tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79824703089216271062024-03-17T19:59:59.525-07:00Joel’s Navigator SiteJoel Bergenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15368971898993662883noreply@blogger.comBlogger97125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7982470308921627106.post-37051371052621101242024-02-23T15:03:00.000-08:002024-02-24T11:47:40.506-08:00CNC files for Welsford designs<p>Work continues on creating CNC files for John Welsford's designs. So far I have created CNC files for Light Dory, Longsteps, Navigator, Pathfinder, Scallywag, Sei, Tender Behind, Walkabout and Pilgrim. Sherpa is currently in work. Others will follow.<br /></p><p>If you're unfamiliar with CNC files, they are 2d vector (.dxf) files that you can bring to a CNC operator. He will then use these files with his CNC machine to cut your parts out of 4x8 sheets of plywood. Below, you can see which parts will be cut out and produced by your CNC operator for each boat (click to enlarge). This will save you a tremendous amount of time and possibly mistakes vs drawing and cutting the parts out yourself. Note however that not all parts are included. Parts such as bulkheads, centerboard cases, transoms, doublers, lower panels, planks (on some boats) and other parts that are defined on John's drawings are included, but parts that are cut-to-fit parts usually are not. Cut-to-fit parts include parts like seat tops, decking, and usually planks. Those type of parts are made by clamping an oversized piece of plywood to the boat, tracing the outline of the part, then removing and cutting out the part. Also, some parts are intentionally slightly oversized by design so that they may be trimmed to the exact size on installation. Better too big than too small.<br /></p><p>We are still working on how to make these CNC files available. Stay tuned.</p><p>If you have the plans and are in need of a CNC file for a boat you wish to build, you may contact me at j_bergen@yahoo.com and I might be able to help you. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipps9k_8JHaMLEX-zhBQly9zmPnelGFVV6wWjbG8Ze1y-JTnKKKjAwZhD85g6Zl9o9g0kW4l7JOhEGWawbCm814mulVne9q7Mtk7shZleiu9L9OeIjlHKZYVPsthrgPBr4O3m2MEe-Q4ZwIkgqvcVmhsHUiw04F-eBUL6TUoDrHoprGsWp1Bal2Npfm7A/s7201/CNC%20-%20LIGHT%20DORY%20-%20thumbnail.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="7201" data-original-width="3601" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipps9k_8JHaMLEX-zhBQly9zmPnelGFVV6wWjbG8Ze1y-JTnKKKjAwZhD85g6Zl9o9g0kW4l7JOhEGWawbCm814mulVne9q7Mtk7shZleiu9L9OeIjlHKZYVPsthrgPBr4O3m2MEe-Q4ZwIkgqvcVmhsHUiw04F-eBUL6TUoDrHoprGsWp1Bal2Npfm7A/w320-h640/CNC%20-%20LIGHT%20DORY%20-%20thumbnail.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Galen Piehl has done the research. See his blog post here:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.insidewaters.com/best-jigsaw-blade-for-okoume-plywood/?fbclid=IwAR3C2uulwZ6yIyJunocYeRvebNQilLwEB7g43l6JrLHtDrIuhqeKgT50VxY" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixnFO-NI3yUoXve3Lx8CGC0_KdLeblPGgfFv4xUSuw24F0BXKQynBBMj_1kj0o0xVPtVy5vhN3zDdHdUjsjT5jdFgif_OnWavi_FMOhkBbPtyB2L5brCBsO6zek_COYrtuk3OvcuT-s42a2ppVh2Z7D_VkVEnktZSPMLlmSFWCA0kliZXD6-U4YzCkO9g/w200-h200/bosch-js572ebk.webp" width="200" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Joel Bergenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15368971898993662883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7982470308921627106.post-37403298484198952282023-12-01T14:10:00.000-08:002023-12-01T14:10:08.440-08:00Sherpa Templates available now<p><span style="font-family: inherit;">Full-Size Template Kits and Roll-Form patterns for John Welsford's Sherpa dinghy are now available from <a href="https://duckworks.com/sherpa-full-size-template-instant-download/" target="_blank">Duckworks</a>. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgqZ0Z2ic391gqYdtA_l9FTtUBZHyDVjOVJ6CSjZm9ifGql0nOK5Ym4amWQJAOneOMt5JxKhTT7XSOtRTjF8LvwCFDQACQwvazE5BFmdkO85bOZcjHvahKylcg16cbTlCmfwiMGTwRY2bLiwwMQ4b0OV39TCAOpocfWFg1vSrKjNAt3H93c_DyZVgBCCEk" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="836" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgqZ0Z2ic391gqYdtA_l9FTtUBZHyDVjOVJ6CSjZm9ifGql0nOK5Ym4amWQJAOneOMt5JxKhTT7XSOtRTjF8LvwCFDQACQwvazE5BFmdkO85bOZcjHvahKylcg16cbTlCmfwiMGTwRY2bLiwwMQ4b0OV39TCAOpocfWFg1vSrKjNAt3H93c_DyZVgBCCEk=w310-h400" width="310" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">The kits are PDF files, in various paper sizes, that you can print yourself on an ordinary inkjet or laser printer and then you assemble the pages to make full size patterns. They are accurate and save the builder considerable time, effort and possibly costly mistakes. Also included in the downloads are roll-form versions that require no assembly. They are 3' wide by up to 8' long. You can have them printed at your local printshop, or you can have Duckworks print them for you. They look like this:<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjkH9lf8PgukW24u8uDmdS8gVLfSQaRbinMWEbPNnlI3KqLMs0NsRbZN72gBOdEZa8rSE0MS5bK-AKnpdTCf-56zx_IwecJvTxVxQUZyZp6mqmFTYZ0PgSR_CU5tPs-6wMppf8vqHuJVyA0ZgP6tTZQhG0LPAWF9863kM1W8p0Zb_VZkGOTkZ21dJqDNDk" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1560" data-original-width="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjkH9lf8PgukW24u8uDmdS8gVLfSQaRbinMWEbPNnlI3KqLMs0NsRbZN72gBOdEZa8rSE0MS5bK-AKnpdTCf-56zx_IwecJvTxVxQUZyZp6mqmFTYZ0PgSR_CU5tPs-6wMppf8vqHuJVyA0ZgP6tTZQhG0LPAWF9863kM1W8p0Zb_VZkGOTkZ21dJqDNDk=s16000" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span>Next up will be Templates for Welsford's upcoming new design - Scallywag. I'm very excited about this new design and I can't wait to create templates for it. Scallywag takes Welsford's blockbuster design SCAMP to a whole new level by enlarging it, adding a cabin, inboard motor well, anchor locker, mizzen, folding main mast, and probably more.<p></p><p>If you're unfamiliar with my Template Kits, more info can be found by clicking <a href="http://navigatorjoel.blogspot.com/2021/11/full-size-template-kits-for-john.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Template Kits are <a href="https://duckworks.com/plans-kits/plans-by-type/full-size-patterns/?fbclid=IwAR2zsSvtncoIu-ejywyjZUS183JvT13fOJzvXFmkmgA3PZb1L4A-qVBiIlw" target="_blank">available for several other</a> of John Welsford's designs too.<br /></p>Joel Bergenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15368971898993662883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7982470308921627106.post-75239766240134848092023-11-05T09:51:00.001-08:002023-11-05T15:00:53.801-08:00Super Simple Jam Cleats<div class="separator"><p style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></p></div><p style="margin-bottom: 0.14in;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Legend
has it t</span><span style="font-size: small;">hat Einstein once said “Everything should be made as simple
as possible, but not simpler”</span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0.14in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">In
truth, the quote isn’t actually Einstein’s, but he did agree with
it.</span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0.14in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">And
so do I, especially when it comes to jam cleats.</span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0.14in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Years
ago, I became frustrated with the cam cleats and horn cleats that I used for my
halyards, roller furler, and centerboard lift. Cam cleats can all
too easily be released accidentally. Horn cleats take longer to tie off and usually require two
hands to make fast (unless you’re some sort of one-handed
horn-cleating ninja). They require too much attention for too
long when things get hectic.</span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0.14in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">What
I really wanted was a cleat that would hold a line fast by simply and
quickly wrapping one turn around it, using only one hand.</span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0.14in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">But
I also wanted the ability to secure the line to the cleat with no
possibility of it accidentally releasing.</span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0.14in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">And
I needed two sizes, but wanted the option to swap one size for the
other without having to drill more mounting holes.</span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0.14in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">I
also wanted something I could make myself because, well, that’s
what I do.</span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0.14in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">And
of course they had to be “as simple as possible, but no simpler”.</span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0.14in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">This
is what I came up with.</span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0.14in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ2iHnM8jZ1aixZcKzxe0uFy0IrUrctIS-44828jcX3G-mceI3LdCZq9SWcI7-zZq1fFljkzhmtPdSzr4ULouELuhTZhgXiHHZp8hxHkRnGrlBD0mSVGoJpJmBAQb4PDdDHOul8TqwS40bFdVuif-M4ywEpOCGmx06pDL8vdLirMFdl58JmX0Ohz9D-tg/s640/1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ2iHnM8jZ1aixZcKzxe0uFy0IrUrctIS-44828jcX3G-mceI3LdCZq9SWcI7-zZq1fFljkzhmtPdSzr4ULouELuhTZhgXiHHZp8hxHkRnGrlBD0mSVGoJpJmBAQb4PDdDHOul8TqwS40bFdVuif-M4ywEpOCGmx06pDL8vdLirMFdl58JmX0Ohz9D-tg/s320/1.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></span></div><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_0DdYA_IJ1t1nQKK4Ob-q0V3aRFOjjdvDtsqGdBhfQdsUYpHl7oHwN1eVkehVyXLiyXtZLUql3NasOpT9cyFFLQ8U8ie3DmgT0aWb4EOsXwEjPz5PSWd7Ht6sO7dutEpuci8g9zv9SMWL1ACWS6E2yOleFdMWh6GQ6a83uQeemp5FLhurNP9qxWvm8tE/s640/2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_0DdYA_IJ1t1nQKK4Ob-q0V3aRFOjjdvDtsqGdBhfQdsUYpHl7oHwN1eVkehVyXLiyXtZLUql3NasOpT9cyFFLQ8U8ie3DmgT0aWb4EOsXwEjPz5PSWd7Ht6sO7dutEpuci8g9zv9SMWL1ACWS6E2yOleFdMWh6GQ6a83uQeemp5FLhurNP9qxWvm8tE/s320/2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />These
jam cleats are made from a scrap of 3/4” hardwood (1/2” for the
smaller cleat). I used white oak and painted them black. Pretty
much any type of hardwood and finish will do. For best results, use
a strong wood, with the grain running lengthwise, and a finish that’s
not too slippery. I suggest bare or oiled wood, painted rather than
varnished for example. Simply cut them out, round over all but the
bottom edges, drill two countersunk mounting holes and that’s it.</span></span><p></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0.14in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">
Here
are the cleats with a single turn around them. One wrap plus a tug to
jam the line under the horn is all it takes to make them hold
securely. I haven’t had an unintentional release yet.</span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0.14in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZoG0EOTr085rTSfPxEHosCcEr8WzqLOx4ej4JS-t1EYZzuJP6KUH7wZSMLTnGeDmBPdq23rKOLQ-lvX2sSMTZO7ZvEWw2rSFpHM8U7ihRBDRQztrDjIrsls7wE9Htz7JqiaOtIOTneDAU1yd0TWncORDTUA6UDXVSRfNWvuG-zv-_Qqzos7IRg2n00-A/s640/3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZoG0EOTr085rTSfPxEHosCcEr8WzqLOx4ej4JS-t1EYZzuJP6KUH7wZSMLTnGeDmBPdq23rKOLQ-lvX2sSMTZO7ZvEWw2rSFpHM8U7ihRBDRQztrDjIrsls7wE9Htz7JqiaOtIOTneDAU1yd0TWncORDTUA6UDXVSRfNWvuG-zv-_Qqzos7IRg2n00-A/s320/3.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></span></div><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0.14in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">For
ultimate security, add a hitch around the horn like this.</span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0.14in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNHN_XeT9KlBQCuut0JyLmX5jM1kfGqCS-w1VUZBq6Lh7gwZWtDHcmVj7P9foWU-QvGmzzHHHFL2BrxIauxBSjnx1TCK7Fu_TnN4eljTPdzy2IpjCU258wvEggLKZ4m96M9QB0u8bt6QDFLD031X8jIMegpIIETxKSCLWWy7gh7vdKjOE1wOG51sEhJm0/s640/4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNHN_XeT9KlBQCuut0JyLmX5jM1kfGqCS-w1VUZBq6Lh7gwZWtDHcmVj7P9foWU-QvGmzzHHHFL2BrxIauxBSjnx1TCK7Fu_TnN4eljTPdzy2IpjCU258wvEggLKZ4m96M9QB0u8bt6QDFLD031X8jIMegpIIETxKSCLWWy7gh7vdKjOE1wOG51sEhJm0/s320/4.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></span></div><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span><p></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0.14in;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">I
do both. When things are hectic, I do the one-handed wrap-and-tug.
