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Initially Posted - 04/10/2009 : 11:33:55

Its been a while for myself, been tied to the desk, got out 1 time last year. Going to boat tomorrow for the spring cleaning and to dump the winter water out of the builge.

Lets get some replies going, tired of reading other news about membership

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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 04/10/2009 : 19:09:16

One time? I feel badly for you. I don't know how far you are from your lake but we found that going out for even an hour or two in the evening after work is a great way to unwind and relax. Heck, sometimes we went to the boat, grilled burgers and never left the dock. Just being out there is therapeutic. I hope you'll be able to get out more this year.

We put in last Saturday and got our first sail in on Sunday. After that the rain set back in (Oregon in the spring) so we're waiting for a break in the clouds.

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joearcht
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Response Posted - 04/11/2009 : 08:13:09

Hey Chris,
How do you "dump" the water out of your bilge? I've been toying with the idea of installing several inspection ports in the sole. One under the head and one under the ice chest recess. I'm figuring that with a mirror and flashlight I may be able to inspect the bilge, then if I find water I'll use tube and suction to draw it out. I've read about hauling the boat and drilling holes in the hull to drain, but I don't like that plan.
Oh, I've never spent anytime in OK, just flown over it a few times, but I imagine the winters are pretty cold. Here in the upstate of SC we probably only have a dozen days (daylight hours) that we stay below 32 degrees. Any day that the suns out and it's above freezing is a good day for being on the water, some of our best winds come in the winter. Last month we raced on a drizzly day with a nice constant 6 to 7 knot wind. Even with the rain it was one of the best sails of the winter because of the constant wind (we usually are dealing with very "fickle" winds or no wind at all on our lake. Hope your spring cleaning goes well.

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Andy_334
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Response Posted - 04/11/2009 : 08:33:17

Club website says Ice-Breaker race is in 21 days. I hope someone tells Mother nature. Ice looks pretty thick this morning.

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Response Posted - 04/11/2009 : 12:48:07

Ah well, just to rub it in as to what you folks have been missing, will pull put ABRAXIS on the trailer on tne 5th of May ----after---- a fantastic winter out on Sarasota Bay and the Gulf. Heading back North to MAINE until the late fall. Going for a late afternoon into moon lit sail tonight. (:>)
Just so ya know, I've spent 55 winters in the snow and cold. Well remember the anticipation and joy of getting ready for the mid April splash.

HAVE A GREAT SAILING SEASON. ABRAXIS

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Ericson33
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Response Posted - 04/11/2009 : 17:44:45

went to the boat today to find her on her side? Hoist gave out on the port side. No damage, or water inside. I dump the builge by dropping the rear hoist and using a cordless wet dry vacume. Really fast.

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Andy_334
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Response Posted - 04/11/2009 : 18:55:07

Wow Chris. That's bad news. Hope any damage was not too severe.

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joearcht
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Response Posted - 04/12/2009 : 08:30:33

Chris, what angle do you estimate you have to achieve to get that "dump" to work? Hoist facilities are non-existant on my lake but we have some pretty steep ramps.

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Ericson33
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Response Posted - 04/12/2009 : 22:44:44

maybee 20%

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PCP777
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Response Posted - 04/13/2009 : 16:50:26

Sailing has been great in Texas so far, I've been able to take mine out for the last 4 weeks in a row. Saturday was some terrific sailing, 12 to 17 knots and sunny and warm. As Nautiduck says, even hanging out on the boat in the slip has it's merits as well.

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Crunkinator
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Response Posted - 04/13/2009 : 20:17:24

Where abouts are you locatad PCP777? I'm at Chandlers Landing in Rockwall.

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Ericson33
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Response Posted - 04/13/2009 : 21:22:53

pos hoist, starboard rear tube now has a hole in it. Back to the lake this week to dump the hoist under the boat till I can repair it.

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Response Posted - 04/15/2009 : 18:42:19

I'm confused about the draining the bilge comments that I've read on this post. Where is this, under the cabin sole.

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Response Posted - 04/21/2009 : 18:50:14

Pleased to report the good ship Jalapeno made it to the water on Sunday.

Ice out, boat-in, stick up shortly after this photo.....time to go sailing!

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Ericson33
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Response Posted - 04/22/2009 : 10:30:48

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by leebitts
 I'm confused about the draining the bilge comments that I've read on this post. Where is this, under the cabin sole.
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I am talking about the space between the liner and the hull of the boat, for all that didnt know there is a space (huge void) between the hull liner and the bottom of the hull, I would say that the space is 2" deep and runs from the back of the cooler storage opening all the way forward to the forward storage locker in the v-birth area. If water is getting in from the windows or from hardware not being bedded correctly, you will find this area filling up with water over time. I think the main reason for water on our boat is the fact that the 1-1/4" T-track that runs the lenth of the deck has mutiple areas that will let water enter the boat.

Hope this helps.

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leebitts
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Response Posted - 04/22/2009 : 17:34:22

Thanks for that info. hmmm I do remember after rain storms that often when getting on the boat there was water that would seep out when I stepped on the floor. Now reading about how to get rid of it will make sense.

Cover comes off the boat this weekend!

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Response Posted - 04/22/2009 : 18:51:56

Chris: Your signature picture link is curflewie.

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Ericson33
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Response Posted - 04/22/2009 : 18:53:22

I would install a 5" inspection plate 12" back from the keel box under the teak and holy floring to gain access to this area. Makes a good place to take a pump and get the water out.

I am looking into a very low profile builge pump to install.

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Ericson33
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Response Posted - 04/22/2009 : 19:04:55

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Dave Bristle
 Chris: Your signature picture link is curflewie.
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Yes I know, just too lazy to login and fix the missing url..........

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PCP777
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Response Posted - 05/05/2009 : 14:22:58

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Crunkinator
 Where abouts are you locatad PCP777? I'm at Chandlers Landing in Rockwall.
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Cool, I'm at Bayview Marina right at Dalrock and I-30. Sunday I was sailing just outside of your marina.

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Response Posted - 05/05/2009 : 14:37:14

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Dave Bristle
 Chris: Your signature picture link is curflewie.
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">You guys and your technical computer talk.

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PCP777
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Response Posted - 05/06/2009 : 11:13:47

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Crunkinator
 Where abouts are you locatad PCP777? I'm at Chandlers Landing in Rockwall.
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hey, I also just joined BVYC and it looks like we race against your club, do you do the Wednesday Saturday races?

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Crunkinator
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Response Posted - 05/06/2009 : 13:50:10

I don't race anyone, anywhere. I'm a newbie and still learning. So far I've figured out what most of the lines are supposed to do but that's about it. If I tried to race, I'd be as lost as a blond in college.

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John Russell
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Response Posted - 05/06/2009 : 14:55:39

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Crunkinator
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Response Posted - 05/06/2009 : 17:35:54

No offense intended; Just politically incorrect humor. Light brown now but in my college day I was blond as well as my wife and all three of my daughters.

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PCP777
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Response Posted - 05/07/2009 : 08:39:47

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Crunkinator
 I don't race anyone, anywhere. I'm a newbie and still learning. So far I've figured out what most of the lines are supposed to do but that's about it. If I tried to race, I'd be as lost as a blond in college.
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Actually racing is a great way to learn, by crewing on another member's boat. That's what my wife and I did last night and it was a blast, even though there was hardly any wind. I have a bit of experience sailing but still learned a couple things. My wife, who is a total newb had fun and was learning as well. The races are fun and informal. I'm going to crew a few more times before I take mine out and race her. You should check it out. I plan on taking my boat out for a sail Friday afternoon after work, there's supposed to be good wind. maybe I'll see you out there?

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