What Winter Project are you Working On?
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- Bob Ohler
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What Winter Project are you Working On?
I know there are a lot a Winter / Spring projects going on right now. I can feel it in the air.
I am wrapping up a new cover for the main sail. I just need to sew on the winch cover and attach the twist lock fasteners (aka common sense fasteners) and install a couple of grommets. Sailrite has been great! I cannot say enough good things about their customer service and their sewing machine (model #LSZ-1 with accessories).
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The next project is the installation of a new Blue Sea Systems 12 volt distribution panel.
Last night, we sat on the bed planning options for our May cruise on the Chesapeake.
So, what is everyone working this Winter season? For you Florida-based Cape Dorians, that is when it too cold to actually sail.
I am wrapping up a new cover for the main sail. I just need to sew on the winch cover and attach the twist lock fasteners (aka common sense fasteners) and install a couple of grommets. Sailrite has been great! I cannot say enough good things about their customer service and their sewing machine (model #LSZ-1 with accessories).
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The next project is the installation of a new Blue Sea Systems 12 volt distribution panel.
Last night, we sat on the bed planning options for our May cruise on the Chesapeake.
So, what is everyone working this Winter season? For you Florida-based Cape Dorians, that is when it too cold to actually sail.
Bob Ohler
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sv Aloha Spirit
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Re: What Winter Project are you Working On?
A new galley table. A clumsy friend of mine didn't brace himself when he went down below under way, and fell backwards on top of the galley table and broke it. That, and I'm building new galley and salon cabinets. After 40 years, they were in pretty bad condition.
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Re: What Winter Project are you Working On?
Buttoned up, but still accessible for winter projects.
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I took advantage of some Spring like weather in February, to lay down some 1708 biaxial cloth.
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I took advantage of some Spring like weather in February, to lay down some 1708 biaxial cloth.
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Re: What Winter Project are you Working On?
Hey, I "resemble" that remarkBob Ohler wrote:So, what is everyone working this Winter season? For you Florida-based Cape Dorians, that is when it too cold to actually sail.
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My primary project is to remove, service and reinstall (or replace if necessary) four (4) Spartan bronze seacocks that have apparently not been serviced in 15-20 years or more.
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My secondary project is to install a new Raritan marine head, hoses, etc.
I have been hampered in my efforts by a medical issue and some unseasonable rainy days - much more than normal for winter months in South Florida.
Fair winds,
Roberto
a/k/a Sea Hunt "The Tadpole Sailor"
CDSOA #1097
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"I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778, as quoted in Naval History and Heritage Command, http://www.history.navy.mil
Roberto
a/k/a Sea Hunt "The Tadpole Sailor"
CDSOA #1097
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Re: What Winter Project are you Working On?
On the CD? Pulling the gearbox to replace the damper plate. Repainting the nonskid.
On other boats: deck recore, exhaust system overhaul, construction of a holding tank, installation of water tank and other systems. Way more than I can accomplish before spring, it seems.
On other boats: deck recore, exhaust system overhaul, construction of a holding tank, installation of water tank and other systems. Way more than I can accomplish before spring, it seems.
Re: What Winter Project are you Working On?
??? Geez, it doesn't stay that cold long enough to start & finish any project here...Bob Ohler wrote:For you Florida-based Cape Dorians, that is when it too cold to actually sail.
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Though I have several projects going on that I work on between sails...
- 1) Installing a manual windlass to replace the one that died from "repair attempt" by a friend of the PO; got lucky and found a perfect match at a salvage shop in Pensacola;
2) Removed the propane tanks, stove and other associated wiring & hoses;
3) Building a removable piece to fill the the hole left from above project to hold my single-burner stainless steel butane stove;
4) Service the Y-valve that is froze up since repurchasing KAYLA.
5) Sailing every chance I get!
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s/v KAYLA CD28 #318
2012 FLSTC Heritage Classic
Niceville FL
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No shirt + No shorts = No problem!
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2012 FLSTC Heritage Classic
Niceville FL
+30° 30' 24.60", -86° 26' 32.10"
"Just because it worked, doesn't mean it works." -me
No shirt + No shorts = No problem!
Re: What Winter Project are you Working On?
My projects include
- Spot stitching the misc canvas - dodger, mainsail and binnacle covers
- Organizing the shipboard tools & supplies
- Repairing the dinghy - new gunwale guards, fiberglass reinforce key areas, varnish, graphite epoxy bottom
- Finally move the AC charger switch & breaker from a DC panel to the AC panel
- Plan new cradle
- Spot stitching the misc canvas - dodger, mainsail and binnacle covers
- Organizing the shipboard tools & supplies
- Repairing the dinghy - new gunwale guards, fiberglass reinforce key areas, varnish, graphite epoxy bottom
- Finally move the AC charger switch & breaker from a DC panel to the AC panel
- Plan new cradle
Paul
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Re: What Winter Project are you Working On?