After things settle down, I go back and add the hitch. Then I can
relax.</span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0.14in;"><span style="font-size: small;">I made </span><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">two variations of this jam cleat which I'll dub the Single Jammer and the Double Jammer.</span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0.14in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">With
the Single Jammer cleat, you route the line around the aft end of the cleat,
pull the line forward to tighten, then wrap around the forward end of
the cleat to secure.</span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0.14in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">I
prefer the Double Jammer cleat if the line already has a lot of tension on it.
Wrapping the line around the aft end of the cleat secures the line
instantly. Then, wrapping the line around the forward end of the cleat
secures the line even more.<br /></span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0.14in;"></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0.14in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">I’ve
been using these cleats for several years now, and I absolutely love
them. Here are the plans if you would like to make some for
yourself. <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DSZHaOWCrCvgpyNNJQ6zB35qqNm1n37Q/view?usp=sharing">Download .zip</a></span></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin8CFTV8XpYCCdiHNntewjWT1J5ZkpQDrZGny4d3YSRses5ZexCMc32Eb45tnRljmvViT2_qHm2WQpvWWFnrTdAs4gO3wdV32BL7xJjWwUqyc-2M2BAlyVWdya6_TdGyIUFYjiMSW9ceCK3iIvPBMuJ6wcmgw-FlM9q4I2BXIGpVGHMi1oDMDmiCjonzE/s1100/SINGLE%20JAM%20CLEATS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="850" data-original-width="1100" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin8CFTV8XpYCCdiHNntewjWT1J5ZkpQDrZGny4d3YSRses5ZexCMc32Eb45tnRljmvViT2_qHm2WQpvWWFnrTdAs4gO3wdV32BL7xJjWwUqyc-2M2BAlyVWdya6_TdGyIUFYjiMSW9ceCK3iIvPBMuJ6wcmgw-FlM9q4I2BXIGpVGHMi1oDMDmiCjonzE/w400-h309/SINGLE%20JAM%20CLEATS.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRBF4GfPoCt6scacCMKWxz-Z7fSRKgAeohxXZhwK2YiANS4PHcs2je9_LUoU7ghJRzg2fcRbL-YntazFRjlnBktu6kc5qww9iCCHG5DaB6bxkjr-cr5lNO_LM_ApuFVTI-lgyAN_WmpaPbIu4w_GtXC_d0_Iq1Q6l598M3_dfE3ew8mcYGFMgEBZVqOrk/s1100/DOUBLE%20JAM%20CLEATS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="850" data-original-width="1100" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRBF4GfPoCt6scacCMKWxz-Z7fSRKgAeohxXZhwK2YiANS4PHcs2je9_LUoU7ghJRzg2fcRbL-YntazFRjlnBktu6kc5qww9iCCHG5DaB6bxkjr-cr5lNO_LM_ApuFVTI-lgyAN_WmpaPbIu4w_GtXC_d0_Iq1Q6l598M3_dfE3ew8mcYGFMgEBZVqOrk/w400-h309/DOUBLE%20JAM%20CLEATS.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Joel Bergenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15368971898993662883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7982470308921627106.post-4456630170048455982023-08-01T17:45:00.003-07:002023-08-01T20:13:50.792-07:00My new set of sails from Really Simple Sails<p>After just a couple of daysails, I finally got a chance to give my new RSS sails a real test. A 100 mile, week-long cruise with the <span><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x6umtig x1b1mbwd xaqea5y xav7gou x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xt0b8zv x1qq9wsj xo1l8bm" href="https://nwmaritime.org/salish100/" role="link" tabindex="0"><span class="xt0psk2"><span>Salish 100</span></span></a></span>. The boat is my Welsford Navigator 'Ellie', built by me and launched 12 years ago. This is my second set of sails for my gaff rigged yawl, with some slight modifications from the original plans. I increased the area of the jib slightly. The mainsail uses 4 equal length battens angled towards the throat so they never need to be removed <span></span>or re-installed when raising or lowering the mainsail. I raised the clew a bit to clear my head. I rounded the foot a bit on all 3 sails. I went with lighter weight cloth vs my original set. I am extremely impressed with the quality and workmanship of these sails! Amazed, actually. I absolutely love them. Ellie performs noticeably better, and not having to deal with battens in the main is a godsend. The level of detail was impressive. Tapered spring loaded battens, leech lines, lacing rope, tell-tales and more were all included and unexpected details. The black stitching on white sails, IMO, is something only a quality sailmaker who's proud of their workmanship would dare do. And they earned it. Hats off to RSS, well done!</p><p>For more details, and to download my modified sail plans, <a href="http://navigatorjoel.blogspot.com/2022/03/time-for-some-new-sails.html">click here</a> <br /></p><div dir="auto"><div class="x1iorvi4 x1pi30zi x1l90r2v x1swvt13" data-ad-comet-preview="message" data-ad-preview="message" id=":rm1:"><div class="x78zum5 xdt5ytf xz62fqu x16ldp7u"><div class="xu06os2 x1ok221b"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEHZ5x847d8xvrHd7e8FRrfY2LwAyqVVwH6OxA0FrZDVhUukASpdvsVTA-Fbc57D3NaNN9TWCpxDhLioerNXX2vT2_RBvnruBU_sUDsODZ4Eo3QkcC72PCDkb8xyEQQbzCnKhqAImwdt3tq3jAtwkk9ImZtbLeLbfHOhqddazxTqQ9Gtw9sZhMXk2SpSw/s2993/new%20sails.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2718" data-original-width="2993" height="364" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEHZ5x847d8xvrHd7e8FRrfY2LwAyqVVwH6OxA0FrZDVhUukASpdvsVTA-Fbc57D3NaNN9TWCpxDhLioerNXX2vT2_RBvnruBU_sUDsODZ4Eo3QkcC72PCDkb8xyEQQbzCnKhqAImwdt3tq3jAtwkk9ImZtbLeLbfHOhqddazxTqQ9Gtw9sZhMXk2SpSw/w400-h364/new%20sails.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='399' height='232' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwlIqdb1kiwDszLvvYDa-yWW_kfmfJUucPC6XEuv_luRKQTMvOCP7bL9HRMWwizUQRT5ShYHHqpYrVMe7FEaQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x10flsy6 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x4zkp8e x41vudc x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto"><br /></span></div></div></div></div>Joel Bergenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15368971898993662883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7982470308921627106.post-69319386824768004652023-07-06T10:47:00.003-07:002024-03-13T08:42:26.054-07:00How to make a wood and leather scoop bailer<p>Are you still using an ugly old cut up bleach bottle as a bailer?<br /> </p><p>Maybe it's time to replace it with this beautiful, functional, effective, and traditional handcrafted scoop bailer.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIjqBd08rb1-FJfdITj5Ot5Eq4j_1Qk1dkr5kzUex3LoMwrbhp9_eZC-W-tJkM-OgJvyeWmagQ3mCSUmQCsxmrK7T5iZAanojm2xaxj6RoUz0pbdEVFaFFpZa4z7Hf0-Z08hivJ5Ysh_OyJtK0xLv7m_OwrIgXJED_8uW7Maa_a0epQ3kRGEBUqhELzMU/s4032/IMG_4454.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIjqBd08rb1-FJfdITj5Ot5Eq4j_1Qk1dkr5kzUex3LoMwrbhp9_eZC-W-tJkM-OgJvyeWmagQ3mCSUmQCsxmrK7T5iZAanojm2xaxj6RoUz0pbdEVFaFFpZa4z7Hf0-Z08hivJ5Ysh_OyJtK0xLv7m_OwrIgXJED_8uW7Maa_a0epQ3kRGEBUqhELzMU/s320/IMG_4454.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br />Made of wood and leather, it looks about as salty as it gets. The leather won't scratch or ding your paint and varnish. The leather forms to the contour of your bilge making it more effective than that old bleach bottle. It will hold about 3 cups of water, but will "throw" almost twice that. A frightened sailor can move about 25 gallons per minute with it - that's faster than the roughly 20 gpm of a typical kayak style manual bilge pump. <p></p><p>You can build one yourself as I did. The plans and instructions are available <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/16Ht5MAm2qXkJI90GmR4Gcm1NzaWJ_a_g/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">by clicking here</a>. Don't let the handle dissuade you. If you don't have a lathe you can simply use a dowel. It's an enjoyable little project that only takes a couple hours to complete. Or you can <a href="https://duckworks.com/joes-leather-bailer/" target="_blank">purchase one from Duckworks</a>.<br /><br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXwADZpCNS0tB4nZHpHcjgvEv0084eWcli3EnxYHd2GH14uFrurK43IKTTJK14u3GZUiVuj9S4JbDduMsw8GaP9ThM_ZGzWb17PEc9iBYr04pDAG-AMaUzbSe5iCm0xuaATwdom9th4uzuPqfr8NNAZilLsJsmfVU_EJb788YktHVjGUg3rDN-xQKPHWA/s4032/IMG_4457.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXwADZpCNS0tB4nZHpHcjgvEv0084eWcli3EnxYHd2GH14uFrurK43IKTTJK14u3GZUiVuj9S4JbDduMsw8GaP9ThM_ZGzWb17PEc9iBYr04pDAG-AMaUzbSe5iCm0xuaATwdom9th4uzuPqfr8NNAZilLsJsmfVU_EJb788YktHVjGUg3rDN-xQKPHWA/s320/IMG_4457.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnSByqNcqDer1QDNhheUEcPjvl5F2GgTRVoqCe3Ve-JjNTQC0WRKrBYbJVzhF_IqoJp-BuXdJ3BTGlD_vO9s02Bdbno0MFsKA616raiy17OkfBeYOJ8KgqMgvDavhor9gFQQFt3QRdy-ft0vXc2koYoE0W9fU9p6nNwh7u76gIzCYumrVxLH_uxEBrj6w/s4032/IMG_4456.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnSByqNcqDer1QDNhheUEcPjvl5F2GgTRVoqCe3Ve-JjNTQC0WRKrBYbJVzhF_IqoJp-BuXdJ3BTGlD_vO9s02Bdbno0MFsKA616raiy17OkfBeYOJ8KgqMgvDavhor9gFQQFt3QRdy-ft0vXc2koYoE0W9fU9p6nNwh7u76gIzCYumrVxLH_uxEBrj6w/s320/IMG_4456.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGsPwjqjPH_vy19-uQOXZsM5jC4lDu0eq_rSEjUilxj2Ee58R2gfqHkSIar4eE-hXh8wR2rldVHyQ_UDzXkhnfMQiSJVHEPwnMV0Q4Se-n7T7TqcraZANpHqglwGFtnRdHEjTRAc97u6qf0lcjrPUMmepj5BTjzHXlv7Nnrvu9bPWe_cn_SejX1Hs_G3A/s4032/IMG_4455.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGsPwjqjPH_vy19-uQOXZsM5jC4lDu0eq_rSEjUilxj2Ee58R2gfqHkSIar4eE-hXh8wR2rldVHyQ_UDzXkhnfMQiSJVHEPwnMV0Q4Se-n7T7TqcraZANpHqglwGFtnRdHEjTRAc97u6qf0lcjrPUMmepj5BTjzHXlv7Nnrvu9bPWe_cn_SejX1Hs_G3A/s320/IMG_4455.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br />Joel Bergenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15368971898993662883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7982470308921627106.post-23760094975320540802023-05-15T14:50:00.000-07:002023-05-15T14:50:45.842-07:00A sturdy step ladder for small boaters<p><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x10flsy6 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x4zkp8e x41vudc x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto">Need a sturdy little folding step ladder to get into your small boat? I built this one to replace my previous one that
was cobbled together from 2x4 scraps. I used leftover oak hardwood
flooring pieces that I got for free. I modified the plans slightly. I
used pocket screws rather than dowels for the joinery and took advantage
of the tongue and groove flooring to make the top step flat instead of
