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- Wed Aug 17, 2011 9:51 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Purpleheart
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2099
Re: Purpleheart
You're in a tough spot, anyone who has had to replace coamings can sympathize. I understand what you're trying to do and why, but don't do it. 1x stock is too thin for coamings, particularly at the high end, the proportion will look odd. You need 4/4 at least, 5/4 will be better. These coamings have...
- Mon Aug 08, 2011 10:05 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Reefing grommets
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1996
Re: Reefing grommets
If the sail were not loose-footed, if it had a bottom bolt-rope (can't tell from the pic) which was captured in a slot on the boom, then those grommets could be used to allow the bitter end of the reef line to be tied around the boom.
- Fri Jul 29, 2011 9:09 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: What I'm doing with my boat, 2011, before Spring (hopefully)
- Replies: 138
- Views: 35179
Re: What I'm doing with my boat, 2011, before Spring (hopefully)
Why the elbow-up for the PCV?
- Thu Jul 28, 2011 8:34 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Bristol 27
- Replies: 111
- Views: 107331
Re: Bristol 27
It will take up the space behind the head, fit to the hull. It will be a plywood box, glassed over inside and out. The back side of it is curved to fit the hull. The top of the box will bump up to the bottom of the chainplate knee (not yet installed). I left a space between the box and the forward ...
- Wed Jul 27, 2011 10:14 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: HELP !! vibration problem
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4937
Re: HELP !! vibration problem
Depending on your launch vs. rigging schedule, I'd further reccomend that you wait until the rig is up and tuned before bothering with shaft alignment. Really though I'd venture to guess that your alignment is fine. The vibration was probably from the shaft turning (getting stuck, breaking free, get...
- Fri Jul 08, 2011 8:50 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: fuel tank
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3196
Re: fuel tank
Having gone both routes in the past, I say with absolute certainty: Such a minor increase (roughly 30%) in capacity is NOT worth the effort of a custom tank.
Britton's Big Red Monster was a significant increase.
Britton's Big Red Monster was a significant increase.
- Tue Jul 05, 2011 3:50 pm
- Forum: Pearson Triton Specifics
- Topic: T bar on mast
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3419
Re: T bar on mast
In your original pic it looks like someone "peened" (beat on) the sides of the track until the car wouldn't pass anymore.
Replace that bottom flathead screw with a pan-head screw plus a washer.
Replace that bottom flathead screw with a pan-head screw plus a washer.
- Tue Jul 05, 2011 10:55 am
- Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
- Topic: A4 sticking valves, haulout
- Replies: 28
- Views: 7925
Re: A4 sticking valves, haulout
Running or not, for $500 I'd grab that catalina engine. Quickly.
- Fri Jul 01, 2011 9:35 am
- Forum: Boat Photos
- Topic: Make Do
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2260
Re: Make Do
Even with the tillerpilot issue, I'm seriously envious of that experience.
Thanks for bringing the rest of us along!
Thanks for bringing the rest of us along!
- Thu Jun 23, 2011 8:35 am
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Another outstanding bad boat name
- Replies: 111
- Views: 41334
Re: Another outstanding bad boat name
On a very nice MacKenzie Cuttyhunk in Newport harbor: Pogy and Bass
- Tue Jun 21, 2011 11:56 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Rigging installation question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1761
Re: Rigging installation question
Stop the clock on the yard fees after step 5. The mast is up, you can attend to the rest at your leisure. Is there really no way you can at least "ballpark" the length of the uppers ahead of time? Stepping a mast with the boat afloat is annoying enough when everything is the right length a...
- Mon Jun 20, 2011 8:51 am
- Forum: Boat Photos
- Topic: Some More "Self Reflection" Photos
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3674
Re: Some More "Self Reflection" Photos
Oh yes, that'll do!
Looking great, Joe.
Looking great, Joe.
- Mon Jun 06, 2011 4:41 pm
- Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
- Topic: Loose Footed VS. Attached foot sail
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7561
Re: Loose Footed VS. Attached foot sail
I need a mainsail, my luff is 31ft and the foot is 12.5 on the old main which is in tatters. does this sound about right to all you Triton owners ? there is a good used loose footed main around here but the luff is 33ft. I have had lots of experience with loose footed mains and I like them alot. Do...
