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Scott

Hi, Was looking at the Pearson 323 sailboat and was wondering if and what other sailboats are out there similar in size, hull,and rudder configuration with the rudder on a skeg.
Thanks Scott
Triton 227

Scott

It had been sitting along High Road, Petit de Grat, Nova Scotia.

Scott

Thanks for all the input Zach, lots of food for thought on the fairing once i get this polyester/matt sanded off! Here are a couple of pics to show what I am up against. DSCF4997 copy.jpg Here is the starbound side that was pretty well all sanded at the time. DSCF4997 copy.jpg Here is a pic of the s...

Scott

Thanks for all the replys. TSP seems to have done the trick. Did some sanding yesterday with a 7" pad on a mini-grinder until the pad started to come apart. Couldn't stand up to the RPMs. Kept going with a 3000 RPM sander/polisher with the same pad and 24 grit. No question the polyester is cure...

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I wonder if anyone might respond to the suggestion on using naptha or mineral spiris? has anybody tried this method?
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It has to be cured completely, I put it on last summer. it's the wax that's gumming me up. The layer of wax that comes to the surface to allow the resin to cure. There has to be a better sanding technique than I am using. I wonder if going over it with a wire wheel on my drill first might take the w...

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I have put two layers of matt and polyester resin on the topsides of my Triton and now am having a hard time getting it sanded as my 24 grit paper keeps getting gummed up with the wax. Any tips on how I can avoid this would be appreciated. Never use it again, will definitely be doing the deck with e...

Scott

thanks for the replies. the muriatic acid and steel wool seem to be getting things to a point of respectability !
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Hi, I am looking for some advise on the best (read easiest) method to restore the original bronze portlights on my Triton. I had heard that Muriatic acid was good for getting things started, but would love to hear from those of you that have sucessfully accomplished this laborious task to satisfacto...

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Thanks Case, It's amazing what you can find out about a boat once you know what it is! I am not interested in buying her, apparently it's not for sale in any event. I was just curious as I had never come across a boat like her in all my searches for good old classics. I have my hands full with my Tr...

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I was told this boat is a 1959 Aloha in about the 42' range by someone (not the owner) that lives near where it has sat apparently neglected, for the past 5 years or more. I haven't been able to find any information online or anything that remotely resembles this particular model, or any confirmatio...

Scott

Yes, I am going to sand off the existing gelcoat before applying the fibreglass. Fortunately the deck is solid, so I won't have to worry about recoring.

Scott

Haven't posted in awhile but thought I'd give an update on the progree of 227. She's made the trip from Conn.and is now in her new temporary home along the shores of the Bras d'Or lake in Cape Breton in Jens Sauer's Boatyard (here's the link if your interested, Jens does excellent work: http://www.b...

Scott

Hi, I have atteched three photos of the keel of my boat, two near the ballast another near the rudder fasteners. As you can see is one of the photos there is a noticeable leak above the ballast. Could anyone tell me what the worst case scenario is there, as well as to whether or not the "separa...

Scott

Hi Zack, Sounds good. Where are you located? I am in Nova Scotia and my boat is in Conn. for now.

Scott

Thanks Tim, What about prop size? but I'd guess this would be a topic for discussion. What would be a good three bladed prop or how well does the two bladed prop work. I suspect there would be considerable prop walk as there was with the two bladed prop on my Ericson 29.

Scott

The Triton I purchased had the A4, shaft seal, cutless bearing, shaft and prop removed and I have been looking for info on what size shaft, prop etc I am going to need to replace it. This is not something I am planning to do right away, however I would like to know what I will need in the event I co...

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Thanks for getting back to me Barry. I was hoping to build a new tiller myself out of some oak I have left over from Hurricane Juan. All I really need is an outline of the tiller really. I suspect they are quite similar to the one on an Alberg 30. If I don't get any response here I would probably be...

Scott

Well I have finally been down to inspect 227 and button her up for the winter. I was pleasantly surprised to see how structurally sound she was other than a small soft spot on the port side deck about 2/3's of the way back from the bow. Otherwise the rudder, through hulls, sails and rigging all appe...

Scott

Hi, I forgot to respond to the question as to whether or not the boat I bought was the one on Ebay, and the answer is yes. Hull number 227. Does anyone know this boat at all, or the history of it? As for the crossing to Nova Scotia, I have made it before from Portland Maine on an Ericson 29 I purcha...

Scott

Hi, Thanks for all the responses. As suggested, I have, or am considering doing what needs to be done to the boat and sailing her up, and will also look into having a professional hauler go get her as well. I have all winter to decide. Tim, that custom trailer looks pretty fine, what would something...

