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by Harry James
Thu Jan 08, 2009 5:00 pm
Forum: Pearson Triton Specifics
Topic: Wide Keel #382 and up... vs earlier boats? Draft.
Replies: 18
Views: 3972

Lines

On the subject of lines, Bruce Hallman did a Freeship drawing on the Triton for me, posted at his Flicker site http://flickr.com/photos/hallman/3111064042/in/photostream/ When I built my new rudder I carried out the bottom rather to give a little more area. http://tritonclass.org/mir/144ps2.jpg HJ
by Harry James
Fri Dec 12, 2008 12:16 am
Forum: Pearson Triton Specifics
Topic: Wide Keel #382 and up... vs earlier boats? Draft.
Replies: 18
Views: 3972

I haven't posted for a while but I thought I would throw in a WC comment on keels. As commented the WC keels were encapsulated from the start but I don't think they were wide. They were able to build the narrow aft piece of the keel as part of the boat and not an after thought because the hull was b...
by Harry James
Mon Oct 02, 2006 2:25 pm
Forum: Pearson Triton Specifics
Topic: Mast Height
Replies: 9
Views: 3368

Well the answer is "I don't know". I bought "Tales" WC 144 off a mooring in San Diego sight unseen except for photos that my son had taken for me. My son dropped the mast and got it ready for shipping, I had a hauler bring it to Bellingham WA where I linked it up with a trailer I...
by Harry James
Sun Oct 01, 2006 12:12 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Question on chartplotters
Replies: 19
Views: 3361

http://nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/mcd/Raster/download.htm

For the Noaa downloads if you didn't have it
by Harry James
Fri Sep 29, 2006 5:00 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Question on chartplotters
Replies: 19
Views: 3361

I have thought about the mini itx option, you can custom build the case to fit about anywhere. The display is the issue, most LCD's are DC but finding touch screen weather resistant ones is difficult and very expensive. Most people don't build there own PC's either, though it is not difficult. My cu...
by Harry James
Fri Sep 29, 2006 4:42 pm
Forum: Pearson Triton Specifics
Topic: Mast Height
Replies: 9
Views: 3368

My WC Triton #144 is the tenth WC built if the number breakout is right and it is a ton lighter than the first WC boats. As I have mentioned earlier it weighed in at 7,000 on two different scales when I moved it north with engine, all standing and running riging, approximately 300lbs of anchors chai...
by Harry James
Thu Sep 28, 2006 1:43 pm
Forum: Pearson Triton Specifics
Topic: Mast Height
Replies: 9
Views: 3368

It appears that the WC mast is consistantly right at 35', the same as a EC MH rig.This is probably because of the greater winds in SF Bay. The other consistant differance other than the non cored decks and fiberglass coamings, is lighter scantlings. WC hulls appear to be quite a bit lighter except f...
by Harry James
Thu Sep 21, 2006 12:57 pm
Forum: Pearson Triton Specifics
Topic: Ballast
Replies: 7
Views: 4041

I think 393 is the last WC Triton but I surely wouldn't bet money on it. I wouldn't bet money on any Triton "fact". I was just commenting that WC Triton's were an exception to your statement that Triton's had external keels up to and including #381. I probably wasn't clear, happens all the...
by Harry James
Wed Sep 20, 2006 5:05 pm
Forum: Pearson Triton Specifics
Topic: Ballast
Replies: 7
Views: 4041

And a further note, all WC Triton's had encapsulated keels, so you can have a number earlier than 382 that is encapsulated.
by Harry James
Wed Sep 20, 2006 3:46 pm
Forum: Pearson Triton Specifics
Topic: Mast Height
Replies: 9
Views: 3368

Mast Height

There is a thread going on the Triton Yahoo list on mast height. Apparantly there is a differance btween WC/EC on this? I thought that I had read that all Triton masts were around 35' and I just measured mine and it came in at 35'1"(WC #144). Somebody stated that EC boats are closer to 37', is ...
by Harry James
Wed Sep 20, 2006 3:29 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Painting the deck
Replies: 11
Views: 2190

