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by MikeD
Wed Apr 30, 2008 11:11 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Disposal of Triton 114
Replies: 8
Views: 760

??? All I can say Joe, is yours are some of the updates I most look forward to when I visit the forum... How about this: sell the Cal and use the money to hire out some of the the more daunting Triton work? (I don't mean to make light of your decision, I'm sure it wasn't/isn't an easy one you're wre...
by MikeD
Tue Apr 29, 2008 1:10 pm
Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
Topic: PropSpeed USA, Inc.
Replies: 3
Views: 903

PropSpeed USA, Inc.

Just curious if anyone has ever used this product?

http://www.propspeedusa.com/index.htm
by MikeD
Tue Apr 29, 2008 10:03 am
Forum: Pearson Triton Specifics
Topic: Triton Bulkhead modification
Replies: 30
Views: 4595

I'll join the chorus - looks great Britton.

Here's a similar type cutout from a smaller boat. (Tucker 23). It really does add nice "space" to the interior.

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by MikeD
Mon Apr 28, 2008 8:11 pm
Forum: Pearson Triton Specifics
Topic: Triton Bulkhead modification
Replies: 30
Views: 4595

bcooke wrote:Now I just have to figure out how to dress up the headliner...
How about something like this? ;)

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by MikeD
Mon Apr 28, 2008 11:41 am
Forum: Pearson Triton Specifics
Topic: Stanchion placement
Replies: 19
Views: 3436

Or, install a cockpit hatch and gain access to everything from below...
by MikeD
Mon Apr 28, 2008 9:24 am
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Small batch epoxy
Replies: 9
Views: 1486

Rachel wrote:While we're on the topic - here's how I happened to do it...
Rachel, that is very clever and a great idea! Thanks! I'll use that when I run out of little non-sloping yogurt containers.
by MikeD
Wed Apr 23, 2008 4:18 pm
Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
Topic: Cabin sole decision time
Replies: 32
Views: 4399

Now you'll have to do caned locker doors, a grass curtain into the v-berth, and a couple of tiki torches to the cockpit...
by MikeD
Tue Apr 22, 2008 7:47 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Finding religion, one pint at a time.
Replies: 10
Views: 1481

Speaking of which - not to rain on anybody's parade or anything, but as if oil and gas prices weren't bad enough, here's some real sobering news: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22808209/ http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-beer18apr18,0,6405169.story http://www.restaurantbiz.com/index.php?option=com_...
by MikeD
Tue Apr 22, 2008 3:37 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: April, going on November
Replies: 9
Views: 1307

Ummm.... eh-hem! May 15th. I'm prioritizing the things that must be done to launch. I drove up a took the cover off last weekend. :)

How about you? You must be totally psyched to get that Fuji wet.
by MikeD
Tue Apr 22, 2008 2:46 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: April, going on November
Replies: 9
Views: 1307

Global warming. How about "coastal warming"? It's supposed to get up to 75 degrees tomorrow! Trust me, we New Englanders feel your pain: from April 5, 2007. Granted, it's over two weeks later, but still... http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x70/seaglass414/040507-01.jpg Take heart, Spring...
by MikeD
Tue Apr 22, 2008 1:11 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: April, going on November
Replies: 9
Views: 1307

Hopefully we're done with snow for the season here. For once, we can't complain about the weather here in Maine. It has been gorgeous for the last couple of weeks!! (Not rubbing it in - really!)

PS. Snow aside, that is a beautiful picture.
by MikeD
Thu Apr 17, 2008 2:11 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: RANT: Antifouling color selection
Replies: 11
Views: 1610

Hear hear! Black can be used as a valid color combination as any of the others. Enough of these anti-fouling, colorist, and inflammatory remarks!
by MikeD
Thu Apr 17, 2008 9:44 am
Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
Topic: Cabin sole decision time
Replies: 32
Views: 4399

How about maple? Nice and light and quite beautiful (IMHO).
by MikeD
Tue Apr 15, 2008 1:10 pm
Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
Topic: Cabin sole decision time
Replies: 32
Views: 4399

Re: Cabin sole decision time

bcooke wrote: Any thoughts?
Sneak up to Whitefield and remove Nathan's before he gets up there for Spring commissioning?
by MikeD
Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:42 am
Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
Topic: Engine 'room' insulation
Replies: 11
Views: 1786

bcooke wrote:Nice story about the squirrel Tim!
Ha! I guess that product has the squirrel's endorsement as well.
by MikeD
Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:24 am
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Brightwork Finish
Replies: 15
Views: 2117

CharlieJ wrote: Image
Wow and WOW!
by MikeD
Tue Apr 15, 2008 8:54 am
Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
Topic: Engine 'room' insulation
Replies: 11
Views: 1786

