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Frank Hopper
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Initially Posted - 12/29/2003 : 15:38:23

We have had some sunny days as of late so it has been a chance to finish some things and document others. There is a new set of pictures to look at:
First is the unpleasant baking soda stains left by my soda blasting of my bottom. My dealer kept telling me that he was going to wash my boat off and never did. I tried soap and water, detergent and water, and finally vinegar; vinegar worked.
Next is a picture of the completed traveler control setup.
Next is the “boom tent project”. I bought this off of our swap meet forum; I also bought a snap installer that is a pair of vise grips with slip on jaws that fit the snap parts. The normal anvil type of snap kit would not work well on a boat deck so I was very pleased to have found the vise grip kit. The snaps are placed to match the existing pop-top tent snaps, with the vise grips you simply work your way around the cabin top making each one fit as you go. Those that are in the heavy seam areas are holding up well, those that are simply in doubled material are not doing as well. We are going to get some pieces of leather and redo the side snaps wit leather in the folds to reinforce the material. The sides are folded for several reasons. First was because there was too much material to wad up in the jaw of the vise grips to allow them to work, and second was to provide doubled material for strength. I am very pleased with the boom tent idea and when we reinforce the side material it will be even better. You also see where the boom tent is notched for the mast.
You also see the new Garhauer halyard plate. I did not through bolt it, I used longer screws and feel pretty good about the way it went. The drill press made very short work of drilling the SS plate. There is also a plastic fence post lying next to the mast step. It fits over the mast step and will be cut and the top notched to act as a center support for the mast. It will require slots to be cut in the front and back of the bottom of the post and two bolt holes, (one at the top of the mast step slot and another at the bottom of the mast step slot), then it should be fairly strong.
The leading of the lines to the cockpit has driven much of the work. I used Harken 272 deck organizers. They are quads that are a double stack. I added a single Spinlock XAS rope clutch to the starboard side and a triple Spinlock XAS to the port side. I also added a new Lewmar 7, (I wish I had an old one to match the starboard winch). I tried to show placement with my pictures.
I have included a picture of how crooked my new stem fitting is, I am debating whether or not to re-do it. Opinions would be appreciated.
Next is a series of pictures of the interior. Some show where all of the deck bolts came through. A few are of my new Pyle stereo and how I mounted it, (I could not bring myself to cut the teak face to mount it above the galley drawers where I thought I was going to put it). I bought a PolyPlaner Pod and I am pleased so far. We removed the doors in the salon and Vee berth. I am just too big! We put up a curtain rod that spans the entire cabin width so that a curtain could be pulled all of the way out of view or closed.
When I got my boat the bow eye was pulling out. I looked and the teak wedge in the bow that the eye through bolts through was rotted away. I grabbed a really nice broom and cut the handle off. The radius fit nicely in the bow, we will see how long it holds up! I latter got a replacement teak wedge from CD and have cut it in half and am going to use the pieces as cam cleat bases for the fourth lines in the Harken deck organizers. I thought the teak would look nice on the deck, I have not figured out where to mount them yet, (it is crowded up there).
There has been so much discussion of late about vanities that I included pictures of mine. You will notice my compass hanging in the vanity area. It is mounted in a sheet of copper and clamps over the companionway threshold; the cord plugs in the cigarette lighter.
Finally there are pictures of the new cockpit speakers. I used PolyPlaner 5.5” speakers with metal grills. They seem to be nice, in other pictures you will notice I used radio Shack speakers inside. By not being too picky but picky enough I have a nice stereo for around $300. Cutting the cockpit was a hoot, I used my whirly gig cutter with my drill motor and the eccentric vibrations nearly crippled me before I got through that Catalina fiberglass!
