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I have a very favorable opinion of the Stimpson style structure. I erected a a poorly constructed version ( I only intended to use it for one winter ) in about 16 hours using strapping sheet rock screws and twine for lashing the ridge board. The dimensions were 30' x 13' and I covered it with inexpe...

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I got the first coat of paint on today.

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That's what it's all about.

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ok, I'll ask. What the heck is that boat?

It is the hull of the com-pac 16 that I am re-doing.

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The guy that gave it to me said that it was junk, but a battery charger and carb cleaner proved otherwise.

One man's junk is another man's plunder, or something like that.

I actually own several large tractors but they are never at the house when I want them.

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I have a hard time because of a weak back moving my boat project around the yard on its trailer, so, I decided to build an inexpensive boat hauler. The first thing I did was to find inspiration from a similar project that I thought would work for me too. This seemed like a good fit. http://i176.phot...

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On monday I installed the floor and sealed it in preparation for painting. http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w164/cantstopnow/IMG_2194.jpg I removed the chain plates and other remaining hardware. I need to fill holes the PO put through the transom for earlier outboard motor mounts. http://i176.phot...

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Well put.
Sailboats are an expessive proposition. Come to think of it so are my kids, but I wouldn't give either of them up.

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Thanks for the comments. There is a 1/4" gap between the floors and the cement in the keel except for the one closest to the transom. My plan is to seal up this area so that no water can get into it, and to install 2 sealed access ports to ventilate it when required. The boat lives on a trailer...

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Yesterday I sealed the underside of the marine plywood sole with epoxy. http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w164/cantstopnow/IMG_2149.jpg I removed the aluminum Gudgeon and sanded it and polished it to improve its appearance. I will apply a sealer of some kind to keep it that way. http://i176.photobu...

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Ok, I am back to work on the project. The interior of the boat had been painted and it was pealing and cracked and needed to be removed but I was concerned that sanding would remove too much fiberglass because the texture made removing the paint difficult. I decided to sand blast it. http://i176.pho...

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Hi tschmidty,
Thanks for posting your project.
I don't have the answers that you are looking for but I have a similiar project that I am just getting back to work on.

http://plasticclassicforum.com/viewtopi ... highlight=
You may find it interesting.

Keep the pictures coming

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Thanks for the new photo.

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Happy Easter!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWc00p7_iiE

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And ,look there's no snow!

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Is it ok to idolize you just for a while..
that looks beautiful.

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Yep.. I once ground my way through the cabin roof on my compac 16 because I thought that I could be gentle with the too coarse wheel on my grinder... I won't do that again.

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Sailing is coming soon. Thanks for the picture.

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3.)How come it takes me all summer to do less than has been done on Iota in three weeks?...

type A personality for sure. That stands for one project at "A" time. If I could only focus....

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Tim, I know that you must be extra busy with all the snow and nonskid scraping etc.... are you still planning to post the picture of the month? They make great desktop backgrounds. I really have enjoyed them.

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Merry Christmas To all the the boats, May they all get what they want;)

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Wow ! Can we get one of those time lapse video cameras set up at Northern Yacht Restorations? !!! That was cool except that it is sad that they didn't feel it was worth sledding the boat out.

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I am looking for a recommendation for a source for a glossary of correct names of boat parts. Not just rigging etc. but the construction parts so that when I ask a question I will use the correct names for parts. Is there a good online resource or a book that I should find? example: I think of the p...

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Thanks Tim, I appreciate your help.

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I have a little progress to report. I have cut and installed the new floor beams. They are set in thickened epoxie, filleted and tabbed. I used pine instead of something more water resistant but it will get painted and the area will have ventilation. I am making this up as I go, and I need to get it...

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That was fun. But what am I really avoiding?

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Hi PGplastic,
I continued this at http://www.triton381.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2558
because it realy is a project. I will be adding to it shortly...

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I have had very little time to work on the boat. I run a landscape company and this spring has been very busy. I have started back up on the project and expect to finish it up soon. I will post photos soon.

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Full sails and warm breezes, Green foliage......mmmm...happy place..

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How about a small neon sign?

nyuk nyuk

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see also http://triton381.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2558
I want to glass mine in too but if there is already water intrusion, sealing it over may not be a good idea.
It certainly won't retard the rusting process.

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Tim wrote: If the ballast area is clean and dry, and you properly install a covering that encapsulates it--and if there are no other means of water ingress--then you should have no trouble in the future. That first word can be so troublesome . "If". I am trying to stop any water that may ...

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My plan is to chisel the concrete down low enough to level with thickened epoxy then cover with some roving and seal it up. Then install stringers and plywood deck. I want to fill the cavity with a closed cell foam. Has anyone got experience with expanding foam for this type of application? http://i...

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This belongs under the "Projects" because I have decided to discipline myself to chronicle the whole project instead of just posting random questions. I bought the boat from a little old lady who used to sail it on a lake on sundays. I made some new companion way wood which I installed. I ...

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OK, that is a good idea... now, what was my password to that site? I'm not supposed to use the same password for everything for security, but I can't possibly be the only one having a hard time keeping them all straight.. This could end up on the "Ramblings" section. I will post it to the ...

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Here is an update on my little CP16 Deck to hull joint progress. I decided to replace all the rivets and so that I could apply the 3M5200 between the flanges and be assured of a leak free job. The boat needs to have most of the interior woodwork replaced due to rot so if I was going to unattach the ...

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Thanks. This boat loves to sail on the rail so this joint needs to be tight. I will drill the rivets out (they are only alluminium after all), clean, seal with 3M 5200, and refasten in segments.

I am going to keep the mantra in my head " Nothing gets it done but getting it done. "

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I have replaced about 60% of the steel rivets that fasten the deck to hull joint on my CP16 with alluminium ones. Now I need to seal the joint and I am not sure which sealant to use. I have a tube of 3M 5200 but I am hesitant to use it. I am wondering if I should have drilled out the rest of the riv...

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I will throw in a book recommendation that has a boat repair twist to it. It was a great read.
Shipwreck or Shangri-la? by Peter Lickfold

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I can't remember where we took the picture.
That thing was huge. You could sail a triton right in and then drive it home as long as there were no other cars on the road.

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I am wondering what size mast this will need and would a cutter rig be best?

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keep them coming!
If I was your rich uncle I would buy a wider lens for you because I want to see more.

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Ok after extensive research and And two sub committee advisory reports I am taking the experienced forum advice. I am returning this.... http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w164/cantstopnow/3M7000.jpg I have ordered this... http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w164/cantstopnow/SAS-3800-30.jpg Thanks fo...

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Still, it's better than this pose.

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Thanks.
I will post results of my setup in the shops and facilities section when it is working. :)

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Tim, I am seriously interested in going the supplied air route but the more I search the more questions I have. I appreciate your help and I don't want to badger you with all the questions. Can you direct me to a source that I could call regarding the available products and my particular needs. I wo...

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Thanks Tim.
Does this air pump setup add onto the respirator that I purchased? I wonder aloud...

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Ok, I went to the treasure chest for a few handfuls of gold for this one but I have thought of plenty of ways to justify keeping my lungs safe. I ordered this from Jamestown Distributers for $270.65. Photo to follow when I figure out why I can't get it to post properly. In lew of the photo I ordered...

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I am looking for source recommendations for tyvek suit for the grinding out stage. I tried it with long sleeved shirt and respirator/eye protection/hat and that was just a bad idea. Also any additional advise on keeping this process as safe as possible from a contamination standpoint is appreciated....

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Thanks for catching us up on the progress.
I have been unable to devote time to my boat project for most of this winter but at least I can live vicariously through the efforts of others.

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