Sail4beer 3,405 Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 Was almost my first boat, but the owner sold it to a marina owner instead and he never uses it. Such a shame! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Russell Brown 1,234 Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 On 11/23/2018 at 11:56 PM, Elegua said: Sunrise and the wind is dropping. That dinghy looks kinda familiar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Quilbilly 107 Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 19 hours ago, shaggybaxter said: Fantastic pictures Quilbily, not only of the boat which looks really cool but what an awesome place to sail. What is she? Thanks. It is my design and build. Alaska is a great place to sail. Kind of like sailing through Yosemite. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elegua 1,840 Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 3 hours ago, Russell Brown said: That dinghy looks kinda familiar. It's one of yours - nests perfectly under the boom, between the mainsheet and vang. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bull City 2,577 Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 23 hours ago, Quilbilly said: Thanks. It is my design and build. Alaska is a great place to sail. Kind of like sailing through Yosemite. How is the little pilot house, if that is the correct term, working out? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Quilbilly 107 Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 4 hours ago, Bull City said: How is the little pilot house, if that is the correct term, working out? It works great for the Northwest. It rains a lot here. I have a heater and I can steer from inside using the remote with the autopilot. I made it narrow enough that I can see past it when in the cockpit sailing and it gives ample standing headroom to work in the galley. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ajax 2,960 Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 I think it's neat. As Bob Perry sometimes says- It looks purposeful. You've managed to design a vessel that really fulfills its purpose without surrendering aesthetics. I like the bulwarks. It looks safe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cuntyhunk 16 Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Santanasailor 639 Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 AnnaEleise, Caney Creek Lake 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kris Cringle 2,153 Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Trimming 3 sails. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kris Cringle 2,153 Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 3 sails again on a Drascombe yawl(?) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jppp 2 Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 That was then. This is now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ishmael 10,520 Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 11 minutes ago, Jppp said: That was then. This is now. C&C 35-3? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bull City 2,577 Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 On 11/27/2018 at 1:03 AM, Quilbilly said: It works great for the Northwest. It rains a lot here. I have a heater and I can steer from inside using the remote with the autopilot. I made it narrow enough that I can see past it when in the cockpit sailing and it gives ample standing headroom to work in the galley. I read the WB article a few times. I think it's a cool boat. I love the flush deck forward. (I hope I'm not repeating myself.) We have had some PNW weather lately - a cabin heater and little pilot house house would be just the thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bull City 2,577 Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 On 12/18/2018 at 1:18 PM, Cuntyhunk said: Is that a Columbia? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bull City 2,577 Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 On 1/4/2019 at 9:01 AM, Kris Cringle said: Trimming 3 sails. Kris, if you go to your mooring, and your boat is gone, PM me. B.C. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bull City 2,577 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 On 1/4/2019 at 9:01 AM, Kris Cringle said: Trimming 3 sails. Kris, please don't think I am going full asshole with this, but what paint do you use on your cowl vents? Seriously, I have friend whose cowls need some beauty treatment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ishmael 10,520 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 1 hour ago, Bull City said: Kris, please don't think I am going full asshole with this, but what paint do you use on your cowl vents? Seriously, I have friend whose cowls need some beauty treatment. It looks like chromed bronze paint to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kris Cringle 2,153 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 8 hours ago, Ishmael said: It looks like chromed bronze paint to me. Right, the exteriors are fading nickel (chrome) on bronze. The red throats are Rustoleum oil enamel which I use for boot top and cove stripe. Yacht quality and Hardware quality are not far apart, maybe a foot or two. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ajax 2,960 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 2 hours ago, Kris Cringle said: Right, the exteriors are fading nickel (chrome) on bronze. The red throats are Rustoleum oil enamel which I use for boot top and cove stripe. Yacht quality and Hardware quality are not far apart, maybe a foot or two. I like a little patina on the nickel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Parma 430 Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Sail4beer 3,405 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Ahh, the one with the carbon mast..fast boat. I had one for a short time 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Parma 430 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Just FYI, BoatPix is now liquidating their older super high res digital photo files for $50 each, which were previously $500 (what???!!!) each. