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Jason K

I took a complete set of photos of the installation process and will be happy to share them with anyone who would like to see them

I (and everyone else, I'm sure) would LOVE to see it.

Jason K

[quote="Charlie "My lips are sealed" J"]Hey- *I* didn't say a thing about WHO'S boat she was packing for a move- I was real vague. *Grin* Yeah- we've seen pics too- she done GOOD.[/quote] OK, enough! Let's see the photos and hear the details, Rachel. You're only allowed to be cry...

Jason K

In how many field locations have you actually tested them?

Oh lots. Ballet lessons, job interviews, blind dates and mall walking, just to name a few.

Jason K

Do you come swaggering through your swinging head doors into the saloon and, as you sidle up to the barkeep, drawl, "This boat's only big enough for one of us"? Chaps and spurs can be so awkward in a small boat. Every one's a comedian when it comes to poor Triton #218. Between the saloon ...

Jason K

Jason your boat really doesn't look that bad. I've forgotten what your interior is like, but after a (not trivial) topsides job the exterior will be just dandy! It needs topsides and bottom paint and the boat will be a good, but plain, Triton. I'll be updating the interior photos today or tomorrow ...

Jason K

That is a great looking boat, David. I was aboard a 30' Cape Dory recently - nice boat too.

Jason K

Probably not a concern w/ 218

You obviously have no idea how hard it is to get a blue-fade-to-white paint job using nothing but an Islander 36.

:)

Jason K

I think it's interesting and will be more so with a "foot deep" varnish job. I would proceed as is.

Jason K

Actually, this is sort of a sticky issue for surveyors. In most used boat sales, the surveyor is hired by, and there on behalf of, the buyer, and therefore his loyalties must lie with his client. It's arguably inappropriate for the surveyor to discuss his findings with the owner/seller or selling b...

Jason K

Well, the boat got surveyed today. It was originally scheduled for Tuesday but we rescheduled for today as it was cold and rainy on Tuesday. Of course, it was (despite forecasts) colder and rainier today. I don't know if it was the boat, the weather or me, but the surveyor wasn't the friendliest guy...

Jason K

You guys are good! I had no idea. In fact, I've never heard of McVay before.

I really like this little boat. I've been out at the marina quite a bit recently and I've kept an eye on it hoping the owner would show up. If I find out any details, I'll be sure to post an update.

Jason K

A great little daysailer just appeared in my marina. I snapped a few photos of it today. It reminds of a Typhoon, but it looks like it has a narrower beam, longer overhangs, and an outboard locker through the transom. It also reminds me of the Sea Sprite, but the mast is on top of the considerably s...

Jason K

I will Tim - thank you. A trip to the Triton Factory would surely be the highlight of the vacation.

Jason K

I should be in Portland in late spring. To that end, I think we should have quarterly meetings.

Sounds like a great time on the 17th - I wish I could be there.

Jason K

I also have the bronze winch stands from Spartan. I agree with Brian and Tim that the service and the parts are outstanding.

Jason K

A thremostat from Moyer is $142.13 plus shipping to Canada Before spending that money on that thermostat, spend a little bit less and get the newer conversion kit. Once you install that, you'll be able to use the much cheaper (but larger) thermostats. I figured that with the raw salt water cooling ...

Jason K

Be sure you order the right thermostat, as early model and late model A4's use different ones. Actually, some early A4's don't have thermostats.

Jason K

I'm using a Group 57 (I think)

That sounds more like a Group 27.

Jason K

Does anyone subscribe to tightening the fasteners fully and leaving it be? I do. Otherwise you run the risk of breaking the bond between the sealant and the fastener. If you feel you have to tighten it all the way down after the sealant has cured, be sure to hold the fastener in place with a screwd...

Jason K

Well, Mojito is getting hauled for a survey on Tuesday at 1:00. So, unless Tim really screws up the software update scheduled for the same time, I should have some news (and pictures!) to share that evening.

Jason K

I was hoping that I could just wrap the existing unit in wax paper and fill in the annulus with epoxy and coloidial silica.

It seems to me like it would be easier to simply fill the old hole entirely and redrill.

Jason K

Figment wrote:I'm hesitant because I don't want to pull the trigger on too many items too early.

I see you were successful in avoiding the trap of getting too much out of the way too early. Congratulations! Now get back to work.

Jason K

Merry Christmas to you, Tim - and to everyone else!

Jason K

Anyway, I hope it all goes well.

So do I - have fun and don't forget the camera.

Jason K

Just hold your breath. I know that much of the hype about asbestos is rooted in the hysteria caused by salivating class action attorneys. At the same time, it is a dangerous substance and I wouldn't want to worry about some evil substance in my lungs that may or may not kill me. I would give some se...

Jason K

The Catalina 30 engine access is pretty good. The engine is located beneath the U-shaped settee, low and near the centerline. Top access is great and side access is reasonable. You pay for this with a loud cabin when motoring. Which is OK with me as I'll be on deck in those circumstances, regardless...