using slats. This thing is solid as a tank and should last a long time. An excellent set of free plans is available from <a href="https://www.craftsmanspace.com/free-projects/folding-step-ladder-plan.html?fbclid=IwAR09ovC9vRU3HlHMgT4hW8BpYFvZBNdgasjBfTcP8-XkyUbsWy2EY3NlnE0" target="_blank">this link </a> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDq_fZvEM-_muLDihP4SdPGUHb3Ai2G8BywDLy3tVcY82f6lLzqLsLXEcuKmje3-kajtKFEBfri346SUxI5vSgaPMO0nOQZBcpVhF66ZOWUhnlDJItllbsSIduYvj4H0w0aEemeKk2LXWu5XbU9d22T48X5zbpQTrzll8XAifLg7aT54482oT7nIPm/s2016/sl1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDq_fZvEM-_muLDihP4SdPGUHb3Ai2G8BywDLy3tVcY82f6lLzqLsLXEcuKmje3-kajtKFEBfri346SUxI5vSgaPMO0nOQZBcpVhF66ZOWUhnlDJItllbsSIduYvj4H0w0aEemeKk2LXWu5XbU9d22T48X5zbpQTrzll8XAifLg7aT54482oT7nIPm/s320/sl1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin7UCMR6Sng_6uxJ1uq1N4nLp51hOlKgRVE1kM0irDUNwL2ioDF5gJQkxLvEc__PXFjHT0D2lRv5Mpzbg3UPrISdauyHD09BQn4WsYoTIwbmxyRWD-5hXPji9z380CrXCQVuxy6OD5UUOoO8TKU6j30FWGiodJEkd7EILhzr33R7NvR7ZjKQ9wMqyd/s2016/sl2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin7UCMR6Sng_6uxJ1uq1N4nLp51hOlKgRVE1kM0irDUNwL2ioDF5gJQkxLvEc__PXFjHT0D2lRv5Mpzbg3UPrISdauyHD09BQn4WsYoTIwbmxyRWD-5hXPji9z380CrXCQVuxy6OD5UUOoO8TKU6j30FWGiodJEkd7EILhzr33R7NvR7ZjKQ9wMqyd/s320/sl2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Joel Bergenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15368971898993662883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7982470308921627106.post-41711596671103495162023-05-15T14:40:00.000-07:002023-05-15T14:40:04.280-07:00Super simple Shopsmith bandsaw fence<p><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x10flsy6 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x4zkp8e x41vudc x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto">Today's
project was a super simple and inexpensive fence for my bandsaw. I
made it from douglas fir scraps, but any good quality 2x4 scraps cut
square and true will do. The only expense was for the toggle clamp from
Harbor Freight for $6, part number 96233. It hooks on one side of the
table and clamps to the other.</span></p><p><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x10flsy6 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x4zkp8e x41vudc x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtxs6Dpei8brTjhefjngbWN-65dqtTFsfN4nZRnXhNheGQZPxzZeC_BmixSZLod4_yaZrjoJBt4X2cRcxMYqXn8Jt4EC7ocjqiQLuG5aXJQkI5vdq-lFCwvqXIRotQAGcTVju7Kj705wRCCvyXK59HXoSDoexPlrEmNr8sEIDuxPBDUee5kpzlo2Nc/s2040/bs1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1530" data-original-width="2040" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtxs6Dpei8brTjhefjngbWN-65dqtTFsfN4nZRnXhNheGQZPxzZeC_BmixSZLod4_yaZrjoJBt4X2cRcxMYqXn8Jt4EC7ocjqiQLuG5aXJQkI5vdq-lFCwvqXIRotQAGcTVju7Kj705wRCCvyXK59HXoSDoexPlrEmNr8sEIDuxPBDUee5kpzlo2Nc/s320/bs1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVzaFxO6p6B220fsT__D8SNgbjisCuMHatOLWAr1w67VuqjsECtZQQvmeINWTLN6V_tz9l1EdeIjKZ1Zwhotef1OZfCEvrq8HzkcTmDpbIUulW7ibVdr65rZGZD6HnxcDjmapfJGYr7eN35L3m4NNTgZT-KGptj9RMHc3ujiTEDDyqNjYXk0dD5PEU/s2040/bs2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1530" data-original-width="2040" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVzaFxO6p6B220fsT__D8SNgbjisCuMHatOLWAr1w67VuqjsECtZQQvmeINWTLN6V_tz9l1EdeIjKZ1Zwhotef1OZfCEvrq8HzkcTmDpbIUulW7ibVdr65rZGZD6HnxcDjmapfJGYr7eN35L3m4NNTgZT-KGptj9RMHc3ujiTEDDyqNjYXk0dD5PEU/s320/bs2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVhZFY2Phy2qLx_5ACQRyLxzhOxSor1jOIzgucRjYQyCMGgh9ldxHz0lrK8BZ-zumrdHaIei4nFuqRZk-SS_uJtM-dgR3MHusA1Gy072OptNLmEBGhH4szqdsZGlkFQVA_a702Ige6IQMoNweaKlllielCnxYbq-Wx3LVwEjGN0c9RzrAER4-to2qK/s2039/bs3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1530" data-original-width="2039" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVhZFY2Phy2qLx_5ACQRyLxzhOxSor1jOIzgucRjYQyCMGgh9ldxHz0lrK8BZ-zumrdHaIei4nFuqRZk-SS_uJtM-dgR3MHusA1Gy072OptNLmEBGhH4szqdsZGlkFQVA_a702Ige6IQMoNweaKlllielCnxYbq-Wx3LVwEjGN0c9RzrAER4-to2qK/s320/bs3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOMk-nvRBwetZomo8dcIDyyOWqO4RCguXCS-fCMDkj_t7NOeSk1ilk_bqan83IpH7R25278kwpWFaitQ4RXjcBhMU1GxBQOcK0ibB255Dcqhy_gLbgz33MGmGi_KfxPloOA1dG0IH4yUD6ApEj4_BQ93qWyKF3eBKInB2YQsT_27UgYjT7kWclOBdQ/s2040/bs4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1530" data-original-width="2040" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOMk-nvRBwetZomo8dcIDyyOWqO4RCguXCS-fCMDkj_t7NOeSk1ilk_bqan83IpH7R25278kwpWFaitQ4RXjcBhMU1GxBQOcK0ibB255Dcqhy_gLbgz33MGmGi_KfxPloOA1dG0IH4yUD6ApEj4_BQ93qWyKF3eBKInB2YQsT_27UgYjT7kWclOBdQ/s320/bs4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPJqE6JY_7ZH11587rrDgZQelJ_kQQgpe3vVb9ODDWglSrPEzamFsZNyeVrXPH_niH0IRrjSHAceq6DitSzfBCOYVTGCRK5BQNUZbQP53Qp6hRYPdPQmrL8vpXLl9WYFsfZ0OAgLj995K6q-wXxAKsmXjsGQYd884dBJfXRiiTxoP8tck55IwhrzSB/s2040/bs5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1530" data-original-width="2040" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPJqE6JY_7ZH11587rrDgZQelJ_kQQgpe3vVb9ODDWglSrPEzamFsZNyeVrXPH_niH0IRrjSHAceq6DitSzfBCOYVTGCRK5BQNUZbQP53Qp6hRYPdPQmrL8vpXLl9WYFsfZ0OAgLj995K6q-wXxAKsmXjsGQYd884dBJfXRiiTxoP8tck55IwhrzSB/s320/bs5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Joel Bergenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15368971898993662883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7982470308921627106.post-57227430931986865592023-05-15T14:33:00.004-07:002023-06-26T13:59:23.641-07:00How to improve Shopsmith Table Alignment<p><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x10flsy6 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x4zkp8e x41vudc x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto"></span></p><div class="xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a"><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x10flsy6 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x4zkp8e x41vudc x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto">I have a ShopSmith 510 and I've never been completely satisfied with the way the tables align. The tables on the 510, as you may know, each have 1-1/16" ID table tubes attached to them. The tables connect together with 1.00" OD connector tubes. The 1/16" difference results in a lot of free play, which is supposed to go away when the jackscrews are tightened. Well, no matter how hard I tightened the jackscrews or adjusted the tables, they never aligned precisely. When sliding the rip fence across where two tables join, my rip fence would catch, and clamping the rip fence there, or on a floating or extension table, would throw the rip fence out of alignment.</span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x10flsy6 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x4zkp8e x41vudc x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto"> </span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x10flsy6 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x4zkp8e x41vudc x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto">Why, I wondered, does SS use 1" connector tubes? Seems like the tables would align better if they used 1-1/16" tubing to better fit inside the table tubes. Well, there's only one way to find out.</span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x10flsy6 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x4zkp8e x41vudc x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto"> </span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x10flsy6 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x4zkp8e x41vudc x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto">It didn't take long to find 1-1/16" tubes. Home Depot and Lowes carry schedule 40 3/4" black painted steel pipe, the kind used for natural gas, with an outside diameter of 1.05". Perfect! And at $20 for a 10-foot piece, it's not very expensive either, and not a big loss if things don't work out.</span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x10flsy6 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x4zkp8e x41vudc x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto"> </span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x10flsy6 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x4zkp8e x41vudc x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto">The pipe is available in galvanized or painted black. Both types measured 1.06-1.07" diameter which is a tiny bit too big to fit inside the table tubes. I chose the black painted pipe so I could remove the paint to return the pipe to its 1.05" unfinished diameter. It would be impossible to remove the coating on the galvanized pipe. Waxing the tube after removing the paint will help prevent it from rusting.</span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x10flsy6 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x4zkp8e x41vudc x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto"> </span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x10flsy6 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x4zkp8e x41vudc x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto">After removing the paint, I test fit the pipe in each table. It fit the floating tables and extension table perfectly but got hung up in the main table. I discovered some rust inside the table tube, so I wrapped some sandpaper around the original connector tube and cleaned out the rust. Then the pipe fit perfectly.</span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x10flsy6 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x4zkp8e x41vudc x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto"> </span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x10flsy6 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x4zkp8e x41vudc x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto">I cut the 10' pipe into 4 pieces. I sized one pair to fit the main table with two attached floating tables, and another pair sized to fit the main table connected to the extension table (or one floating table). I use those configurations frequently so they work out better than the original SS connector tube lengths for me. I can also use all four at once to make a 5-foot table.</span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x10flsy6 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x4zkp8e x41vudc x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto"> </span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x10flsy6 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x4zkp8e x41vudc x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto">I'm amazed at the results. Now all my tables align perfectly. My rip fence slides from table to table without catching. The fence stays straight when positioned between tables, and keeps its alignment when positioned on the floating and extension tables. The top surfaces of all the tables align perfectly. An added bonus is the wall thickness of the pipe is double that of the SS connector tubes, so they are virtually impossible to bend and do not sag like the originals did. <br /></span></div></div><p></p><div dir="auto"><div class="x1iorvi4 x1pi30zi x1l90r2v x1swvt13" data-ad-comet-preview="message" data-ad-preview="message" id=":rpa:"><div class="x78zum5 xdt5ytf xz62fqu x16ldp7u"><div class="xu06os2 x1ok221b"><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x10flsy6 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x4zkp8e x41vudc x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto"><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;">Photo 1 shows the original SS tube alongside the new pipe, and how the tables now align perfectly. See the gap between the tables? That gap can be eliminated by grinding off the little "tabs" on the main table, which improves sliding the fence across tables even more.