tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40315854854277487082024-03-13T13:50:48.443-07:00Sailing Scamp 284A journey to sail Scamp number 284.Jeff Costlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16300683975822468732noreply@blogger.comBlogger149125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031585485427748708.post-27788721905402289172018-05-20T15:30:00.001-07:002018-05-20T15:32:16.556-07:00First sail of the season<p dir="ltr">On the south end of lake Washington. It seems the repairs over the winter are all fine.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Good to see the sail unfurled again!<br>
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I've been using that same tent unmodified ever since.<br />
I've even used the same pole setup. The poles go in oarlocks mounted on the coaming.<br />
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I use the same poles to hold up a tarp so that the boat can be stored outside. The rain runs off very well. Snow, not so much.<br />
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Unfortunately, I've gone through a number of tent poles. Fibreglass ones have broken under snowload and aluminum ones have bent because of the arc needed. I've even broken aluminum tent poles as well.<br />
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I have some serious plans to camp on the boat this summer and I need a reliable rain cover to sleep under and I would like to have a more durable storage solution.<br />
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This post will be about my effort to rebuild that old tent and keep myself dry if it rains.<br />
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Tent Poles</h3>
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I went through a lot of poles. Fibreglass broke under snow load during the winter (and cleaning up broken fibreglass tent poles is nasty). I switched to aluminum tent poles, but they were bending under the load. One even broke. They were relatively cheap, so I would just occasionally replace them, but I was still unhappy with the results. That's when I realized that the ends were bending near the mounts and that it might be easy to relieve some tension on the poles if I just work with the bend. I found some tent poles with angles at <a href="http://www.questoutfitters.com/">Quest Outfitters</a>.</div>
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I eventually decided on .340 poles with 145deg angles at each side.</div>
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1x 13" pole + 1x 145deg angle + 5x 13" poles + 1x 145deg angle + 1x 13" pole.</div>
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They look like this when on the garage floor:</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tent pole</td></tr>
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And on the boat:<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On the boat in the oarlocks.</td></tr>
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There is not nearly the amount of stress on the pole as before. I think this will stand up even under snow load.<div>
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Oarlock holders</h3>
I did have another problem. I was using stainless hose clamps to stop the poles from falling too far down into the oarlocks. The clamps were scratching my ipe finish wood, so I wanted a way to hold the poles in place without the hose clamp.<br />
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I went out and bought new plastic <a href="http://www.duckworksbbs.com/product-p/sd-580699.htm">oarlock sleeves</a>.<br />
I drove a couple of stainless nails through the bottom of the sleeves, then filled them with thickened epoxy. After that cured, I drilled down to just above the nails.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You can see the nails</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">They hold the tent poles.</td></tr>
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The best part is that I can always buy more sleeves for real oars if I ever put them in.</div>
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Snaps</h3>
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So now I have a good pole setup. I just need a place to attach the tent to keep it taut. In version 1.0, the tent hung very loose and was attached at the back and front with turn style connectors. There is a bungee that went over the cabin top and held the front taut In version 2.0, I wanted to use <a href="https://www.mcmaster.com/#fabric-snaps/=1cpwq4o">fabric snaps</a>. I ordered some and attached:</div>
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<li>3x studs on the coamings in front of the oarlocks (per side)</li>
<li>3x studs on the coamings aft of the oarlocks (per side) (not pictured)</li>
<li>5x studs on the aft transom</li>
<li>1x turn connectors under the coaming where it connects to the cabin side</li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">5x studs on the transom</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The one turn connector under the coaming and 3x snap studs afore of the oarlocks.</td></tr>
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(Note: I omitted a lot of details here about overdrilling and filling.)</div>
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<h3>
Tent</h3>
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Now that we have poles and a place to snap the tent, we can finally adjust the tent.</div>
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I didn't make any changes to the bungee that goes over the cabin top. I didn't want to put any snaps there in case fingers would need to slide over the cabin top.</div>
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I marked the tent for the snaps and made sure everything was tight. I then proceeded to attach the snaps.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Three of the snaps are installed Note that it's not taut because the back snaps are not on.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View from inside the tent. Plenty of room.</td></tr>
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It was rather tedious work because I wanted to only do 3 snaps a time to make sure I got everything taut. That meant hauling the tent off the boat, hammering 3 snaps, then putting it all back on again.</div>
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Once I got the snaps installed, then I had to sew up the edges. I'm not great with a sewing machine, but I can do it.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Installed</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Closeup of the snaps and the turn connector</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Inside shot</td></tr>
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The hardest part was the stern. I needed to make room for the traveler. I chose to make a cut and sew it up very well so that it doesn't unravel. I don't think this will leak too badly if it rains.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cut slots for the traveler</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Traveler</td></tr>
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But I'm worried the canvas tent will leak a little bit in the rain. I might find some fabric water proof spray and apply it.</div>
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Tarp Tent</h3>
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I still want a rain proof shelter.</div>
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I had purchased an inexpensive Harbor Freight tarp that was way too big for its intended use.</div>
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I cut it up to make the same tent with the same fabric snaps.</div>