Very nice David. Why use "open cell" foam? Does it have better insulating properties? This is one of my "someday" projects as well, so I'll be following with interest. At some point I read about someone who installed "tiles" that could be cut to size and were sticky on ...
by MikeD
Tue Apr 15, 2008 8:43 am
Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
Topic: T-track options
Replies: 6
Views: 1177

Well, my tracks are much smaller than yours (30 inches or so), so I wouldn't think it'd be a problem for my application. I was thinking I'd just glue them to the track (4200?) so I could install each as one unit. What I've been debating is whether to put them back in their original position on the d...
by MikeD
Mon Apr 14, 2008 9:44 pm
Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
Topic: Some say balsa ,, others foam material.. ??
Replies: 3
Views: 1088

This question has been asked and answered many times on this forum. Try the search button and you'll have hours of reading on the subject. I'm no professional and far from an "expert", but what finally made me decide to use CoreCell for my recore was knowing that if/when water penetrates t...
by MikeD
Mon Apr 14, 2008 1:18 pm
Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
Topic: T-track options
Replies: 6
Views: 1177

I'm considering the same thing with mine as well. I was thinking a strip of FRP might work.
by MikeD
Fri Apr 04, 2008 8:14 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Classic Plastic Insurance
Replies: 34
Views: 3302

The market value of a Fuji 32 in decent condition is listed at $34,500 (BoatUS' number), but in the application I told the truth and listed the purchase price at $10,000. Look on the bright side - you don't even have to fudge your purchase price to get nice low annual excise taxes! That might make ...
by MikeD
Thu Apr 03, 2008 9:09 am
Forum: Boat Photos
Topic: Fisheye Fun
Replies: 6
Views: 1657

Rachel wrote:I read the title and thought this was going to be a thread about trying to re-finish where someone had used silicone. Heh.
You can tell when someone has been spending way too much time on the forum, eh? :)

Beautiful job on your boat! She's a real head turner.
by MikeD
Tue Mar 04, 2008 9:38 pm
Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
Topic: Battery World - Portland, Maine
Replies: 1
Views: 803

Thanks for the tip!
by MikeD
Mon Mar 03, 2008 1:47 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Our Winter Worklists, 2007 edition.
Replies: 47
Views: 6759

I've got a sure-fire way to REALLY make your new business take off: extend those services to Ariel owners as well. I mean, Ariels are just small Tritons, right?

Oh! And while we're brainstorming, you should definitely include "cap rails" in your product line...
by MikeD
Mon Mar 03, 2008 1:10 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Our Winter Worklists, 2007 edition.
Replies: 47
Views: 6759

Hey Joe, why don't you just churn out a few more sets of those spiffy eyebrows and send them them along to any Tritons owners who promise to install them before Spring launch? You might get one or two volunteers. ;)
by MikeD
Sun Mar 02, 2008 11:41 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Our Winter Worklists, 2007 edition.
Replies: 47
Views: 6759

Man, you need to have a talk with your plow guy!
by MikeD
Sat Mar 01, 2008 2:35 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: March 2008 Photo of the Month
Replies: 7
Views: 1145

Ooooh, that does look real nice as a desktop background... Especially today. Thanks!
by MikeD
Tue Feb 26, 2008 9:49 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: The Iota Project
Replies: 23
Views: 4009

I sure do like how light colored topsides show off the curves. Very nice Tim!

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by MikeD
Tue Feb 26, 2008 9:44 am
Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
Topic: Epaint
Replies: 4
Views: 1203

Isn't Bluenose (Bill) using it on Bolero?
by MikeD
Tue Feb 26, 2008 9:41 am
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: All About Marine Crimping
Replies: 30
Views: 5830

I'll second that!
by MikeD
Mon Feb 25, 2008 11:01 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Covering the hatches
Replies: 18
Views: 2467

I didn't mean to take over this thread...sorry. Are you kidding?? Yet another big "thanks" for taking your time to share your knowledge and experiences with us! (That goes for Dave and Charlie and all you other professionals that regularly contribute here and enlighten us "rookies&qu...
by MikeD
Mon Feb 25, 2008 10:11 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Covering the hatches
Replies: 18
Views: 2467

Tim wrote:You can fill the seams with either black polysulfide or thickened epoxy colored with graphite powder (which also provides the necessary UV protection).
Tim, having done both, do you have an overall preference of either method?
by MikeD
Fri Feb 22, 2008 11:18 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Covering the hatches
Replies: 18
Views: 2467

Yup, I just varnish the works...

