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  • in reply to: Hunter 38 with non-furling headsail #89551
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    How jibs attach to the forestay depends upon the forestay. If it’s just a wire or rod, the sailmaker will use hanks. If the forestay has grooves (like a Tuff-Luff, which doesn’t roller-furl)- there will be a luff rope that slides up the groove. The sail areas are different because the r/f sail’s foot has to be cut higher, to enable it to roll up without bunching and jamming the r/f fitting. Non r/f sails don’t have this problem, so they can go all the way down to the deck, adding more sail area and creating an “end plate” effect.

    in reply to: Albin Ballad SA/Disp #89433
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    People have sailed Albin Ballads all over the place. They have reputations as decent sailboats, but they are small cruising boats, not designed to handle the Roaring 40’s. Though they might heel a bit more than newer designs, they should be able to handle typical good summer weather anywhere in Europe. If you search for them under used boats for sale, many are based in the North or Irish Sea, but others are in the United States or further afield. This would indicate that they sail well in these areas, or people would not have taken them there. They are quite capable boats.

    in reply to: What number is my boat – Victoria 18 #89432
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    There is a pattern to HIN numbers that usually shows the design (18 at the start of yours might be that) the year of construction (maybe ’82?), what month the boat was built, and the number of the hull, along with some other information. Google may may find you something online that explains it properly.

    in reply to: Looking for Sailboats with pilot berths #89431
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    Have sailed on a bunch: Ohlson 38, Whitby 45, Concordia 40, Hinckley Bermuda 40…
    also: Pearson 36, Pearson 40, Swan 40 (S&S), Swan 40 (Frers)…
    There are a lot out there. Your best bet might be to look for boats from the 70’s and 80’s in your size range here on Sailboatdata and see what their interior layouts show.

    in reply to: Centreboard cable failure – C&C 38 mark iii #89326
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    Seems like you’ll need to haul out to get it fixed anyway, which would enable you to figure out how it works. Fairport Yachts (Ohio) bought the C&C brand and might have some information. Have you contacted them?

    in reply to: Swing Keel CS22 – won’t come down #89294
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    Lots of possible reasons for this to happen. Marine growth (zebra mussels?) in the centerboard slot, or rocks from a grounding could be jamming it. Taking a swim to have a look-see might help determine the problem.You may be able to stick an oar or paddle between the hull and the board and persuade it to move.

    in reply to: Need Help to Find a Document (specification) Vega 27V #89289
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    Some of what you seek is available here on Sailboatdata: https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/vega-27-albin/. “Deadweight” would be the displacement. You could also use the plan drawing (it is to scale) to determine what the freeboard is. You will have to define the “total height of the side”. It is not a common term. When these boats were first built there may not have been an official “number of people on board” maximum. Now, the number might vary according to requirements in different countries, or might vary depending upon how the boat is being used. Six people might be needed for overnight racing, for example, while in a day race having that many on board would be very crowded.

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    If it is a synthetic material, any dishwashing soap (Dawn, Joy, Palmolive, etc.) and water will work. It is easiest to spread the sail out on the grass and use a soft bristle brush, rinse, turn the sail over, and repeat. Getting it up off the grass will help it dry. We used to see a neighbor’s sails drying, hoisted from a tree branch in his yard.

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    in reply to: Looking to upgrade #89285
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    If you want something quicker, a J/boat would be the right answer. For quicker with comfort, perhaps a Beneteau 36.7

    in reply to: Fixing a hole on a wooden Albacore #86221
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    That looks ragged enough to make it difficult to repair in wood. You’d have to make the hole bigger just to square it off. It already appears like it’s got a bevel on three sides. Filling it in with a fiberglass/epoxy repair would be quicker & easier than wood. Maybe with a waxed piece of plywood on the inside to create a mould & support it until it kicks. A layer or two of ‘glass cloth/epoxy, then some epoxygoop with chopped fibers for strength, then another layer or two of ‘glass cloth/epoxy to tie it in with the outside of the hole. Sand it smooth on the outside and you’re ready to paint.

    in reply to: Fixing a hole on a wooden Albacore #86213
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    If scarfing the repair into the hull would make the repair too big, perhaps you can simply fill in the hole neatly and put a big backing block – similar to a butt block used in carvel planking – on the inside. Do note that the scarfing ratio is based on the thickness of the plank you’re scarfing in to. If the hull is 1/2″ thick, the scarf would extend out 4″ from the edge of the hole if you’re working with an 8:1 ratio. Do note that, according to Google:“Traditionally, scarf ratios have been driven by the location of the scarf: 4:1 for planks, 6:1 (possibly 8:1) for keels, and 12:1 for spars.” If you make the repair with epoxy instead of wood, the ratios may be different.

    in reply to: Desperately need William Garden Porpoise Sails dimensions #86160
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    A sailmaker might have a database or book of sail dimensions they could refer to. Check with one of them.

    in reply to: Dimensions of Pearson 31 #86154
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    Because V-berths are a funky shape, we use two flat sheets. The bottom sheet can get tucked in under the cushions all along the sides, the bottom and top, so that it lies nicely, snug and flat on the cushions. The top sheet gets tucked in at the foot and the sides. Using oversized (King) sheets provides plenty of material to get tucked in, so that it doesn’t move much, if at all. Using fitted sheets for this would be a nightmare, unless they were measured and sewn precisely to match the exact shape – which would be its own nightmare to make. Even if you had the dimensions of the berth, you’d need to know how thick the cushions were as well for fitted sheets to actually fit. A cooler might be a better idea – but let him figure out where he wants to put it.

    in reply to: Hobie Holder 12 #86121
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    The size of the battens depends upon the size of the batten pockets, and they can vary considerably. If you don’t have the sail at hand to measure how wide the pocket is, it might be best to call the sailmaker

    in reply to: Track of missed ships #86120
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    Have you looked at Marine Traffic?

    It helps to have a rough idea of where the ship is headed. Bets are off if the ship’s AIS is not on.
    In that case, you’ll need radar and/or someone on watch, looking.

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