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I don't think this tent will be very durable, but I can easily make a new and improved one. There will likely be a version 3.0 of tents after I learn a bit more.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Aft view</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">duct tape seals the holes and stops rip</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">side view</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">fore view</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">3/4 view</td></tr>
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<h3>
Summary</h3>
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This tent should now be functional and easy to use.</div>
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I'll probably try using the tarp tent for storage during light rain rather than using a full tarp and the tie downs that I'm using now. I don't think it will hold out moisture well during very heavy rain storms, but for light squalls outside while she is stored, it should be fine.</div>
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This was a great project and I'm really happy to have it done and to try it all out.</div>
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Jeff Costlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16300683975822468732noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031585485427748708.post-16470773466506505732018-05-05T22:45:00.001-07:002018-05-05T22:45:36.611-07:00Centerboard pin needs replacingAt the end of last season, I noticed that my centerboard pin needed repair.<br />
I had just smeared some epoxy around the bolt head. I thought it would hold. However, the epoxy broke and the pin started to pull out of the plate.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">original centerboard pin head</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">here you can see it broke</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I had added some caulk. You can see a bit here</td></tr>
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I decided to glue it better, so I cut a plate that fit the bolt head and glued it on there.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">kinda messy but not going to move</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I scraped away the caulk and put in a new red rubber seal.</td></tr>
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I re-installed the pin but I'd like to test it by spraying some water up there with the hose before I call this one finished.Jeff Costlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16300683975822468732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031585485427748708.post-42528157421628427622017-06-17T14:48:00.003-07:002017-06-17T14:48:50.924-07:00Roller end caps to protect skegsAfter a few instances of <a href="https://building284.blogspot.com/2017/06/trailer-damage-to-skegs.html">damage to the skegs</a> from the trailer roller mounts I wanted to protect the skegs. Here are some shots of the old rollers.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">roller</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The skeg sometimes get cut by the mounting pillars</td></tr>
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I picked up some 3 1/2" roller ends and new 13" x 5/8" shafts and installed those today.<br />
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Here are the shots after.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">End rollers installed</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Better shot of the end rollers</td></tr>
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I also raised the center roller about as high as it would go (see the first shot). That should guide the hull up and over until the skegs get on the rollers.<br />
<br />Jeff Costlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16300683975822468732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031585485427748708.post-2587102985829022502017-06-04T23:02:00.000-07:002017-06-17T13:54:40.521-07:00Trailer damage to the skegsThe Gig Harbor trailer has cut up my skegs a few times.<br />
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Just yesterday I scraped a skeg against the roller mount as I was pulling her onto the trailer. This has happened before.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Scraped the skeg on the trailer rollers</td></tr>
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I've had to do more maintenance on the skegs than on any other part of the boat.<br />
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If I had to do the skegs all over again, I'd seriously consider just building the things out of 2" UHMW plastic. I have no idea how to bond UHMW to the hull though. I expect that even bedding compound won't stick to UHMW.<br />
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There are roller guide end caps that should protect the skegs. I'll do some investigation.Jeff Costlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16300683975822468732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031585485427748708.post-44807278733797256312017-05-12T23:17:00.002-07:002017-05-12T23:17:35.417-07:00Canoe paddle house signAt some point in the last couple years, my dad gave me a canoe paddle he had since I was a little kid sailing in his <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snipe_(dinghy)">snipe</a>. The paddle is probably even older than me. Around christmas time 2016, I epoxied and varnished it and applied some house numbers and set it in our front yard to be a house number sign.<br />
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Unfortunately, I didn't sand it well enough and the epoxy didn't stick well to the varnish on the paddle and started to flake off.<br />
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I decided to re-do the paddle.<br />
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I sanded it down to the wood and made sure I got all the finish off.<br />
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Then I epoxied it and used spar varnish to protect it from UV sunlight.<br />
I'll put the numbers back on it and use for our house sign.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">fourth coat of marine spar varnish</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The blade center and handle is red oak. The black spots are the screws for the house numbers.</td></tr>
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It's finished, I just have to mount it on the pole now.Jeff Costlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16300683975822468732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031585485427748708.post-5378662651716789182017-05-11T21:01:00.002-07:002017-05-11T21:01:25.366-07:00Battery meter installation followupI finished the installation of the battery meter. This post is for pictures of the install and notes if anyone else wants to do the same thing.<br />
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I was able to borrow a phone end crimper from a friend. Ten RJ12 ends were $1.29 from Fry's. I tested the cable to make sure I knew how to wire it before clipping off the end and running it through he bulkheads.<br />
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A few wire ties and it's all done.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Meter installed</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shunt mounted on the starboard side. Main switch (red) on port side.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In this photo you can see the blocks I put in to hold the battery in place</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A better shot of the shunt</td></tr>
