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Yellow Boat 4
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Sabtu, 26 Maret 2016
Kamis, 24 Maret 2016
Yellow boat 4 FPV camera view Purau New Zealand 2 1 14
Yellow boat 4 mostly Hobby King bits balsa epoxy fiber glass hull
http://kiwitricopter.blogspot.co.nz/2012/09/3-hour-yellow-boat.html
Twin Turnigy 450 Series 3800KV Brushless Outrunner Helicopter Motor
RPM: 3800kv
Max Current: 35A
Max Power: 365W
2 X HobbyKing 30A BlueSeries Brushless Speed Controller with shared enlarged air cooled heatsink with an 30mm fan
Cont. Current: 30A
Burst Current: 40A
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=13429&aff=652823
coupled to modified NQD jet drives with flex shafts and custom 3 blade impellers
ZIPPY Compact 2700mAh 3S 25C Lipo Pack
Capacity: 2700mAh
Voltage: 3S1P / 3 Cell / 11.1V
Discharge: 25C Constant / 35C Burst
Weight: 203g (including wire, plug & case)
Dimensions: 137x15x44mm
Balance Plug: JST-XH
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=21349&aff=652823
Purau
https://www.google.co.nz/maps/preview#!q=Purau%2C+Canterbury&data=!4m15!2m14!1m13!1s0x6d322f14fc09c6a3%3A0x500ef868479e4b0!3m8!1m3!1d338144!2d175.3085223!3d-37.6203018!3m2!1i1366!2i642!4f13.1!4m2!3d-43.6390402!4d172.7489035
Yellow boat 4 FPV camera view Purau New Zealand 2-1-14 from nickatredbox on Vimeo.
Selasa, 22 Maret 2016
The Garcia Exploration 45 Jimmy Cornells New Boat
Aluminum Boat Building Is Alive And Well (in France)
Allures and Garcia Yachts http://www.garcia-yachting.com/ were well represented at this years Annapolis Sailboat Show. With the Allures 39.9 and the Garcia Exploration 45. In this review I will be discussing the Exploration 45 built by Garcia Yachts. Also known as Jimmy Cornells New Boat.
The Exploration 45 was designed with the input of veteran sailor, voyager, and cruiser Jimmy Cornell. The design comes from the board of Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design.
Even though this is a new design, and something I have not seen before, it does have something in common with other Garcias and the Allures Yachts a centerboard with twin rudders. This design makes for a very efficient sailing design because one rudder is alway vertical under sail. At slow motoring speeds having the twin rudders without the benefit of prop wash can make this type of design difficult to maneuver. The Expedition 45 solves this problem with the installation of a bow thruster. I was impressed with how well the boat maneuvered in the tight confines of the marina. With a draft of 3.44 with the board up and 9.14 board down shallow water cruising opens up a new world not usually visited by monohulls. With the board down windward performance is better than you would think of a centerboard yacht. As with all boats this design is a compromise of shallow draft and windward preference. It is a compromise I can live with! In our sail off of Annapolis, Maryland in 15-20 knots of wind we obtained speeds of 7-9 knots. The Exploration 45 handled well, which was to be expected of the design. In the afternoon the wind continued to increase and we decided to put a reef in the main. The process went with out a hitch. Over all, sailing this boat should be very easy for a couple.
One of the most impressive features of the Exploration 45 is the navigation station. The navigation station is located in the forward saloon. This allows great visibility out of the house windows. I was impressed in the fact I was able to see over the bow from this position. The interior was easy to navigate underway and comfortable. My only complaint is the limited access of the engine which is below the sole at the companion way which could make servicing the engine underway difficult. I found the filters and strainers were easy to access. The cockpit felt safe and comfortable. For the watch there is a safe place to sit behind the house with the chartplotter/radar within easy reach.
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What about the construction? I took a very close look at the construction of this yacht. I am thankful that the Builder and Swiftsure yachts allowed me access to the bilge and systems areas of the boat.
I was very impressed with what I could see. The metal work stands out on Exploration 45. The hull is fair, the welds are well executed, and the hull to deck edge is beautifully done. The cabin top is made from fiberglass composite. The aluminum decks are covered with cork decking to give the appearance of a teak deck. The footing of this deck is very good and it feels good on the knees.
