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- Sat Feb 25, 2012 10:03 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Does bottom paint go bad?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 823
Re: Does bottom paint go bad?
Well, I went to pick up the paint this afternoon. The cans were a little rusty, but looked ok. I opened one, and there was nothing like 'cottage cheese' in it so I paid for them and took them to my friend at the paint store. He warned me that the shaker would generate heat in the paint (apparently t...
- Fri Feb 24, 2012 8:26 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Does bottom paint go bad?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 823
Does bottom paint go bad?
I have a line on 2 gallons of Pettit Horizons bottom paint for a real good price. The paint is about 5 years old. IIRC, bottom paint is ok as long as it has not frozen.... any way to tell? Any one know for certain? I tried calling Pettit, and so far they have not gotten back to me. They are closed f...
- Thu Feb 02, 2012 11:45 pm
- Forum: Boat Photos
- Topic: In the eye of the beholder?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4551
Re: In the eye of the beholder?
Long line boat? Fish come in the small rectangular opening in the stern?
- Tue Jan 17, 2012 9:30 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: How to fuel and Ankerlickt oil lamp?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1385
Re: How to fuel and Ankerlickt oil lamp?
It is not possible to refuel this lamp. You are to either discard it, or keep it for decoration. I am a recycle, so you can do your part to save the planet by simply mailing it to me and I will take care of it for you. No, there is no need to thank me, I am just doing my part to save the planet.... ...
- Mon Dec 12, 2011 1:29 pm
- Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
- Topic: Removing an internal outhaul winch from a hollow boom
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4596
Re: Removing an internal outhaul winch from a hollow boom
Bill, Is there any chance you could clamp a pair of needle nose vice grips onto the cable right were it enters the hub and try tapping on the handle to 'push' the cable in? It sure looks like you have figured out the set up, it would be nice to preserve the swedge, maybe some break free soak might h...
- Sun Dec 11, 2011 3:15 pm
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Project boats for sale
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2186
Re: Project boats for sale
Yes,
Especially concerning is that some scavenger may buy her for parts... with the yanmar (and a spare!) she may well be worth more then asking price in parts alone.
Especially concerning is that some scavenger may buy her for parts... with the yanmar (and a spare!) she may well be worth more then asking price in parts alone.
- Mon Aug 08, 2011 10:21 am
- Forum: Forum Rules, Registration Information, and Posting Instructions
- Topic: Site move
- Replies: 20
- Views: 8370
Re: Site move
Outstanding!
I greatly appreciate Tim's great work in putting this forum together, and know what a great job you do with SailFar.
Let me know if there is anything I can do to help.
I greatly appreciate Tim's great work in putting this forum together, and know what a great job you do with SailFar.
Let me know if there is anything I can do to help.
- Mon Jul 18, 2011 8:31 pm
- Forum: Classic Sailboats
- Topic: Vertue
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4887
Re: Vertue
The command is corrupt - should identify it is a pic, like a .jpg or .bmp closing... yours ends with _z Yup, I suspect so.... Your path; http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6149/5949467708_eb64663391_z I suspect the location breaks into two links... you will have to copy the entire path to place between...
- Thu Jun 30, 2011 12:48 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Removing this sticky fuzzy junk
- Replies: 4
- Views: 837
Re: Removing this sticky fuzzy junk
I would first try denatured alcohol. It works great, and is pretty tame.
Then I would go to thinner... if that does not work use acetone.
(with gloves and ventilation of course).
Then I would go to thinner... if that does not work use acetone.
(with gloves and ventilation of course).
- Tue Jun 28, 2011 1:37 pm
- Forum: Classic Sailboats
- Topic: Our boats history
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2692
Re: Our boats history
What a cool thing. I have had folks hail me to tell me about their Ariels, but never about 'Faith'. I know she was once owned by a long time commodore of the Hampton Rhodes (?) yacht club. She was custom ordered, and raced against other Ariels for some time... I bought her in Hayes VA, and the prior...
- Mon Jun 20, 2011 10:55 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Bilge Pump Wiring; 2 Positive Paths OK?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1651
Re: Bilge Pump Wiring; 2 Positive Paths OK?
Correct, no problem what so ever.
Your approach is good in that no one can accidentally turn off the 'automatic' operation of the pump.
Your approach is good in that no one can accidentally turn off the 'automatic' operation of the pump.
- Thu May 26, 2011 2:11 pm
- Forum: Tools and Techniques
- Topic: ATN Topclimber
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5460
Re: ATN Topclimber
I fashioned my own knockoff of the topclimber with ascenders from REI. one ascender is attatched to the bosuns chair, and the other to custom fabricated foot loops. The foot loops were made from tow straps carefully sewn. A safety loop goes around the mast to control swing. I also use a lap belt on...
Re: 1001!
No,Quetzalsailor wrote:1000 posts before this one. Should I quit?