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The Victron BMV-700 is a small meter. Requires a 52-53mm hole. I used an adjustable hole drill bit. I tested for measurement on a scrap piece of MDF until I got the right size.<br />
When drilling a hole with the adjustable hole saw bit, I found it easier to cut the hole about 1/2 way through the plywood, then put a sharp jigsaw blade in a vice-grip and cut the circle piece out manually.<br />
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The build quality of the BMV-700 is ok. I worry about it in the marine environment but it should be ok.Jeff Costlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16300683975822468732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031585485427748708.post-88052474712974883052017-05-05T23:01:00.004-07:002017-05-05T23:01:59.441-07:00Battery meter installationI always worried about my battery failing if I depleted it fully. I know it is a 79Ah battery, but I never was able to figure out the amperage load when running the motor. I did install a voltage meter in the cigarette lighter/auxiliary port, but a voltage meter is a poor battery gauge.<br />
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I know about battery <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_of_charge">state of charge meters</a> from some of the investigation I had done into building an electric car. A state of charge meter monitors all power coming out and going into the battery. Since it knows the capacity of the battery, it can monitor and alarm when the battery is at 50%, the rough safe zone for battery usage.<br />
After some investigation, I decided on <a href="https://www.victronenergy.com/battery-monitors/bmv-700">Victron BMV-700</a>.<br />
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Since I had <a href="https://building284.blogspot.com/2014/10/big-electrical-purchase-today.html">designed the circuit</a> and done all the <a href="https://building284.blogspot.com/search/label/electrical">electrical work</a>, I knew how to wire in the SoC meter. It's a simple shunt that goes inline on the ground side of the battery and a long cable with RJ12 telephone jacks that goes to the meter which should be mounted someplace visible.<br />
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I've now over drilled all the mounting holes and drilled the through holes for the RJ12 control cable.<br />
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After the epoxy cures, I'll mount all the equipment and test everything.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The meter will be on starboard side of B3. The hole is above the hatch.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The shunt (black lead) and the meter just outside the battery well. You can also see the grey control cable in the back.</td></tr>
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<br />I'd like to cut that control cable but I don't have an RJ12 crimper. Anyone have one I can borrow?<div>
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Jeff Costlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16300683975822468732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031585485427748708.post-53666294086012070082017-04-30T21:47:00.001-07:002017-04-30T21:47:43.308-07:00Re-rigging halyard and maintenanceA couple weeks ago I moved the PT Puffin into the garage. Last weekend, I did some maintenance, including epoxying the skegs and re-attaching the UHMW skeg protectors.<br />
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This weekend, I decided I wanted to re-rig the halyard. I've long used the method proscribed in the plans -- run the halyard through the block at the pick point of the top yard and the tie a bowline just around the mast. The bowline loop travels up the mast with only a little resistance. This works fairly well.<br />
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I wanted it a little bit easier to rig, so I thought about parrel beads on a traveler.<br />
I couldn't find any good size beads laying around the house. I have a 3d printer at my house, so I printed up some ABS beads sized just right.<br />
My printer jammed up and didn't print a few of the beads, but most turned out well.<br />
I have some dyneema that I used for my <a href="https://building284.blogspot.com/search/label/soft%20shackles">soft shackles</a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">3d printed parrel beads</td></tr>
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The beads needed a bit of sanding and cleanup.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here you can see a couple unfinished beads.</td></tr>
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I had a bronze ring that was just perfect.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I used hot knife to trim one side.</td></tr>
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Now it slides up and down very well and is rigged just about exactly the same.</div>
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I'm itching to go for the first sail of the year, but it won't be next weekend. Maybe soon though.</div>
<br />Jeff Costlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16300683975822468732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031585485427748708.post-23386724910624355872016-09-27T17:06:00.001-07:002016-09-27T18:16:37.150-07:00One of the last days of the season<p dir="ltr">And the weather is great. 10-12 knots and steady. 75 degrees and sunny. Yeeehaw!!!</p>
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This is a set of Davey & Co 1589/GM/MCN pintles & gudgeons that I bought from the chandlery in Port Townsend. I never used them. The internal measurement is 2 1/8". They use #8 hardware but it is not included.</div>
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I paid $230 plus tax, which is still a good discount off list price. I will sell for $220. Please contact me if you are interested. See the <a href="http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/bpo/5852567130.html">Craigslist post</a> if you don't have my personal contact info or for pictures. </div>
Jeff Costlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16300683975822468732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031585485427748708.post-31190915729577077712016-09-11T21:30:00.001-07:002016-09-11T21:30:39.580-07:00Holes through the skegs might not be a great ideaSome time ago, I <a href="http://building284.blogspot.com/2016/06/more-maintenance-work.html">drilled and filled holes through my skegs</a> for toggle bolts so that I didn't need a strap to go all the way around the boat. I was very happy with the situation.<br />
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Until I noticed that there were some cracks in the skegs that weren't there before.<br />
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Today I did some investigation, sanding and patching. I now believe that it was not the stress from the bouncing on the trailer. I think it was because I din't get the holes sealed as well as I thought. I used red oak for the skegs and I think some water got in and seeped throught the wood pores and caused it to stretch a bit.<br />
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I sanded everything down and recoated with epoxy and graphite powder.<br />
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I also found another area where the skeg had rubbed against the trailer and scraped it down to the wood. That must have been recent, as I had found that before on the other skeg and patched it already.<br />
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Too bad it's such a pain to work on the skegs under the trailer.<br />