Yea I am talking about molded in pattern which has been painted over some time in the past. What kind of tools? I had planned on a random orbit with 60-80 grit and the vacuum hooked up to, has worked pretty good in the past. I have used an air disk sander for a bit on the bottom, I am not sure about...
by Harry James
Wed Sep 06, 2006 3:53 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Painting the deck
Replies: 11
Views: 2190

I am putting the Triton under cover in Feb for total topside refurb if everything goes according to schedule. If I read the previous on this thread correctly I am going to have to sand the old anti skid smooth, is that correct? It has been painted sometime in the past, paint is shot.

HJ
by Harry James
Wed Sep 06, 2006 3:31 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: HULL FLEXING
Replies: 8
Views: 1422

I have Triton #144 a WC Triton and it is much lighter than the norm. I gather from owner reports that the early WC Triton's were very heavily built, especialy the first few. later numbers are much lighter. Tales #144 wieghed in at apporoximately 7,000 lbs on two diferent cranes on the move north. Th...
by Harry James
Sat May 27, 2006 6:04 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Spreaders and batteries
Replies: 29
Views: 7444

George

Did you ever get the wood for your spreaders? What is the blank size that you need?

HJ
by Harry James
Sat May 13, 2006 12:42 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: removing the mast jumpers
Replies: 5
Views: 925

How about removing them on a mast head rig that still has them.
by Harry James
Sat May 06, 2006 3:21 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Lamp chimney's
Replies: 4
Views: 832

Unfortunately I havn't a clue who the MFG is, I will look closer and see if I can see any writingon them.
by Harry James
Fri May 05, 2006 10:28 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Lamp chimney's
Replies: 4
Views: 832

Lamp chimney's

Anybody know where to get chimney's for this lamp? They didn't make it to Juneau

http://www.flickr.com/photos/72854958@N00/140002718
by Harry James
Sun Apr 30, 2006 6:33 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Chain lockers
Replies: 30
Views: 6927

Triton #144 is much modified and basically the forepeak is occupied with sail stowage and this 4" plastic pipe leading from the deck pipe to a huge chain locker, I willl take a picture and post. Has a nice manual windlass. From the log the boat use to cruise the West Coast from Eureka down to C...
by Harry James
Sun Apr 23, 2006 9:29 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Biax with or without mat?
Replies: 14
Views: 2507

Is the mat in the biaxial suitable for use with epoxy? I had always heard that the binders in mat wouldn't disolve in epoxy. Is there a mat made to use with epoxy?
by Harry James
Sun Apr 23, 2006 9:18 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Triton #144
Replies: 0
Views: 652

Triton #144

I have acquired Triton #144 a WC boat. Bought it in San Diego, had it trucked to Bellingham where I joined it to a trailer that I found in South Whidbey thanks to a link from somebody on this site. I got it to Juneau on the ferry. It turns out to be a much modified Triton in rig and the interior whi...
by Harry James
Sun Feb 19, 2006 4:00 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Spreader Pictures
Replies: 5
Views: 973

Spreader Pictures

Is there any differance between the rigging of a West Coast/ East Coast Triton. Anybody have a picture of the spreader mounts, I am going to have to talk my son through disassembly for shipping long distance.
by Harry James
Thu Nov 24, 2005 3:24 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Anchor lantern
Replies: 8
Views: 1474

This is a brand new one on me. I have lamps sitting around the house waiting for a tree to take out the power, never any odor let alone liguid. I don't ever remember anything like that when I was a kid even with metal railroad lanterns that we use to use outside. Could you send me a digital picture ...
by Harry James
Thu Nov 24, 2005 3:55 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: "I THINK" I am ready to start the painting process
Replies: 21
Views: 4266

I have to ask, you are using a full mask with supplied air if you are spraying Awlgrip right?
by Harry James
Thu Nov 24, 2005 3:44 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Anchor lantern
Replies: 8
Views: 1474