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I would very much enjoy finding myself hundreds of miles offshore, watching the miles tick by on an Exploration 45.
With Allures and Garcia Yachts being marketed in the USA by Swiftsure Yachts http://swiftsureyachts.com/garcia-exploration-45-2/
I hope to see more aluminum boats on the water here in the states. I look forward to when these yachts are on the used boat market and I find myself surveying one.
To view a video of the of the Exploration 45 underway go here: Exploration 45 from Swiftsure Yachts
To view a video of the of the Exploration 45 underway go here: Exploration 45 from Swiftsure Yachts
Sabtu, 19 Maret 2016
Someone else building a Yellow boat in Blue Coroplast
Someone else building a Yellow boat in Blue Coroplast
Blue Boat 1 a single piece of Coroflute
Yellow boat 1 and 2
Yellow Boat 3
Yellow Boat 4 Balsa ply Epoxy Fiberglass tape
Spira International 27 Foot Boat Plans Build Costs
This will be my first keel up boat build.Well,unless you count the single person knock together boats I have built.I have rebuilt and restored a number of boats by myself and with friends.I even held a job doing interiors and upholstery in boats.
The one main factor is the cost of building the hull and cabin.I will layout the cost to build the 27 foot trailerable Spira International boats.I am using the bill of materials(BOM) off of the study plans that are available on the Spira International website.Its good to be able to get an idea of what costs are involved before building.Most other designers require you to purchase a study plan to get an idea of whats involved to build their design.You may still be required to buy the full plan set to get the BOM.This is a bad business practice in my mind.With the BOMs in hand,I started getting the numbers together and adding up cost.I will layout the cost break down and then give some ideas on how to cut some costs.I will start laying out things and end with the boat I have chosen as the design I plan to build.
The Elements of Boat Strength
Suppliers for pricing are as follow.
Lowes Wood supplies.
Home Depot Wood supplies.
Raka Epoxy and fiberglass.
Fastenal Screws and bolts.
McMaster Carr Screws and bolts.
DuckworksBBS Duckworks carries some of the odd size screws called for in the plans.
Avoid treated woods as much as possible.Treated wood usually contains traces of copper which corrodes fasteners and any other metals that come in contact with it.Even painted it can still leech copper.Also,copper is bad for the marine environment and is illegal to use in bottom coatings in some areas.
I prefer A/B fir plywood but will accept A/C fir,if its good quality.Avoid plywood with voids and footballs if possible.
I only use stainless steel fasteners for the extra corrosion resistance.Most of them will be sealed in with epoxy.I only use Raka epoxy kits with non blush hardener.
50 inch width is considered standard width for fiberglass boat cloth.Try to purchase all of your fiberglass cloth at one time.It saves a lot of money.
Bahaman Hull only No BOM for cabin.
$105=240 ft. 2x4
$40= 38 ft. 2x8
$60=2x stock for transom splash well
$78=180 ft. 1x4
$75=170 ft 1x4 decking-You can use decking or epoxy coated and painted 1x4 choice is yours.
$50=1x stock for rail cap-A good hardwood works well but is costs more.
$297=9 sheets 1/2 in. plywood
$195=5 sheets 3/4 in. plywood
$219=500 #10x3 in. screws
$196=2000 #8x2 in. screws
$338=5 gallons epoxy
$259=50 yards 6oz fiberglass cloth
_________________________
$1912=total
You can look at the cost of other models to gain and idea of the cost to build a cabin.I estimate between $300 and $500 depending on length of the cabin.
Chubasco
Hull Only
$264=8 sheets 1/2 in. plywood
$142=10 sheets 3/8 in. plywood
$103=240 ft. 1x4
$79=180 ft. 2x4
$341=1000 #10x2 1/2 in. screws
$30=250 #8x2 in. screws
$76=5/16x4 in. machine screws
$26=5/16 in. nuts
$9=5/16 in. washers
$60=12 ft. 5/16 in. threaded rod-washers and nuts included above price
$5=four 1/4 in.x 4 in. lag screws
$338=5 gallon epoxy
$25=3 in. glass tape 50 yards
$311=60 yards 6oz fiberglass cloth
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$1809=total
Decking
$36=80 ft. 1x4
$99 =3 sheets 1/2 plywood
$25=250 #8x1 1/2 in. screws
$30=deck finish
_____________________________
$190=total
Cabin
$29=62 ft. 1x4
$58=2 sheets 5/8 in. plywood
$165=5 sheets 1/2 in. plywood
$25=250 #8x1 1/2 in. screws
$55=2 quarts epoxy
$46=8 yards 6oz fiberglass cloth
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$378 total
$2377 total hull,deck,and cabin
Cane River
Hull only-The cost for Chubascos cabin would be close.