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I will continue to experiment with this and let everyone know.Jeff Costlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16300683975822468732noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031585485427748708.post-75600111246618490232016-09-11T18:10:00.000-07:002016-09-11T18:10:01.071-07:00Port Townsend sailingIn mid August, I made it up to Port Townsend to see my friend Howard. Please read <a href="http://thepocketyacht.blogspot.com/">Howard's blog</a> about his upcoming journey to Tierra Del Fuego.<br />
I didn't get much sailing time in, but I got to chat with a lot of people.<br />
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Then yesterday, I made it back to Port Townsend for the <a href="http://nwmaritime.org/events/wooden-boat-festival/">Wooden Boat Festival</a>. Again, I got to see a lot of friends and chat about small boats. A good time.Jeff Costlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16300683975822468732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031585485427748708.post-17271092519878242592016-07-12T00:02:00.000-07:002016-07-12T00:02:14.566-07:00Red Lantern Rally 2016<div>
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July 9-10 was the 3rd annual <a href="http://smallcraftadvisor.com/message-board2/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1540&sid=3a8e7ce9cd163036fbcc1573c3c53742">Red Lantern Rally</a> in beautiful <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Mystery+Bay+State+Park/@48.0595466,-122.6974557,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x548fefa583d407fb:0x1e8aed8dbd8ffaf!8m2!3d48.059543!4d-122.695267">Mystery Bay, WA</a>.<br />
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We had 9 Scamps show up with an 10th showing up later in the day. I hope I have all the names correct.<br />
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<li>Pumpkin Scamp (name unknown): Christian, Lizzie & Matilda</li>
<li>New boat (name unknown): David & Vicki</li>
<li>PT Puffin: me</li>
<li>Scamp #1: Josh</li>
<li>Gig Harbor boat with green stripe: Falk</li>
<li>Gig Harbor white boat: Bob</li>
<li>Serenity: Sergei</li>
<li>Skol: Terry</li>
<li>Noddy: Simeon</li>
<li>Tor: Mike</li>
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One thing I love about the Scamps is that we always see a new boat. Last year, we had Dan's boat launch for the first time. This year, we had Dave launch his beautiful new boat. It's great to see the new boats get launched.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">LtoR: Pumpkin Scamp, new boat, PT Puffin, Scamp, Gig Harbor boat, Bob's GH boat </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">LtoR: same as above but now with Serenity (Sergei).</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The same order with Skol out at anchor and Noddy on the dock</td></tr>
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Most boats had arrived by 10:00AM per Simeon's recommendation to get there before the tide got too low.<br />
The wind in the morning was gusty to probably about 20mph. We all reefed in as far as possible and went out for a thrilling sail. I do feel bad for the new launchers. I'm still nervous in a 20mph wind.<br />
Sergei was gracious enough to take out Dave and Vicki and show them the ropes. Simeon helped Christian rig his sail and Falk was kind enough to help Christian and Lizzie when they were under oars and having trouble with the winds.<br />
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I rushed to get the Puffin the water and violated most of my own rules for safe sailing. Firstly, I had forgotten to rig up my tiller clutch line. So when I noticed I had a reef line wrapped around my boom, I had to fix the tiller clutch before I could unwrap the line. It was then I realized that I hadn't even put on my PFD, something I always insist on before I ever leave the dock.<br />
I was also unhappy with the fiddle block on my downhaul. I was a bit worried about it being too skewed and indeed the block was a bit twisted and not working like I wanted it. I decided that I did indeed need the double block that I had originally wanted.<br />
I had to fix all the above problems on the water under a gusty 20mph wind. I need to work on my discipline and mental checklist. Make sure everything is correct before I actually set out.<br />
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The afternoon was very calm. I didn't get out on the water as I was too busy chatting with other builders.<br />
After a nice dinner with Bruce, Josh and Sergei, I stayed the evening in the PT Puffin tied to the dock.<br />
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Sunday morning we were becalmed so we all packed up and left before the tide got too low. I got to stop by Skip and Melissa's wonderful Port Ludlow estate and see their scamp-in-progress.<br />
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I think everyone had a good time; I certainly did. Thanks to Josh for organizing.<br />
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TODO list:<br />
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<li>build some oarlock reinforcers (blogpost in progress)</li>
<li>build some oars</li>
<li>get a new tent built</li>
<li>Put my battery in a waterproof pelican case</li>
<li>consider fixed ballast as I'm light right now</li>
<li>sail even more this summer</li>
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Jeff Costlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16300683975822468732noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031585485427748708.post-41672048744289947892016-07-03T13:17:00.002-07:002016-07-04T15:59:27.053-07:00Soft shackle follow upI found some grey 1/8" Dyneema single braid. This is much more suitable for soft shackles than the 1/4".<br />
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I made a fid from a metal rod that I had laying around and worked up a few soft shackles.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Top to bottom: better 8", better 5", better 5", normal 5"</td></tr>
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In the above picture you can just see the vise marks where I clamped down and pulled the knot tight. I did it twice, once from the tails and once from the top. Similar to the <a href="http://l-36.com/soft_shackle_9.php">instruction page</a>.<br />
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I installed the soft shackles on the cabin top. I've gotten some wear there from the 90 degree stainless shackles that I had. These seem to lay better and won't scratch my finish.<br />
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When I recently <a href="http://building284.blogspot.com/2016/06/rudder-repair-centerboard-rigging-and.html">re-rigged my traveler</a>, I had two shackles to join the two blocks. I replaced that with a soft shackle.<br />
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I am keeping all the original stainless shackles in my repair kit in the boat. I know Dyneema has amazing strength properties, but having a backup is a good thing.<br />
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Unfortunately, today is not a great sailing day. Tomorrow may be better.<br />
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I'm looking forward to the Red Lantern Rally 2016 at Mystery Bay July 9-10.<br />
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<b>Update</b>: Also see my post on <a href="http://building284.blogspot.com/2014/11/simeon-had-great-idea-install.html">soft padeyes</a>. I put 4 of them under each side of the cabin top and more of them in each well under the hatches. The toy hammocks that hang there work well for storing objects up off the bottom of the hull.</div>
Jeff Costlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16300683975822468732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031585485427748708.post-45109605866088740722016-07-01T23:32:00.002-07:002016-07-01T23:32:56.081-07:00Soft shackles<h3>