But CONGRATULATIONS! You now qualify for the .10 cent per view royalty on all that you post.
But you should know that from here on the special .10 per view 'posting tax' just enacted will apply.....
So there is that.
:)
- Sat May 07, 2011 5:51 pm
- Forum: Boat Photos
- Topic: 12 minutes from the chainsaw.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4457
Re: 12 minutes from the chainsaw.
Congratulations!
I am quite sure you just purchased MUCH more in terms of good ju ju then the cash you shelled out for this beautiful boat.
I hope you got them to give you back the parts they had already stolen from this grand old lady....
I am quite sure you just purchased MUCH more in terms of good ju ju then the cash you shelled out for this beautiful boat.
I hope you got them to give you back the parts they had already stolen from this grand old lady....
Re: The anatomy of a Triton ice-box
Much like what I found when I removed my Ariel's ice box.
http://www.pearsonariel.org/discussion/ ... ight=truth
http://www.pearsonariel.org/discussion/ ... ight=truth
- Thu Apr 28, 2011 3:46 pm
- Forum: Classic Sailboats
- Topic: CAL 34 MK III... Classic lines or not?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3154
Re: CAL 34 MK III... Classic lines or not?
One could do much much worse....amt198 wrote:What do you guys think of the Cal 34 MK III . Classic or not....
(random picture from internet)
- Sat Apr 23, 2011 11:47 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: water tank installation
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2367
Re: water tank installation
It is helpful to have water supplies segregated. When taking on water, I like to be able to have 'good' and 'best' in separate tanks if I can. In the Bahamas, the RO water I took on was excellent.. we drank it without even running it through the Brita filter. There were times we took on water that t...
- Tue Apr 19, 2011 9:09 pm
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Rocna ANchor Fail!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1941
Rocna ANchor Fail!
I posted this on SailFar... I thought you might like to see it here also. The 'new generation' anchors are great, but have done nothing to quell the long standing debate over which one is best. The truth is anchoring has more to do with proper seamanship then the bit of metal at the end of the rode....
- Tue Apr 19, 2011 6:18 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: 6V Battery question
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1661
Re: 6V Battery question
Couple thoughts; The 5v battery had a bad cell... sadly, it was a load for the rest of the bank (all cells that were connected to it were loaded). The advantage of 2x 6v batteries is they can be replaced individually... accept if they are in parallel with other banks they can draw the other banks do...
- Mon Mar 28, 2011 5:42 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Abandoned Triton in boatyard in Deltaville VA for $1750
- Replies: 3
- Views: 844
Re: Abandoned Triton in boatyard in Deltaville VA for $1750
I sure hope she finds a home.
- Wed Mar 23, 2011 4:01 pm
- Forum: Tools and Techniques
- Topic: ATN Topclimber
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5460
Re: ATN Topclimber
I assembled my own Topclimber and had the experience you describe. I gave it away but it came back. I'm glad to know it wasn't my imagination that was pissing me off when I used it. And thank you also for the confirmation.... .... 3 days later and still sore, I am also glad I am not alone! ;)
- Wed Mar 23, 2011 2:29 pm
- Forum: Tools and Techniques
- Topic: ATN Topclimber
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5460
Re: ATN Topclimber
Barry,
Good to know. I have used similar folding steps on boats I have made deliveries on.
The Mast Walker step looks like a well made option... glad they work out for you.
![Image](http://www.baselinemarine.com/mw/images/mast.jpg)
Good to know. I have used similar folding steps on boats I have made deliveries on.
The Mast Walker step looks like a well made option... glad they work out for you.
![Image](http://www.baselinemarine.com/mw/images/mast.jpg)
- Wed Mar 23, 2011 7:36 am
- Forum: Tools and Techniques
- Topic: ATN Topclimber
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5460
ATN Topclimber
Ok, well the title of this section is; Tools and Techniques Tools you like... tools you hate .. So I thought I would share my thoughts on the ATN Topclimber. I have had this torture device for 4 or 5 years now. I have used it several times and have lent it out a few times for use by other people. It...
- Sat Mar 12, 2011 9:57 pm
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Where's the sense (cents)?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3542
Re: Coins are okay - at least legally!
As one who just returned from a day trip with my pseudo-granddaughter, penny smashing is okay - and it is a really cheap way to entertain a 5 year old when everything else is so expensive. We flattened a penny (cost 75 cent) and it was embossed with the Space Needle and then a quarter (for which we...
- Wed Feb 09, 2011 2:35 pm
- Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
- Topic: Loose Footed VS. Attached foot sail
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7322
Re: Loose Footed VS. Attached foot sail
It seems to me (disclaimer) that the loads from the vang are likely much lower then mid-boom sheeting. The vang is just pulling down, not taking the full impact of shock loads from a 'crash' jibe. Even rigged as a preventer, it seems unlikely that it would be a problem... has not been a problem for ...