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Parma 430 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 BTW is she denies it I will be happy to post the email Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Quilbilly 107 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 On 1/5/2019 at 5:13 PM, Bull City said: I read the WB article a few times. I think it's a cool boat. I love the flush deck forward. (I hope I'm not repeating myself.) We have had some PNW weather lately - a cabin heater and little pilot house house would be just the thing. I figure anywhere it is cold and rains a pilot house make a lot of sense. Almost all cruising boats around here have dodgers but I have never seen anyone who has a dodger take one down on a sunny day. The flush deck results in more windage but makes up for it in vee berth space. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Whitepointer 5 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Lidgard 35 ,built by Duthie Lidgard in NZ , havnt managed a good sailing pic yet, owned for 5 years, great cruising boat with a good turn of speed, it was raced in the Auckland to Fiji race after its launching in 1991 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Ed 440 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Werry handsome sir, werry handsome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kirwan 324 Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 On 1/11/2019 at 3:34 PM, Mr. Ed said: Werry handsome sir, werry handsome. While the boat you're referring to is quite nice, This: Is what the phrase 'wherry handsome" refers to. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Ed 440 Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 That’s no wherry! This, sir, is a wherry [actually now I think about it those traditional Thames rowing boats are wherries as well, so we’re both right.] 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LB 15 6,479 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Here I am testing the new downwind rig on my Jeanneau over the Xmas break. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SloopJonB 12,537 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 That looks more like the UP wind rig. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shaggybaxter 2,709 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 1 hour ago, LB 15 said: Here I am testing the new downwind rig on my Jeanneau over the Xmas break. LB gave me a heads up of a new mooring he'd put in at Lucinda bay. We were over yesterday and picked it up, and you're right LB, it was a prime spot. We're leaving tomorrow, and Random is asking if he can come back with us. There's only enough oxygen to last another hour or so. He thinks you've forgotten about him. I dropped a bunch of soda stream bottles to him as you requested, he should be twigging to it about now. I hope he sees the funny side of it... Btw, the AIS PLB strapped to his head...well played sir. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LB 15 6,479 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 17 minutes ago, SloopJonB said: That looks more like the UP wind rig. Moving the beanbags before the gybe is the challenging part. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Whitepointer 5 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 13 hours ago, Kirwan said: While the boat you're referring to is quite nice, This: Is what the phrase 'wherry handsome" refers to. nice looking rear end 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thegood 10 Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Perry 1,329 Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 1 hour ago, thegood said: Beautiful main. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Perry 1,329 Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Sold some Esprit 37 plans to a guy in Brazil ten years ago. I got this email this morning: Nice to see a happy ending to a long project. “MANI MANI “ ( click on this name) The story of my sailer , began as follows : I saw the plan in a U.S. nautical magazine and fell in love with it at first sight . I contacted Bob Perry the designer and asked him if he was willing to sell me the plans to build it in Brazil, from wood using the method of cold mold, the Gougeon Brothers’s “West System” to be specific. Perry, is a guy who likes challenges (agreed to make changes that ultimately achieved the goal – Mani Mani won matches against bigger and lighter vessels) so I bought the designs exclusive for Latin America. Then I went to the U.S. and visited the Gougeons in Bay City in Michigan. I got a lot of information and tips on building my boat, which proved very helpful. They offered me the opportunity to work with them , but I returned to Brazil and began the construction . Due to scarcity of money progress was very slow. I built first few other vessels, afterwards I started making the windsurfing boards and that way I collected the money to finish my boat. 85 % to 95 % of the construction I did it myself for reasons of economy. I worked weekends and holidays for nine years – but it was fine because I would not bitch about someone else’s faults. I did it exactly as I wanted! What canal you say about this boat? Thanx Remy https://www.sailboatlistings.com/view/36717 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chester 1,243 Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 I would think that cold molding that stern would have been a challenge...no? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Perry 1,329 Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Chester: Yes. I can imagine my name being taken in vain many times. But compared to some of the stern shapes we cold molded on early IOR boats it should have been not too hard to laminate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SemiSalt 282 Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 On 1/13/2019 at 4:18 PM, Mr. Ed said: That’s no wherry! This, sir, is a wherry [actually now I think about it those traditional Thames rowing boats are wherries as well, so we’re both right.] C.P. snow's first book, circa 1935, was a mystery involving a pleasure yacht described as a wherry. I've wondered what it was supposed to be like. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kris Cringle 2,153 Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 I'm bombarded in my 'feed' with long flat racing sleds hitting 30 knots in 35 knots of wind, white knuckled crew half under white water spray, 20' rooster tail in the wake, all accompanied by heavy metal music background. This came in yesterday. I miss 10 knots of wind on flat inland water in my 'feed'. I don't want this boat, it wouldn't fit me well, but I like how it sails. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Perry 1,329 Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Very beautiful boat but I'm not keen on the contours of that deck house. I would have made the fore and aft camber of the profile go the other way to avoid that sagging look. Look at the old,S&S and Rhodes short houses. Just an aesthetic judgement, no right and wrong. Nice tight bow wave. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sail4beer 3,405 Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Maybe one of the design team remembered a beautiful old yacht from his youth and said “let’s do a spirit of tradition” and forgot to mentally pull the house back up. I would have to take it if it were given to me 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SloopJonB 12,537 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 6 hours ago, Bob Perry said: Very beautiful boat but I'm not keen on the contours of that deck house. I would have made the fore and aft camber of the profile go the other way to avoid that sagging look. Look at the old,S&S and Rhodes short houses. Just an aesthetic judgement, no right and wrong. Nice tight bow wave. That was my first thought - it looks like a ski jump. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kris Cringle 2,153 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 12 hours ago, SloopJonB said: That was my first thought - it looks like a ski jump. Why do you suppose the designers felt the need to add the ski jump flare? Fife found jaunty with a flat house top, long ago. Spirit style or practicality? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Ed 440 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 I reckon Sean Macmillan (of Spirit Yachts) has always had a slight problem with coachroofs, including a slight telly-tubby fixation Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wess 3,032 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 21 hours ago, Kris Cringle said: I'm bombarded in my 'feed' with long flat racing sleds hitting 30 knots in 35 knots of wind, white knuckled crew half under white water spray, 20' rooster tail in the wake, all accompanied by heavy metal music background. This came in yesterday. I miss 10 knots of wind on flat inland water in my 'feed'. I don't want this boat, it wouldn't fit me well, but I like how it sails. Lovely video and very pretty boats all three are... but ahhh... shouldn't they show the proper day shape since they appear to be motor sailing. I would still gladly take one. Or all three. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Perry 1,329 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 The ski jump coach roof is certainly not practical. It's just an aesthetic judgement. But to my eye a bad one. It can look fabulous on traditional Dutch boats but it looks awkward on this hull. But it's a small nit to pick. I look at that hull and I'd like to see it with no trunk at all. A flush deck with a prominent and peaked up sliding hatch aft Maybe some curvature to the hatch profile, scuttle style. I'd even put some dark deadlights in the hull. Began design work this morning on a new 56'er for a PNW client. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sail4beer 3,405 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Oh boy! Your gonna be busy And, of course, I hope you’ll keep us up to date on this new adventure! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Parma 430 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 One of them has a different coach roof profile, which I like much better. The "ski jump" profile just looks awkward. Traditional, but awkward. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sail4beer 3,405 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 2 hours ago, Mr. Ed said: I reckon Sean Macmillan (of Spirit Yachts) has always had a slight problem with coachroofs, including a slight telly-tubby fixation I ALMOST have enough balls to install a compass post like that one on my boat but think it would kill the cockpit since I just removed the pedestal helm last year and reverted to the original tiller... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IStream 3,410 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 3 minutes ago, Sail4beer said: I ALMOST have enough balls to install a compass post like that one on my boat but think it would kill the cockpit since I just removed the pedestal helm last year and reverted to the original tiller... It certainly makes a statement. Does your boat have two perfectly good panels at the front of the cockpit on which to mount a compass that you can ignore in favor of a gratuitous, twee cockpit obstruction that requires annual varnishing? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Ed 440 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Ah, it gives second best in the binnacle department to Siet op uw Selven, the tjalk we fell in love with ... A good axe too ... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sail4beer 3,405 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 1 hour ago, IStream said: It certainly makes a statement. Does your boat have two perfectly good panels at the front of the cockpit on which to mount a compass that you can ignore in favor of a gratuitous, twee cockpit obstruction that requires annual varnishing? Yup. Right along with the depth, speed and Yanmar panel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IStream 3,410 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 7 minutes ago, Sail4beer said: 1 hour ago, IStream said: It certainly makes a statement. Does your boat have two perfectly good panels at the front of the cockpit on which to mount a compass that you can ignore in favor of a gratuitous, twee cockpit obstruction that requires annual varnishing? Yup. Right along with the depth, speed and Yanmar panel. Great, it's a no-brainer. Put the binnacle in and move the instruments and Yannie panel to the binnacle too. Next up, ratlines. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Trovão 622 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 On 1/17/2019 at 12:11 PM, Bob Perry said: Sold some Esprit 37 plans to a guy in Brazil ten years ago. I got this email this morning: Nice to see a happy ending to a long project. “MANI MANI “ ( click on this name) The story of my sailer , began as follows : I saw the plan in a U.S. nautical magazine and fell in love with it at first sight . I contacted Bob Perry the designer and asked him if he was willing to sell me the plans to build it in Brazil, from wood using the method of cold mold, the Gougeon Brothers’s “West System” to be specific. Perry, is a guy who likes challenges (agreed to make changes that ultimately achieved the goal – Mani Mani won matches against bigger and lighter vessels) so I bought the designs exclusive for Latin America. Then I went to the U.S. and visited the Gougeons in Bay City in Michigan. I got a lot of information and tips on building my boat, which proved very helpful. They offered me the opportunity to work with them , but I returned to Brazil and began the construction . Due to scarcity of money progress was very slow. I built first few other vessels, afterwards I started making the windsurfing boards and that way I collected the money to finish my boat. 85 % to 95 % of the construction I did it myself for reasons of economy. I worked weekends and holidays for nine years – but it was fine because I would not bitch about someone else’s faults. I did it exactly as I wanted! What canal you say about this boat? Thanx Remy https://www.sailboatlistings.com/view/36717 wow. this guy used to build fantastic wooden hollow windsurfboards back in the day, made of cold-molded cedar and epoxy (west system). 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RedRyder 29 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 On 1/17/2019 at 9:11 AM, Bob Perry said: Sold some Esprit 37 plans to a guy in Brazil ten years ago. I got this email this morning: Nice to see a happy ending to a long project. “MANI MANI “ ( click on this name) The story of my sailer , began as follows : I saw the plan in a U.S. nautical magazine and fell in love with it at first sight . I contacted Bob Perry the designer and asked him if he was willing to sell me the plans to build it in Brazil, from wood using the method of cold mold, the Gougeon Brothers’s “West System” to be specific. Perry, is a guy who likes challenges (agreed to make changes that ultimately achieved the goal – Mani Mani won matches against bigger and lighter vessels) so I bought the designs exclusive for Latin America. Then I went to the U.S. and visited the Gougeons in Bay City in Michigan. I got a lot of information and tips on building my boat, which proved very helpful. They offered me the opportunity to work with them , but I returned to Brazil and began the construction . Due to scarcity of money progress was very slow. I built first few other vessels, afterwards I started making the windsurfing boards and that way I collected the money to finish my boat. 85 % to 95 % of the construction I did it myself for reasons of economy. I worked weekends and holidays for nine years – but it was fine because I would not bitch about someone else’s faults. I did it exactly as I wanted! What canal you say about this boat? Thanx Remy https://www.sailboatlistings.com/view/36717 On 1/18/2019 at 3:18 PM, Trovão said: wow. this guy used to build fantastic wooden hollow windsurfboards back in the day, made of cold-molded cedar and epoxy (west system). Might I just add that building a cold-molded Esprit 37 in 9 years seems an amazing achievement? 9 years of weekends and holidays has led me to achieve approximately a -58% result in cleaning my basement (it's currently at least 58% more cluttered with things I don't need than it was 9 years ago...) 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Perry 1,329 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Red: think the build project lay fallow for several years before the boat was finished. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SloopJonB 12,537 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 It probably took him that long to steam the wood necessary to shape that stern. That must have been a nightmare to laminate. He sure did a nice job on that boat - so much for the "home brew" pejorative. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jppp 2 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 On 1/4/2019 at 9:09 PM, Ishmael said: C&C 35-3? Wow! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ishmael 10,520 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 8 minutes ago, Jppp said: Wow! I cheated. Here's mine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shaggybaxter 2,709 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 15 minutes ago, Ishmael said: I cheated. Here's mine. Love the barber hauler conversion/setup Ish. Very cool, clean and neat to boot. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SloopJonB 12,537 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Holey rail is great stuff - as long as you're not rail meat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ishmael 10,520 Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 1 hour ago, SloopJonB said: Holey rail is great stuff - as long as you're not rail meat. This generation of C&C's were a little better, they have a low area in the deck next to the rail so the main deck is closer to the same height as the toerail. This pic is random, but it shows the details. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alex W 342 Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 2 hours ago, SloopJonB said: Holey rail is great stuff - as long as you're not rail meat. I think t-track is a nicer compromise, a lot nicer to sit on and you can put hardware anywhere along it. I’m not sure why more boats don’t do it that way? Two of mine have. I would have taken either option when I had a boat with bow to stern wooden toe rail. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IStream 3,410 Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 5 minutes ago, Alex W said: I think t-track is a nicer compromise, a lot nicer to sit on and you can put hardware anywhere along it. I’m not sure why more boats don’t do it that way? Two of mine have. I would have taken either option when I had a boat with bow to stern wooden toe rail. I love my holey rail but I must admit I was admiring your T track before we met up at your boat the other day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JBE 62 Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Seems to work, about a week ago in the Bay of Islands, tall ships and classics event and monster party.Paul Gilbert photo. Great day. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slick470 239 Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 15 hours ago, Ishmael said: This generation of C&C's were a little better, they have a low area in the deck next to the rail so the main deck is closer to the same height as the toerail. This pic is random, but it shows the details. Same height yes. Still hurts to hike on. Been there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