$284=20 sheets 3/8 in. plywood
$462=14 sheets 1/2 in. plywood
$131=300 ft. 2x4
$47=240 ft. 1x3
$50=55 ft. 2x8
$341=1000 #10x2 1/2 in. screws
$188=100 5/16x4 in. screws
$26=100 5/16 in. nuts
$9=100 5/16 in. washers
$245=2500 #8x2 in. screws
$608=10 gallon epoxy
$622=120 yards 6oz fiberglass cloth
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$3013 total
San Miguel
Hull only-The cost for Chubascos cabin would be close.
$142=10 sheets 3/8 in. plywood
$330=10 sheets 1/2 in. plywood
$172=6 sheets 5/8 in. plywood
$105=240 ft. 2x4
$55=280 ft. 1x3
$16=32 ft. 1x4
$171=500 #10x2 1/2 in. screws
$196=2000 #8x2 in. screws
$798=15 gallons epoxy
$518=100 yards 6oz fiberglass cloth
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$2503 total
Sitka
This is the boat I am planning to build.I will stretch it to 30 feet and build the V entry bow per the plans.
This total will be to build Sitka at 27 feet.Add approximately $200 to $300 to build to 30 feet with the V bow.
Hull Only
$105=240 ft. 2x4
$85=125 ft. 2x6
$30=32 ft. 2x8
$50=100 ft. 1x4
$199=14 sheets 3/8 in. plywood
$396=12 sheets 1/2 in. plwood
$113=6 sheets 5/8 in. plywood
$451=60 yards 6oz fiberglass cloth
$498=8 gallons epoxy
$97=300 #10x3 in. screws
$98=1200 #8x1 1/2 in. screws
$176=60 ft. 1x8
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$2298 total
Cabin
$31=64 ft. 1x4
$141=48 ft. 1x8
$462=14 sheets 1/2 in. plywood
$XXX=12 yards 6oz fiberglass cloth-price included in bulk order above
$182=2 gallon epoxy
$25=200 #8x1 1/4 in. screws
______________________________
$841
$3139 total for hull and cabin
Newfie.Some may notice that I didnt include Newfie.I really like that boat, but it has a very small interior and there was no BOM on the study plans.
Boat Building Manual
There are some ways to cutting material costs.I added a few above.
Lumber.Find a local saw mill and have the lumber cut to full boat length.You could also use trees from your property.Make a deal to get your lumber ordered filled and let the mill have the rest to sell as payment.This can be tricky as some saw mills are mobile while others require you to haul your wood to the mill.This option takes longer and requires a place to store the wood while it finishes drying out.The best option for most people will be finding a local builders supply.They get huge loads of lumber with a volume discount.If you buy enough,they sometimes will negotiate for lower price.Also,there wood tends to be better quality than most places like Lowes and Home Depot.
Fasteners.I recommend finding a local supplier and purchasing everything at once plus 10% to build the hull and/or cabin.Later when you need fasteners and hardware to finish out the boat,you can possibly negotiate for a slight discount on pricing.Hey,every little bit helps.
Epoxy.Some epoxy manufactures set a shelf life for their products some do not.I have had epoxy either, go bad, or it was a bad batch.Which,I am not sure.Epoxy is heavy and can get expensive.Try to buy in bulk to save on cost and shipping.Its best if you can find a dealer or supplier.Be careful tho.Their mark up may be a lot higher than ordering a kit.Shop around.I like Raka because they have an easy mixing system.
PL glues.I have had bad experiences with these, so I stay away from them.My main gripe is the ability for PL and epoxy to stick together.I built a knock together plywood boat and when I sheathed it in fiberglass and epoxy,the area around the PL let go.I wont knock PL glues, but theyre not for me when boat building.