</div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;">Photo 2 shows the pipe diameter after removing the paint and waxing.</div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"> </div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;">Photo 3 shows the type of pipe I purchased from Home Depot.</div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"> </div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZEQauA97J0Q2xTpCS8E_p4FFoORxDF38eWLjln_4bI4paz45u3OBP489J77AfhI1wDia2LCI3aRDrcR5zJB1TpBSREx8bx_rPBPqyxhpVQIy9C4ABtnDH2Z5TE2uBPUz73WAI707eaasOrdxHt5gNL3GN0E76QUGeL9xSJw2CNMCgCDGueNZ3O2UF/s1080/st1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1080" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZEQauA97J0Q2xTpCS8E_p4FFoORxDF38eWLjln_4bI4paz45u3OBP489J77AfhI1wDia2LCI3aRDrcR5zJB1TpBSREx8bx_rPBPqyxhpVQIy9C4ABtnDH2Z5TE2uBPUz73WAI707eaasOrdxHt5gNL3GN0E76QUGeL9xSJw2CNMCgCDGueNZ3O2UF/s320/st1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHDQIgy6gbXfeJVRG1GUZlseIIAfS5i6LUS-mwWJJfQlzqodL_fjM45YHGI4zCBNiRX5OYb-8zr8tCET1VpI_JMrlfGm_LAUOYK-UDHzu3NSKM_EGp8lWOlKrq0v8Pb-xThzzZdAJdvI2b1kCocmeEvhfp9bVXST8VI3-cL6iSDkxTVgeyjVFa3APK/s1080/st2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1080" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHDQIgy6gbXfeJVRG1GUZlseIIAfS5i6LUS-mwWJJfQlzqodL_fjM45YHGI4zCBNiRX5OYb-8zr8tCET1VpI_JMrlfGm_LAUOYK-UDHzu3NSKM_EGp8lWOlKrq0v8Pb-xThzzZdAJdvI2b1kCocmeEvhfp9bVXST8VI3-cL6iSDkxTVgeyjVFa3APK/s320/st2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5bKQ2daPsVm72j3OAA395D1x4BBC88UzYvxG6fADIi2OIrZ_HFTBSeAUD7K4XDxWbPTq0vQZ25H2nQhxNDRQwHP2B1Vxi2pPenAaT_sqWZUMmz8qQjZEWOZl08NShgRm-U0trxOS3DmZ9AkLADjz8e8MFl7MwNpBgB0GhcRcS6rHkSyFoogmb8BS2/s1259/st3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="780" data-original-width="1259" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5bKQ2daPsVm72j3OAA395D1x4BBC88UzYvxG6fADIi2OIrZ_HFTBSeAUD7K4XDxWbPTq0vQZ25H2nQhxNDRQwHP2B1Vxi2pPenAaT_sqWZUMmz8qQjZEWOZl08NShgRm-U0trxOS3DmZ9AkLADjz8e8MFl7MwNpBgB0GhcRcS6rHkSyFoogmb8BS2/s320/st3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> </div></div></span></div></div></div></div>Joel Bergenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15368971898993662883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7982470308921627106.post-6260399187511136002023-01-28T12:49:00.001-08:002023-01-28T12:49:14.706-08:00Three "Nearshore Anchoring" methods for small boaters<p>During last year's <a href="https://nwmaritime.org/salish100/" target="_blank">Salish-100 small boat cruise</a>, I did a presentation and demonstration of the three "Nearshore Anchoring" methods that I frequently use.<br /> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifJvP9sChR4FWzur7htTtfJS9qH1RCJB6M_lHFXhdtpsCcsHiChS-0_y_ZIQiYb6YrjFcp6PSnfUpREJTxAiS3Bag7d-1m3YU9thcb2lw3RDAOtSZoEJIel-o35XpTP8HvnCMRP2ZNlMLXJ0KycRAoQXeiRY0anhkI8BMSW6S8rzsWdx4MNce7Nr0x/s3264/Nearshore.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifJvP9sChR4FWzur7htTtfJS9qH1RCJB6M_lHFXhdtpsCcsHiChS-0_y_ZIQiYb6YrjFcp6PSnfUpREJTxAiS3Bag7d-1m3YU9thcb2lw3RDAOtSZoEJIel-o35XpTP8HvnCMRP2ZNlMLXJ0KycRAoQXeiRY0anhkI8BMSW6S8rzsWdx4MNce7Nr0x/s320/Nearshore.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>Nearshore Anchoring is a way of anchoring your boat in knee-deep water so you can go ashore while keeping your boat safe and accessible.<br /> </p><p>The three methods I presented are:<br /></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>The Bow-Drop method</b> - a quick and easy method for brief lunch stops</li><li><b>Clothesline anchoring</b> - a longer term solution that copes with tidal changes quite well</li><li><b>The Anchor Buddy</b> - my favorite method that I use probably 90% of the time. It bridges the gap between the first two and works in most cases</li></ul><p>If you would like a PDF copy of my presentation, <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bH092O6SFl2pHSXfl6mCITlmhnZ6FPg_/view?usp=sharing">click here.</a></p><br /><p><br /></p>Joel Bergenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15368971898993662883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7982470308921627106.post-69204892935149110542022-03-11T10:51:00.009-08:002023-08-10T14:56:48.998-07:00Time for some new sails<p>Ellie's original sails are 12 years old. They were getting wrinkled, baggy, and the batten pockets are worn out. Time for a new set of sails!<br /></p><p>My new set of sails were made by <a href="https://reallysimplesails.com/">Really Simple Sails</a>. They do fantastic work and I highly recommend them.<br /><br />This also gave the the opportunity to make some improvements to my original sails. I'm not a sail designer, but I do own a copy of <i>The Sailmaker's Apprentice</i>, which I bought at the Port Townsend Wooden Boat festival directly from the author Emiliano Marino himself. He even autographed my copy. This book is fantastic. It contains more than anyone could ever want to know about sailmaking. <br /><br />Ellie sports the gaff yawl mainsail shown on plan sheet NV12. This rig uses a horizontal, conventional boom. Even though I raised the gooseneck a bit higher on the mast, the boom still hits me in the head and sometimes it appears to droop.<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZlVEStjhsApsHVT_Mg6rlKyfmYJ8sWNfypY9E4vB9tOaSm3LjDmzgUPgSs7dgkUOUtUQjRBiehcZKsfpRZznihvmlFN3wimO5QXApEGW_S_2vh0W7Y5xWb1I2vMb0NDkxmnQ8LfMI-5toUerQnDsT7uiyWsUYpa1JwiG0JLx9og1B38DaV3xZB3eB=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1091" data-original-width="2048" height="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZlVEStjhsApsHVT_Mg6rlKyfmYJ8sWNfypY9E4vB9tOaSm3LjDmzgUPgSs7dgkUOUtUQjRBiehcZKsfpRZznihvmlFN3wimO5QXApEGW_S_2vh0W7Y5xWb1I2vMb0NDkxmnQ8LfMI-5toUerQnDsT7uiyWsUYpa1JwiG0JLx9og1B38DaV3xZB3eB=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br />My first improvement was to raise the clew by about 200 mm. That'll save my noggin, eliminate the droop, and I think it'll look more attractive when it resembles the trim of the jib and mizzen's foot. I also added a bit of a curve on the foot which I think looks nice.<br /><br />Next, I changed the reef lines to run parallel to the boom. This was done so the boom remains at the same angle with each successive reef instead of angling higher with each one. This will improve safety by keeping the boom within reach when tying in a reef.<br /><br />The biggest change on the mainsail was with the battens. The top two battens were full length and are angled relatively horizontal. Every time I furled and unfurled the main I would have to remove or insert these battens. This was very annoying, unsafe, and wore out my batten pockets. My improvement is to angle the top two battens towards the throat. Now I can drop the main into the lazyjacks on the boom without having to remove the battens at all. I also made all four battens the same length for convenience. In fact, I now leave all four battens in the sail permanently. After dropping the main, I simply bundle the gaff, sail, and boom together and slide the whole affair into a sail bag. I leave the outhaul and reefing lines attached too. This reduces my setup and take-down time quite a bit.<br /><br />My original sails are made from 6 oz cloth. They were heavy. This time I'm went with lighter weight 4 oz cloth to reduce the weight and because the winds where I sail are generally mild.<br /><br />As for the jib, I enlarged it just a bit. I noticed that the dimensions for the jib, as shown on the plans, do not match the jib as drawn. The jib as drawn is slightly larger. It's not much of a difference, but Ellie has sufficient weather helm so why not. The new jib will have a wire luff for roller furling, as does the current jib. This also allows me to see the foot of the jib where it was always hidden from view behind the mainsail.<br /><p></p><p>And finally, the mizzen is unchanged, except I angled the battens slightly so it looks like the main sail.<br /><br />Here are my sail plan drawings in case you're interested. <br /></p><p>You can download my new sail plans <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/19hwljDW7ZlSAh-6tuQsixA4xgtKDKW7o/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here</a>. (1.8 MB PDF)</p><p></p><p></p>Joel Bergenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15368971898993662883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7982470308921627106.post-22103458274752832332021-11-15T17:16:00.012-08:002024-02-10T09:33:49.408-08:00Full Size Template Kits for John Welsford's designs<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PVG1OBB9HRQ/YZMB5I2k1gI/AAAAAAAAD9w/DpvEQMfPatMjp9feJM7tjMuotGbYrX6IwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/100_0905.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PVG1OBB9HRQ/YZMB5I2k1gI/AAAAAAAAD9w/DpvEQMfPatMjp9feJM7tjMuotGbYrX6IwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/100_0905.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>The plans for John Welsford's designs are not drawn at full scale. One of the first tasks the builder will need to do is figure out how to go from 1/5 scale metric dimensioned drawings to full sized parts on plywood. The process usually involves drawing grids, interpreting the drawings, plotting points, fitting splines and interpreting curves. Parts can be drawn directly on the plywood, or by creating templates. Usually by hand, unless you have experience using CAD systems. Either way, it can be a difficult, error prone, inaccurate and time consuming process for most builders.<br /><br />I know because it took me, an experienced CAD user, nearly 3 weeks to create full sized templates for my Navigator build.<br /><br />It's a task that every builder has to wrestle with.<br /><br />Until now.