Spring has sprung, Projects need to get done.

[Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson )]

Sring is in the air and a boys fancy turns to ........... boats of course.

So here is some of the spring projects I have to get to on Tidbit.

#1 the rub rail on the starboard side was crushed and bashed when we docked one night at a river front cafe.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m320/fosterhere/Tidbit/IMG_0841.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m320/fosterhere/Tidbit/IMG_0843.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m320/fosterhere/Tidbit/IMG_0844.jpg

The problem is complicated by the fact that I do not have a shop anymore. So I'm perplexed how to attack this. Initially I wanted to totally replace the entire length of rubrail, it's only 17'

But now I'm thinking the down and dirty dutchman might be a way to go. So how would you guys attack this ?

I also need to find some plastic ( yes I said plastic ) battens for the sail, because the wooden ones keep breaking like toothpicks.

The rest of the work is cosmetic, varnish, paint and bottom paint I do have to attack the cockpit varnish and paint

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m320/fosterhere/Tidbit/IMG_0500.jpg

Also I got to get to the block's and running rigging one of these seasons.

Looking forward to this fun soon

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m320/fosterhere/Tidbit/L1050675.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m320/fosterhere/Tidbit/L1050664.jpg

[Mrleft8]

I told you last year to give me the dimensions you need and I'd whip one out for you. Full length is the way I'd go, but if you want a Dutchman I'll do that too.

[Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson )]

I told you last year to give me the dimensions you need and I'd whip one out for you. Full length is the way I'd go, but if you want a Dutchman I'll do that too.

What dimensions do you need ?

[Mrleft8]

The dimensions of the rail......

[oakman]

Length, width, thickness, profile.

[ChrisBen]

Your local sailmaker should carry both ash and fiberglass battens or can order them from Bainbridge. You can find some sizes of fiberglass battens, sold by the foot, at Sailrite online. Don't forget the end caps.
battens (http://www.sailrite.com/Categories?search=battens&range=1%2C10%2C62)
(http://www.sailrite.com/Categories?search=battens&range=1%2C10%2C62)

[BETTY-B]

Spring has sprung? I just heard on the radio you guys were getting more snow this morning.

DAN

[rbgarr]

Bondojob.

[Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson )]

Here ya go Lefty

17'-7" long

1/2 deep with a rounded edge

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m320/fosterhere/photo-2053.jpg

1 1/2 " High

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m320/fosterhere/photo-1931.jpg

The face is round over top and bottom

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m320/fosterhere/photo-1795.jpg

damaged section

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m320/fosterhere/photo-1914.jpg

let me know

[Paul Girouard]

Here ya go Lefty


#1:


1/2 deep with a rounded edge

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m320/fosterhere/photo-2053.jpg



#2:

1 1/2 " High

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m320/fosterhere/photo-1931.jpg









Joe , you sure you can read a tape measure???

#1 Either the camera angle is very bad or that piece is 3/4" , it sure looks thicker than 1/2" :confused:



#2: Looks to be net 1" and that camera angle isn't off that much to make me read that piece as net 1 1/2".


You'll also want the length about 18' you can cut that to fit on site.

Good luck Lefty:D

[Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson )]

Joe , you sure you can read a tape measure???

#1 Either the camera angle is very bad or that piece is 3/4" , it sure looks thicker than 1/2" :confused:



#2: Looks to be net 1" and that camera angle isn't off that much to make me read that piece as net 1 1/2".


You'll also want the length about 18' you can cut that to fit on site.

Good luck Lefty:D

Angle is bad thats WHY I typed the dimensions ;)
I also figured lefty would want the actual thenth I trust he would Know to give me a little fuge factor ;)

Nice to see your still keeping involved Paul :D

[Bill R]

Gotta make a new rudder and tiller for the bleach bottle.

Trailer gets delivered next week, so I need to get that assembled and modified to hold the mast.

Lake is still frozen solid, and there is still 2 1/2-3 feet of snow surrounding the boat, so I still have a little time.

[goodbasil]

If your going to replace the whole length, (17'?) or a section and its the same for its length, why not cut out 6" or so and mail it to him?

[Mrleft8]

Joe , you sure you can read a tape measure???

#1 Either the camera angle is very bad or that piece is 3/4" , it sure looks thicker than 1/2" :confused:



#2: Looks to be net 1" and that camera angle isn't off that much to make me read that piece as net 1 1/2".


You'll also want the length about 18' you can cut that to fit on site.

Good luck Lefty:D
Thank you Paul...... Joe.... Do us a favor and have Phil take the measurments wouldja? Please? :D
I'll be happy to create what ever you need, but I don't want to create something..... Uh...... Brooklyn....

[Paul Girouard]

why not cut out 6" or so and mail it to him?



Thats the best way to do it.

Sure Joe I'm involved as any of us here.

