Thought everyone might find this interesting and decided to share it.
I needed to do some glass repairs on the bottom of the keel and wasn't sure if this plan was going to work out OK. As it turned out, it worked good. I was able to jack the boat up with automotive hydraulic jacks on the front and back of the keel while I cranked the four supports up under the hull. When the support jack screws ran out of range, I would crank one down at a time and clamp on a wood block extension. Finally, the whole boat was about 9" up off the trailer with enough room to easily get the random pattern orbital sander on the bottom of the keel. All glass repairs, barrier coat, and bottom paint on the bottom of the keel are done now and I'll be reversing the process to get her sitting back on the trailer on Saturday.
26 2014-10-09 19:04:57
Topic: Fiberglass repairs on the bottom of the keel (1 replies, posted in Repairs/Modifications/Upgrades)
27 2014-10-09 18:56:04
Re: Strange tubing (5 replies, posted in General Questions/Comments)
Monitor Mounting Instructions for Contessa 26
28 2014-10-08 20:50:11
Re: Rudder Pintle and Gudgeon Washers (27 replies, posted in Technical)
I think I'll drill out the holes in the pintles and increase the split pins to the next size up (5/32"). The 1/8" in split pins seemed kinda wimpy.
B
29 2014-10-08 20:39:35
Re: Strange tubing (5 replies, posted in General Questions/Comments)
David,
Those tubes look almost identical to the tubes that came with my monitor windvane. They are the main support brackets that bolt on one end of the aft deck and have the monitor bolted to the other end.
what diameter are they?
I'm not home now........but I'll post a photo of the mounting instructions with a day or two for you that has these tubes illustrated on it.
30 2014-10-08 20:34:48
Re: Mast Spreaders loose at base (9 replies, posted in Repairs/Modifications/Upgrades)
Ian,
Thanks for the tips............big help!
B
31 2014-09-25 18:04:18
Re: Paper Charts Wanted (6 replies, posted in Wanted)
John,
That's a great idea about the courtesy flag. In fact, that is exactly what I've already done. I found them online for $3 each.
B
32 2014-09-19 06:18:15
Re: Paper Charts Wanted (6 replies, posted in Wanted)
Thanks for the tip John!
33 2014-09-13 08:34:50
Re: Paper Charts Wanted (6 replies, posted in Wanted)
Also.......if anyone knows good sources for buying used paper charts.......I'd be very much appreciative for the tip!
B
34 2014-09-13 08:33:38
Re: Mainsail tack attachment (2 replies, posted in Sails & Rigging)
Once again.........very helpful........thanks much!
35 2014-09-13 08:29:47
Re: Rigging A Monitor Windvane (3 replies, posted in Technical)
This is a big help. Thanks much.
A close up of one of the blocks would also be a big help.
I also have a tiller pilot mounted on the starboard side.
It looks like I might have interference with its mounting flange and the block for the monitor.
We'll see when I get a little further along in the boat assembly process.
36 2014-09-12 10:09:06
Topic: Paper Charts Wanted (6 replies, posted in Wanted)
Do you have some old paper charts for sale.
I'm interested in purchasing any you may have for:
1. The panama canal area
2. South Pacific
3. East and North Coast of Australia
4. Islands of the Indian Ocean only typical Hiscock Highway
5. East and South Coast of South Africa
6. Islands of the Atlantic (St. Helena, Bermuda, etc.)
You can reach me at briannold@maxedoutvoyages.com
thanks,
B
37 2014-09-11 11:27:27
Re: rebed toe rail/sail track on JJ taylor (8 replies, posted in Technical)
I cut away the angled part of the cabin liner that makes it hard to access the nuts.
I wanted the boat to be maintenance friendly.
Planning on just making a cover plate to attach to the underside of the deck with short stubby screws that can be easily removed for maintenance.
I was also dreading the job of putting my genoa rails back on the boat because they are straight and the rail is curved.......its was a bit of fight when they were removed. I decided to make some blocks out of oak that would hold the rails securely in the vise so they could be gently bent to the right curve without damaging the rails........making reassembly a lot easier. Although I haven't actually bent the rails yet, I did clamp them in the vise with the blocks and can tell that its going to work good. B
38 2014-09-11 11:17:07
Topic: Rudder Pintle and Gudgeon Washers (27 replies, posted in Technical)
When I bought this boat, it had a nylon washer between each Pintle and Gudgeon and a stainless washer below each Gudgeon and then cotter pinned. I'm wondering whether the stainless washer below is really necessary or not? Perhaps it would reduce wear on the cotter pin but not sure.