Well I am sorry this was so long, I hope it helps some.
We have had some sunny days as of late so it has been a chance to finish some things and document others. There is a new set of pictures to look at:
First is the unpleasant baking soda stains left by my soda blasting of my bottom. My dealer kept telling me that he was going to wash my boat off and never did. I tried soap and water, detergent and water, and finally vinegar; vinegar worked.
Next is a picture of the completed traveler control setup.
Next is the “boom tent project”. I bought this off of our swap meet forum; I also bought a snap installer that is a pair of vise grips with slip on jaws that fit the snap parts. The normal anvil type of snap kit would not work well on a boat deck so I was very pleased to have found the vise grip kit. The snaps are placed to match the existing pop-top tent snaps, with the vise grips you simply work your way around the cabin top making each one fit as you go. Those that are in the heavy seam areas are holding up well, those that are simply in doubled material are not doing as well. We are going to get some pieces of leather and redo the side snaps wit leather in the folds to reinforce the material. The sides are folded for several reasons. First was because there was too much material to wad up in the jaw of the vise grips to allow them to work, and second was to provide doubled material for strength. I am very pleased with the boom tent idea and when we reinforce the side material it will be even better. You also see where the boom tent is notched for the mast.
You also see the new Garhauer halyard plate. I did not through bolt it, I used longer screws and feel pretty good about the way it went. The drill press made very short work of drilling the SS plate. There is also a plastic fence post lying next to the mast step. It fits over the mast step and will be cut and the top notched to act as a center support for the mast. It will require slots to be cut in the front and back of the bottom of the post and two bolt holes, (one at the top of the mast step slot and another at the bottom of the mast step slot), then it should be fairly strong.
The leading of the lines to the cockpit has driven much of the work. I used Harken 272 deck organizers. They are quads that are a double stack. I added a single Spinlock XAS rope clutch to the starboard side and a triple Spinlock XAS to the port side. I also added a new Lewmar 7, (I wish I had an old one to match the starboard winch). I tried to show placement with my pictures.
I have included a picture of how crooked my new stem fitting is, I am debating whether or not to re-do it. Opinions would be appreciated.
Next is a series of pictures of the interior. Some show where all of the deck bolts came through. A few are of my new Pyle stereo and how I mounted it, (I could not bring myself to cut the teak face to mount it above the galley drawers where I thought I was going to put it). I bought a PolyPlaner Pod and I am pleased so far. We removed the doors in the salon and Vee berth. I am just too big! We put up a curtain rod that spans the entire cabin width so that a curtain could be pulled all of the way out of view or closed.
When I got my boat the bow eye was pulling out. I looked and the teak wedge in the bow that the eye through bolts through was rotted away. I grabbed a really nice broom and cut the handle off. The radius fit nicely in the bow, we will see how long it holds up! I latter got a replacement teak wedge from CD and have cut it in half and am going to use the pieces as cam cleat bases for the fourth lines in the Harken deck organizers. I thought the teak would look nice on the deck, I have not figured out where to mount them yet, (it is crowded up there).
There has been so much discussion of late about vanities that I included pictures of mine. You will notice my compass hanging in the vanity area. It is mounted in a sheet of copper and clamps over the companionway threshold; the cord plugs in the cigarette lighter.
Finally there are pictures of the new cockpit speakers. I used PolyPlaner 5.5” speakers with metal grills. They seem to be nice, in other pictures you will notice I used radio Shack speakers inside. By not being too picky but picky enough I have a nice stereo for around $300. Cutting the cockpit was a hoot, I used my whirly gig cutter with my drill motor and the eccentric vibrations nearly crippled me before I got through that Catalina fiberglass!
Well I am sorry this was so long, I hope it helps some.