It'll be a hoot to 'watch' you work on this. I aways enjoy your 'work' threads , and a lot of what I add is constructive / good advice.

The thing I like about your threads is you take 'most ' of what said and use it , or you laugh at yourself if / or what ever one 'fits'.

I still don't think that camera angle is off that much on the 1 1/2" piece / photo #2.

Good luck :cool:

[landlocked sailor]

I'm so glad spring is here! It's much better seeing you posting topsides again Joe! Rick

[From Mystic]

Dockside Cafe?

Sure looks like it might have been a Dockside BAR!

I've always had better luck giving a peice of the work to whoever is going to make it. Good Luck from mystic

[Russ Manheimer]

Joe,

Scarf a piece just a bit larger in profile and use a plane and chisel to match the profile. Looks like a simple round over. Make a template and plane to size.

Easy skill to learn.

Russ

[Canoeyawl]

Rubrails are often tapered...

[paladin]

Rubrails.....first ya needs a 42 foot long teak 2 x 4.....stand it on edge, and using the saw blade make two passes down the middle to cut a drip groove about 3/8ths of an inch deep and 1/4 inch wide....then lay the 2 x 4 on it's side, and remove a wedge shaped piece off the "top" of the board....about 5/8ths of an inch at the top and cut at an angle (tilt the saw blade) to the lower edge....bolt in place using 1/4 inch bronze bolts, use teak plugs to hide the bolts.....

[oakman]

but I don't want to create something..... Uh...... Brooklyn....

Yo what the #$#%$% you tawkin' bout? Yu got a problem wid Brooklyn?

[Bob Cleek]

Damn! I just love that boat, Joe! She's sure a keeper.

[Mrleft8]

Joe........................................... Check your PMs. Or better yet, just call me.

[Mrleft8]

You gonna pick this up, or am I slapping a stamp on it? It's pre-bent too....

[Mrleft8]

EH-HEM!!!!!! C'MON BALDY! When someone does you a flavor, yer not s'posed to make them wait..... ;)

[Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson )]

You gonna pick this up, or am I slapping a stamp on it? It's pre-bent too....

Sorry I thought it would take a while. I'll pm you my PO BOX can't make the drive just yet. Thank you thank you I'll give you a call later

Joe

[Mrleft8]

OK..... You DO know this won't fit in an E-mail......Right? :D

[StevenBauer]

17' long PO Box? :D





Steven

[Mrleft8]

Just a 4' splice for now.... We'll do the whole shebang, both sides next fall...

[Jim Ledger]

Just a 4' splice for now.... We'll do the whole shebang, both sides next fall...


Nothing more permanent than a temporary fix.;):D

[Canoez]

Nothing more permanent than a temporary fix.;):D

That's just too good. I may have to borrow that one. :D

[Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson )]

Lefty PM Sent

[Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson )]

Waiting on Lefty's kind help to arrive I have compiled a list of work that I will tackle in the next 2 weeks.

A partial list of what we need to get her underway in Bristol fashion for the 2009 season

1 qt Petit Topside off-white ( I have the exact model # at home )
1 qt Antifouling bottom paint ( copper green )
2 qt Petit z Spar Captains Varnish
1 qt Interlux Grand Banks Beige
1 qt Interlux dulling additive
Various sponge brushes
2 rolls of 3M Blue masking tape
1 Small 2 part faring compound & catalyst
1 Box 120 grit 5 hole sanding disk
Various sand paper
1 jar Slick Seem
3 Plastic sail battens

Eventually need for the season

New Dock Lines
2 new bilge pumps
2 new lawn mower batteries
Assortment of Sufficient fenders ( A MUST )

Scope of work

RUB RAIL
Remove and repair section of Starboard rub rail with Dutchman made by MrLef8, screw, bung, fair and varnish.

TOPSIDES
Mask & Paint
Topsides lightly sanded to key seasonal painting


BOTTOM
Bottom scraped and bedding compound added
Paint bottom with antifouling copper bottom paint.
Apply liberally with Slick Seam to augment weeping and help with take up when launching

RUDDER
Seasonal Prop nick filled, faired and painted

COCKPIT
Heat gun & scrape all old varnish from bead board
Sand, tape & minimum 6 coats of varnish before launching and 6 after
Bench seats key sanded and painted
Floorboards key sanded and painted

CENTERBOARD
Key sanded and varnished

TILLER
Possibly heat gun scraped or sanded and varnished ( Its in need of it ) More coats needed on the "Legends" repair

RUNNING BLOCKS
Should be scraped and fully sanded and varnished min 6 coats before and 6 coats after - 10 coats before on the ones aloft.

DECK
Light sanding and a couple of fresh coats of varnish for the season.

MAST, GAFF & BOOM
Light sanding and a couple of fresh coats of varnish for the season

That should get her looking Bristol for launch day ;)

[Mrleft8]

Should arrive today, if it's not already there...