- Wed May 11, 2011 8:27 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Interesting design for compact stairs
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1507
Re: Interesting design for compact stairs
I built an alternating tread in my former residence. Guests were generally freaked out. Lots of knocked-shins on the way up, many had to be "talked down".
It was absolutely the right solution for that particular application, but that application was NOT on a moving boat.
It was absolutely the right solution for that particular application, but that application was NOT on a moving boat.
- Wed May 11, 2011 8:00 am
- Forum: Boat Photos
- Topic: A nice little dinghy
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6310
Re: A nice little dinghy
My suggestion stems primarily from those little eyebolts in the bow transom which appear to penetrate the forward.... tank? seat? non-cargo-volume?
There are worse things in life than an overweight dinghy, but it's a short list.
There are worse things in life than an overweight dinghy, but it's a short list.
- Tue May 10, 2011 1:56 pm
- Forum: Boat Photos
- Topic: A nice little dinghy
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6310
Re: A nice little dinghy
Weigh it. write it down.
Do the same at the beginning and end of each season, so you know when to grab a saw and dig out that "floatation".
Do the same at the beginning and end of each season, so you know when to grab a saw and dig out that "floatation".
- Mon May 09, 2011 8:18 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: How much paint?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 7760
Re: How much paint?
Fantastic red, truly.
Re: The anatomy of a Triton ice-box
When I rebuild I have an Adler Barbour/Waeco CS-NC15 that I will install in a plywood/glass box on the port side, opposite of a deep SS single sink and a Force 10 2 burner swing stove/oven. To the right of the refer (bow/forward end) I am considering installing a swing out trash can/bin with either...
- Fri Apr 29, 2011 11:27 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Battery Switches
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1102
Re: Battery Switches
I can see how some bit of pretzel logic could lead one to that configuration. What if, maybe, one wanted to source "house" duties and "running" duties from different batteries, or both from one, all switched and independently selectable? That's how you'd do it. A catastrophic pro...
- Wed Apr 27, 2011 9:44 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Loran
- Replies: 5
- Views: 907
Re: Loran
Even if it's still alive, why would you want it?
Snip.
Snip.
- Mon Apr 25, 2011 11:15 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: water tank installation
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2397
Re: water tank installation
Completely separate from the water tank discussion, can you identify what is causing the starboard list? I ask because we experienced a similar situation on my father's powerboat, only to have to undo it later. Long story short: Silverton 34 was listing to port, and a bladder tank was added starboar...
- Sat Apr 23, 2011 2:53 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Genoa track on toe rail.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1565
Re: Genoa track on toe rail.
This is properly determined by finding the best sheeting angle for your particular sail, but just as a guide, my deck-sweeping 160 sheets to a point about even with the middle of the aft deadlight.Jeff PT403 wrote:How far back should it be? The old 30" one started about a foot back
from the cabin.
Jeff
- Thu Apr 21, 2011 8:58 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: March Progress
- Replies: 1
- Views: 675
Re: March Progress
This is a very sweet shot.
- Thu Apr 21, 2011 8:49 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Genoa track on toe rail.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1565
Re: Genoa track on toe rail.
I have 30" tracks on my toerail. Yes, getting nuts and washers behind those screws is significantly difficult. Those tracks are the ONLY thing that did not get removed from the boat during the deck recore and paintjob. The need to remove and reinstall those tracks persuaded me away from doing a...
- Tue Apr 19, 2011 8:01 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Locating Anchor Winch
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3793
Re: Locating Anchor Winch
Yes, but that chain splice is a fun bit of spikework, renew it every year or two at your leisure.
- Tue Apr 19, 2011 7:53 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Doing some work in the galley.
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4670
Re: Doing some work in the galley.
You do nice work, Tom.
That is one BUSY little space!
That is one BUSY little space!
- Tue Apr 12, 2011 9:44 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Filling Hardware Holes on an Angled Deck
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2048
Re: Filling Hardware Holes on an Angled Deck
Joe,
(good to hear from you)
Save this one until she's afloat, and fill the holes on a nice breezy day when you can stay on one tack until the goo cures.
