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Jason K

I dislike the blue tarps for anything that might begin to approach long term use. They break down very quickly and the tattered blue remnants get everywhere. I like the silver ones. They are more UV resistant and much more solidly built. I've had one outside for a year and it's holding up just fine....

Jason K

Actually, the lines are color coded. :) The pole was on the wrong side of the boat, though it hurts to admit it. We popped the chute and, realizing the mistake, sent someone forward to remove the pole while we tried to fly it poleless from the back of the boat. There was some pole handling difficult...

Jason K

Thanks Lyman. Our FIRST race (the last one was, ummm, practice) went pretty well. It was just a Wednesday night race, but it's still pretty competitive. We did very well upwind but lost a LOT of time on the spin set. Our foredeck got left and right confused for a little bit. We ended up with the chu...

Jason K

If you're feeling super racy, McMaster-Carr sells some titanium plates... I'm not quite that weight obsessed. Besides, although I know you're joking about the titanium, I have the full interior with the wood strips on the ceiling, the teak and holly, etc. I've made some concessions to weight by lea...

Jason K

So... I bought it.

Nice! Congratulations Zach!

When do we get the full report - current condition, plans, photos, etc.? By noon, I hope?

There was very little motion in the rudder on my Triton. I had to tighten the bolt on the head, but once that was done, it was pretty solid.

Jason K

I'm sure you can make it leak proof. Do you have enough room to fit the compressed gasket and still fully lock the hatches?

The J/30 is fantastic and I'm really enjoying it. It's faster than I thought it would be.

Jason K

What do you think the minimum acceptable thickness for G10 backing plates is? 1/8"? 3/16"?

I need to order some to back new rope clutches as well as for adding backing plates when I rebed the stanchions and some other hardware. Currently, they only have fender washers!

Jason K

What an interesting project.

It looks like it will look better, be cooler than aluminum, and stronger than plastic. Nice job.

Jason K

My poor experience with a yard was documented in the J/30 thread. My general experience is that, in general, boat yards provide poor service at exorbitant prices. I could say the same about boat brokers (with notable exceptions). As an aside, I was speaking with the owner of the J/30 that went into ...

Jason K

Nice work. Getting the paint down has to be the most satisfying step.

When's the launch date?

Jason K

We have had a hard time getting our first race started. Schedule conflicts, no breeze, and entirely too much time in the yard conspired to keep us from starting a race. I'm a little disappointed to report that our first race ended with a DNF. We had a great time and a great weekend, though. Here's w...

Jason K

the photos here show a boat that's really not in that bad condition, or certainly not as bad as Chicken Little the surveyor made things sound. I was expecting a much more disgusting interior, frankly. But there are still a lot of outstanding question marks here. I agree, I think the surveyor's comm...

Jason K

You can get a very nice Triton for $10,000. You can get a good Triton for $5000 to $6000. I know it sounds low, but that's a reality for these boats. For reference, I sold my boat for $3500. The foredeck needed to be recored, the topsides needed paint, the bottom needed paint, the cushions were roug...

Jason K

It depends on what you want to do with the boat. The core issue is common on Tritons as is the failing mast compression beam. Do you want a project or are you looking for a boat that is ready to go sailing? If you think you might like a project, be very, very honest with yourself about the time and ...

Jason K

I am going to service my Yanmar 2QM15. Given my well documented (lack of) aptitude for marine engines, I figured I might as well start a topic now. :) Actually, I'm ordering the parts and I want to make sure I'm not missing something. As a point of reference, I have no idea how long it's been since ...

Jason K

Sheer poetry.

Jason K

Thanks for the update, Rachel. It's really coming along.

Out of curiousity, what makes machining the stuffing box more attractive to you than wrapping the stern tube with fiberglass?

Jason K

Now we get to hear how she sails! Update time. I love this boat. I'll be the first to admit that a J/30 is definitely not for everybody, but I still can't imagine a better boat for my purposes and budget. I am embarrassed to say I do not have any photos of us under sail. Most of the sailing has bee...

Jason K

I'll second the recommendation for butyl caulk. Home Depot, Lowes or any hardware store will sell it as gutter/flashing caulk. It comes in white, grey, or black and can be a mess. As Mike said, mask the area well. It's extremely gooey at first and, while it does harden up, it will always remain plia...

Jason K

I had the same thought - that looks like a lot of pots. At least they are visible, though. I'll try and snap a photo of a crab trap. The floats are much smaller and, often, are either painted black or so covered in slime that they are difficult to spot during the day and impossible at night. I came ...

Jason K

I wonder if it's the forum or my computer? For some strange reason I can't see any of the posts after May 12. I tried hitting the computer and that didn't work. I guess I'll call the Geek Squad....

Jason K

Core construction is not a bad thing and balsa is not a bad choice for core material. In addition to being lighter, a cored structure is also more rigid. The issues that arise from cores are often due to poor construction techniques or failure to maintain or properly install hardware. If it's kept d...

Jason K

No, use a light rum. Amber rum has a stronger flavor. It's sweeter and is often aged in charred oak barrels (just like Bourbon). It's significantly different than light rum. A mojito should be a fairly delicate drink. You don't want one flavor overwhelming the others. Despite the fact that sugar is ...

Jason K

Nathan, Sorry man! I didn't mean to leave you hanging. Take some sugar - raw cane sugar is great - and put it in the bottom of the glass with some torn mint leaves and a squeeze of lime. Muddle the leaves. The sugar acts like an abrasive and helps the muddling. Add the ice. If you're pouring into a ...

Jason K

Ha! Congrats on getting the chute up and for taking a photo of your learning process. Take a Sharpie and label the head and clews. When you pack your chute, bring the head and clew rings together and be sure the head is the middle ring. You can pass the bag's drawstring through the rings to keep the...