I was raised with kerosene lanterns, we didn't have electricity. By wicking fuel do you mean that the fuel level slowly goes down, or fuel actual comes out? A kerosene lamp will slowly evaporate kerosene through the wick, but it shouldn't be noticable. Lowering the wick will slow this process up. If...
by Harry James
Wed Nov 09, 2005 1:29 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: I bought one
Replies: 12
Views: 2695

Having been steered towards the ramblings comment on this boat by a member (thank you Britton) I see that I did not know the rest of the story!! I think however that 6k is probably a reasonable price considering what has been done to the boat already. I had already set up for a surveyor to take a qu...
by Harry James
Tue Nov 08, 2005 7:06 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: I bought one
Replies: 12
Views: 2695

I want a trailer anyway, so I can park it the front yard and work on it. Get a lot more done than down at the docks. There is a shortage of sailboat trailers, I am pretty sure I can rent one out when I get it back here plus selling it would be easy. In water delivery South to North on the west coast...
by Harry James
Tue Nov 08, 2005 4:31 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: I bought one
Replies: 12
Views: 2695

I bought one

I had made an offer on a Triton (455) in Juneau that needed a lot of work, the biggest deal being a deck recore. My offer was not accepted. While looking through ebay offerings and deciding that I didn't want to bid on the 1916 Herreshoff NY 40 that was pushing $300,000 I discovered item 4587719595 ...
by Harry James
Tue Oct 25, 2005 2:30 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Triton Keel Width
Replies: 9
Views: 1440

Triton Keel Width

How wide is the Triton Keel at the bottm? Will a 6" wide channel on a trailer be wide enough?

HJ
by Harry James
Mon Oct 24, 2005 10:03 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Bubbling Brightsides
Replies: 12
Views: 2164

Interlux Pre-Kote primer brushed on. Sanded 120grit. More Pre-Kote primer. On another online group I particpate in where Brightsides is well thought of, it was mentioned that the Pre Kote will soak up water and it needs to be sanded down till you can see through it. Did you sand it all the way back...
by Harry James
Mon Oct 24, 2005 12:37 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Bubbling Brightsides
Replies: 12
Views: 2164

Figment

Could you go through your painting steps, what you used for priming, sanding, wiping how many coats etc.

Thanks

HJ
by Harry James
Sun Oct 23, 2005 8:53 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: composite materials for deck recore
Replies: 4
Views: 1436

OK guys there have been 54 views of this post with no responses, I can't believe there are no opinions on this.
by Harry James
Sat Oct 22, 2005 5:30 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Should I buy it?
Replies: 36
Views: 9641

I made an offer, if accepted you Triton experts are really going to see some questions.

To be continued

Re the spelling issue, I have a real problem with this also and if it is going to be a long post I do it in my word processor first and copy and paste it over.
by Harry James
Sat Oct 22, 2005 5:22 pm
Forum: Tools and Techniques
Topic: Holesaw without guide tip
Replies: 1
Views: 1058

Holesaw without guide tip

When Tim was redoing his cockpit scuppers he needed to make a larger hole with a hole saw. As there was already a hole there the drill guide had nothing to drill into so Tim filled the hole and then drilled it out larger. Here is a technique that a plummer taught me when I had the same problem. Firs...
by Harry James
Thu Oct 20, 2005 12:50 pm
Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
Topic: Epoxy Brand Preferred
Replies: 6
Views: 2268

I have used Raka products a lot successfully and they have very good service. http://www.raka.com/ It is used by a lot of home boatbuilders as well as System Three. Here is another source, it is an informative site but could really use a good web designer http://www.epoxyproducts.com As I buy almost...
by Harry James
Thu Oct 20, 2005 12:38 pm
Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
Topic: Replacement for Triton Bronze Deadlight
Replies: 1
Views: 720

Replacement for Triton Bronze Deadlight

Is there a source for a broken or missing Triton Bronze Deadlight
by Harry James
Thu Oct 20, 2005 12:21 pm
Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
Topic: Strange but True: A McMaster-Carr story
Replies: 5
Views: 1409

As I live in Alaska I don't want the fast shipping, it is incredibly expensive, and Brown does not provide that good a service to AK. On my last two orders I have asked them to send it US mail and both times they have ignored the insructions. I really like the selection of stuff they offer, but I ne...
by Harry James
Wed Oct 19, 2005 2:14 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Winch Salvage
Replies: 18
Views: 3218

Along the line of salvaged winches, there should be a lot available coming out of the Katrina impact area. Jason, you have any contacts for this?