Soft Shackles</h3>
While investigating <a href="http://l-36.com/">l-36.com</a> (mentioned in my last post), I found a page of <a href="http://l-36.com/soft_shackles.php?menu=4">ideas for soft shackles</a>. I had seen some soft shackles at WestMarine, but they were $25 a pop and seemed ridiculously expensive. After reading that page and a page at <a href="http://www.animatedknots.com/softshackle/#ScrollPoint">Grog's Knots</a>, I decided I could tie my own soft shackles, learn something and have fun.<br />
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I found 50' of 1/4" dyneema single braid cord. I followed Grog's directions and built a soft shackle.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Closed up</td></tr>
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When we were in Port Townsend for August 2014 Scamp Camp, Howard went over the PT Bronze Foundry and picked up some bronze bow eyes. I really like the look of the bow eye, but it doesn't fitthe trailer hook. I had an oval link on there since I launched her. It hadn't really scratched the paint, but I wanted to replace it.<br />
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Unfortunately, the 1/4" dyneema is huge when it gets doubled up. I'm going to find some 1/8" dyneema and use that for the two shackles on the cabin top. I also have a 90 degree shackle on the traveler and on the centerboard padeye. Those might get soft shackles too.<div>
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Rudder repairs </h3>
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I mentioned a few posts ago that I had lost the nylon lock nut on the 3/8" bolt that is the pivot that joins the rudder to the rudder head. I replaced the bolt with a clevis pin.</div>
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Jeff Costlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16300683975822468732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031585485427748708.post-76233101682262001472016-06-28T22:14:00.000-07:002016-06-28T22:54:44.743-07:00Finishing the downhaulI posted on the SCAMP message board asking for <a href="http://smallcraftadvisor.com/message-board2/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1533&sid=d1e04809c819627eba186c896fca35e1">pictures of downhauls</a>. I didn't get any pictures, but I did get a link to <a href="http://www.storerboatplans.com/GIS/GISRigging.html">Michael Storer's page about rigging a lug rig</a> that was very helpful. I wish I'd read that before I started rigging my own boat. I would maybe have understood things a bit better.<br />
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I also found a <a href="http://l-36.com/blocks_mechanical_advantage.php">link explaining how mechanical advantage worked</a>. I hadn't thought about it in a long time and that page was helpful to explain the system that I intended to use.<br />
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Since I asked for pictures on the thread, I need to post my own pictures.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After the paint cured, I could attach the fairlead and the cleat</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The simulated downhaul</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Using a fiddle on the cabin and a block with a becket on the boom.</td></tr>
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Currently, there is only a single Harken block with no becket on the GigHarbor boom. I'll need to either replace that or just tie the line to the padeye.<br />
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Coming up next: Softshackles.Jeff Costlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16300683975822468732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031585485427748708.post-70555642210098638012016-06-26T23:17:00.000-07:002016-06-26T23:17:03.777-07:00More maintenance workLast weekend, <a href="http://building284.blogspot.com/2016/06/rudder-repair-centerboard-rigging-and.html">I posted about my attempts at maintenance</a>. Over the week, I've finished up quite a few of the projects.<br />
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Centerboard rigging</h3>
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The simple 6mm standoffs I built are now done and attached. This seems to keep the rope & tackle away from the sides. It still bumps occasionally, but not nearly as bad as before.</div>
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In the pictures below, you can just see the standoffs.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">See the standoffs under the cleat and under the padeye?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another shot of the fully attached fairlead.</td></tr>
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Skeg trailer hitches</h3>
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I got this idea from Simeon. In <a href="http://smallcraftadvisor.com/message-board2/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1265&p=11205">this thread</a> on the SCAMP message board, he talked about tying a rope through his skegs to his trailer. I thought that was a good idea as I've never liked the belly strap method where the straps go up & over and have the possibility of marring or breaking the coamings.</div>
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But I didn't like the idea of threading a rope through the skegs each time. I rather liked the idea of toggle bolts instead.</div>
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I ordered some 5/16" toggle bolts that were rated to like 900lbs on the pull through. If I were to do this over again, I'd use 3/8" or 1/2" toggle bolts instead. I also ordered some short webbing straps and stainless black 1 1/2" fender washers.</div>
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Then I got to work drilling holes in the skegs.</div>
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After piloting, I used a 1 1/2" paddle bit to chow a hole in the side of the skeg.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hole in the skeg</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hole with washer inserted.</td></tr>
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I over drilled with a 1/4" drill bit a guide for the toggle bolt. This will be filled to make sure no wood is exposed.<br />
Then I filled the hole with thickened epoxy glue and glued the washer in. It's easiest to sink the washer in just a little bit so it is a mm or so below the surface. You can fair this later with thickened epoxy.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Washers glued in and tape over them to hold</td></tr>
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When that was done, I drilled the 5/16" hole through the middle for the toggle bolt.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Toggle bolt and eye nut in place</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And here it is with the strap in place</td></tr>
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I wasn't too happy with where the washers ended up and since glue doesn't stick very well to stainless steel, I then mixed up another thickened batch of epoxy and faired over the washers. This way they are unlikely to fall out.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shot after fairing a bit.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">toggle bolt though the hole</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">port side in place</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">and tied down.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">shot of the interior with the toggle in place</td></tr>
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I used it just today and it worked fine.<br />
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Downhaul rigging</h3>