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiL4xW2Ucslpqe_XW4MaZA-e2EH17xSLmDDM1VVoNqCW31Uf_IkfBbkJ0jJa1DYFp5WpYRGttenWc7Gx6UmXfT_v8WshV6zuFD9NO1eKLDEm2RtRriutEolAjpU4-tiHxiKbmtjXFstuBxnvFC7rrZxfko6qudSa0tBZWDeGbl0UQ_PT3-pilWbO_n5=s1364" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1054" data-original-width="1364" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiL4xW2Ucslpqe_XW4MaZA-e2EH17xSLmDDM1VVoNqCW31Uf_IkfBbkJ0jJa1DYFp5WpYRGttenWc7Gx6UmXfT_v8WshV6zuFD9NO1eKLDEm2RtRriutEolAjpU4-tiHxiKbmtjXFstuBxnvFC7rrZxfko6qudSa0tBZWDeGbl0UQ_PT3-pilWbO_n5=w400-h309" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjohAE2X3ikQ9QzV7C1wB5WHD6QWHReRG8_UfChCgTlxihBw5_5WCdmkTiRrADx7jEFzYvuoZHv7myenFngfH0AKSXLPcNCg5TQtVYQN69kettcswSJznlfDvYWgjRfoVDPbX9bIREQ5ktvGV7-wzFXGQXF5EOm-paHAfjcq2JVxMHJiVOrRQEoFp8E=s1364" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1054" data-original-width="1364" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjohAE2X3ikQ9QzV7C1wB5WHD6QWHReRG8_UfChCgTlxihBw5_5WCdmkTiRrADx7jEFzYvuoZHv7myenFngfH0AKSXLPcNCg5TQtVYQN69kettcswSJznlfDvYWgjRfoVDPbX9bIREQ5ktvGV7-wzFXGQXF5EOm-paHAfjcq2JVxMHJiVOrRQEoFp8E=w400-h309" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgDImA527YDPuoeiTRNRk9jEf3ofQTy06sATiqpT5zzQdFEsFsjxjkiDQS96fQdQkWkmO_IGEaZiiCCttEu3GELh1ZKAHusE1g3_4J2LGClniN5SWG2c9oITH4nKmYXkXV7LKQN16BppfF08ooXe3i-9l9YE217BNETEm9x3dkNqBFO3QhCI14EMCaK=s1364" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1054" data-original-width="1364" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgDImA527YDPuoeiTRNRk9jEf3ofQTy06sATiqpT5zzQdFEsFsjxjkiDQS96fQdQkWkmO_IGEaZiiCCttEu3GELh1ZKAHusE1g3_4J2LGClniN5SWG2c9oITH4nKmYXkXV7LKQN16BppfF08ooXe3i-9l9YE217BNETEm9x3dkNqBFO3QhCI14EMCaK=w400-h309" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjzYHdz2W8QXy3qGMFGX4W54mweEmx0in96S9DFjDOilFDZvJWNlSuoe81xXXoQnJEAFamfDhT4VxM4PLRUD0LldJTKr7zcY8IV7_vbl0Xcg_vJC-I5lyCa8kR-sb7aoJjRuoh07_r9tS0bnsTuvICkswGz1TijPJ-judKSj_ifv_SD8ZTo6Khmhjn5=s1364" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1054" data-original-width="1364" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjzYHdz2W8QXy3qGMFGX4W54mweEmx0in96S9DFjDOilFDZvJWNlSuoe81xXXoQnJEAFamfDhT4VxM4PLRUD0LldJTKr7zcY8IV7_vbl0Xcg_vJC-I5lyCa8kR-sb7aoJjRuoh07_r9tS0bnsTuvICkswGz1TijPJ-judKSj_ifv_SD8ZTo6Khmhjn5=w401-h309" width="401" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKwLV1ZVHMbwjTDsHfrVe9LGy_cPnBG4OPl7oQPPNQFfjxxNgqlUeX0Vq81jQfDawcdn9NVr8wiFUp5rvrulOUs0lI6JV6xKy-CZbnSAGRdwYVx6FdduEGISOoXXWOqkKwl-Q1mBzhig68dAhkt0MzWuM3eJfiS8SncCHqpRY0ZNmKrxbsG5pD3If8TIc/s1364/Covers5.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1054" data-original-width="1364" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKwLV1ZVHMbwjTDsHfrVe9LGy_cPnBG4OPl7oQPPNQFfjxxNgqlUeX0Vq81jQfDawcdn9NVr8wiFUp5rvrulOUs0lI6JV6xKy-CZbnSAGRdwYVx6FdduEGISOoXXWOqkKwl-Q1mBzhig68dAhkt0MzWuM3eJfiS8SncCHqpRY0ZNmKrxbsG5pD3If8TIc/w400-h309/Covers5.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><p></p><p>Working with John Welsford, I have been developing a set of Full Size Template Kits for many of his designs.<br /><br />These printable template kits are available in Letter (8.5"x11"), Tabloid (11"x17"), E (36" x 48") and in metric paper sizes A0, A3 and A4. They are also available in roll-form (36" wide x 8-feet long). You print the templates on an ordinary home laser or inkjet printer, assemble the pages and cut them out to create the templates. Or take the PDF file to your local print shop and have them printed for you. Then simply trace the templates onto your plywood to get the full sized shapes. Some kits may also include bonus items like nested parts (to save plywood), and plank drawings not included with the original plans.<br /><br />These are great for anyone just starting their build. They're a big time saver and are accurate.<br /><br />Want a closer look? You can <a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/18qtlijJHTI3R1nGPMpsoqCoIOJW3H-SF?usp=sharing" target="_blank">download some free demo copies</a> so you can see exactly how they work and "try before you buy" them. Each kit includes detailed instructions on how to use them. Although some pages have been omitted from these demo copies, you will still be able to see what is included in the full versions by looking at the table of contents and the page arrangement diagrams. You will be able to print a template, assemble it, test it, and see how it all works, all for free.<br /><br />Template kits are available for Navigator, Pathfinder, Sei, Tender Behind, Pilgrim, Longsteps, Scraps, Sherpa, Walkabout and Scallywag (coming soon). Other designs are in work. CNC cut files are also in work.<br /></p><p>The template kits are now available for purchase as an instant digital download from Duckworks. Or you can have Duckworks print and mail the roll-form sheets to you. Here is the link:</p><p><a href="https://duckworks.com/plans-kits/plans-by-type/full-size-patterns/">https://duckworks.com/plans-kits/plans-by-type/full-size-patterns/</a><br /></p></div>Joel Bergenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15368971898993662883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7982470308921627106.post-69215404685542805782021-05-21T09:25:00.001-07:002024-03-11T17:26:10.158-07:00Daysailing Videos<p>Here are some videos I made from some of my local daysails.</p><p>During the summer, I daysail out of Everett, Washington once or twice a week on a regular basis. I've daysailed well over 1,000 miles here alone. <br /></p><p>Possession Sound is an interesting place to sail. It's got shipwrecks, whales, a navy base, the largest marina on the west coast, a large osprey nesting ground, a river estuary loaded with crab and salmon, tricky tides and currents, State and County parks, an indian reservation, beautiful views of mountain ranges all around, a private island, passenger ferries, and an island with sandy beaches that make you think you're in Hawaii.</p><p>I hope you enjoy these videos. I plan on making more. I'm a complete beginner at video making, so I apologize in advance for that. 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My son and I slept on these for a week during the Salish-100 cruise and they worked perfectly, so I’m excited to share them with you.<br /><br />The platform occupies virtually no space when stored away and provides a sleeping area for one or two people when in use.<br /></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kdz7amOcTis/YBYIKqXKjJI/AAAAAAAADnQ/p6NYoilAqYQQ66uDgWqcLms8kppsBOqAACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/stored.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kdz7amOcTis/YBYIKqXKjJI/AAAAAAAADnQ/p6NYoilAqYQQ66uDgWqcLms8kppsBOqAACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/stored.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stored position<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;">The photo above shows the platform in its stored position. The two panels store flush on the cockpit sole. Note how the panels fit up against the keel batten, the seat fronts and the aft end of the centerboard case. This locks them securely in place so they cannot move at all when you walk on them. <br /></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_qXJFxRaRcI/YBYIz8zYO7I/AAAAAAAADnY/0qISHbEWC6A_oJm-VajaF8ugoMMF0RvqACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2195.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_qXJFxRaRcI/YBYIz8zYO7I/AAAAAAAADnY/0qISHbEWC6A_oJm-VajaF8ugoMMF0RvqACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_2195.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sleeping position<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: left;">This next photo above shows the panels in the sleeping position. One or both can be used. The panels are strong. You can sit, lay, and even walk on them without breaking them. Note there is a gap between them but it does not adversely affect their use. In fact, it provides access to drop or retrieve small items into the footwell. But be mindful not to allow them to slide together because they would lose the support provided along their outboard edges.<br /></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5W16zn0CocA/YBYJIL4MvGI/AAAAAAAADng/mR7e-w0tts4R3MEnPyeqeGPM_XEQtnvVQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2196.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5W16zn0CocA/YBYJIL4MvGI/AAAAAAAADng/mR7e-w0tts4R3MEnPyeqeGPM_XEQtnvVQCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_2196.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Underside</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: left;">Here is a peek at the underside of one of the panels. They are made from two pieces of plywood. The underside piece of plywood is 1/2” thick and the topside piece of plywood is 1/4”. The combined total thickness of 3/4” matches the thickness of the keel batten, making it lie flush when stored which eliminates any tripping hazard. The dark strip along the edges is just a piece of felt that I glued on to protect my seat tops from scratches.<br /><b><br /></b></p><p style="text-align: left;"><b><u>Construction</u></b><br /> </p><p style="text-align: left;">To make these all you’ll need is some ¼” and some ½” plywood. The upper ¼” thick piece is cut to size and shape so it fits on the cockpit sole right up to the keel batten, right up to the seat fronts, and right up to the aft end of the centerboard case (see the first photo).<br /><br />The lower ½” thick piece of plywood is cut to fit inside the footwell at seat-top level. In other words, right up to the front, back, and side of the seat top footwell opening.<br /><br />The upper piece will be larger than the lower piece, assuming your seat-tops overhang the footwell. If they don’t overhang, this entire project probably won’t work.<br /><br />Attach the two pieces of plywood with glue and screws, but when you do you will want to bend them to a curve to match the contour of the cockpit sole. You can see the curvature in this photo</p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IXl0jZgya_I/YBYJzb9TDUI/AAAAAAAADns/B6OcnL_6N8IzT11EePYx7JMf7gKXfclvACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2199.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IXl0jZgya_I/YBYJzb9TDUI/AAAAAAAADns/B6OcnL_6N8IzT11EePYx7JMf7gKXfclvACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_2199.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Contour to match cockpit sole<br /></td></tr></tbody></table> <p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;">A little bit of sanding and painting later and you'll be ready for some comfortable overnighters.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BYBoKV9FD1U/YBYLJVHXblI/AAAAAAAADn4/EVzkBM_tLREsb4mAWs--egv81KSErKxkACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DPVO4912.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BYBoKV9FD1U/YBYLJVHXblI/AAAAAAAADn4/EVzkBM_tLREsb4mAWs--egv81KSErKxkACLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/DPVO4912.