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26th January 2019, 01:59 PM #421Senior Member
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189 Main Sheet Cleat
Gee! some boat work!! I’ve been busy with Xmas, visit to relatives etc so now I may be able to get some sort of routine going for retirement life!
Since last post I have attached the forward Rub Rails on the deck but still need to insert the screw plugs and tidy up. I didn’t steam the Rails before attachment and have ended up with a large amount of sealant between it and the deck in one area so thoroughly recommend that this be a part of the process.
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Also, I have looked at the positioning of the Fwd Port and Stbd Bow Fairleads which has necessitated an adjustment to the original placement on the Rub Rails for their instalment which is further forward than first thought.
The Bollard Cleat requires a block underneath to raise it to the level of the Fairleads so there has been some mucking around in this small space to get everything as it should be.
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Additionally, I have commenced the fabrication of the Mainsheet Cleat for instalment on the aft face of the CB Case.
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So…things are progressing albeit at slower than snail pace!!Laurie - away from the sea
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26th January 2019, 02:38 PM #422Member
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Really nice work up at the bow Laurie! I have started to think about how to tie it all together on mine but don't have the answers quite yet... Great to see the updates!
Best,
Greg
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26th January 2019, 08:01 PM #423Senior Member
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Thanks Greg and ultimately after much soul searching I just followed the plan drawing for the positioning of the Bow Fairleads. It pays to heed the designer I s’pose Not a lot of space up there!!
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16th March 2019, 12:41 PM #424Senior Member
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190 Boom and Gaff Finishing
There has certainly been a hiatus for all sorts of reasons including a trip to the Wooden Boat Show in Tasmania and garden and home renovation work continues. One of the vagaries of a property getting old - so much for retirement!
However, work has reverted back to the Spars and I made a decision (just as a try-out) to put a couple of coats of clear epoxy on the Gaff just see how it goes prior to varnishing. That done I proceeded to paint the outboard ends of both Boom and Gaff prior to commencement of the varnishing process. Currently have 2 coats of Pre-Kote and 1 Top Coat with 2 more to come.
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21st March 2019, 10:18 AM #425Senior Member
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Yes, there's always a distraction somewhere that temporarily takes us away from our 'projects'.
Looking good mate, oh and congratulations on another milestone,100,000 views!-That's quite something and clearly a lot of interest generated over the years .
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27th March 2019, 03:31 PM #426Senior Member
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191 Boom and Gaff Finishing Cont…
Many thanks for your comment Cool Runnings. It was a surprise to see the number of views as I don’t follow the stats at all.
Moving on, it has been a slow process when you have to wait for the individual coats to dry on the Spars. All undercoats and 4 coats of Weatherfast Poly Clear have been completed so will now put the two Spars aside to completely dry prior to a light sanding and the final two coats.
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In the mean-time I have been working on the CB control mechanism. All as per the diagram in the Tom Cat book with one amendment and that is to follow Martin Nelson’s recommendation to replace the Single Uphaul Block forward with a Double Block and attach a Single Block to the fwd side of the CB case for “added purchase”. The fwd Block is not attached to the Mast as shown but rather further aft at the fwd end of the Coach Roof. The Shock Cord to Thumb Cleat hold down remains, I just haven’t shown it in my diagram.
Having a Coach Roof removed the necessity to think hard about where the lines may run as it’s impossible to move around up fwd anyway!
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7th April 2019, 03:28 PM #427Senior Member
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192 CB Management
Looking for some advice as to Control Line colour - I’m at odds between black or white so thought I’d share a couple of pics in the event someone has some advice as to the most usable. (I’ve also sent this off to the WoodenBoat Forum web site to see if I can get a broader response)
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7th April 2019, 08:10 PM #428Senior Member
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It's all happening! I added this question to the US WoodenBoat Forum and immediately received responses to say I have achieved no mechanical advantage with the setup of the CB Control Line. Apparently I need to move the block on the CB case onto the CB itself. True?