- Tue Feb 08, 2011 9:11 pm
- Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
- Topic: Loose Footed VS. Attached foot sail
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7322
Re: Loose Footed VS. Attached foot sail
Faith has a loose footed, full batten main. Like the others, I would not go back. One consideration (for some) is the type of sheeting and the heft of your boom. If you have a smallish extrusion, and mid boom sheeting , you might be careful since the loose foot may impose a greater load on the boom.
- Tue Feb 01, 2011 8:49 pm
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Nothing like a Bigger Project Boat!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1280
Re: Nothing like a Bigger Project Boat!
I am glad someone bought her (here). I would have hated for her to go to razor blades somewhere.
- Wed Nov 24, 2010 3:07 am
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Dog overboard, help needed.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1128
Re: Dog overboard, help needed.
Sorry to pass along; Bucky’s remains were found today at RoanaokeIsland by a kind fisheries ranger. He tried calling us several times and we finally had to drive halfway to town to get reception and speak to him. We would like to thank everyone for kind expressions of sympathy and creative and helpf...
- Thu Nov 18, 2010 7:18 pm
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Dog overboard, help needed.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1128
Dog overboard, help needed.
I know this is slightly outside the realm, but as every Sailor who cruises with pet's worst nightmare I would like to pass this along. As read elsewhere.... :'( Desperate for Help - Albemarle Sound ! Dear Friends- We lost our dog overboard in the Albermarle Sound on Sunday, Nov 14 ? if you have hea...
- Sat Nov 13, 2010 7:33 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Bottom job
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1657
Re: Bottom job
I just have to say.....
.... what a drop dead sexy hull!
Man, I could stare at this all day!
![Image](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4119/4791400053_871b9ff5e7.jpg)
.... what a drop dead sexy hull!
Man, I could stare at this all day!
![Image](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4119/4791400053_871b9ff5e7.jpg)
- Fri Nov 12, 2010 1:25 pm
- Forum: Boat Photos
- Topic: New to me Triton #202
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2157
Re: New to me Triton #202
Congrats on the 'new' boat. I think you are spot on with ridding her of that terrible contraption in the cockpit.
Why would someone do such a thing to a hull who loves to sail? I am glad she has found a proper home. :)
Why would someone do such a thing to a hull who loves to sail? I am glad she has found a proper home. :)
- Tue Oct 26, 2010 6:48 pm
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Pearson Triton 27 1983's aka US 27's made by Bayliner?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1112
Re: Pearson Triton 27 1983's aka US 27's made by Bayliner?
I think I recall seeing one of these for sale on yachtworld years ago. IIRC, they look nothing like Carl's Triton.
Do you have a photograph?
Do you have a photograph?
- Wed Oct 20, 2010 11:01 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Inside vs outside
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1173
Re: Inside vs outside
OK, the ICW it is. This was a decision too important to leave to a coin toss, thank you for the advice. I am leaving Ocean City Md. Thursday morning; since I am traveling alone I won't be in a big hurry, insurance won't cover me south of Hatteras before Nov 1 anyway. This is proving to be a pretty ...
- Tue Oct 19, 2010 5:23 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Inside vs outside
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1173
Re: Inside vs outside
You will miss some of the best stops on the ICW by going outside...
... AND
They do not refer to this region as the 'Grave yard of the Atlantic' for nothing.
... AND
They do not refer to this region as the 'Grave yard of the Atlantic' for nothing.
- Tue Oct 05, 2010 10:36 am
- Forum: Boat Photos
- Topic: P.O.S. Boats
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2012
Re: P.O.S. Boats
Was this one taken in Elizabeth City, NC?
![Image](http://www.plasticclassicforum.com/download/file.php?id=721&mode=view)
If so, I did a 'look see' for a guy from Louisiana on that boat about 7 years ago.
If so, I did a 'look see' for a guy from Louisiana on that boat about 7 years ago.
- Thu Sep 23, 2010 6:19 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: The right goop?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1871
Re: The right goop?
For the Love of all that is good and right with the world not silicone!triton318 wrote:Peanut butter. No wait...something else maybe with the consistency of peanut butter. Or is it mayonnaise?
.... or miracle whip!
- Thu Sep 23, 2010 11:36 am
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Bronze Flathead Screws
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2367
Re: Bronze Flathead Screws
On a receint delivery I ended up in Oriental NC. The Marine Consignment of Oriental had several boxes of silicone bronze fasteners... all told over #100! I paid less then $200 and bought the entire stock. I wish I had the screws you need, but I do not believe my inventory includes machine screws tha...
- Mon May 17, 2010 12:15 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Advice please on glassing over fixed portlight openings
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1611
Re: Advice please on glassing over fixed portlight openings
Here is a reply until a better one comes along. I think that the stabilization of the cabin liner and the cabin top will be important. To this end I would be tempted to establish a standard 'gap' between them of something like 3/8" all the way around (you will see what will work best, if the li...