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #2b00fe;"><b>------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</b></span></p><p style="text-align: left;">Tim Ingersoll from Superior Wisconsin recently completed his sleeping platform for his beautiful Navigator <i>Freidlor</i><br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QuVYeF_pUbM/YB4HpVXEWsI/AAAAAAAADpI/YUOWR-3999gjZfaQLGKmMq98pNyHdhkfACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/tims%2Bplatform%2B2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QuVYeF_pUbM/YB4HpVXEWsI/AAAAAAAADpI/YUOWR-3999gjZfaQLGKmMq98pNyHdhkfACLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/tims%2Bplatform%2B2.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VRG6zXS-iMk/YB4Hpd7qDiI/AAAAAAAADpM/9kv9BZ0LGz0LDJmlRI5i9EuB13LVEJw3gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/time%2Bplatform%2B1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VRG6zXS-iMk/YB4Hpd7qDiI/AAAAAAAADpM/9kv9BZ0LGz0LDJmlRI5i9EuB13LVEJw3gCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/time%2Bplatform%2B1.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;">Said Tim:</p><p style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;"><i>"They really took very little time to put together, when I put my mind to it. I oversize rough cut the 1/2" ply and simply placed that on top of the seats, then reached underneath to trace the curve of the seat edge. Once that was cut to shape, the 1/4" ply simply needed to be cut to fit in the sole of the boat, which was easy to measure out. Simple and fast."</i></p><p style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jNgIOXZJ4sE/YB4IYTgh4wI/AAAAAAAADpY/IvFVDafB9pQMCSqxkq4OkPBWOm8_eNlBwCLcBGAsYHQ/s495/time%2Brubber%2Bseal.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="495" data-original-width="449" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jNgIOXZJ4sE/YB4IYTgh4wI/AAAAAAAADpY/IvFVDafB9pQMCSqxkq4OkPBWOm8_eNlBwCLcBGAsYHQ/w181-h200/time%2Brubber%2Bseal.png" width="181" /></a></div><i> </i><p></p><p style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;"><i>"I didn't use felt to protect the seat tops, but am trying the rubberized paint under the lip and on top of the 1/4" (which will be the floorboard). I'm hoping that gives me a little grip under my feet and helps keep it in place when placed as sleeping platform. I do hate to recommend until I've had a chance to see how it holds up...but we'll see."</i></p><p style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;"><i> </i><br /></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QhcUYxocA1k/YB4I1RP3TAI/AAAAAAAADpg/QSBr7AVo1MMACaqs5012XP2hadpsRgJ1wCLcBGAsYHQ/s960/tims%2Bnavigator%2B4.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QhcUYxocA1k/YB4I1RP3TAI/AAAAAAAADpg/QSBr7AVo1MMACaqs5012XP2hadpsRgJ1wCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/tims%2Bnavigator%2B4.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tim's Navigator "Freidlor"<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;">Here's wishing you many comfortable overnight adventures, Tim!<br /></p>Joel Bergenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15368971898993662883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7982470308921627106.post-88070529562710827962019-07-06T23:04:00.002-07:002022-02-15T20:39:48.787-08:00Centerboard MaintenanceEllie was launched in 2011. 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To be honest, I was a little bit afraid of what I might find. Her centerboard has always worked perfectly, but that doesn’t necessarily mean all is well below the surface.<br />
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The board looked pretty darn good. A quick inspection revealed no major issues. No soft spots, wood rot, or significant damage anywhere, thank goodness. Just a bit of normal wear and tear.<br />
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The first thing I noticed was some missing black paint. My centerboard was constructed of Alaskan Yellow Cedar, sheathed in epoxy and fiberglass, sanded, and painted with Rustoleum alkyd enamel spray paint. One of the lessons I learned while building Ellie is that paint will only stick to epoxy if the epoxy is well sanded until it looks “frosty”. Epoxy cures to a smooth, shiny and slightly waxy finish that paint simply will not adhere to. Everywhere you see missing paint on my centerboard, you will also find glossy epoxy. These areas will get a more thorough sanding before they get repainted.<br />
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Paint was also missing in areas that get some wear and tear. The entire leading edge of the board is missing paint. I sail over the Snohomish river bar very often. The bar is sandy, shallow and thick with seaweed. You can see where the sand and seaweed has worn off the paint.<br />
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There is also a bit of missing paint on the sides of the board, where the board rubs up against the inside of the centerboard case.<br />
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The area with the most wear is the area around the pivot bolt, as one would expect. Here the paint has been worn away, and much of the epoxy coating. Even the fiberglass has started to wear a little bit. It’s a good thing I decided to do this maintenance now, before it wore through the fiberglass and into the wood itself. <br />
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This wear can be repaired quite easily. I’ll give it a light sanding and a fresh coat of epoxy or two on the worn areas. Then the entire board will get sanded, followed by several coats of paint and the board will be as good as new.<br />
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The hole where the board pivots is in perfect condition. When I originally built the board, I made a "bushing" here by drilling an oversized hole in the board. I filled the hole with a mixture of epoxy, chopped fiberglass, and silica. After that cured I drilled a smaller hole through it for the centerboard pivot bolt. I did the same procedure in the centerboard case. This creates a hard, waterproof bushing that will never wear out. The procedure is described in detail <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JXka-0TuvZEBl1BBWsI1hpDaLnj-56E8/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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It’s easy to forget to maintain your centerboard. Don’t let a small job become a big problem!<br />
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<u><b>What is an Anchor Buddy?</b></u></div>
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Simply put, the <a href="https://www.duckworks.com/product-p/dw-anchorbuddy-parent.htm" target="_blank">Anchor Buddy</a> can be
thought of as an anchor rope that stretches. It allows you to anchor
your boat about 35 feet offshore, in water deep enough to keep it
safe from rocky beaches, boat wakes and wind. Its stretchiness
allows you to pull the boat to shore (stretching the Anchor Buddy),
where you can board, depart, or load and unload gear. When you’re
finished, the Anchor Buddy retracts, automatically pulling your boat
back out to deeper water. The Anchor Buddy also allows many boats to anchor close together without bumping into each other, as you can see in the photo above.</div>
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The anchor buddy is constructed of
3/8 inch diameter surgical tubing surrounded by a woven poly outer
sleeve. The tubing stretches like a bungee cord while the outer
sleeve limits how far the cord can stretch (to prevent breakage) and
provides great strength when the Anchor Buddy is stretched to its
maximum length.</div>
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<u><b>Rigging the Anchor Buddy</b></u></div>
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The Anchor Buddy connects between
your anchor chain and rode. Here you can see the setup I use on my
15’ John Welsford designed Navigator yawl.<br />
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My anchor is shackled to 10 feet of
¼ inch chain. The chain is connected to one end of the Anchor Buddy
(yellow). Additional Anchor Buddies can be connected in series if
desired, with each additional Buddy providing an additional 35 feet
of stretch. An anchor swivel is attached to the other end of the
Buddy, followed by 100 feet of 3/8 inch nylon rode. When anchoring
close to shore, I find that 100 feet of rode is nearly always
sufficient, but I also carry along an additional 100 feet of rope in case I need more, and for
use when anchoring out in deeper water.</div>
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<u><b>Deploying the
Anchor Buddy</b></u></div>
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To deploy the Anchor Buddy, begin by
slowly motoring, rowing or sailing towards the shore so that you can
survey it. The ideal shoreline will be devoid of large rocks or
other dangers, but will also have a nearby tree, log, boulder or
something else to tie your anchor line to.</div>
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When you get approximately 100 feet
from shore, begin lowering your anchor to the bottom, and pay out
line as you slowly approach the beach. When you arrive at the shore,
exit the boat taking the remaining anchor rode with you. Begin
pulling on the anchor rode. As you continue pulling the rode, you
will feel the Anchor Buddy stretching. Continue pulling until the
Anchor Buddy is fully stretched to its limit and the anchor will
begin to set. Pull as hard as you can to ensure the anchor is fully
set. Release the anchor rode and allow the Anchor Buddy to fully
retract. Take the bitter end of the anchor rode and tie it to a
tree, log or boulder, removing all slack from the anchor line without
stretching the Anchor Buddy. Finally, return to the bow of the boat.
Pull the anchor rode again until the Anchor Buddy is fully stretched.
Cleat the anchor rode to a bow cleat. Give the boat a gentle push
off the beach and watch as the Anchor Buddy retracts and pulls the
boat 35 feet offshore.</div>
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<u><b>What if there’s
no tree, log or boulder to tie to?</b></u></div>
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If there’s nothing convenient to
tie to, you will need a beach anchor, sand anchor or spike anchor.
These come in a variety of styles. If you carry a secondary anchor, it will work perfectly well. A compact solution that works well in sandy beaches is this auger style called a
Tie Down Mate.<br />
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<u><b>Coming and going</b></u></div>
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After deploying the anchor, suppose
you want to do a little fishing, or participate in a sailboat race.