Ooooh. A new comapnionway hatch? Cool, another "Joe" project! :)
by MikeD
Thu Feb 21, 2008 1:54 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Fun with offcuts- eyebrows
Replies: 18
Views: 2484

jhenson wrote:Mike,I need to start another thread, I guess, but can you comment on the alterations made on your sliding hatch with what I presume are teak strips glued to the top of the existing surface? Joe
Thread started: http://www.plasticclassicforum.com/view ... 7170#27170
by MikeD
Thu Feb 21, 2008 1:51 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Covering the hatches
Replies: 18
Views: 2467

Covering the hatches

Mike, I need to start another thread, I guess, but can you comment on the alterations made on your sliding hatch with what I presume are teak strips glued to the top of the existing surface? Did you do this, or was it done by some previous owner. I’ve enjoyed the pictures on your website. You have ...
by MikeD
Wed Feb 20, 2008 9:32 am
Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
Topic: Bronze Skene Chocks
Replies: 12
Views: 2398

I think you already know about this one now: http://www.deepblueyachtsupply.com

Nice folks to deal with, very prompt, and reasonable. I got my mooring bit from them...
by MikeD
Tue Feb 19, 2008 8:44 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Fun with offcuts- eyebrows
Replies: 18
Views: 2484

Hirilondë wrote:Its a long road you travel on your project, but when you make the final installation of your meticulously crafted trim on you shiny freshly painted boat, there will be no words in any language to sum it all up. So just post pictures :)
Well said, and "AMEN!". Nice work Joe!
by MikeD
Wed Jan 23, 2008 11:59 pm
Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
Topic: Triton outhaul
Replies: 22
Views: 3147

Hey Britton, you're getting a new roller furler, right? Are you purchasing new sails at the same time? If not, your color must not clash with the green canvas on your current head sail. Otherwise, the Triton color police would have you shackled and thrown in the brig...
by MikeD
Thu Jan 10, 2008 8:51 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Conditon of Mast
Replies: 29
Views: 2108

Someone listed a mast a little while ago... There it is.

http://plasticclassicforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=3164

Maybe you could make this one work?
by MikeD
Sat Jan 05, 2008 11:08 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: What is this?
Replies: 4
Views: 1384

"We require the buyer to pay the marina our past due fees (NOT INCLUDED IN THE SALE PRICE)."

Now that's a deal that's hard to pass up!
by MikeD
Sat Jan 05, 2008 8:53 am
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: January 2008 photo of the month..
Replies: 6
Views: 1197

An especially nice entry for the new year, Tim! Now, should we spent time looking for Glissando, or was this taken from her decks?
by MikeD
Fri Jan 04, 2008 9:59 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: preparing a classic for sale
Replies: 28
Views: 2780

Suggestions? Post your ad here. There's probably a lurker out there familiar with your boat and projects who is already emailing with questions.

Best of luck with all of it. I hope you find a steward worthy of her.
by MikeD
Wed Dec 19, 2007 1:36 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Major Leak - Unknown Source
Replies: 48
Views: 7029

Jason, it's nice to hear things are moving forward and that the insurance company is actually looking out for you. What a total drag. But, the real unfortunate thing (well, other than the damage to your boat, your expenses and inconvenience) is that this Yahoo boatyard owner is getting paid for a ho...
by MikeD
Tue Dec 18, 2007 9:46 am
Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
Topic: Groco Seacocks
Replies: 24
Views: 2752

Now that's an improvement! A black button so you can't see the stem underneath! Peter, I'm truly sorry to hear about your situation - hopefully Groco will make it right for you. Thanks for posting the TSB Tim M.! For my part, I'm just beginning to research seacocks, and now I have one I can cross of...
by MikeD
Fri Dec 14, 2007 2:12 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Major Leak - Unknown Source
Replies: 48
Views: 7029

Tim wrote:Self-sufficiency is the unwritten mantra of this board.
Not any more. ;)
by MikeD
Wed Dec 05, 2007 9:54 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Rub Rail Modifications
Replies: 70
Views: 11864

PS

And just to beat Tim or Nathan to the punch - this is NOT what I'm talking about!

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by MikeD
Wed Dec 05, 2007 9:45 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Rub Rail Modifications
Replies: 70
Views: 11864

jhenson wrote:The plan is to use the offcuts from the rail for the eyebrow moldings.
Oh! I can't wait for the pictures on this mod! Eyebrows on a Triton - cool!
by MikeD
Tue Dec 04, 2007 9:56 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Rub Rail Modifications
Replies: 70
Views: 11864

Joe, are you actually bending the wood as you install the toe rail, or do you cut the pieces with a curve?

Looks great, BTW!
by MikeD
Tue Nov 27, 2007 11:42 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: this just makes me cry
Replies: 13
Views: 2874

If I may, let me just add... ;)
...to the previous remark.
by MikeD
Tue Nov 27, 2007 8:33 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: this just makes me cry
Replies: 13
Views: 2874

Jeeze guys! Let's not be so harsh. The owner has obviously loved this boat and is having a difficult time parting with it!

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