We are in the midst of planing and organizing for the repainting of the topside hull of the Far Reach. We ended up with bubbles all along the waterline (above the bottom paint) after our sail to the West Indies last year. The Awlgrip tech rep looked it over and declared we had applied it properly so they graciously have provided all the paint, converters, thinners, and other supplies free of charge. We are doing all the labor. This time we will roll and tip. I'll write more on this latest projects and also add it to our blog.
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Re: What Winter Project are you Working On?
Hey John, that's too bad about the Awlgrip failure.
Did they say what they exact cause was? And how was the Awlgrip applied?
We're curious because a topsides paint job may lie in our future.
Best of luck with the repainting.
As for our projects, mostly writing checks to the yard for the new engine install. It's running way over budget, due to decisions to replace the shaft, prop, cutlass bearing, exhaust, two engine mounts,engine wiring, paint the engine room, and the manual bilge pump. Such is life when you pull an engine and take a really hard look at what's going on back there.
Don't forget the Maine Boatbuilders Show later this month, a nice day on the Portland waterfront.
Jenn and Terry
Did they say what they exact cause was? And how was the Awlgrip applied?
We're curious because a topsides paint job may lie in our future.
Best of luck with the repainting.
As for our projects, mostly writing checks to the yard for the new engine install. It's running way over budget, due to decisions to replace the shaft, prop, cutlass bearing, exhaust, two engine mounts,engine wiring, paint the engine room, and the manual bilge pump. Such is life when you pull an engine and take a really hard look at what's going on back there.
Don't forget the Maine Boatbuilders Show later this month, a nice day on the Portland waterfront.
Jenn and Terry
Jennifer & Terry McAdams
Kearsarge, New Hampshire
Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia
CD 31 #33 "Glissade"
Way too many other small boats
Kearsarge, New Hampshire
Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia
CD 31 #33 "Glissade"
Way too many other small boats
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Re: What Winter Project are you Working On?
Hey John, that's too bad about the Awlgrip failure.
Did they say what they exact cause was? And how was the Awlgrip applied?
We're curious because a topsides paint job may lie in our future.
Best of luck with the repainting.
As for our projects, mostly writing checks to the yard for the new engine install. It's running way over budget, due to decisions to replace the shaft, prop, cutlass bearing, exhaust, two engine mounts,engine wiring, paint the engine room, and the manual bilge pump. Such is life when you pull an engine and take a really hard look at what's going on back there.
Don't forget the Maine Boatbuilders Show later this month, a nice day on the Portland waterfront.
Jenn and Terry
Did they say what they exact cause was? And how was the Awlgrip applied?
We're curious because a topsides paint job may lie in our future.
Best of luck with the repainting.
As for our projects, mostly writing checks to the yard for the new engine install. It's running way over budget, due to decisions to replace the shaft, prop, cutlass bearing, exhaust, two engine mounts,engine wiring, paint the engine room, and the manual bilge pump. Such is life when you pull an engine and take a really hard look at what's going on back there.
Don't forget the Maine Boatbuilders Show later this month, a nice day on the Portland waterfront.
Jenn and Terry
Jennifer & Terry McAdams
Kearsarge, New Hampshire
Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia
CD 31 #33 "Glissade"
Way too many other small boats
Kearsarge, New Hampshire
Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia
CD 31 #33 "Glissade"
Way too many other small boats
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Re: What Winter Project are you Working On?
No. they did not know what caused the failure. But I sure appreciated how Awlgrip responded.
I did all the prep work but it was professionally applied (sprayed) by Awlgrip certified painters.
I should probably start a separate post about it and share the whole story. I do plan to document the project on my website just same as all the other rebuild modifications projects.
I did all the prep work but it was professionally applied (sprayed) by Awlgrip certified painters.
I should probably start a separate post about it and share the whole story. I do plan to document the project on my website just same as all the other rebuild modifications projects.
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Re: What Winter Project are you Working On?