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8th April 2019, 04:37 AM #429Senior Member
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I went back and reread Martin’s post to find that I totally misread it! His words were “I added a block on THE BOARD for added purchase.” DOH!!! What a dummy! No worries, easily fixed.
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8th April 2019, 08:34 AM #430SENIOR MEMBER
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For what it is worth the black cord looks better in the photos probably because of the contrast against the white interior of the boat. I remember from my involvement with sailing, many many, years ago that sheets etc were always a light color but had different colored thread woven into the rope to enable easy identification when needed. The black make the control of centreboard very easy to identify.
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10th April 2019, 10:35 AM #431Senior Member
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193 CB Management Cont…
OK, I got the message loud and clear from the “other” forum that the CB Control Line was rove incorrectly so this has been amended (refer new pic). Unfortunately, it means a review of my available fittings. I'm still undecided as to the Control Line colour but am leaning towards white as to me its a bit more boaty! I will need to procure an additional block for the top of the CB to replace this one as it was originally intended for sail control up the Mast.
The black line in this picture is actually shock cord and is attached when the CB is fully down and is manually released when the cord reaches its extremity which is about when the CB is hauled approx. half way up. This allows for those time when you hit an underwater object without losing control of the CB (design requirement).
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The Jam Cleat (not attached yet - Pic 2) on top of the CB Case is where the Control Line is secured. Also am undecided on the big wooden Mainsheet Block at this stage - may need something smaller. The wooden Cleat you can see on the deck behind the CB Case in Pic 1 is attached on the rear of the CB Case.Laurie - away from the sea
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14th April 2019, 10:50 PM #432
Hi Laurie,
Things are coming along beautifully. It's been a while since I checked in looks like you are close to splash......terrific.
Re colour of lines when I built Coquina Ross Lillistone helped me with some trad line of various sizes came in a manilla colour to match the period. I'm not sure if he still sells it as it's not listed on his site http://baysidewoodenboats.com.au but it might be worth giving him a call.
If all else fails I vote white, black just looks wrong. Oh and I may have block that will work. I'll have a look in my store, think I remember seeing a tufnol that might do the job.
Oh and yes the rove does look better that way.Mike
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16th April 2019, 12:47 PM #433Senior Member
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194 CB Management Cont 1…
Thanks for the comment Mike - much appreciated. I have already taken steps re: the replacement block and have finally decided to go with white rope.
Moving along and have bitten the bullet and attached the CB Pin Covers in place. This was completed utilising gaskets cut from 3mm X 1 ply Natural Insertion Rubber procured from Clark Rubber. I also added some Sikaflex 291 Marine Adhesive Sealant to the screws and the perimeter of the gaskets for good measure. Hope this does the job. So now the CB has been installed and await some new screws to attach the CB Case Top.
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19th April 2019, 06:19 PM #434Senior Member
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195 Winch Bases Cont…
Refer back to posts 130 and 133 which covers my initial posts on the Bases.
I bit the bullet and enlarged the bolt holes for the Winch Bases to enable the holes to be epoxy reinforced. A painful exercise but hopefully I have done the right thing. Unfortunately, as mentioned in a previous mail the screws I had in stock were too short and I finally decided to order new ones of correct length prior to attachment of the Winches. They were delivered yesterday and installation is now complete!!!
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All done!!
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8th May 2019, 07:12 PM #435Senior Member
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196 Sail Management Cleat Install
That’s a mouthful but didn’t know what else to say.
This note begins the cover of the Mainsheet, Gaff, Pt and Stbd Lazy Jack Cleat installation at the rear of the Coach Roof. Not complete yet as I have just located them to ensure they’re going to be OK prior to completing the final coats of varnish to the Coach Roof Trim (CRT). The lines don’t touch the Coach Roof as I’ve arranged them when under pressure but once I get to a point where they’re being regularly used I may find they do and will sort it out at that time, if necessary.
The Cleats themselves require some finishing work as they don’t come with a fine polish as standard. The brass half round Line Bearers on top of the CRT is the sort of finish I'm looking for there. I’m just going to do their tops as it is a bit of a job to complete them all over - they're normally covered in rope anyway!
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