When I don't have the patience for that, I use Rachel's method, though I've never bothered with the fill-from-the-bottom part.
(good to hear from you)
Save this one until she's afloat, and fill the holes on a nice breezy day when you can stay on one tack until the goo cures.
When I don't have the patience for that, I use Rachel's method, though I've never bothered with the fill-from-the-bottom part.
- Mon Apr 11, 2011 8:12 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Locating Anchor Winch
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3793
Re: Locating Anchor Winch
I say move the vent because it's an unneccesary constraint on this installation. If the vent weren't there, you wouldn't be considering locating the windlass so close to that port cleat, would you? To my eye, the windlass wants to be located almost exactly within the footprint of that vent. The vent...
- Fri Apr 08, 2011 2:41 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Locating Anchor Winch
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3793
Re: Locating Anchor Winch
The vent is where the windlass wants to be.
Move the vent.
Move the vent.
- Wed Apr 06, 2011 8:37 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: transducer
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1223
Re: transducer
Yes, Airmar. Duh.
Even if you don't see what you need on their website, pick up the phone. Absolutely stellar people.
Even if you don't see what you need on their website, pick up the phone. Absolutely stellar people.
- Tue Apr 05, 2011 11:49 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: transducer
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1223
Re: transducer
As far as "where".... the old one was there for a reason. The wineglass shape of the hull doesn't offer many (any) convenient spots for such things. Mine is in the same spot, and that was not my first choice either due to the degree of hull modification required. I'll second the suggestion...
- Tue Mar 29, 2011 8:15 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Mizzen running stay; staysail
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2781
Re: Mizzen running stay; staysail
I think Tom is onto something there. Particularly since flipping the runningback around the flying mizzen sail to re-set on the other side seems like a rather unseamanlike process. I also think that the runningback, while it may STOW onto the boom, needs to be set to something on deck before being l...
- Mon Mar 28, 2011 3:20 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Cutlass Bearing Lubrication
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1329
Re: Cutlass Bearing Lubrication
Just how hot do we imagine these constantly-immersed-in-seawater surfaces ever get?
- Mon Mar 28, 2011 3:17 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Abandoned Triton in boatyard in Deltaville VA for $1750
- Replies: 3
- Views: 851
Re: Abandoned Triton in boatyard in Deltaville VA for $1750
I know I say this about half of the Tritons I see out in the world, but WHY on earth is that boom set so high??? Planning on inviting Yao Ming along as crew?
- Fri Mar 25, 2011 2:14 pm
- Forum: Boat Shops and Facilities
- Topic: Time to build boat shed #2
- Replies: 23
- Views: 10032
Re: Time to build boat shed #2
Simpson connection... a.k.a. "hurricane clips" and "joist hangers". The stamped-metal doodads used to connect wooden framing members in accordance with current building codes. http://www.strongtie.com/graphics/categories/H.gif The pan head just holds things together, it doesn't t...
- Fri Mar 25, 2011 8:19 am
- Forum: Boat Shops and Facilities
- Topic: Time to build boat shed #2
- Replies: 23
- Views: 10032
Re: Time to build boat shed #2
I intended to make this comment in the last.... I really think you're going to miss the extra width at deck height afforded by the kneewalls. If your previous kneewalls were not stable enough, build better ones this time. Doug is right, the Stimson bows are working as shallow trusses. Increasing the...
- Thu Mar 24, 2011 8:26 am
- Forum: Boat Shops and Facilities
- Topic: Time to build boat shed #2
- Replies: 23
- Views: 10032
Re: Time to build boat shed #2
Whatever you use to keep the weather out will last a lot longer (longevity seems to be prime concern here) if it's not spanning so far. I know that shorter spans means more bows means more labor and cost, but if you're looking to go years and years on the back end, you'll need to put in more on the ...