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I wanted to re-do my downhaul so that I could get more tension on the luff of the sail. I had been using a single block/v-cleat combo to pull it down, but it was hard to reach and hard to get leverage.</div>
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I decided to do something more like the plans. To do that, I wanted to have a fairlead and cleat on the cabin top. When I built the cabin top, I had placed a doubler under the cabin top where I knew I might want a cam cleat.</div>
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I just needed to create a block of wood to raise the cleat up just a little bit. I cut that from some spare chunks of doubled up 6mm plywood and re-coated that with epoxy.</div>
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Then I had to sand it down to fit flush on the curved surface. I used a trick I learned from Dan bcbimmer. Just tape a piece of sandpaper on the curved cabin top and rub the piece back and forth.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shaping the block to fit the surface</td></tr>
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After it was shaped, I need to sand down the paint to get it to stick.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just before gluing down the block</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">dry fitting the parts where they belong (oops, the cam cleat is upside down)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pilot holes drilled and glued down. Fillet applied</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">dry fitting the parts</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Finally, it's painted</td></tr>
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I'll wait a few days for the paint to harden up before I mount the fairlead and cam cleat down. The fairlead is just screwed into the block, but the three #6 screws in the cam cleat go all the way through the block and have acorn nuts on the bottom.<div>
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A line on the padeye on the boom will go down and through a double block mounted just next to the mast box. From there, it will go back up to a block mounted on the same padeye on the boom and back down through the double block. Then it goes after through the fairlead and cam cleat. This gives me a 2:1 purchase. Not as good as some others, but I can fix it later with more blocks if needed.<br /><div>
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Jeff Costlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16300683975822468732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031585485427748708.post-56447112769799562482016-06-19T23:18:00.000-07:002016-06-19T23:18:07.918-07:00Rudder repair, centerboard rigging and skeg protector repairIn my last post, I discussed some of the changes I wanted to make. Today I did some work towards that.<br />
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<h3>
Skeg work</h3>
The UHMW plastic guard that protect the bottom of the skegs had pulled the screws out on the port side. I think I messed it up once when I put it on the trailer a bit sideways.<br />
I jacked up the boat with a racing jack and was able to get under the trailer to fill the holes with new thickened epoxy and screw them down again. While I was down there, I made a parts list for through-skeg tie downs like Simeon has. I'll post an article when I get those done.<br />
No pictures for this one.<br />
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Traveler rigging</h3>
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I had a rope traveler with a sliding shackle around it. The shackle slides along the rope and has abraded the rope a bit. I replaced the shackle with a real 12mm block. I then used a pair of shackles to make a flexible shackle to the sheet block. Works great.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">New traveler rigging</td></tr>
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I really like the adjustable traveler. I don't change it very often, but it's kind of nice when I need it.</div>
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Re-rigging the centerboard</h3>
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The centerboard tackle was rubbing against the side of the seat and rubbing off the paint. I use centerboard tackle slightly modified from the plans. I've been told there is a better way to rig it, but /i like mostly like mine, except for the rubbing.</div>
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All I need to do is to build some 6mm standoffs to pull the tackle away from the seats. I've got the pieces epoxied, now they just need to be painted and installed.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Centerboard rigging as original</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Harken 108 turning block. Note the scratch where it jumped the block</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">standoffs</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">standoffs with pieces attached</td></tr>
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I also used a fairlead to guide the centerboard uphill. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">fairlead in place</td></tr>
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I'll finish this later this week after I paint the blocks.</div>
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<h3>
Re-rigging the boom downhaul</h3>
I spoke with Rick at the Small Craft Palooza. He encouraged me to redesign my downhaul to really be able to crank it down. The leading edge should be completely taut when not running in light air or downwind. I was using a <a href="http://www.duckworksbbs.com/hardware/blocks/d100/index.htm">combo block/cleat</a> from Duckworks. It's okay, but it's hard to get it too tight and hard to reach when under sail. Today, I cut and epoxied blocks of wood to mount on the cabin top for a 2 factor downhaul that cleats near the cabin top. I'll need a tufnol double block and then I'll mount it all later. I'll post pictures when I get it all done.<br />
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Jeff Costlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16300683975822468732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031585485427748708.post-62863440348638516332016-06-14T14:38:00.000-07:002016-06-14T23:13:09.661-07:00Palooza Crooza 2016<br />
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A hearty thank you to Marty and all my new friends from the <a href="http://www.pocketyachters.com/Port_Townsend_Pocket_Yachters/2016_Palooza_Crooza.html">Palooza Crooza 2016</a>.</div>
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Friday evening</h3>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rainbow over Indian Island</td></tr>
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I arrived Friday evening and put PT Puffin (<a href="http://building284.blogspot.com/2015/06/please-welcome-pt-puffin.html">origin of the name</a>) on the hard behind NWMC. Most boats had already arrived although a few more showed up on Saturday morning.</div>
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Saturday</h3>
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Saturday was the Palooza show. A ton of people stopped by to look at the boats. I had a great time discussing boats with everyone. I completely lost track of the time and before I knew it the day had ended.</div>
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The weather was very Port Townsend for most of the day. Spatters of rain mixed with wonderful periods of brightness.</div>
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There was a captains meeting called by Marty around 6:30 and a potluck before that.</div>