unShirley 256 Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 It is pretty easy to put pipe insulation or some other similar type padding over those toe rails to make it more comfortable for the rail meat. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SloopJonB 12,537 Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Just don't get carried away. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slick470 239 Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 We had pool noodles that were cut lengthwise and then zip tied to the toe rails on the C&C mkIII I raced on. On my Olson 911 the deck ramps up aft of the shrouds so that it is a bit higher than the toe rail and the gap is only a couple inches between where the ramp ends and the toe rail. Much nicer on the legs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cuntyhunk 16 Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 On 1/5/2019 at 8:14 PM, Bull City said: Is that a Columbia? Yes, a Columbia 29 from 1965. That picture was taken by a friend at the arrival of this trip: http://www.lapossibilitadiunisola.com/blog/singlehanded-sailing-from-panama-to-the-us/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
'Bacco 94 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plenamar 47 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Caleta Hornos, Argentine Patagonia. Van de Stadt 36 ketch. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bull City 2,577 Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 This was taken today. Low 60s and sunny. Note newly sanded and painted bottom! Do y'all think I should do a "Go Fund Me" to pay for a Torqeedo Pod Drive? 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IStream 3,410 Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 48 minutes ago, Bull City said: This was taken today. Low 60s and sunny. Note newly sanded and painted bottom! Do y'all think I should do a "Go Fund Me" to pay for a Torqeedo Pod Drive? That's not how it works. First you gotta install some POS homebrew electric drive consisting of an old washing machine motor and some secondhand golf cart batteries. Make a half dozen videos showing you scratching your head at every stage of execution. Then take it out and "accidentally" burn it up, causing a small fire that you easily extinguish off camera. Then make another video titled "Electric Drive Burns, ALMOST SINKS THE BOAT". Then setup your Go Fund Me drive. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chester 1,243 Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 1 hour ago, Bull City said: This was taken today. Low 60s and sunny. Note newly sanded and painted bottom! Do y'all think I should do a "Go Fund Me" to pay for a Torqeedo Pod Drive? You'll need to wear a bikini. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bull City 2,577 Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 32 minutes ago, IStream said: That's not how it works. First you gotta install some POS homebrew electric drive consisting of an old washing machine motor and some secondhand golf cart batteries. Make a half dozen videos showing you scratching your head at every stage of execution. Then take it out and "accidentally" burn it up, causing a small fire that you easily extinguish off camera. Then make another video titled "Electric Drive Burns, ALMOST SINKS THE BOAT". Then setup your Go Fund Me drive. Do not, under any circumstances, buy an off-the-shelf solution. It's like guys who build their own jib furler out of things they've found at the dump. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bull City 2,577 Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 22 minutes ago, chester said: You'll need to wear a bikini. I don't think that will work for the promo thing. To give you an idea of rain around here, the lake level has increased by about 13 feet since Valentine's Day, with more expected. Already, it is is a wet walk to our floating dock. And the water is cold! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chester 1,243 Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 , oh come on, don't be so modest! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bull City 2,577 Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 4 minutes ago, chester said: , oh come on, don't be so modest! That's the way my mommy raised me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Veeger 470 Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 2 hours ago, Bull City said: This was taken today. Low 60s and sunny. Note newly sanded and painted bottom! Do y'all think I should do a "Go Fund Me" to pay for a Torqeedo Pod Drive? I, too, had a beauty of a classic with a 10 HP!!! hanging off like that. You get used to it and mostly don't get to look at it much 'back there'. Pod drive would be good IF you can also do a feathering prop. With the advent of cameras everywhere, sometimes you might actually get to see the excrescence back there! That should motivate. As for the GoFundMe, well, I doubt that you have to ACTUALLY install a piecemeal system and let it burn up. Good creative writing should elicit the appropriate emotions that force folks to reach into their wallet for you. Being actually legit in your hard luck story is so....unnecessary! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ishmael 10,520 Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 And your main looks like it's strapped in a little tight, but otherwise OK. You'll have to fuck that up too if you want serious money. Good trim implies lack of drama. We need more drama here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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