- Wed Mar 09, 2011 10:11 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Dingy Rehab: Wood and Fiberglass Questions
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2581
Re: Dingy Rehab: Wood and Fiberglass Questions
Yes that looks like an early Dyer Midget to me. The hard part (should you chose to faithfully replicate original construction) is bending the wood of the rubrail around the bow. All the rest is just plain old boatwork. sigh. and so my annual springtime search for a fixer-upper dinghy is renewed. Tha...
- Thu Mar 03, 2011 1:00 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: boom height and effect of flying a smaller main.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2917
Re: boom height and effect of flying a smaller main.
Also, while the cloth stretches over time, the rope shrinks, exacerbating the baggyness of age.
- Thu Mar 03, 2011 12:54 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Siyrah's before pics
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1611
Re: Siyrah's before pics
Well, first I need to believe that this rig actually requires winches, but then yes. Yes, I would.Bikermouse wrote:And would you believe that this is the backing for the winches!
Pics good.
More pics better.
You have achieved "better".
Re: A new toy
A player grand?!! Easier than a full-upright, but still... what does that weigh? 500lb? 600?
- Tue Feb 22, 2011 5:09 pm
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Faces in the Tools
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1607
Re: Faces in the Tools
I laughed far too hard at that.
Thank you.
Thank you.
- Thu Feb 03, 2011 1:00 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Cetol or Varnish?......
- Replies: 53
- Views: 7949
Re: Cetol or Varnish?......
Doug that toerail is precisely the application I'm talking about with respect to the epoxy helping the finish to hold. Take the finish down to wood, apply CPES and let it cure for AT LEAST a good warm week before moving on to a non-traditional varnish. The wood will still move, of course, but the ep...
- Wed Feb 02, 2011 3:53 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Navel brass or silicon bronze chain plates?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 794
Re: Navel brass or silicon bronze chain plates?
I know it's a no-no, but I can't recall the specifics of why. Probably something to do with the work-hardening of the brass leading to it becoming brittle. The metallurgical details of it are escaping me at the moment. Try asking the folks over at Brion Toss's forum. Who is the supplier? Are they ri...
- Wed Feb 02, 2011 11:56 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Cetol or Varnish?......
- Replies: 53
- Views: 7949
Re: Cetol or Varnish?......
Perhaps this was mentioned in an earlier post, but I didn't see it: Where are you? In brightwork, like so many things, location location location matters. Lattitude, really, but also rainy vs. dry seasons. With all respect and love to my friends at higher lattitudes, shortened seasons and shortened ...
- Mon Jan 31, 2011 11:54 am
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Happy Birthday, Tim!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2133
Re: Happy Birthday, Tim!
and what better gift for a guy who loves to look at nasty boat bits online.... http://gallery.me.com/marinexpert#100726
- Thu Jan 27, 2011 11:01 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: What I'm doing with my boat, 2011, before Spring (hopefully)
- Replies: 138
- Views: 35179
Re: What I'm doing with my boat, 2011, before Spring (hopefully)
From the photo, it looks like you either have already successfully pulled most of the head studs, or most of them broke off during removal. If the former, you have it made. That's a good motor that's been well maintained, a little bit of love will go a long way. If the latter, you have some very nas...
- Thu Jan 27, 2011 10:52 am
- Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
- Topic: Cleaning sails? Y/N
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3948
Re: Cleaning sails? Y/N
Find a big open floor surface. Lay the sail out on that surface. Commence with the floor-scrubbing machine. http://www.akblessingsabound.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/hoover5-akblessingsabound.bmp That's how my sailmaker does it, anyway. Sailing in freshwater though, I'm not sure I'd bother. My und...
- Thu Jan 27, 2011 10:45 am
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Rip off "Solar Generator"...
- Replies: 1
- Views: 683
Re: Rip off "Solar Generator"...
or at least entertain you with hours and hours of infomercials.
- Tue Dec 28, 2010 9:53 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Filling a large interior hole
- Replies: 5
- Views: 756
Re: Filling a large interior hole
The partial bulkhead is already there, you're just looking to close the hole, yes? Don't overthink it. My icebox is long gone. My corresponding closure panel is removable, and MANY are the times I've been quite thankful for this convenience. Cut the plywood a couple of inches large to overlap what's...