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Very nice personal touch. I can't wait to see the table. Did you 'machine' the insert yourself? If so is there a technique we should know about or is it a tool we souldn't live without?

Sawwweet! Tell me, Joe, when did you first come up with the idea of building a classic wooden boat? Seriously, that toe rail alone will set new standards for most of us. Add in the eyebrows and a couple of other surprises we haven't even seen yet and there is going to be some serious boat envy out t...

Keelbolts I'd have to agree with you on that point. With today's models, be it mast or boom mounted, main roller reefing may be better, but, the general concensus seems to be the older versions are little more than junk. They are even considered a liability by some. Quite possibly for the reasons yo...

While on vacation I stumbled across a stunning beauty hanging on a mooring. Normally I don't fall for boats with flush decks, but there was 'just something about her...' I asked some of the locals and yachties that seemed to be in the know, but, no one in the bay seemed to know anything about the bo...

C'Pete Where do you find this stuff? Of course I'm refering to the picture. Someone (correct me, right me, beat me) if I'm wrong, but isn't mineral spirits on raw fiberglass contraindicated? I could see using it on gel coat where you're not likely to get absorption. I just finished wiping the area w...

I recently posted this one on the Ariel Assoc. forum but nobody wanted to touch it. Don't be afraid to trod all over my pride as I already feel stupid enough. I'm more concerned with what needs to be done next. Because we don't have a heated shop here, our 'boat building' season is relegated to the ...

There are several Ariel owners who use a hinged step from Balanger Spars. It looks pretty substantial. The bottom plate has up-turned flanges on either side already punched with mounting holes for turning blocks.

I've watched it so many times I had to put it on a DVD. We have long winters here and I have no heat in the shop. It really was Yves' film that got me started loving Carl's lines, but, I still tell the Mrs. that it's all Tim's fault. She believes it and, for the most part, I'm off the hook! Thanks T...

Noah, ...you want a shop...I want a 1953 Hinckley 36... Unless one wants to be a purest and stick with a traditional interior style dictated by a particular era or maufacturer anything goes. Sticking to the keep it simple principal does not preclude you from having a tasteful or practical interior. ...

Figment,

Hare brain? That's all relative. I think it's a pretty good idea. The execution would probably be the stumbling block for most, but, from what you've done so far you should have no problems with it.

Tony G

I also take many photos of my projects. Maybe an overabundance of photos. When it comes to paring down the many to the ones that I keep, I find the real essence of what I was looking for just doesn't get captured. I must say, Tim, you have a good eye for photos. That being said, I must have two bad ...

Hey! How about the Allied Seabreeze? There's one just dyin' to be mentioned.

This doesn't squash all hopes for the Rhodes, does it?

A few years ago the NETA had a link off of it's site for a little piece on a Triton that had been converted into a 30' daysailor. After looking at the October issue of Sail magazine I'd like to reread that article on the 'converted' Triton. I'll be the first to admit that I'm not very web savy, but ...

I know it's posted somewhere in this forum, but I can't find the estimated quantity of paint (awlgrip) to cover the topsides, deck and also the mast and boom of a Triton or similarly sized craft. does anyone have that information handy? Thanks. Ps. Oh sure, I could calculate the figure myself but I ...

How much do you really love your boat? If you want to be done with it there are the carbon fiber masts with the faux paint jobs that don't look that bad. Of course a couple of layers of fabric over the sitka would hardly be noticable, however, I doubt it would provide enought strength to suffice. Th...

In the last few days I have been shopping around with my list of supplies for not necesarily best DEAL but more so the BEST deal on paint, Awlgrip, namely. The prices sure do vary don't they! The last hit I got was at pyacht. The price savings were substantial enough to pay for alot of 'incidentals'...

Thanks for the fast replies, and the unsolicited testimonials regarding the quality of the product line. It has become apparent to me which paint we'll apply. I was able to find a 100+ page info file on Awlgrip products and it did have some, albeit light, info on applying 545 with a brush and/or rol...

In preparation for up and coming painting projects I've been reading everything with the words "awl" or "grip" in it. So far everything I've found indicates 545 has to be sprayed on. However, from your post here, George, it sound like you brushed on the primer extrapolating from ...

Tim hit it on the head, fifteen is not outrageos even if it needs minor stuff like paint or lights. However, junk is junk and not worth diddley. Our Ensign had a 'with the trailer' option for a thousand dollars. It had a single axle and 6" x 6" beams bolted together forming an "x"...

So far I've only worked with West Systems and Clark Craft so I don't have a vast amount of experience to draw on. I've used the WS on everything from boats to dog kennels to tooling solid epoxy parts for half-minded inventions. (no comment) the Clark Craft sort of fell into my lap by way of a custom...

Bob For what it's worth, Cross Country gave me a $3K bid to ship a 35 footer from North Carolina to northern MN. I've seen some very nice Tritons listed with enviable inventories in the ball park of the asking price you're looking at. If you're comfortable with that dollar amount you may consider bu...

Bob, I strongly suggest using a surveyor if you don't want a project boat. They will flesh-out anything which may be or become a problem and you can base your purchasing decision on that. Having said that, if you think she's in need of too much repair work drop us a note. St Paul is in the area and ...

Think there were only a handful of these built. I had all but forgot about this one. It is the hull that really got me thinking about sailboats instead of kit built planes. Probably saved my life!

Tah-dah! I've finally made it to the outside of the boat. Of course, that doesn't mean we're done inside by any stretch. My question is when I start fairing some of the low spots on the hull do I need to prep the area by removing the gel coat or just make sure I have removed any wax and have given t...

I've now had a week or two to play and I'm pretty well pleased with the results so far. We've done a number of lamination schedules ranging from ideal ( what I intend to do ) to just completely wrong! Adhesion, strength and durability/degree of brittleness have faired very well. However, this stuff ...

I just did some mock-ups this morning using Epoxy-Plus. I've never done anything with this resin before but I now own 10 gallons of it! I'm hoping it was too good of a deal to pass up. I've always used West Systems on my other boats and projects and I do like it alot. It's predictable and flexible a...

Just reading Jetstream's post almost hurts. Having access to boats like those at those prices would be WAY too tempting for me and it wouldn't take long to have a yard full of them and po'd neighbors to boot! I think as long as people have a little motivation and information available to them from s...

Yeah,ditto, with a sigh. Hey-at least you guys get to see them.