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Well I've finally found myself a Triton! Trouble is it is in Conn. I'm in Nova Scotia. So now I am faced with the prospect of getting her to her new home. I would appreciate any advice fom those of you who have transported a boat of this size as to the type and size of trailer used, flatbed and crad...

Scott

Hi, I am at it again, trying to find out the age of an outboard. This time it's a Mercury 35 HP outboard my brother just bought. Can't seem to stumble onto anything on the internet, was wondering if anyone could help us out? The first character of the serial number appears to be 0, with the rest bei...

Scott

Thanks Duncan and Rachel,
That would be great Duncan if you could scan that info on this motor for me. It seems like it wants to run, but I can get the proper tuning on the thing!!
Take care,
Scott

Scott

Hi,
I have an older 2 HP Johnson Seahorse, model#J2RCTD serial# E5723563. Can anyone tell me where I can find out the age of it, and pick up a service manual?
Thanks, Scott

Scott

Hi, I am looking at an old schaefer furling system with the forestay that is built into the sail. I have no experience with such a system and would like any opinions on whether it's worth bothering with. Seems to me it wouldn't be much good if a person had to partially (or wanted to) furl the sail w...

Scott

Thanks to all who responded! I never realized that Moyer sold a conversion kit. Sounds like the way to go. Thanks Jason
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A thremostat from Moyer is $142.13 plus shipping to Canada. I'm probably looking at close to $175.00 I admit I'm cheap, but that sounds a little much for a thermostat!! Has anyone out there with an Atomic 4 ever purchased a replacement from a local auto parts dealer, if so how did you make out with ...

Scott

Anyone know where I could pick up a thermostat for an A4 which is in a boat I am selling? A used one (working of course!) would suit the bill. I know these things can be expensive!!
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Scott

Anybody ever hear of an Independent 20 and know where I can get some info on one?

Scott

Thanks Rick. I'll see what more I can find out about this process and keep you posted.
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Scott

Hi John, I hadn't thought of that. I must look into it. I was just researching and trying to educate myself on the best methods of setting up a small boat up for off shore sailing. The back stays seem to give that added rigging security, but added complication as well. I guess the best thing would b...

Scott

Hi, I was reading a book last night by Hal Roth and he described how he had rigged his running backstays. Has anyone installed them on a Triton (presuming you have a masthead rig)? If so I would like to know how you did it, and you comments on how easy they are to use, particularly if one is single ...

Scott

Does anyone have any idea how to refinish a plastic Kayak, paint or otherwise?
Thnaks, Scott

Scott

Hi Mike,
I just checked it out, shipping to NS would only be $24.75, not bad. I must now check and see if there would be duty on top of that, along with our taxes of 14 % ( recently reduced from 15% wow)!!
Thanks for the lead! I think I might get my hands on one of these after all!!!
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Scott

Hey, I just noticed I am a sanding bottom grunt looking for a decent sander, what do ya think of that!!!

Scott

Hi Mike, Yes, I saw your post about that, but thought that whereas they are in California, and I am in Nova Scotia, the shipping would be a little prohibitive. If it comes to it, I expect to be down in Miane before the month is out, so I'll buy one there if I can't pick one up here in Nova Scotia. B...

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Hi, Can anybody tell me what store, in Canada, might carry the esteemed Porter Cable 5" sander model 7335, of which I read many great things on this forum. Am I destined to salivate, while our American counterparts exbound on the virtues of this marvelous tool??? I suppose if it comes to be tha...

Scott

My idea was to simply (is anything really simple?) build a dinghy of my own creation whose main use would be that as a tender for my sailboat. In the process I wanted to work with fiberglass as opposed to wood epoxy, so as to gain some experience working with polyester resins and the layup of fiberg...

Scott

Hi, Anyone out there know a good source for a set of plans for a fiberglass dinghy. Perferably one that can also be converted to a little sailboat for the kids. I see one on the Glen-L site, but it calls for C-Flex material which I have never ever been able to track down. I would prefer one where a ...

Scott

Hi, I'm new to the list, but have recently been looking around for an old Alberg designed sailboat to restore (too much time on my hands!!). My question is about older Tritons which I understand did not have encapsulated lead ballast. Has there been any (or many) problems with the bolted on ballast,...

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Anyone know the make/model of this boat?

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Tips in sanding polyester resin/ paper gumming up

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Refinishing/restoring bronze portlights

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Anybody know the make of this boat?

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Refit of Triton 227

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Prop and shaft size?

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New owner of Triton 227

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Transporting Triton

Finding age of 35 HP Mercury

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Finding age of outboard???

Schaefer roller furling

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