Once you are set up, you can easily come and go without retrieving
your anchor. Simply pull the boat to shore, climb onboard, let the
Anchor Buddy pull you out, untie the boat and off you go. When you
return, beach the boat where you anchored and get out. Pull the
anchor line in, tie to your bow cleat and let the Anchor Buddy pull
your boat out.</div>
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<u><b>Dealing with tides</b></u></div>
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The areas
where I sail often have tidal ranges of 13 feet or more. They also
have shallow beaches that are less than 13 feet deep at 35 feet
offshore. That means there is a good chance that my boat could go
dry at low tide, possibly suffering damage. There are several ways
to avoid that. One way, mentioned earlier, is to daisy chain two or
more Anchor Buddies in series. Each Anchor Buddy will place the boat
an additional 35 feet offshore. Another way, if the weather, your
schedule, and the bottom conditions safely allow it, is to let the
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Yet another way is to occasionally
move the boat closer or farther away along the anchor rode as needed.
If the tide is going out and the boat is getting too close to shore,
re-adjust it by un-cleating the rode, stretching the Anchor Buddy to
its limit, and re-cleat it. Conversely, if the tide is coming in and
the boat is getting more than 35 feet offshore, re-adjust it the same
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When I sleep overnight on my boat, I
always ensure that I won’t go dry at low tide during the night. To
do this, I climb onboard, untie the anchor rode from the bow cleat,
pull the boat well offshore and re-tie it there. Then I set up my
boom tent and enjoy a worry-free night’s sleep. I can pull myself back to shore whenever I need to.<br /></div>
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<u><b>Safety</b></u></div>
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According to the manufacturer, the
Anchor Buddy is intended for temporary anchoring/mooring only. It
has a 4000 pound capacity which far exceeds the weight of my cruising
dinghy. I have used it for many years and I am confident using it
overnight, especially considering how the boat is also anchored to
shore. For increased confidence, a 45 foot long line can be
connected alongside the Anchor Buddy. This will keep the anchor
attached to the boat if the Anchor Buddy were to fail, while still
allowing it to stretch and function normally.
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If you’re ever in the Puget Sound
area and you see a small yawl anchored in a cozy cove, there’s a
good chance it will be me, and my “Buddy”.</div>
Joel Bergenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15368971898993662883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7982470308921627106.post-23509875491991769472016-06-20T11:54:00.003-07:002024-03-11T15:28:11.920-07:00New and Improved boat tent - version 2<p>Boom tents are a common way to provide overnight shelter on an open sailboat. They can also provide shade at anchor on a hot summer day. Here is how to make a simple and serviceable boom tent from an inexpensive polytarp, some plastic grommets and a little bit of duct tape. It only takes a few hours to make, and guess what? No sewing is required!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This tent is inexpensive and easy to construct. It fits and functions well, it's quick to set up, and it's bright inside.</p><p>
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<br />This tent is made from heavy duty white polytarp. I recommend 12 mil thickness and go with white because it'll be brighter inside. Have you seen those 10x20 foot temporary carports? If you buy a replacement tarp for one of those it's the perfect size for this project. Do not cut the polytarp with scissors or it'll fray at the edges! Instead, use a soldering iron or hot knife along with a metal straight edge on a glass table top. This will cut and melt the edges or essentially "cauterize" them. This will prevent the tarp from fraying and save you a lot of time since no hemming is required.</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The boom is supported with a boom crutch. This holds the boom in place securely. Snugging up the mainsheet and boom vang lock the boom in place. The ends of my boom crutch simply attach to the stern cleats with a loop of rope.</p><p><br />
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The tent is secured with bungee cords. The same type of bungee cords they use on those portable carports.<br /></p><p><br />
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After the boom tent is set up, I lower the gaff (which still has the mainsail lashed to it) down so it lies atop the boom, securing it in place with a bungee cord from the end of the gaff to the mizzen mast.<br />
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When not in use, I store the boom tent under the port seat. I added quarter-turn hatches to the front of bulkhead 5 to provide a new storage area for the rolled-up tent and boom crutch.</p><p><br />
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The tent can also serve as a sun shield on hot summer days by flipping one side over the boom (folding the tent in half along the boom). My Navigator sleeps one or two in comfort using my <a href="http://navigatorjoel.blogspot.com/2021/01/how-to-make-sleeping-platform-for.html" target="_blank">sleeping platform</a>.<br />
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Is there room for improvement? Of course. Fabric may be a better choice of material. Then fancy windows, doors and mosquito netting could be added. But overall I am quite pleased with the results. This boom tent started out as a temporary solution. As of this writing I've been using it for over 8 years.<br /></p><p>You can download <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gR_60vpt2fHLXuqh6d28ocxispEJ49wa/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">plans for the boom tent</a> but you'll need to modify the measurements to fit your Navigator.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I always bring the same items and store every item in the same place for every trip. A little organization goes a long way when you need to find something. I try to bring only what I need, and I try to use items for multiple purposes whenever possible. I only bring extras of items that are crucial. </div>
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Because it's unsafe, I cannot tolerate having things out where I have to walk on or around
them. I store everything in the lockers, under the thwarts and
the side decks. Once everything is packed away, it looks like I'm not bringing anything at all, even when my son and I go on a week long cruise. That's not easy to do in an open boat unless you are well organized.<br /></div>
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Here is the packing list that I use. As you can see, it lists each place on the boat and the items that are always stored there. I use soft-sided cooler bags for food, drinks and cooking gear. Four of them fit nicely on the front thwart. I use backpacks for clothing, stored in the dry locker. I use roll-top drybags for foul weather gear, stored under the aft thwart where I can quickly get to it. I use a watertight box (a plastic ammo can) that is always within arm's reach for important frequently used items. These various containers are all marked with an asterisk and list their contents.</div>
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Most of this stuff stays on the boat permanently. Usually all I have to pack for a trip is food and clothing, but I always go through this entire checklist before every trip to make sure nothing is missing or needs replacement. I also update this checklist whenever anything changes.<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You can download and customize this list for your own use by clicking <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iAjmqQ1TzxoHsdcasyGie8o6jS4cNbM2/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=109708493392428952619&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">here </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIZOhMpFYIzV_-u3EMP4IvJ843tVUZAxSDVgqcuBTfrg2GAdrsUNQ651U35KmM0VNg1TSuwRn54Mj2MwygK3f8P8TxX41g5nMD6bel9ytnOceJBjxkWNHX_89-D3E5wgHsVs1-OWFO4c1seEAtW_470MJNOcyYBNAWDF-Nkw_2f58Ow-FQtGS0GsyHIio/s2000/Storage.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="2000" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIZOhMpFYIzV_-u3EMP4IvJ843tVUZAxSDVgqcuBTfrg2GAdrsUNQ651U35KmM0VNg1TSuwRn54Mj2MwygK3f8P8TxX41g5nMD6bel9ytnOceJBjxkWNHX_89-D3E5wgHsVs1-OWFO4c1seEAtW_470MJNOcyYBNAWDF-Nkw_2f58Ow-FQtGS0GsyHIio/w400-h200/Storage.png" width="400" /></a></div> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv1LNG0bEguGxvcQo3MHIo40HmbebmkqXa52k3yihxsWajANca-iFj6Mnn8hW6nmK0TiRecs04JsgEFuyNQxK5FNs5_6FwzrPViyR6goClYZncJW2gmR6biZFJWrVOcmJJLrozbcgVPOeqUK5uFTp9P0TyloBqrBgsuvO7x0hsM9SFbI292-nHxIQMMk4/s685/Selection_003.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="685" data-original-width="512" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv1LNG0bEguGxvcQo3MHIo40HmbebmkqXa52k3yihxsWajANca-iFj6Mnn8hW6nmK0TiRecs04JsgEFuyNQxK5FNs5_6FwzrPViyR6goClYZncJW2gmR6biZFJWrVOcmJJLrozbcgVPOeqUK5uFTp9P0TyloBqrBgsuvO7x0hsM9SFbI292-nHxIQMMk4/w299-h400/Selection_003.png" width="299" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeANSMOkYoj74TIpny_VIzdGhYkFMk119jXuZrmLCtG7HdIYC_wL_VGodautorw2A8BLId1qat1gcYC9dd_sehGzkYf2fzSr_bua5e3CK3iDylPhSH08lMzQ7smPHW_VBz76cy_84Kbjrh-zUo-IH1QYrIKFcvlO1PpjyjeceBLT7sMpMhwthPIINjIlw/s662/Selection_004.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="662" data-original-width="509" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeANSMOkYoj74TIpny_VIzdGhYkFMk119jXuZrmLCtG7HdIYC_wL_VGodautorw2A8BLId1qat1gcYC9dd_sehGzkYf2fzSr_bua5e3CK3iDylPhSH08lMzQ7smPHW_VBz76cy_84Kbjrh-zUo-IH1QYrIKFcvlO1PpjyjeceBLT7sMpMhwthPIINjIlw/w308-h400/Selection_004.png" width="308" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdnkDBKdOyeDfsGEXEUK08DZ860yuNxBC1wYId35oNXzcLCGj1r1E9_Red-L1U_c7UZvvdaxBKqHZb5560bgK2HL0Rhs7v0ZmahZoNVKVefNFv3vA0AXKtfVcWzm6OZ4AEbkFIRtJ2FM2LZ-VqJge4SxjbrkLxrm5Lxe1FiObsGc8fRWbzY6dcv_wmoVk/s496/Selection_005.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="449" data-original-width="496" height="363" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdnkDBKdOyeDfsGEXEUK08DZ860yuNxBC1wYId35oNXzcLCGj1r1E9_Red-L1U_c7UZvvdaxBKqHZb5560bgK2HL0Rhs7v0ZmahZoNVKVefNFv3vA0AXKtfVcWzm6OZ4AEbkFIRtJ2FM2LZ-VqJge4SxjbrkLxrm5Lxe1FiObsGc8fRWbzY6dcv_wmoVk/w400-h363/Selection_005.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmgAh9FWAWZxUf1jolPKWvDCyW0AYCguk_ay-yTxaiCk0Q-NWa1_qjY4n1AppfvuhsfG7ItT067vDYd2xyiZOvt0A1bSVdbIoie1ohKQzDb69sj82ijD62rtf8Pe9pNa6TWvQ1i5J8PXivqi2BzSNffkQlYp_yt57VWSt903ot6IW7k2QQgUHAbWB8WTI/s658/Selection_006.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="658" data-original-width="490" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmgAh9FWAWZxUf1jolPKWvDCyW0AYCguk_ay-yTxaiCk0Q-NWa1_qjY4n1AppfvuhsfG7ItT067vDYd2xyiZOvt0A1bSVdbIoie1ohKQzDb69sj82ijD62rtf8Pe9pNa6TWvQ1i5J8PXivqi2BzSNffkQlYp_yt57VWSt903ot6IW7k2QQgUHAbWB8WTI/w298-h400/Selection_006.png" width="298" /></a></div><br /> <br /></div>
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Sailing <i>Ellie</i> alongside my friend Andrew's
beautiful Navigator <i>Wren</i> at the Port Townsend Pocket Yacht <a href="http://www.pocketyachters.com/Port_Townsend_Pocket_Yachters/Palooza_Crooza.html" target="_blank">Palooza Crooza</a> around Marrowstone Island, Washington was a real treat.</div>
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Andrew did a magnificent job building <i>Wren. </i>Her beautifully varnished seat tops and laminated tiller are especially beautiful. I love her colors, and envy the batten arrangement in her mainsail, which allows the main to be dropped without removing the battens, unlike mine. Comparing boats was a learning experience for us both, as we pondered each other's ideas. There are more photos of Wren <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/jkohnen/sets/72157646495083870/detail/?page=2" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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The Palooza and followup cruise were both fantastic. We had every kind of weather, which made the trip quite interesting. It was great meeting John Welsford again, albeit briefly, as John was quite busy tending to his <a href="https://smallcraftadvisor.com/our-blog/?p=4302" target="_blank">Scamp Camp</a>.<br />
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Can't wait to do this again next year!Joel Bergenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15368971898993662883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7982470308921627106.post-34967567951261775212014-11-18T11:56:00.001-08:002014-11-18T20:50:51.445-08:00What happens when Stitch-and-Glue boats get old?I came across this excellent article entitled "What happens when Stitch-and-Glue boats get old", posted on John Harris's blog "<a href="http://www.clcboats.com/life-of-boats-blog/" target="_blank">The Life of Boats</a>".<br />
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John illustrates how epoxy-coated plywood boats age, and provides info on how to maintain and repair them. It's an excellent article with very valuable info.<br />