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Marty said the weather didn't look great, so the plan changed to sail to Mystery Bay. Which was fine by me because I love that little bay and I was a bit concerned about the original plan to sail past Point Wilson.</div>
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I'm always happy to know about the motorsailers that follow us along in case of emergencies. A huge thank you to the guys who do that to make sure the rest of us stay safe. This year it was Kirk, Ron and Marty. I didn't get any pictures, but they are my heroes.</div>
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Sunday</h3>
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Sunday morning we left for Mystery Bay. We went around Rat Island and then had a nice leisurely downwind sail to Mystery Bay. We arrived around 11:30, which was pretty fast. We spent the day just playing in Mystery bay. The day was cloudy for most of it and in the low 60s.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sergei and Quin in Serenity</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Simeon and Stephen in Noddy and Charles and Bruce in Silver Belle</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Aft shot of Silver Belle</td></tr>
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Thanks</h3>
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I'd really like to thank everyone. I had a great time. Especially meeting new folks with similar interests.</div>
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There were lots of pictures taken.</div>
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I'll update this post when there are some links to other people's pictures.</div>
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My boat wishlist</h3>
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Monday when I got home I found that the 3/8" bolt pin that ties together the rudder to the rudder head had lost it's nylon lock nut. Luckily, the bolt didn't come out or I wouldn't have had a rudder. I will replace it with a clevis pin. I also need to re-glue in the bronze bushings into the rudder. I also need to find some large nylon fender washers to shim the rudder into the head because there is some loose play there.</div>
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I do have some improvements to make to the boat:</div>
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<li>I still haven't decided what to do about the bailers in the bottom of the footwell. I'm too nervous to cut into the bottom of the boat without a good plan.</li>
<li>I need to re-make my tent. Preferably out of waterproof fabric.</li>
<li>I need to make a new tent pole and reinforce the oarlocks. The tent pole goes into each oarlock. There were some good designs for oarlock mounts at the Palooza.</li>
<li>I need oars and oar storage</li>
<li>I need a way to tie down the sleeping boards that cover the footwell, I occasionally hear them clunk in the cabin as the boat shifts.</li>
<li>I need stainless eyes on the aft of the boat for tying it to the trailer.</li>
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Bruce was helping me to make a rainproof cover over the tent when we came up with a good idea to lash the boom to the mast to draw it aft. We then put the sheet through the forward downhaul block. This makes a great tent ridgeline. I used a tarp as a tent. Luckily I didn't get rained on at all.</div>
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Steampunk</h3>
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Curiously enough, the Port Townsend annual steampunk festival was in town on Saturday and Sunday. The Steampunk folk were out in force. These guys are great. They like to make stuff and I like that.<br />
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Steampunk is the idea that the late 1800s were a period of great intellect where they were limited by their steam engines. At one point I walked past a hall and heard a Victorian scientist giving a lecture on the scientific properties of aether. Great fun.<br />
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Jeff Costlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16300683975822468732noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031585485427748708.post-58768269099996068972015-09-26T21:34:00.000-07:002015-09-26T21:34:35.122-07:00Another Pt Townsend Wooden Boat FestivalSaturday September 10 I drove up to Port Townsend for the annual <a href="http://nwmaritime.org/events/wooden-boat-festival/">Wooden Boat Festival</a>. As usual, the joint was very busy with plenty of people. I wanted to take the PTPuffin (who hasn't been wet since mid July because of the rest of life), but I didn't want to fight all the other boats and boaters at the festival.<br />
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Luckily, I ran into <a href="https://luna162.wordpress.com/">Dale</a> who let me crew for him on Luna for about 4 hours in the PM for a wonderful little sail. We puttered around for awhile then found Mike in Tor and Simeon in Noddy. Skol sailed with us as well. Mike even got the spinnaker deployed on Tor for awhile.<br />
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Afterwards, Dale and I had a beer and hung out. We ran into Jackie Monies. I didn't even know she would be around. It was nice to see her again.<br />
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Next year, I would like to take an extra day off and put the PTPuffin in the water and maybe stay on her for the weekend.Jeff Costlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16300683975822468732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031585485427748708.post-48726430532784169782015-09-15T21:18:00.001-07:002015-09-15T21:18:24.238-07:00Footwell<div dir="ltr">
Howard's idea of a footwell has generated a lot of interest. I thought I'd take a quick post to describe mine and the decisions I made.</div>
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I think Howard was the first to mention the footwell as a drainage well. That made sense to me that it would be at the lowest point of the boat. Most people say that bailers in the aft transom wells do not work. </div>
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In the below picture, you can see the open hatch at the aft of the boat. There are no wells behind it because I didn't bother with them. You can also see the two empty spots at the bottom of the foot well. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Close up of the footwell looking fore.</td></tr>
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The cutouts for the bailer wells were pre-made when I reversed the tail of the sole and laid that down inside the already doubled portion of the hull. </div>
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Now I have space for bailers in the lowest spot of the boat. Unfortunately, <a href="http://smallcraftadvisor.com/message-board2/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1290&start=40">Sergei says that a mini bailer that low in the water does not work</a>. I'm considering buying the larger bailers. If anyone has opinions on what might work, please let me know.</div>
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You can also see in the above pictures that the height of the hatch covers is very similar to the height of the 6mm plywood pieces. This is by design. I can lay down on the entire floor without any untoward bumps underneath me. Sleeping in a bag with a thin camping pad and my two yoga seat pads is very comfortable. No lumps at all.<br />
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I didn't get any pictures, but I cut two pieces of plywood and glued them together so I'd have side runner channels (pictures before painting in <a href="http://building284.blogspot.com/2015/04/finishing-steps-before-i-start-to-paint.html">this post</a>). Before I painted, I cut that piece in half. It stores in the cabin and I can pull it out for sleeping or if I want to run without a footwell for some reason.</div>
