Redmond bluegill

Has anyone built or used Redmond's Bluegill?

16' daysailor

I see in the photo section the 16" daysailor which is an adaption of an Edwin Monk design, Is this Monk's "Cerlew"? I have built the same boat about 6 years ago. I have never seen another one.

Here is a link to a photo on my website and also to the alterations I made to the original design.

http://www.pmaynard.lunarpages.com/index_files/image029.gif
http://www.pmaynard.lunarpages.com/index_files/image031.gif
http://www.pmaynard.lunarpages.com/index_files/image032.gif

GREETINGS - GREETINGS

WELCOME to two more new members, MHINKLE_GATOR and SMARTJAK. Glad to add you to the group.

CB

rope fenders

Hi does anyone know of a good site to show how to make rope fenders but please not naughty knots.

LIGHTING-HOW MUCH

 Planning ahead a little, any one know of a source for good lighting fixtures for the interior of a boat. Almost all marine lighting fixtures are limited to a max. of 20 watts which hardly would be enough for a boat with large cabin spaces. It seems 75 to 100 watts is required for reading at least at home. Also, what is the best type of fluorescent fixtures that won't cause electrical noise.

 

CB

GREETINGS

WELCOME to REDNECK KAYAK, Glad to add you to the fastest growing group on the web. Tell us something about your interest.

 

CB

Sloop Mast Question

I am looking for info. (problem solving).  I need to rethink how to handle making a mast for my 16 ft daysailer (Thats my picture on the "Whats New" page showing the swing keel/centerboard box).  I had originally planned on using a 23 ft spruce pole obtained from a neighbor's yard.  Unfortunately, it has cracked and checked badly over the previous winter and this summer.  The cracking is so deep (1/2" plus that the upper 8 ft is useless.  My plans call for a mast @ 23 ft. tall.  I still want to use a sloop rig as apposed to a gaff rig.

 

What can I do to get the full length of mast while still making it trailerable.  23 ft is just too long to handle in terms of weight with stays, wires, etc, and going around corners.  I think that other motorists and law enforcement would look beyond the obvious beauty  of the hull and ignore the mast swinging dangerously into the other lanes on curves.

 

I have been contemplating an articulating mast or possibly sleeving it in two parts but am having problems with manufacturing possibilities.  Any suggestions out there?

 

Could I leave a mast stump (stepped) of about 5 ft and articulate or sleeve it?  Suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

Andy

Hobby Kat

I have started gathering materials for a free set of plans called "Hobby Kat" from Mechanix Illustrated 1973. Has anyone built this boat? I'd like to hear someone else's opinion, as it appears that the plans are vague in some areas, at best.

Need to reconnect steering cable

My boat knowledge is extremely limited at this time.

 

My primary problem at this time is the steering  The cable came loose before and the previous owner tried holding it together with a piece of 1/2" copper tubing about 6" long ,  split,  and held together with radiator clamps.

 

I noticed there are threads where the rubber jacket connects.  And that someone did try to screw it in.  

 

My question is:  

Do they make a connector that will cut new threads into the plastic and screw into the steering arm ?  

 

 

 

One more thing.

Does anyone know a link that I can go to and get information about a 19' 1973 Cobalt 

Welcome Gravity

 

Welcome Gravity to the group...

 

gravitty1154 says: After reading some of the messages. I see there are several members who excel in different areas of repair. I just got a 19' 1973 Cobalt needing repairs. I may not be a contributing member at first.

 

New Pirogue Plans Available

We're pleased to announce an additional model to our Simplicity line: The Pirogue 500.

 

http://www.jemwatercraft.com/proddetail.php?prod=Smpl (click on the details link for more info)

 

The 500 was a custom design request for a large tandem boat version of our Pirogue 14-29 that can safely carry 500 pounds. It measures 15'6 x 36" (4.7m x .91m) and is a symmetrical shaped hull.

Thanks,

 

Matt
JEM Watercraft

how long should oars be

Hi I am building an 8ft rowing boat I am 5ft 11inches,how long should the oars be is there a scale measurement,ta.

bogsdolics.

Fiberglass cracking

I have built 2 boats and in never fails, the fiberglass cracks after 3 or 4 months in some places.  What am I doing wrong.  Is it because I dont put enough fiberglass resin over the cloth?  I usually put at least 2 coats on.  Should it be more or is there something wrong with my prep work. 

 

Any advice would be greatly appreciated because I plan to build a bigger boat and don't want to be repairing it in 4 months.

Hurt my feelings

Kruez,

 

I bet if I upload more pictures then I can probably get back on the cover? We'll looking to fire engines and start shakin her down over labor day.

 

 

Geo

Public Service Announcement

Public Service Announcement

I normally do not post off-topic issues but this one turns out to be true. I also will not post the email I originally received here or tell you to send it to everyone in your inbox:. Please just be aware of the problem. We do not need to lose any more of our children. The link is to a site called snopes.com.

If you have children or grandchildren you realy must READ THIS: It's a story about a family that lost their son to huffing ordinary Dust-Off earlier this year... The link is to a site called snopes.com. One of many sites that specialize in proving or dis-proving the many internet/email hoax. Here is the link:

http://www.snopes.com/toxins/dustoff.asp

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the peak age of inhalant abusers is 14 to 15 years, with onset occurring in those as young as 6 to 8 years.

-Kruez-

DING, DING

  Ring up 2 more new members. Welcome Argocapn and jtw1959 to the best and fastest growing group on the web.Tell us about yourselfs and your interest in the group.

 

CB

VACUUM BAGING

 I'm looking for information on vacuum baging as related to wood lamination. Anyone with any information or experience, please advise.

 

CB

KNOTS

HEY TRY THIS SITE FOR ANAMATED KNOTS http://www.grogono.com/knot/indexboating.php?LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg

DOUBLE-DOUBLE WELCOME

 GREETINGS to all new members : Bolger, Nictoe, Popo and TedB.

Glad to have all you folks in the fastest growing group on the web.

 

From a life of boating to building is a natural evolution in the life of man.

Feel free to ask questions and post any pictures of your boats or your

projects.

 

CB

JEZEBEL II UPDATE

 I have just uploaded the latest pictures of this summers work. They are number 200 thru 204. These pictures are still a month behind and I hope to get a few more next week. As you can tell from the pictures the barn is getting smaller every day.

Its hard to get very good pictures as I can't get far enough away.

 

CB