[Mrleft8]

Is it there yet?

[BrianM]

Nice Lookin' boat Joe,

For all the millions of posts you've made, I've never seen photos as good as these.

Hey, quit wasting so much time on the Bilge and take better care of that boat! She deserves better!

Give some gorgeous "After"shots if you can fit them into your Bilge agendas......:D

[Mrleft8]

Eh-HEM!!!!
Has the "package" arrived, or is it stuck in a warehouse somewhere?

[Paul Girouard]

Has the "package" arrived, or is it stuck in a warehouse somewhere?



It's stuck in the bilge :D

[Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson )]

Photo's soon gonna take Tess down to the boat as a photo assistant ;)

[John Smith]

We've only had a day that felt like Spring had sprung. I stopped at Shop Rite to day to buy a box of warm weather, but they didn't have any.

Irony is that in three weeks or so, we'll likely be complaining it's too hot.

[StevenBauer]

Eventually need for the season


Assortment of Sufficient fenders ( A MUST )



Have Tess read Barbara Merry's article in WB #105 and make you some. Holly is making new ones for Talisman. :)


Steven

[Vinny&Shawn]

Well we are going full tilt on refinishing our spars, blocks and other small stuff. Our plan is to wood the decks,cabin trunk,combings, etc.. Using our new ceramic paint stripper, thanks to Steven Bauers design. Haulout scheduled for 23rd or 24th of April.
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp278/vgeorge1/SparShed001.jpg?t=1238949327

[StevenBauer]

How's the paint stripper working, Vinnie? Did you take any stripping videos? ;):D


Steven

[Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson )]

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m320/fosterhere/photo-632.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m320/fosterhere/photo-1178.jpg

Nice job Lefty, thank you so much. Soon every forum member is going to have a piece in Tidbit ;)

[Vinny&Shawn]

[quote=StevenBauer;2155416]How's the paint stripper working, Vinnie? Did you take any stripping videos? ;):D

I have just experimented with it but it works great,and when we put it to use I will be sure to put it to film,Thanks Steven.

[Mrleft8]

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m320/fosterhere/photo-632.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m320/fosterhere/photo-1178.jpg

nice job lefty, thank you so much. Soon every forum member is going to have a piece in tidbit ;)
$10.75 :d

[StevenBauer]

Eventually need for the season


Assortment of Sufficient fenders ( A MUST )




Holly has been working:

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r241/bauerdad/IMG_0704.jpg?t=1239052880

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r241/bauerdad/IMG_0705.jpg?t=1239052904


http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r241/bauerdad/IMG_0708.jpg?t=1239052943

I need to get her a fid to finish up.

If you buy her some rope I bet she'd make you some, Joe. :)


Steven

[neal debonte]

Holly has been working:

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r241/bauerdad/IMG_0704.jpg?t=1239052880

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r241/bauerdad/IMG_0705.jpg?t=1239052904


http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r241/bauerdad/IMG_0708.jpg?t=1239052943

I need to get her a fid to finish up.

If you buy her some rope I bet she'd make you some, Joe. :)





Steven


That's Cool! Is there a printed instruction she is following?

[StevenBauer]

She learned at the R&W Rope Warehouse booth at the Maine Boatbuilder's Show. But he learned from Barbara Merry's article in WoodenBoat issue # 105. She did read the article before starting but I think she had it down already. :)


Steven

[hokiefan]

She learned at the R&W Rope Warehouse booth at the Maine Boatbuilder's Show. But he learned from Barbara Merry's article in WoodenBoat issue # 105. She did read the article before starting but I think she had it down already. :)


Steven

Could be a potential small business venture for the young lady. Nice fender.

Cheers,

Bobby

[Mrleft8]

Wow! Good looks (From her mother no doubt!), and talent too!!! :D

[neal debonte]

Beds weeded and turned? check

Mulch down? check (splurged for hemlock- but no new plantings this year)

Window trim, soffits and facia painted? check

Garage cleaned? check

Car cleaned and detailed? check

House finally under control- now that mamma is happy on to Chatham and working on List Best: Bottom paint, varnish and general messing around and getting in the crew at Pease Boatworks way. Did order a special gift for my Dad- the Festool sander/ router/ saw/ vacuum system to help work on the new launch. A long overdue Xmas, birthday, fathers day gift. He starts radiation next week (with a good prognosis), but with some boats to work on and some new toys, looking forward to some quality father/ son time- too rare lately and with me possibly relocating further south it will be even more valuable.:)

[Mrleft8]

... No pictures of the rub rail patch in place?.......

[donald branscom]

Could be a potential small business venture for the young lady. Nice fender.

Cheers,

Bobby

It is interesting how people think.

Like.....How many units can she put out per hour.


Sort of ugly.