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TakeFive
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Initially Posted - 12/11/2011 :  21:12:11  Show Profile
I improved my PVC pipe structure this year to provide a sharper "gable" along the bow (for better drainage). Many of the ideas shown here were stolen from others, so I'm not taking credit. Here are some pics for those who are interested:

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Rick S., Swarthmore, PA
PO of Take Five, 1998 Catalina 250WK #348 (relocated to Baltimore's Inner Harbor)
New owner of 2001 Catalina 34MkII #1535 Breakin' Away (at Rock Hall Landing Marina)
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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 12/12/2011 :  09:22:48  Show Profile
Very nice. What size pipe are you using?
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TakeFive
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Response Posted - 12/12/2011 :  09:43:22  Show Profile
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by dmpilc</i>
<br />Very nice. What size pipe are you using?
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The verticals are 2" with 2" T's at the top. (Diameters are ID, per convention for PVC.) The center mast step support (which was originally Steve or Randy's idea) was also made with 2" bends.

The horizontals are 10' x 1.5", which passes loosely through the 2" T at the bow. I used adapters to make a snug fit at the mast step, since it's also used to join the two 10' sections.

The bottom part of the mast step is glued together with two-step purple/clear plumber's glue. Everything else is just friction fit, so it disassembles nicely.

I'm particularly proud of the broomstick mounts to secure the 2x4 to the bow pulpit. It took me over a year of searching to find something that would work for that. Last year I tried lashing it (because I couldn't find the right hardware), and it was not very secure at all.
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OJ
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Response Posted - 12/12/2011 :  15:36:56  Show Profile
Mine's better . . .
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GaryB
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Response Posted - 12/12/2011 :  18:14:48  Show Profile
Mine's better than both of yours. I sail all year round!
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TakeFive
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Response Posted - 12/12/2011 :  19:15:52  Show Profile
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by OJ</i>
<br />Mine's better . . .



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Hmmm, doesn't look like it keeps much snow off the boat.

<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by GaryB</i>
<br />Mine's better than both of yours. I sail all year round!
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I used to live in Plano. Somethin' tells me you don't get to do much sailing in July or August.
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GaryB
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Response Posted - 12/12/2011 :  21:35:15  Show Profile
At least the option is viable in the summer. Early evening or night time can be comfortable in July and August. If it gets too hot you can hit the water. Can't really do that in winter.
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