- Wed May 05, 2010 2:43 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Raw Water Intake for Sink, How Necessary?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1078
Re: Raw Water Intake for Sink, How Necessary?
I just recently decided not to plumb one in. I will regret that. I know I will. When you are at anchor, and it is raining... and you are cozy. The pot has the drying remnants of your soup... and you know you don't want use the water you just paid $1 a gallon for to rinse out your pot..... Yes, then ...
- Thu Jan 28, 2010 3:14 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: 12 guage flares
- Replies: 1
- Views: 307
Re: 12 guage flares
I sure would not want to have to clean it afterwords!
- Sat Jan 02, 2010 10:22 pm
- Forum: Boat Shops and Facilities
- Topic: Boatshop Floor
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3477
Re: Boatshop Floor
Seems like a costly investment.
For the same price you would probably be able to have the floor leveled using levelite or something similar AND coat it with terazzo.
Sure would be a nice floor for a shop.
For the same price you would probably be able to have the floor leveled using levelite or something similar AND coat it with terazzo.
Sure would be a nice floor for a shop.
- Mon Sep 28, 2009 9:25 pm
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Facts, opinions, and flames
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1547
Re: Facts, opinions, and flames
Lookingforward to it. Of course only because I do not moderate here. ;)BS Smith wrote:......now I need to get to work on my next post, something combining commerce, religion, politics and sex in a profane manner.
Till then,
BS
- Wed Sep 16, 2009 11:53 am
- Forum: Classic Sailboats
- Topic: Triton built by Jouet & Cie - (1965?)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1552
Re: Triton built by Jouet & Cie - (1965?)
THANK YOU!
I have tried for years to identify this boat.
I saw one in Rhodes, in 1993 and it was strange and really familiar at the same time. I knew that I knew the boat... now I know.
THanks!
I have tried for years to identify this boat.
I saw one in Rhodes, in 1993 and it was strange and really familiar at the same time. I knew that I knew the boat... now I know.
THanks!
- Fri Sep 04, 2009 11:41 pm
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Didn't have a good day working on the boat.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 935
Re: Didn't have a good day working on the boat.
Jeff, Sorry you had such a tough day today. What is the hull number of the Ariel you are working on? There is only 1 person that I know of who successfully did a deck re-core from below and he said he would NEVER do it again. Gravity sucks..... especially when that epoxy is dripping out of your repa...
- Thu Jul 09, 2009 11:39 pm
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Honda Generators
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1629
Re: Honda Generators
FWIW, We used a Honda 1000 aboard Faith on our Bahamas cruise. We were anchored away from other boats 75- 80% of the time, but each evening when I took the dog ashore I noticed I could generally not hear the generator running until I was 20-40' from the boat (on nights when I rowed, of course motori...
- Sun Jun 21, 2009 9:43 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Chicane... A Full Rebuild! (Warning Image Intensive)
- Replies: 33
- Views: 6570
Re: Chicane... A Full Rebuild! (Warning Image Intensive)
Thanks for taking the time and effort to document and post all of this. Looks like quite the project, but she will be nice when you are done!
Good luck, look forward to the updates.
Good luck, look forward to the updates.
- Sat May 16, 2009 11:13 pm
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Masthead fitting for a Triton?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1171
Re: Masthead fitting for a Triton?
Kurt, You might give Ballenger a call; Ballenger Spar Systems 215 Walker Street Watsonville , CA. 95076 Phone: 831-763-1196 Fax: 831-763-1198 Or email; buzzballenger[at]worldnet.att.net Their site sells the same extrusions as the Ariel has, and they sell complete masts so they must either have, or b...
- Sat May 09, 2009 11:16 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Marelon seacock maintenance
- Replies: 2
- Views: 767
Re: Marelon seacock maintenance
It IS possible to wear them out. I have marelon for my head sea cocks (proper cocks). I and my wife open and close them each time we use the head, and never used anything special other then a little vegetable oil (for the leather in the pump). After 5 years of regular use, the discharge (1.5") ...
- Mon May 04, 2009 5:14 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Varnish in beard!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1694
Re: Varnish in beard!
I have heard of some folks using a heat gun.....Drew wrote:Does anyone know of a good way to get varnish out of ones beard other than washing ones face in solvent?
The particular varnish in question is Interlux Schooner.
...... might try a low setting though...
:)
- Mon Apr 27, 2009 10:34 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: removing silicon
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3255
Re: removing silicon
........I'm really impressed with the Boatlife Release produce and it's much less "hostile" than many of the solvents I've tried in the past. I must sound like an infomercial, but I'm really amazed at how well this stuff worked. Doug Like the others, I wonder if it really did work. I am s...