Jason K

It was pretty strong. Meaning very, very strong. I tried with more dilute solutions and I was unable to clear the manifold. As I was willing to simply replace the manifold, or anything else that I screwed up, I used almost pure muriatic acid. The fumes were searing. However, it did work. When I flus...

Jason K

Pasty black gunk describes what was clogging my engine as well. It blocked the loop from the head to the manifold and there was a lot of it in the manifold. To get it out, I resorted to a very, very strong muriatic acid solution and I let it sit for about half an hour, I don't know if that will be h...

Jason K

Sailing away from that yard should be a happy day indeed. I sailed away from the yard late yesterday and I was very, very happy to do so. Considering the grief and expense, I will certainly be doing it myself next time. It hurt to cut that check. Anyway, I'm back in and ready to go sailing. I have ...

Jason K

I just got mine in the mail last week. Although I have not installed it, it is solidly built and looks well engineered. I would not put too much stock in that West Marine customer review. If you don't like it, you can always return it.

Jason K

The only experience I have with this sort of thing is with the Atomic 4, but I imagine the basic procedure is the same. When I did this last year, the engine also began to overheat after ten to fifteen minutes. Although I'm not familiar with the Volvo, on most engines the coolant will flow through a...

Jason K

Llyod, thanks for the thought - unfortunately the boat was not ready. It is still in the yard. The THIRD attempt at properly painting the bottom is underway. It's unfortunate, but my relationship with the yard has become somewhat contentious. We had a meeting of the minds about a week and a half ago...

Jason K

Tim, I think you might like it. I thought I would just scan it - and I did zip through some of it - but it was interesting and fun to watch. Once you get done playing with the Seabreeze today, check it out.

Jason K

I suspect if someone is having real trouble with it, then the underlying surface wasn't clean enough or something is interfereing with the adhesion I'd agree. Mine held up great for a year and, when I sold the boat, it was still going strong. Another advantage of the Interdeck is that it is very ea...

Jason K

Perfection, which is a 2 part paint, will probably be harder to remove. Why did your friend not care for the Interdeck? I've used Interdeck several times and I think it is an excellent product, so long as it is properly mixed (use a separate container that is larger than the can). It is very easy to...

Jason K

OK, I ordered the West Marine one. Thanks for the prod in the right direction, Tim. What the boat wants...right? (This better be a well satisfied boat by the end of this refit).

Jason K

It sounds like you have quite the campaign planned for this season! That's the plan. The more I get involved with the J/30 the more pleased I am that the Catalina 30 had such a horrible bottom. I think racing will be more of a part of using the boat than I anticipated. I've done a lot of racing ove...

Jason K

I've used soft scrub quite a bit to get tough marks out of gelcoat. I've never used it on paint. I've also heard of using granulated Tide to clean difficult non-skid, but thorough, thorough rinsing is a must as the unrinsed residue will make the deck very slippery. I would not suggest using these or...

Jason K

I thought I'd post an update. The boat is still in the yard. The pace of work has been maddeningly slow. They're still wrestling with quite a few pinholes and there are a number of spots where the fairing putty has not been sanded fair. However, they've painted the boat twice! I stopped by today and...

Jason K

The boat Tim posted looks a bit bland, but the one in the first photo is striking. I like it.

Jason K

That's interesting and I have no idea. For those interested, this is what a more traditional South Coast/Merriman winch looks like: http://www.rambunctiousracing.com/sitebuilder/images/reassemble_1_WEB-420x298.jpg http://www.rambunctiousracing.com/sitebuilder/images/reassemble_step_2_WEB-420x300.jpg

Jason K

That's a Stonehorse in the photo above. It was manufactured by Edie and Duff - the same company that makes Fatty Knees dinghys. Coincidentally, I took one out today. It's an interesting boat. It's rigged with a very small jib and a staysail with a wishbone spar. There are no winches - it was a lot o...

Jason K

I decided against the Poli Glow and went with more traditional compounds and waxes. I chose 3M products as I've had good results from them in the past. I started with the Marine Color/Gloss Restorer which is a fairly mild compound. I applied everything with an electric buffer. After the compunding, ...

Jason K

I used muriatic acid on my Atomic 4 with great success. However, be sure that's not too strong for that motor.

Jason K

Run Away! Run Away!

Jason K

Hi Mark,

So what necessitated the removal? Does it build up to a point where it looks bad? Have you noticed any discoloration?

Jason K

What's with the paint all over the shaft, prop, and even the zinc?

Well, the zinc at least is taped. Painting the shaft and prop struck me as odd, but I figured they knew something I didn't. I'm embarrassed I didn't ask them about it.

Is there any potential harm that can come of it?

Jason K

I'm facing the same issue. I've read a few reviews in Practical Sailor about Poli-Glow. It's an acrylic coating that does not remove gelocat and is, apparently, very shiny. I went so far as to purchase a "kit" at about $70. For your tremendous (and gorgeous) boat, you would need two kits. ...

Jason K

I can't even believe what yards charge for stuff...and then give you lousy work in return, to boot, in some cases. It's sad. Not in my case! I don't care if they have to take everything off and redo it three times, it's going to be done correctly. This is a well regarded yard and the job needs to b...

Jason K

Allen,

Kaholee is really coming along. It's been a lot of fun watching Tim's work progress. I'm looking forward to Phase 2. I know you're looking forward to shoving off with essentially a brand new boat.

So, when is Kaholee: Season 2?

Jason K

Baltoplate is pretty hard and it will not come off like an ablative. It needs to be sanded off or chemically stripped. I suppose it will adhere well enough to the bottom and the new epoxy will adhere well enough to it. The boat had some blisters when we hauled it out. However, when we removed the ol...

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