My next installment will include more ways to cut cost during fit out and finishing.
Practical Encyclopedia of Boating
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The one main factor is the cost of building the hull and cabin.I will layout the cost to build the 27 foot trailerable Spira International boats.I am using the bill of materials(BOM) off of the study plans that are available on the Spira International website.Its good to be able to get an idea of what costs are involved before building.Most other designers require you to purchase a study plan to get an idea of whats involved to build their design.You may still be required to buy the full plan set to get the BOM.This is a bad business practice in my mind.With the BOMs in hand,I started getting the numbers together and adding up cost.I will layout the cost break down and then give some ideas on how to cut some costs.I will start laying out things and end with the boat I have chosen as the design I plan to build.
The Elements of Boat Strength
Suppliers for pricing are as follow.
Lowes Wood supplies.
Home Depot Wood supplies.
Raka Epoxy and fiberglass.
Fastenal Screws and bolts.
McMaster Carr Screws and bolts.
DuckworksBBS Duckworks carries some of the odd size screws called for in the plans.
Avoid treated woods as much as possible.Treated wood usually contains traces of copper which corrodes fasteners and any other metals that come in contact with it.Even painted it can still leech copper.Also,copper is bad for the marine environment and is illegal to use in bottom coatings in some areas.
I prefer A/B fir plywood but will accept A/C fir,if its good quality.Avoid plywood with voids and footballs if possible.
I only use stainless steel fasteners for the extra corrosion resistance.Most of them will be sealed in with epoxy.I only use Raka epoxy kits with non blush hardener.
50 inch width is considered standard width for fiberglass boat cloth.Try to purchase all of your fiberglass cloth at one time.It saves a lot of money.
Bahaman Hull only No BOM for cabin.
$105=240 ft. 2x4
$40= 38 ft. 2x8
$60=2x stock for transom splash well
$78=180 ft. 1x4
$75=170 ft 1x4 decking-You can use decking or epoxy coated and painted 1x4 choice is yours.
$50=1x stock for rail cap-A good hardwood works well but is costs more.
$297=9 sheets 1/2 in. plywood
$195=5 sheets 3/4 in. plywood
$219=500 #10x3 in. screws
$196=2000 #8x2 in. screws
$338=5 gallons epoxy
$259=50 yards 6oz fiberglass cloth
_________________________
$1912=total
You can look at the cost of other models to gain and idea of the cost to build a cabin.I estimate between $300 and $500 depending on length of the cabin.
Chubasco
Hull Only
$264=8 sheets 1/2 in. plywood
$142=10 sheets 3/8 in. plywood
$103=240 ft. 1x4
$79=180 ft. 2x4
$341=1000 #10x2 1/2 in. screws
$30=250 #8x2 in. screws
$76=5/16x4 in. machine screws
$26=5/16 in. nuts
$9=5/16 in. washers
$60=12 ft. 5/16 in. threaded rod-washers and nuts included above price
$5=four 1/4 in.x 4 in. lag screws
$338=5 gallon epoxy
$25=3 in. glass tape 50 yards
$311=60 yards 6oz fiberglass cloth
_____________________________
$1809=total
Decking
$36=80 ft. 1x4
$99 =3 sheets 1/2 plywood
$25=250 #8x1 1/2 in. screws
$30=deck finish
_____________________________
$190=total
Cabin
$29=62 ft. 1x4
$58=2 sheets 5/8 in. plywood
$165=5 sheets 1/2 in. plywood
$25=250 #8x1 1/2 in. screws
$55=2 quarts epoxy
$46=8 yards 6oz fiberglass cloth
____________________________
$378 total
$2377 total hull,deck,and cabin
Cane River
Hull only-The cost for Chubascos cabin would be close.
$284=20 sheets 3/8 in. plywood
$462=14 sheets 1/2 in. plywood
$131=300 ft. 2x4
$47=240 ft. 1x3
$50=55 ft. 2x8
$341=1000 #10x2 1/2 in. screws
$188=100 5/16x4 in. screws
$26=100 5/16 in. nuts
$9=100 5/16 in. washers
$245=2500 #8x2 in. screws
$608=10 gallon epoxy
$622=120 yards 6oz fiberglass cloth
_______________________________
$3013 total
San Miguel
Hull only-The cost for Chubascos cabin would be close.