HJ
by Harry James
Wed Oct 19, 2005 2:09 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Should I buy it?
Replies: 36
Views: 9641

Here is why I think its a Triton

Image

I think that Triton was the only model of the old designs that had this many completed
by Harry James
Wed Oct 12, 2005 4:56 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: composite materials for deck recore
Replies: 4
Views: 1436

composite materials for deck recore

I have seen Balsa, Plywood and Nidacore used for the never ending story of Triton deck recores. Has anybody used any of the standard composite core materials like Corecell http://www.spsystems.com/solutions/corecell.htm or Aircell http://www.polyumac.com/standard.htm These are pretty common in compo...
by Harry James
Sat Oct 08, 2005 1:58 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Should I buy it?
Replies: 36
Views: 9641

Now what I know is only from reading on these Triton groups, but I got the impression that the densest concentration of Tritons is in the SF Bay area, the SF web site says 80 and they have a very organized racing season with over ten class races a season. One of the biggest selling points on the Tri...
by Harry James
Fri Oct 07, 2005 3:20 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Should I buy it?
Replies: 36
Views: 9641

Keep those pictures coming! It looks like the boat has been "individualized", and it's always fun to see what other mods have been done to these boats. Well I can do that, I was worried I might be overdoing it. I thought at first that the sole was stock but after looking at other sites I ...
by Harry James
Thu Oct 06, 2005 6:48 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Should I buy it?
Replies: 36
Views: 9641

What is a normal headliner? Here is a pic of a bit of what is in place now where it is coming off. It has been painted over at some time I believe. It doesn't feel like fiberglass underneath. http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/317316dd88.jpg Here is a pic of the sole, notice what I believe is v...
by Harry James
Wed Oct 05, 2005 11:09 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Should I buy it?
Replies: 36
Views: 9641

Carriage bolts? Are those replacements, or is this Pearson Production Variant #4682.5? I hadn't noticed the carriage bolts, that couldn't be stock? Here are two pics of the port side chainplates, the forward one featuring the carriage bolt theme promently. This side doesn't show the leaks the Stb s...
by Harry James
Wed Oct 05, 2005 12:28 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Should I buy it?
Replies: 36
Views: 9641

Here is the area that gives me the most worry, the starboard main chain plate http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/49afa1c1b6.jpg As you can see there is a lot of water coming through here, the bolts don't look to well aligned or properly tightened. I can't tell if the knee is rotton or not. What...
by Harry James
Wed Oct 05, 2005 1:34 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Should I buy it?
Replies: 36
Views: 9641

How did you get the pictures to show? I couldn't figure that out, all I could do is the link. Yes the boat is in AK, still in the same spot. I took the picture on the National site. It isn't going anywhere either, there is at least a foot and a half of growth on the bottom, it is actually down on it...
by Harry James
Tue Oct 04, 2005 11:22 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Should I buy it?
Replies: 36
Views: 9641

Ok checked out another message that had a picture and will now try and use Free Image hosting

Here is the mast

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/c28535aba5.jpg

and the step

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/e34e6432de.jpg
by Harry James
Tue Oct 04, 2005 6:25 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Should I buy it?
Replies: 36
Views: 9641

Should I buy it?

I am looking at Triton #455, I hope to get responses from this group as I post pictures with questions. This boat is non standard (surprise!). First it has no ports on the front of the dog house. Second it is a mast head rig with no jumpers. The mast step is non standard and it appears the base is a...

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