S/V Vindolanda came with a really nice float on/off Triad Trailer, which has a 5th wheel and long extension for launching. I haven't tried launching her at the ramp in town, because I need to stand up the mast, and in my old age, it's a pretty big mast compared to the one on my old PY23. So my big project this year is to become independent at launch time and be able to safely raise the mast. Maybe I can even make it to the Lake Champlain Float-in if I'm successful! I just spoke to Dan Klacko at Klacko Spars in Ontario. He has designed what looks like a great system, that uses a wish bone formed from aluminum tubes connected between the deck and a spinnaker track on the mast that gives lateral stability and a gin pole attached to the mast base that provides leverage when connected to the mast head and a down haul led back through a block at the stem to a winch. There was an article in Good Old Boat about Danny Klacko's system and I think it really looks interesting (and pretty safe). The system does involve fabricating a custom mast step that is hinged and provides an attachment for the gin pole. So I'll need to remove the current mast step, and install the new beefier one. I was wondering if anyone on the board knows what the structure is like in the 25D cabin top under the mast step. Any obvious problems mounting a new step? Thanks for any suggestions
Fair winds
Fair winds
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York, ME
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Re: new curtains
I just (yesterday) finished making a new set of curtains for Realization's 8 ports. 16 panels took me about 24 hours over several days.
It's snowing right now, so as you can see (or at least imagine), our winter projects are the type we can do at home. More snow is forecast for Tuesday but hopefully the winter cover will come off the boat soon.
Cathy
CD32 Realization, #3
Rahway, NJ
Raritan Bay
It's snowing right now, so as you can see (or at least imagine), our winter projects are the type we can do at home. More snow is forecast for Tuesday but hopefully the winter cover will come off the boat soon.
Cathy
CD32 Realization, #3
Rahway, NJ
Raritan Bay
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Founding member of Northeast Fleet
Former owner of CD32 Realization, #3 (owned from 1995-2022)
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Rahway, NJ
Raritan Bay
Re: What Winter Project are you Working On?
New project for KAYLA tomorrow: line-splice 3-strand rode to the chain. Got the windlass installed but the rode and chain were 'updated' since I last owned KAYLA and the thimble will never fit through the pipe. She had a very nice splice connection when I bought her the first time and never had an issue with it.
The odd thing is how much sifting through Google links I had to do to finally find an example of how to do this splice. Lots of folks talk about an end splice being better, but I think they are just intimidated about doing the line-splice. IMHO, the line-splice looks great and works very well with the windlass.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to sitting in the sun in shorts a t-shirt for bit to do the splice and then go sailing! The weather in "LA" is great this week ("LA" as in lower-Alabama, aka: Red-Neck Riviera, aka: NW Florida)...![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
The odd thing is how much sifting through Google links I had to do to finally find an example of how to do this splice. Lots of folks talk about an end splice being better, but I think they are just intimidated about doing the line-splice. IMHO, the line-splice looks great and works very well with the windlass.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to sitting in the sun in shorts a t-shirt for bit to do the splice and then go sailing! The weather in "LA" is great this week ("LA" as in lower-Alabama, aka: Red-Neck Riviera, aka: NW Florida)...
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-michael & Toni CDSOA #789
s/v KAYLA CD28 #318
2012 FLSTC Heritage Classic
Niceville FL
+30° 30' 24.60", -86° 26' 32.10"
"Just because it worked, doesn't mean it works." -me
No shirt + No shorts = No problem!
s/v KAYLA CD28 #318
2012 FLSTC Heritage Classic
Niceville FL
+30° 30' 24.60", -86° 26' 32.10"
"Just because it worked, doesn't mean it works." -me
No shirt + No shorts = No problem!
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Re: What Winter Project are you Working On?
Michael:
What's the website you found for the 3 strand line splice
This thread started by Bob Ohler is a perfect example of "the law of unintended consequences". When I first read Bob's post I thought it was nice idea, perhaps 2-3 people would post a couple projects and that would be it.
I now find myself going through the many posts and projects and saying "oh, yea, I probably need to do that also". Sadly, this has now increased my "to do" list from 1 page to 3-4 pages. I am sure Bob O. had no intention of lengthening my "to do" list. Yet, this is the result. "The law of unintended consequences. Thanks a lot Bob
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What's the website you found for the 3 strand line splice
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This thread started by Bob Ohler is a perfect example of "the law of unintended consequences". When I first read Bob's post I thought it was nice idea, perhaps 2-3 people would post a couple projects and that would be it.
I now find myself going through the many posts and projects and saying "oh, yea, I probably need to do that also". Sadly, this has now increased my "to do" list from 1 page to 3-4 pages. I am sure Bob O. had no intention of lengthening my "to do" list. Yet, this is the result. "The law of unintended consequences. Thanks a lot Bob
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Fair winds,
Roberto
a/k/a Sea Hunt "The Tadpole Sailor"
CDSOA #1097
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"I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778, as quoted in Naval History and Heritage Command, http://www.history.navy.mil
Roberto
a/k/a Sea Hunt "The Tadpole Sailor"
CDSOA #1097
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"I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778, as quoted in Naval History and Heritage Command, http://www.history.navy.mil