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 12/29/2003 : 16:00:29

Boy, you sure got the jump on the winter to-do list, Frank...Good job!

One question, Frank...how does your traveller setup work?

I'm assuming that the bitter ends of the traveller controls exit those new blocks mounted on the upper part of the stern pulpit and do not go back to the car. Is this correct?

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Frank Hopper
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Pitcairn Island
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Response Posted - 12/29/2003 : 16:22:37

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by dlucier
 Boy, you sure got the jump on the winter to-do list, Frank...Good job!

One question, Frank...how does your traveller setup work?
I'm assuming that the bitter ends of the traveller controls exit those new blocks mounted on the upper part of the stern pulpit and do not go back to the car. Is this correct?
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Yes, they are just belayed there. I will get a new 1/4" continuous line. I just bought a reel of it on Ebay to use there and for the new topping lift. It is a little large for a topping lift, I hope it will be ok. Next is the hardware on the boom. It is wonderful to have a boat again.

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Leon Sisson
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Response Posted - 12/29/2003 : 21:07:50

Very nice work, Frank and Martha! (And there's no doubt in my mind that Martha deserves some of the credit!) I like the traveler improvements in particular. The stock traveler camcleats don't feel well thought out.

And good job on the lines lead aft. Did you move your handrails, or were they already that far outboard on the later model boat? As for locating some camcleats in addition to the rope clutches, I built little teak platforms that stradle the lower level of lines, and mounted small cam cleats up there for the lighter control lines, such as vang, cunningham, and topping lift.

I have something very similar to what you did for head curtains. I started by sewing a curtain hem in the "top" edge of two appropriate sized tropical print beach towels. Next, I replaced four of the #10 screws near the upper outer corners of the bulkhead sections with #10 SS screw-eyes and SS trim washers. I then ran 1/8" line between the screw-eyes through the towel hems, and stretched it taught using trucker's hitch knots. As you mentioned, the curtains slide out of the way over by the head. A hidden benefit is having two additional spare towels already on board at all times. When no one is looking, I use them to dry my hands on.

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Frank Hopper
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Pitcairn Island
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Response Posted - 12/30/2003 : 00:01:37

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Leon Sisson
 Very nice work, Frank and Martha! (And there's no doubt in my mind that Martha deserves some of the credit!) I like the traveler improvements in particular. The stock traveler camcleats don't feel well thought out.

And good job on the lines lead aft. Did you move your handrails, or were they already that far outboard on the later model boat? As for locating some camcleats in addition to the rope clutches, I built little teak platforms that stradle the lower level of lines, and mounted small cam cleats up there for the lighter control lines, such as vang, cunningham, and topping lift.

I have something very similar to what you did for head curtains. I started by sewing a curtain hem in the "top" edge of two appropriate sized tropical print beach towels. Next, I replaced four of the #10 screws near the upper outer corners of the bulkhead sections with #10 SS screw-eyes and SS trim washers. I then ran 1/8" line between the screw-eyes through the towel hems, and stretched it taught using trucker's hitch knots. As you mentioned, the curtains slide out of the way over by the head. A hidden benefit is having two additional spare towels already on board at all times. When no one is looking, I use them to dry my hands on.

I take it that your boat has the traditional interior, as opposed to the dinette. Are those sliding doors on the spice rack in the galley stock, or was that done later?

The stem fitting doesn't look all that crooked to me in the photo. If it's on there solid, I don't think I'd loose much sleep over it.

Keep up the good work, and the informative reports!

-- Leon Sisson

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Thanks Leon
The cabinet over the galley seems to have been an option, I have seen it on other boats too. The handrail placement is stock. I hope my pictures are helping people plan things. I am just lucky to have my boat in my driveway.

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Ed Montague
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Response Posted - 12/30/2003 : 13:30:13

It's hard to believe that you are talking about being finished with the winter projects. I haven't been able to find the time to even get started. We had such a long warm fall this year here in California that I have only just realized that winter is here as the Pacific storms have started blasting through. Next month the boat comes out for bimini alterations, swing keel maintenance, electrical panel relocation, new spreader light facing forward, and what ever else we can think of. I will try to lighten the load as we plan to be in Portland for the Nationals and I don't want to rent a temperary storage shed when we get there to store all the cruising stuff. Not sure if we will redo the bottom yet. Anyway, now at least this post has me thinking about projects.

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rford
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Response Posted - 03/01/2004 : 21:11:41

What was your vinegar solution?

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Frank Hopper
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Pitcairn Island
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Response Posted - 03/01/2004 : 21:19:45

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by rford
 What was your vinegar solution?
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Straight! A 1/2 gal jug of generic vinegar from food for less. I rinsed it well and will wash the deck with a proper PH wash soon. I just needed to stop the base from reacting to the weather.

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