Any input on proper way to rig the pintle and gudgeons would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
B
39 2014-09-10 10:53:33
Topic: Mainsail tack attachment (2 replies, posted in Sails & Rigging)
I'm planning on just attaching the tack of my main to the boom with a short piece of 1/4 inch rope and square not.
I'm also planning on using this same loop on the boom to tie in my reefs and using the bale on the top of the gooseneck to attach the Cunningham.
I was wondering if any of you veterans out there see any problems with "my plan" for this rigging?
Thanks,
B
40 2014-09-10 10:48:14
Topic: storm riding sail (3 replies, posted in Sails & Rigging)
I was wondering if anyone has a storm riding sail that is to be hoisted on the backstay when riding to a sea anchor like the one pictured on page 74 of Adlard Coles' Heavy Weather Sailing book, 13th Ed.?
If so, I'm wondering what the proper dimensions and weight of the Dacron used and your thought about its performance (whether you got it sized appropriately or not, etc.).
I've asked a couple of sailmaker about the right size of this sail for a Contessa 26, but the one's I've contacted don't know.
Thanks,
Brian
41 2014-09-10 10:21:48
Re: Mast Spreaders loose at base (9 replies, posted in Repairs/Modifications/Upgrades)
I replaced all the rivets and the mounting plates are very solid now.
When I did this project, I happened onto "structural rivets" at the local Fastenal and realized that this is what the old rivets were that I was replacing. They are much stronger than your basic pop rivets that they sell at the box stores. Figured I'd mention this so others don't make the mistake I almost did of using standard pop rivets.
42 2014-09-08 21:21:40
Re: New Screen Door (6 replies, posted in Repairs/Modifications/Upgrades)
last photo
43 2014-09-08 21:19:58
Re: New Screen Door (6 replies, posted in Repairs/Modifications/Upgrades)
another photo
44 2014-09-08 21:17:46
Topic: New Screen Door (6 replies, posted in Repairs/Modifications/Upgrades)
Hello Everyone,
I couldn't figure out how to upload photos to the Gallery so I decided to post here to share.
I thought you might like to see the new screen door I made for my boat.
Best Wishes,
B
45 2014-09-08 12:44:52
Re: Mast Spreaders loose at base (9 replies, posted in Repairs/Modifications/Upgrades)
3rd photo
46 2014-09-08 12:43:21
Re: Mast Spreaders loose at base (9 replies, posted in Repairs/Modifications/Upgrades)
more photos
47 2014-09-08 12:41:31
Topic: Mast Spreaders loose at base (9 replies, posted in Repairs/Modifications/Upgrades)
Hello All,
On my boat, the spreaders seem to fit rather loosely in the sockets on the mast.
I'm not sure if this is the way it is supposed to be, or not?
As you can see from the photos, when the retaining bolt on each spreader is tightened that holds the spreader to the mounting plate, the socket distorts somewhat and the spreaders can rock fore and aft (five degrees or so each way).
Are the spreaders supposed to fit snug in the mounting plates on the mast? Or are they supposed to be a little loose and able to move fore and aft a little (perhaps so they would be able to move and absorb some loading fore and aft without placing a big strain on the spreader mounting plates.
48 2014-09-08 12:08:49
Topic: Rigging A Monitor Windvane (3 replies, posted in Technical)
Hello Everyone,
Does anyone know the best way to rig the tiller control lines for the monitor?
On the Scanmar website, they show a boat with cheek blocks mounted on the aft corners of the cockpit combing. There other photos do not show the details of the control line rigging well enough to be helpful.
This arrangement seems like it might cause line chafe as control line angles vary.
I'm thinking that swivel blocks, attached with eye straps in the same location (on the top of the cockpit combing at the aft corners) might be best........but not sure.
If anyone out there already has there monitor rigged in a way that is working great and could post a photo, that would be a big help.
Thanks........Brian
49 2014-05-02 15:08:17
Re: folkboat video (4 replies, posted in General Questions/Comments)
John,
Great video.......thanks for the link.
50 2014-04-10 08:03:05
Re: re-wire mast, thoughts? (9 replies, posted in Repairs/Modifications/Upgrades)
Ian,
Does the white light on the transom of your boat cause any problems with you being able to see well?
I don't know whether you have a self-steering on the transom, but if you did, might the white light reflect off of the chrome tubing, etc. and cause problems with your night vision?