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Here is the link to <a href="http://www.clcboats.com/life-of-boats-blog/what-happens-when-stitch-and-glue-boats-age.html" target="_blank">Part 1</a>, and <a href="http://www.clcboats.com/life-of-boats-blog/what-happens-when-stitch-and-glue-boats-age-part-two.html" target="_blank">Part 2</a>.Joel Bergenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15368971898993662883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7982470308921627106.post-45476550942251107272014-09-19T21:27:00.004-07:002014-09-19T21:27:52.882-07:00Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival 2014The Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival was fantastic. My wife and I had a terrific time seeing all our old friends again and meeting so many new ones this year. Here is a short video compilation that I made with just a few of the many sights I was able to capture when I was able to sneak away from displaying <i>Ellie</i>. <br />
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Saturday morning, after sleeping in a bit late, I fired up the Kelly Kettle while Tim did some writing. Our Kelly
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A -2.8 tide does provide an excellent opportunity to see parts of the island normally hidden from view. Like Sucia's treacherous reefs for example.</div>
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<i>"Boaters should use caution when in the waters around this park. The word "sucia" is Spanish, meaning foul or dirty in a nautical sense. It refers to the numerous rocks and reefs which surround the island. These rocks and reefs have grounded and sunk numerous boats since European explorers first named the island in the 1790s. Boaters should check their charts frequently and pay particular attention to Clements Reef on the north shore of Sucia, as well as the <span style="background-color: yellow;">entrances to</span> Ewing Cove, <span style="background-color: yellow;">Fox Cove</span>, and Shallow Bay. There is a long reef which extends to the west of Little Sucia Island. Reefs also extend outward from Ev Henry Point, North and South Finger islands, and the Cluster Islands".</i></div>
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A couple years earlier I discovered what remained of one unfortunate boater's yacht, claimed by the reef at the entrance to Fox Cove. This morning's low tide would be a great opportunity to see if the shipwreck was still there.</div>
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As I was about to set out for some shipwreck and fossil exploration, <a href="http://forum.woodenboat.com/showthread.php?110244-James-McMullen-s-Rowan-an-Oughtred-Snooty-Tern" target="_blank">James McMullen</a> appeared, looking for someone interested in going for a hike. I told him about my plans and he agreed to join me.</div>
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We found the rusted, barnacle encrusted remains of the engine block and the boat's windlass right where I remember seeing them years before. They were straddled one on either side of the reef that obviously sank the boat. We looked for evidence of exactly where the boat hit the reef but saw no obvious scratches or anything in the reef, but James found some other bits of metal nearby.</div>
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From there, we went on to explore the fossils on the southern cliffs of the point. Every year they look a bit different as the cliffside slowly erodes away, replacing last year's fossils with newly exposed ones. Fossilized clams are by far the most common. We didn't see anything else this year, but James discovered an unusually large one.</div>
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Later that afternoon, when the tide came in, Tim and I finally had an opportunity to explore Little Sucia Island. This is a completely undeveloped little island just outside of Fox Cove. It is surrounded by reefs and swift currents. There is only one small patch of beach suitable to land a boat. The little bay on the North side looks inviting, but it's a boulder field just below the surface. We anchored at the patch of beach and walked around the island. The entire shoreline is covered with rocks and there are no trails, no campsites, and no indication that anyone has ever visited the island. Quite nice, actually!</div>
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We returned to our campsite at Fossil Bay. Tim went for another hike out to Ev Henry point. As he came around a corner, he startled two bald eagles which took flight only a few feet from him. He said he could hear the wind whistling through their feathers and it scared the crap out of him! Tim also came across a pile of white feathers, apparently the remains of a seagull eaten by something. The park ranger we talked to later said it was probably a hawk.</div>
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Later that afternoon was Wine and Cheese night, a visit from my fishing buddy <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gw53CvqSQXE&list=UUOlIT5rejYrs0GP_g4sl0rw&index=54" target="_blank">Ray</a>, followed by an evening around the campfire with drinks and music.</div>
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Joel Bergenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15368971898993662883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7982470308921627106.post-19256958417433424432014-07-24T20:32:00.003-07:002014-07-27T20:29:48.095-07:00Sucia Small Boat Rendezvous 2014 Day 1My son Tim and I just got back from one of our favorite annual events - the <a href="http://www.members.shaw.ca/jamie.orr/Sucia%202005/Sucia%202007.htm" target="_blank">Sucia Small Boat Rendezvous</a> at <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sucia_Island" target="_blank">Sucia Island State Park</a>.<br />
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Like the last two years, we launched at <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/@48.7915894,-122.7051914,2595m/data=!3m1!1e3" target="_blank">Sandy Point Shores marina</a>. <br />
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High tide was 8.9ft at 3:18 am<br />
Low tide was -2.4ft at 11:02 am<br />
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We launched at 10:00am. The worst possible time. Right near the end of a minus tide with a swift outgoing current due to an 11.3' tidal change.<br />
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We should be Ok, I figured. After all, Navigator only draws 6" of water. In the back of my mind, I wondered if that was still true when fully loaded with two people and a week's worth of camping gear.<br />
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As we approached the entrance, I idled the motor, double checked that the centerboard and rudder were fully up, and cautiously peered around the corner as I slowly crept toward the entrance.<br />
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The swift current immediately grabbed Ellie and swept us into the narrow channel. I instantly realized that the current was so strong that there would be no turning back. I'd be using the motor to try to stay in the middle of the narrow channel and not much else. I shot a quick glance for oncoming boats, fortunately there were none, thank goodness. The channel looked too narrow for two boats to pass and there was no room to maneuver. We were going through, no two ways about it. Along both shorelines we could see about a dozen spectators, waiting to watch the next fool to try and shoot the rapids. Up ahead the water looked "funny". Ripply. What'd that mean? Shallow? Must be shallow. How shallow? I glanced over the side. Gravel! Crunch!<br />
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We were aground in the middle of the narrow channel with a swift current all around us.<br />
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Ok, now what? Think. Tide's going out. We gotta get out of here or we'll be stuck here for hours, or until the next boat comes along and hits us. Should I get out and push her off? Probably a real bad idea. The strong current would most likely rip the boat from my hands.<br />
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I looked over the stern. The prop was still above ground. "Ok, Tim, we're gonna try and back our way out of this. Hope it works".<br />
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I turned the motor around and gave it half throttle. Nothing. Gave it full throttle. Our mighty 2hp outboard was giving it everything it had, but still nothing. Still stuck.<br />
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"Tim, let's try shifting our weight around". <i>Ellie</i> slowly started to move, then broke free! We backed a safe distance away from the gravel bar and took a couple minutes to regain our composure and assess the situation.<br />
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Looking more closely at the water, we could see that it was shallow and ripply on the right, but on the left, closer to the opposite shore, it was clearly deeper. But then it shot directly into a rocky breakwater. "I think we can make it, Tim. We'll have to hug the left shore, then quickly zip over to the right at the last second to clear the rocks, then we're home free". Tim agreed, it looked doable.<br />
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So we checked again for oncoming boats, then cranked up the Honda to half throttle (full speed for <i>Ellie</i>) and rocketed through the channel.<br />
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Whew. Made it! Next time, we vowed, we'll pay closer attention to the tides.<br />
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After that ordeal, we were rewarded with many hours of absolutely perfect sailing conditions. We saw lots of dolphins. One surfaced less than 20' from the boat.<br />
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We arrived at Sucia and set up camp. This was our first opportunity to try out my new <a href="http://www.tuggyproducts.com/anchorbuddy.html" target="_blank">Anchor Buddy</a> - a Father's Day gift from my daughter Heather. Thanks, Heather! It works great.<br />
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That's Cameron I'm talking to. Cameron and his son take a month off every summer and stop by Sucia for the rendezvous. They sail a beautiful Wayfarer.<br />
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Jamie Orr, organizer of the event, always brings along a set of bagpipes, which he uses to greet arrivals, wish them farewell, or summon the group to various get-togethers like wine and cheese night, campfire gatherings, and the around the island race. Boaters all around the island applaud using their horns. In this video clip is <a href="http://vimeo.com/46499204" target="_blank">Bob Ennenberg</a> (Scram Pram "Duck"), Jamie Orr (Chebacco "Wayward Lass"), <a href="http://dory-man.blogspot.com/2011/11/chevalet-de-marqueterie.html" target="_blank">Paul Miller</a> (Benford Friendship sloop "Friendship") and <a href="http://www.texas200.com/2009/stories/dan_r/index.htm" target="_blank">Dan Rogers</a> (Balboa 16' "Ladybug"). Dan is organizing an 8-day <a href="http://www.duckworksmagazine.com/14/letters/may/index.htm#.U9HJmLGN6fM" target="_blank">Movable Messabou</a>t in Eastern Washington and Idaho that I am looking forward to attending.<br />
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Here, Jamie is summoning the group to celebrate the 11th anniversary of this Rendezvous, with a fine bottle of single malt scotch.<br />
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There is so much more to write about, but it is getting late. I will write some more soon. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy this most beautiful sunset.<br />
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<br />Joel Bergenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15368971898993662883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7982470308921627106.post-60713031156144353672014-07-06T22:50:00.001-07:002024-03-12T16:59:04.039-07:00Boarding StrapsI finally got around to adding Boarding Straps to Ellie. This was long overdue, and I fully admit that sailing around without them for the past 3 years was a serious act of negligence on my part.<br />
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Especially considering how easy they were to make, and how well they appear to work.<br />
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I made my boarding straps from 1" nylon webbing. The same stuff that cargo tie-down straps use. I have a big bag full of tie-down straps, way more than I ever need, so I recycled two of them.<br />
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After doing some <a href="https://www.boatus.org/findings/44/" target="_blank">research</a>, I found that 20" below the waterline is where they work best. I formed the webbing into a big loop, ran the ends through two holes that I have in bulkheads 5 and 6, and tied the ends together. That's all there was to it.<br />
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I like the bright yellow color of the webbing. I think it will be easy to see under water and in an emergency. I will simply bunch the webbing under the side deck. In the event of a capsize, the webbing will spill out onto the seat tops and should be easy to find.<br />
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While at anchor at Fossil Bay, a friend of mine dove into the water and used them to get back onboard. He said they worked just fine.Joel Bergenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15368971898993662883noreply@blogger.com