$142=10 sheets 3/8 in. plywood
$330=10 sheets 1/2 in. plywood
$172=6 sheets 5/8 in. plywood
$105=240 ft. 2x4
$55=280 ft. 1x3
$16=32 ft. 1x4
$171=500 #10x2 1/2 in. screws
$196=2000 #8x2 in. screws
$798=15 gallons epoxy
$518=100 yards 6oz fiberglass cloth
________________________________
$2503 total
Sitka
This is the boat I am planning to build.I will stretch it to 30 feet and build the V entry bow per the plans.
This total will be to build Sitka at 27 feet.Add approximately $200 to $300 to build to 30 feet with the V bow.
Hull Only
$105=240 ft. 2x4
$85=125 ft. 2x6
$30=32 ft. 2x8
$50=100 ft. 1x4
$199=14 sheets 3/8 in. plywood
$396=12 sheets 1/2 in. plwood
$113=6 sheets 5/8 in. plywood
$451=60 yards 6oz fiberglass cloth
$498=8 gallons epoxy
$97=300 #10x3 in. screws
$98=1200 #8x1 1/2 in. screws
$176=60 ft. 1x8
_______________________________
$2298 total
Cabin
$31=64 ft. 1x4
$141=48 ft. 1x8
$462=14 sheets 1/2 in. plywood
$XXX=12 yards 6oz fiberglass cloth-price included in bulk order above
$182=2 gallon epoxy
$25=200 #8x1 1/4 in. screws
______________________________
$841
$3139 total for hull and cabin
Newfie.Some may notice that I didnt include Newfie.I really like that boat, but it has a very small interior and there was no BOM on the study plans.
Boat Building Manual
There are some ways to cutting material costs.I added a few above.
Lumber.Find a local saw mill and have the lumber cut to full boat length.You could also use trees from your property.Make a deal to get your lumber ordered filled and let the mill have the rest to sell as payment.This can be tricky as some saw mills are mobile while others require you to haul your wood to the mill.This option takes longer and requires a place to store the wood while it finishes drying out.The best option for most people will be finding a local builders supply.They get huge loads of lumber with a volume discount.If you buy enough,they sometimes will negotiate for lower price.Also,there wood tends to be better quality than most places like Lowes and Home Depot.
Fasteners.I recommend finding a local supplier and purchasing everything at once plus 10% to build the hull and/or cabin.Later when you need fasteners and hardware to finish out the boat,you can possibly negotiate for a slight discount on pricing.Hey,every little bit helps.
Epoxy.Some epoxy manufactures set a shelf life for their products some do not.I have had epoxy either, go bad, or it was a bad batch.Which,I am not sure.Epoxy is heavy and can get expensive.Try to buy in bulk to save on cost and shipping.Its best if you can find a dealer or supplier.Be careful tho.Their mark up may be a lot higher than ordering a kit.Shop around.I like Raka because they have an easy mixing system.
PL glues.I have had bad experiences with these, so I stay away from them.My main gripe is the ability for PL and epoxy to stick together.I built a knock together plywood boat and when I sheathed it in fiberglass and epoxy,the area around the PL let go.I wont knock PL glues, but theyre not for me when boat building.
My next installment will include more ways to cut cost during fit out and finishing.
Practical Encyclopedia of Boating
Selasa, 15 Maret 2016
Metal Boat Festival 2014!
2014 Metal Boat Festival
Come to the Port of Anacortes, Washington, for the 27th annual Metal Boat Festival, August 8 - 10.
Metal Boat Festival
On August 8th - 10th, 2014, the 27th annual Metal Boat Festival will be held on the waterfront in Anacortes, Washington. The festival includes seminars with speakers covering various boat-related topics, which will be held at the Seafarers Memorial Park Building starting at 8:00am Friday morning and concluding mid-afternoon on Sunday. This is an opportunity for people interested in metal boats to see both homebuilt and professionally built boats, power and sail, and talk to the owners. There will also be metal boat designers as well as professional boat builders there for you to meet with. At the end of each speaking session there is a Q&A time. On Sunday there will be a Designers and Builders Forum where attendees can ask a panel of designers and builders any boat-related questions.