Jeff Costlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16300683975822468732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031585485427748708.post-77116688936472602172015-07-26T19:35:00.000-07:002015-07-26T19:35:39.535-07:00Bronze ring for centerboard cover removalWhile in Port Townsend I stopped by the <a href="http://shop.woodenboatchandlery.org/">Chandlery</a> and picked up a pull ring and a closed anchor chock.<br />
The anchor chock will go on the bow.<br />
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The pull ring was an easy install, so I did that today.<br />
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The removal of material wasn't too bad. Forstner bits are great for hogging out material. I had to go deeper than I thought to get the entire pull ring in there.<br /><br />
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I didn't get any pictures, but I coated that liberally with epoxy and filled the screw holes.<br />
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<br />Jeff Costlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16300683975822468732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031585485427748708.post-52677792309800224622015-07-26T13:03:00.000-07:002015-07-26T13:10:59.072-07:00Red Lantern Rally IISaturday was the 2nd annual Red Lantern Rally. We had 11 scamps in <a href="http://www.parks.wa.gov/550/Mystery-Bay">Mystery Bay, WA</a>.<br />
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We had a bit of a sail just after lunch. It was beautiful with all these silly colorful little boats tacking around each other.<br />
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At 3:30 the official 2nd annual ice cream race happened. No cheating this year! John and Jackie were about to win in Cowboy Cookies, but John gracefully tacked out right at the very end. Sköl won the race.<br />
Josh presented an award for the first place finisher, an <a href="http://smallcraftadvisor.com/feuerhand-fire-hand-oil-lanterns-made-in-germany.html">award</a> for the longest distance (Jackie from Oklahoma) and a <a href="http://smallcraftadvisor.com/feuerhand-fire-hand-oil-lanterns-made-in-germany.html">special award</a> to Dan for #70, who launched for the first time on the day of the rally. Dan's boat turned out just beautiful, he should be proud.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking over the nose of PT Puffin to Dan & Howard in #70</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(ltor) Cowboy Cookies, Serenity, Snug, Dan's #70, #1</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(ltor) Serenity, Dan & Noddy</td></tr>
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(note the little <a href="http://r2ak.com/">R2AK</a> sticker on Noddy's port side in the above shot)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(ltor) Cowboy Cookies, Tor, Snug, #70</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(ltor) Noddy, Skol, Scamp, Little Tramp, PTPuffin, kerfuffle from Oympia</td></tr>
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Last year there were a lot of blue scamps, this year seemed to be the year of yellow scamps with 2 in attendance, 3 if you count the boot stripe on PT Puffin.<br />
In the above shot, you can see how Dan raised his cabin a few inches.<br />
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Mike even briefly sailed Tor with his own homemade spinnaker. Very nice. Wish I would have gotten a picture.<br />
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I was looking forward to this all week. I was hoping to top last year's 11 boats, but alas that didn't happen. We just matched it. There is always next year.<br />
I did miss my new friends <a href="https://buildingshackelton.wordpress.com/">Brent and Shackleton</a>.<br />
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A good time was had by all.<br />
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Jeff Costlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16300683975822468732noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031585485427748708.post-21601383972514442602015-07-23T23:01:00.002-07:002015-07-23T23:01:44.122-07:00Pictures from the Small Craft Academy and Palooza Crooza<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Howard Rice and John Welford put on a small craft skills academy July 18 & 19. During the academy, I learned a lot about the scamp and how to sail her.</div>
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We deliberately capsized a <a href="http://www.ghboats.com/">GigHarbor Boatworks</a> scamp and righted it and self-rescued. This made me feel a lot better about self-rescue operations. We also learned how hard it is to capsize a scamp. It doesn't just happen by accident.<br />
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We also sailed out to <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/@48.0880008,-122.7317153,15z">Rat Island</a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On the beach at Rat Island (near to far: Cowboy Cookies, Serenity, Scallywag)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On the beach at Rat Island (near to far: Shackleton, PT Puffin, Tor)</td></tr>
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There were many more activities and opportunities to learn during the academy. I understand my boat a lot better. Now I just need some time to hone my skills.</div>
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Sunday morning about 15 boats left Port Townsend for the <a href="http://www.pocketyachters.com/Port_Townsend_Pocket_Yachters/Palooza_Crooza.html">Palooza Crooza</a> and headed for <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/@48.0294365,-122.7262367,11z">Mats Mats Bay</a>. The air was light, so Brent offered us a tow behind his 2.5hp motor.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shackleton towing PT Puffin</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shackleton with a bit more wind</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Noddy in dead air</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful clouds over Mats Mats.</td></tr>
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The Palooza Crooza was a huge success. Much thanks to Marty for organizing. Much thanks also to the chaperone Pete who made sure we all stayed safe and to the hospitable folks in Mats Mats bay who let some of the Croozas camp in their backyard.<br />
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I slept in the boat for 4 nights in a row for this journey. There was plenty of room for storage and I slept very well with the yoga mats and a sleeping pad.<br />
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I also built a list of tasks:<br />
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<li>mast mount a windvane</li>
<li>install the cleat for the motor slide</li>
<li>Decide and install either a <a href="http://www.wavefrontmarine.com/index.html">tiller clutch</a> or a <a href="http://www.duckworksbbs.com/hardware/p-g/rl494/index.htm">hiking stick</a> (or both)</li>
<li>Use a clampmeter to find out how many amps the motor uses</li>
<li>find a better way to charge my battery when on the water</li>
<li>install real oarlocks and buy oars</li>
<li>install a bailer</li>
<li>install an anchor chock</li>
<li>install some more tel tales</li>
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This weekend is the Red Lantern Rally in <a href="http://www.parks.wa.gov/550/Mystery-Bay">Mystery Bay</a>. I'll spend some time up there. I hope we have a good turnout like last year.</div>
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