates perhaps ¼”.
When the mid chain plate was opened, it too wept clear liquid (though now I suspect “they all do that.”).
BS
- Tue Oct 06, 2009 12:15 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Chainplates
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5329
Re: Chainplates
Mark, I first thought the short stubs too insignificant to make a difference, but one of my brothers, after reviewing the post, concluded the same as you. Now we three agree! Tim, thanks for the reassurance. It was the void under the angled lower portion that made me wonder otherwise. With Chris’s e...
- Sat Oct 03, 2009 11:43 pm
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Deck hardware removed
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1636
Re: Deck hardware removed
David, yes it seems our situation is not the same. Here boxes are glassed to deck, unpainted inside and, unlike near everywhere else, not too nasty though some washing will be useful. Chris and Henk, with winter closer than warm weather will concentrate on other tasks before cleaning. Like the idea ...
- Fri Oct 02, 2009 11:56 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Chainplates
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5329
Re: Chainplates
First off, thanks for the advice. It made resuming cutting away today much easier. Today’s work was quite informative. Itchy and scratchy, but informative. And deafening—forgot to bring earplugs. Tonight bought a decent pair of earmuffs. Took four hours of cutting to have the previously started forw...
- Thu Oct 01, 2009 3:28 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Chainplates
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5329
Chainplates
As others have identified, chain plates are a NE38 weak point. Early on I disregarded Quetzalsailor’s good advice on this topic with assurance of “not to worry, they’re stainless.” Only later did I realize the above-deck portion of the chain plates is nice and shiny, but glassed-in carbon steel secu...
- Wed Sep 30, 2009 11:51 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Engine stop cable
- Replies: 3
- Views: 556
Re: Engine stop cable
Hmmm… Unwelcomed but not unexpected news. Here’s how the cable looks engine-side, a lot clearer in digital picture than in person: http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Zlc6M2nGj8I/SsQh4PhCpQI/AAAAAAAAAbY/PUBOCnzqxUI/s640/DSCN1205.JPG The screw head is reachable from above with a long driver, and with excessive goo...
- Tue Sep 29, 2009 9:50 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Engine stop cable
- Replies: 3
- Views: 556
Engine stop cable
Just one more bit before the engine panel can be removed—the engine stop cable (yes, I know "mission accomplished" previously was reported, but pulling the panel was supposed to be painless). The push-pull cable is sheathed in a spiral steel jacket covered by rubber tubing. Was able to rel...
- Mon Sep 28, 2009 4:56 pm
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Facts, opinions, and flames
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1547
Re: Facts, opinions, and flames
Chuck, Good you voiced your concern; always better to talk than stew. Just to state the obvious: It’s Tim’s website; he can say and do whatever he wants. Should he make a habit of saying or doing silly things, site attendance will move elsewhere. But so far, would say all agree, so good. The tenor a...
- Fri Sep 25, 2009 11:57 pm
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Deck hardware removed
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1636
Deck hardware removed
Well I hope you folks are happy. Back in June Tim said: I'd advise you to remove everything you possibly can… Getting the hardware off now makes the most sense. And Chris: if there is a single piece of hardware on deck that I think should be removed and rebedded regularly, it is (the stanchion bases...
- Fri Sep 25, 2009 9:27 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Disassembly advice
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2143
Free at last, free at last, thank G...
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Zlc6M2nGj8I/Sr1tNEPCdXI/AAAAAAAAAYk/7mV4oio1dJY/s640/DSCN1195.JPG The gear puller did the trick. Was good sized, with 8.5” arms. Took a fair amount of screw torque before the loud “crack!”. Thought for sure there’d be pieces there weren’t supposed to be, but all was well and t...
- Wed Sep 23, 2009 11:35 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Disassembly advice
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2143
Free bonus picture!
Anyone interested in the pedestal internals, here you are:
BS
BS
- Wed Sep 23, 2009 11:30 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Disassembly advice
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2143
Two out of three
I’ve now a new hole in the boat; see pic w/ product placement (not to worry; removed in a matter of minutes “after consultation”): http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Zlc6M2nGj8I/SrrWHLJi8xI/AAAAAAAAAXE/JDCivQcA7kE/s640/DSCN1186.JPG Was less successful in removing the wheel. A series of hard knocks via hammer and...
- Tue Sep 22, 2009 1:23 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Disassembly advice
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2143
Disassembly advice
Just a few more deck pieces to remove, but am again stymied. Would be embarrassed to ask what I hope will be obvious to others, but the fellow forum member seeking enter key advice increased the comfort level (contrasted to past pictures of much too beautiful cabin soles and tables, to die for works...