The Metal Boat Festival is open to everyone, Metal Boat Society members and non-members alike. For more information on seminar subjects and evening program speakers or to register go to www.metalboatsociety.org
The Metal Boat Festival
The Metal Boat Festival Anacortes, Washington 2013.
For the past three years I have been going out to the Metal Boat Fest put on by the Metal Boat Society. I have been a member for many years, a commercial member for the past three years, and in 2012 I had the honer to be voted to the advisory board. In 2012 & 2013 I was asked to present at the fest, the topics covered paint repair and refits. If you are interested in metal boats this is the place to go for friendship and good advice. At the fest you will meet owners, builders, and designers such as Dudley Dix, Ted Brewer, John Simpson, George Buehler and others. The 2014 fest will be August 8,9, & 10, 2014, for more information go to: http://www.metalboatsociety.com/festivalInfo.htm
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August 9-11, 2013
For the past three years I have been going out to the Metal Boat Fest put on by the Metal Boat Society. I have been a member for many years, a commercial member for the past three years, and in 2012 I had the honer to be voted to the advisory board. In 2012 & 2013 I was asked to present at the fest, the topics covered paint repair and refits. If you are interested in metal boats this is the place to go for friendship and good advice. At the fest you will meet owners, builders, and designers such as Dudley Dix, Ted Brewer, John Simpson, George Buehler and others. The 2014 fest will be August 8,9, & 10, 2014, for more information go to: http://www.metalboatsociety.com/festivalInfo.htm
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| Listening to sea stories with Ted & Betty Brewer and John Simpson. |
Sabtu, 12 Maret 2016
Yellow boat 4 Arduino code with HK TR6 A V2 RX PPM interface
Im lowering the top BTW
The build here
Arduino Inputs from RX
Ch3 Throttle Arduino pin 4
Ch1 Steering Arduino pin 5
Ch5 Throttle limit Arduino pin 6
Ch2 Steering on Throttle Arduino pin 7
Arduino analogue inputs
Anin 0 Ambient temp sensor Anin 1 Hall effect current sensor
Ch5 Throttle limit Arduino pin 6
Ch2 Steering on Throttle Arduino pin 7
Arduino analogue inputs
Anin 0 Ambient temp sensor Anin 1 Hall effect current sensor
Arduino outputs
Pin 8 Left jet
Pin 9 Right jet
Pin 10 Cooling fan speed
Pin 11 Steering
Mixing of the outputs
//SteeringBias
int SterringOnThrottle = (long)map((int)ch4v, 1500, 1100, 0, 1000);
if(SterringOnThrottle < 0) SterringOnThrottle = 0;
SteeringBias = (long)map((int)ch3v - (int)ch3vWOZ, 0, 1000, 0, SterringOnThrottle);
int SteeringAngle = (long)map((int)ch3v, 1100, 1900, 1000, 2000);
//Limit fan speed for 11.1 V
FanSpeed = map(FanSpeed, 1100, 1900, 1000, 1500);
//Update the outputs
Servo1.writeMicroseconds((int)Throttle - (int)SteeringBias);
Servo2.writeMicroseconds((int)Throttle + (int)SteeringBias);
Servo3.writeMicroseconds((int)FanSpeed);
Servo4.writeMicroseconds((int)SteeringAngle);
The cooling system
The fan is a 27 mm EDF should keep the air moving with a 10A ESC
There is a big heatsink and fan on the 30 AMp ESCs
Kamis, 10 Maret 2016
Metal Boat Festival 2014 Seminar Paint Systems For Metal Boats
Paint Systems For Metal Boats
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The need of keeping water out of the bilge of a metal boat
I always start my surveys on metal boats by using Thermal Imaging of the hull. This helps me locate the structural components of the metal boat. I am also looking for trapped moisture and/or water. If this is found, then there is a good chance there will be corrosion. Next I conduct an inspection of the bilge of the boat, including, anchor, sail, cockpit lockers, and lazarettes. Now I have a very good idea where to concentrate my UTM-audio gauge. I take readings of the whole hull, but will do more readings in the areas of concern.