Jason K

I don't know much about them, but I love the overhangs and the flattish sheer highlights the length. What year is the boat?

Jason K

Hi Bruce, Typically, 2 to 3 coats of primer will be necessary for the white (or "skid") portions of the deck. The primer (and the topcoats) are very, very thin. You'll be amazed at just how thin after you get some paint down. I was still able to see the color variations from fairing compou...

Jason K

(Present season excluded) you'll get no sympathy from me.

We didn't even make it the playoffs until 2001. I mean our logo is a FLOWER! OK, I actually really like the Fleur-De-Lis, but you know what I mean.

Jason K

Dear Chris,

Don't eat the caulk.

Sincerely,

Jason

Jason K

It will be better to piece the bulkhead together vertically. The loads are generally compressive, so it seems to me a vertical seam is better than a horizontal one. Mike (Figment) did a bulkhead replacement on his Triton - I'm sure he'll chime in with better advice than I could give.

Jason K

Hi Chris, I used it on Mojito, with good results. I don't believe it is safe for plastic portlights, though, so be aware of that (use white butyl caulk for those). Don't try to clean up excess until it cures. Go out the next day and it will come right off, often in one piece. You won't need to use r...

Jason K

Try to sell it. If you get nothing, then no loss.

Just get it off of the boat - it is truly obsolete.

Jason K

Now you tell me!!! Actually, I ended up going to slow route and was pleased with the outcome. Of course they tarnished fairly quickly, even with a clear coating. I'm am not going to take Tim's approach to their maintenance, which involves re-clear coating them annually. I would have to do that at le...

Jason K

I'm sure that PVC is comparable and that it has its own qualities. However, I personally would prefer the look and feel of wood, even ply, even at the expense of extra upkeep. That said, if the material is what you like, then go for it. There's a Triton that used synthetic teak to get the look of a ...

Jason K

We tried every chemical know to man and settled on reg old kleen strip from Home despot.

Just a heads up - many of the strippers you'll find at Home Depot-type stores are not formulated for use on fiberglass.

Jason K

liner for the inside of the topsides is "ceiling I didn't know that. Thanks Rachel, I learned my something for the day and it's only 11:00. I'm going home. :) No Mas - I didn't see a photo at the link, but what about beadboard plywood? I love the look of white beadboard with varnished trim pie...

Jason K

Hi Jon, I bet the rig looks great. A barrier coat is essentially an epoxy paint. It's purpose is to create an impermeable membrane to keep water from seeping onto the laminate and creating blisters. However, I consider a barrier coat as part of a repair process - not a normal component of a bottom p...

Jason K

Great post Mark - thanks for taking the time.

Jason K

I have some HDPE (basically generic starboard) left over. I always thought it would make a good mount for an instrument panel and gauges. It routes and cuts fairly easily and it has a nice surface. You could mount the gauges and panel in the HDPE and that would make it easy to connect everything as ...

Jason K

Many states register vessels with the state Wildlife and Fisheries Dept.

Jason K

I'll second Duncan on that one. I'd go with the donated track and put the saved money towards a new sail with the proper slides.

Jason K

Nice - you can't beat the Tom Sawyer approach to boat repair and maintenance.

You also can't beat a freshly painted rig. Thanks for the photos.

Jason K

Looks like epoxy thickened with fairing compound to me. At least it isn't colloidal silica. It should sand easily (if it is what it looks like). Also, it looses the gloss and the deep color when it is sanded, so that should make it a little more palatable. Then just paint it white and call it a day....

Jason K

Grind it out and let it fully drain. You should try and grind a symetrical and shallow depression. Wet out the repair area with unthickened epoxy. Follow that with epoxy thickened with silica. Fair and paint. A lonely blister is not cause for significant concern. You do not need to barrier coat or t...

Jason K

My first house was demolished on Tuesday. Someone that came with me to watch the action commented that I was surprisingly unemotional. Part of that is my nature, part of that is what I went through last year. However, the principal reason I was in good spirits is that I know that my house wasn't des...

Jason K

How slight is the elongation? If it is very slight, I would simply replace the screws. If the elongation is more significant, then you'll cause point loading which will only make the problem worse. In that case, then you will need to drill new screwholes to accomodate the larger screw.

Jason K

If a boat has had a name for a significant period of time and the name isn't completely horrible, I think I would be reluctant to change it. However, if there is no significance to a name, then I'm up for a new one. My boat was named My Lady Blue when the boat was painted blue. Ugggh. When people as...

Jason K

Great boat. I grew up racing and cruising one with my dad. The interior is nice, particularly given its age, and the boat is fast. It also points very well. Some of the older boats had problems with the fiberglass tabbing on the chainplate knees. I think that was fixed early in production, but you'l...

Jason K

Beautiful boat, Keelbolts. Allow me to be the first to ask for more photos!

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