Re: Coamings
(1) Sorry for the small images. Here are the same in a larger size: Shots of the coamings when the boat still was intact: http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Zlc6M2nGj8I/SqJwzoVXezI/AAAAAAAAAT8/rzcW6S4rqXA/1758952_12.jpg http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Zlc6M2nGj8I/SqJxRJXVCUI/AAAAAAAAAUA/NJOj6vrhvo4/s640/DSCN0953.JPG Three...
- Fri Sep 11, 2009 7:47 am
- Forum: Classic Sailboats
- Topic: Seen on the hard in Marina Del Rey, CA
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2697
I love fiberglass
I love fiberglass.
Metal corrodes.
Wood rots.
Fiberglass endures.
BS
Metal corrodes.
Wood rots.
Fiberglass endures.
BS
- Tue Sep 08, 2009 9:06 am
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Still screwing around
- Replies: 1
- Views: 607
Still screwing around
A year ago I started to "paint the deck." To date, I'm still disassembling and have yet even to begin sanding. Most recently the toerail mounted gennie tracks were removed. The tracks sit on tubular spacers so the toerail underneath is visible and its varnish absent. Also, the port track h...
Re: Coamings
Dave, Always interested in what you have to say. Here are a couple shots of the coamings when the boat still was intact (not especially illustrative, but at least for me therapeutic…): http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Zlc6M2nGj8I/SqJwzoVXezI/AAAAAAAAAT8/rzcW6S4rqXA/s128/1758952_12.jpg http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Zlc...
Coamings
Northeast 38s have long (9.5’) and pretty coamings that curve and split on their forward portion: http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Zlc6M2nGj8I/Sp8w3G921SI/AAAAAAAAASU/tnXGJcvBgoU/s128/DSCN1164.JPG At least they’re supposed to be pretty. #82’s were dead sounding along their lower portion, and after removing in-...
- Fri Jun 26, 2009 7:00 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Preparation for Deck Repainting
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1486
Re: Preparation for Deck Repainting
A link to Chris's readable version of the ad:
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http://www.lecomteowners.com/images/sto ... _Frere.jpg
- Thu Jun 25, 2009 9:57 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Preparation for Deck Repainting
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1486
Re: Preparation for Deck Repainting
Many thanks to stalwart responders to this thread and the other. Spirits were at low ebb when posts were sent, and the responses are helpful and encouraging. A previously unsaid additional reluctance to push further into boat disassembly has been that the NE38’s interior is the only part of the boat...
- Wed Jun 24, 2009 7:44 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Preparation for Deck Repainting
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1486
Preparation for Deck Repainting
Here too the pace has been “deliberate” (more accurately, “snail-like”). During winter, several layers of paint were scraped off. Here’s an example of what the deck looked like before scraping: http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Zlc6M2nGj8I/Sj_4G8jj_RI/AAAAAAAAAKM/2KTHC6yQ2BI/s400/DSCN1011.JPG and of one of the ...
- Wed Jun 24, 2009 7:23 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Portlight removal
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1117
Portlight removal
To remind, I'm in slow process of refurbishing a LeComte NE38. One task has been the aluminum portlights1/. So far, I've only removed them, but plan to clean the frames and repaint, cut new Lexan panes, bed and install. The boat has three small and two large portlights per side. They weren't easily ...
- Fri Oct 24, 2008 6:15 pm
- Forum: Classic Sailboats
- Topic: A couple great project boats
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2885
Comparing restoration and costs of cars and boats can be interesting. A plastic NE38 from the mid-‘60s cost about $40k new. The survey for #82 indicated a current value of about $20k and replacement cost of about $400k. A new Alerion Express 38 lists for $320k++, so the replacement cost doesn’t seem...
- Wed Sep 17, 2008 10:37 pm
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Ladies and gentlemen
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1864
Safe arrival
Just to let you know... We arrived safely in Sodus Bay Saturday noon. The week long trip went pretty much as scheduled, except for an additional day on the upper Hudson against a stronger than anticipated current. The Perkins worked fine, requiring only alternator adjustment to solve some belt squea...
- Thu Aug 14, 2008 5:11 pm
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Ladies and gentlemen
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1864
- Sat Aug 09, 2008 6:18 am
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Ladies and gentlemen
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1864
Thanks for the welcome. Further to Chris's points: Norumbega is #82, second in the series. I'm well familiar with and have enjoyed your LeComte site. It--and Weatherbird--were major factors in my deciding on the NE38. (At some point I'll be interested in learning more about your water tank replaceme...
- Thu Aug 07, 2008 5:36 pm
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Ladies and gentlemen
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1864
Ladies and gentlemen
Well, where to begin? First, one needs to talk about you—the Plastic Classic boat people. You've provided great entertainment and insight into the world of old boats. Special thanks to the "fabulous five" top posters. And to those that work on boats "for work" and spend private t...