When I see water in a bilge of a metal boat beyond what might be in a sump I get concerned. I would like to see dry bilges on all metal boats, but this is not always possible. On Tuesday I surveyed a steel trawler. Overall this boat looked to be in fair condition, but then I saw the water in the bilge, a lot of it! There was heavy scale in some areas because of the standing water. I knew this was an area I needed to spend some time getting thickness readings.
The next day I did my audio gauge. My readings indicated plate wastage. In some areas I could not get a reading that most likely is caused by heavy scale. My visual inspection from inside confirmed the heavy scale. When I arrived at the boat I noticed some weeping from what I hoped was paint blisters. Then an hour later water stared streaming from one of the blisters. Just to think only the paint was holding this section of plate together.
The good news! The boat was out of the water it will not sink. Steel boats can fixed; by cropping out the bad plate and adding new. In a short period of time, she will be underway again.
The moral of this story? If you own a metal boat keep an eye on the bilges.
I will post photos in my next post.
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When I see water in a bilge of a metal boat beyond what might be in a sump I get concerned. I would like to see dry bilges on all metal boats, but this is not always possible. On Tuesday I surveyed a steel trawler. Overall this boat looked to be in fair condition, but then I saw the water in the bilge, a lot of it! There was heavy scale in some areas because of the standing water. I knew this was an area I needed to spend some time getting thickness readings.
The next day I did my audio gauge. My readings indicated plate wastage. In some areas I could not get a reading that most likely is caused by heavy scale. My visual inspection from inside confirmed the heavy scale. When I arrived at the boat I noticed some weeping from what I hoped was paint blisters. Then an hour later water stared streaming from one of the blisters. Just to think only the paint was holding this section of plate together.
The good news! The boat was out of the water it will not sink. Steel boats can fixed; by cropping out the bad plate and adding new. In a short period of time, she will be underway again.
The moral of this story? If you own a metal boat keep an eye on the bilges.
I will post photos in my next post.
Carrying A Dinghy On A Boat
My situation is a little unique.I am building a boat and a dinghy.Carrying one,however,has presented a challenge because of my boat build.Most boats use a davit system and carry the dinghy on the swim platform or transom.Some carry them on the roof.At first,I thought the roof would be a good place,but as pointed out to me on a forum post,its not.Carrying on the roof can make for a dangerous situation in rough water.Its hard to launch a dinghy while its swinging on a boom or crane.It could crash into the boat and break stuff.It could break loose and hit someone or sink.In an emergency,the boat could sink before getting the dinghy in the water, taking the dinghy down with it.
Most production boats have a lot of freeboard or height of the sides above the water.The boat I am building doesnt have much freeboard at the transom compared to production boats.Because of my boats lower freeboard than most, presents some major challenges for carrying a dinghy.I cant run a full width swim platform because my I/O comes through the transom right in the middle of it.This rules out swim platform dinghy lifts.A transom mount davit could possibly work,but it would be of my own design.Production davits wouldnt be able to lift the dinghy high enough to clear the water or I/O,at least none that I have seen.Then there is the issue of carrying the dinghy across the back.The dinghy will be longer than the boats beam is wide.This could cause problems when in tight marinas or narrow channels.Any of these options would severely limit my rear visibility, thus blocking my transom and preventing my boats name from being visible to other boats.I do plan to tow my dinghy, on the days I plan to use it,if the weather is good.
Some have suggested that I go with an inflatable or folding Porta boat.Ive had issues with inflatables in the past and they are heavy for their size.Some folding boats are a little to flimsy to really carry any weight.I need to be able to carry roughly 800 to 1000 pounds.I dont think its possible,so two trips to shore will be required.Maybe I could pull a ski tube behind the dinghy with our supplies in it.Wait,I know!Ill toss the kids in the ski tube and put our provisions in the boat.They will love that.
My hull draft will only be 16 to 18 inches,so I could possibly drop anchor and wade to shore.Im not sure how my significant other and our kids will like that.Got to keep Mama happy,LOL.When I am in a marina,I will more than likely moor the boat, while we go ashore for provisions.If the area will allow for it,I could beach the bow and let everyone off ,moor the boat,and take the dinghy back to meet the family.When we return,I could take the dinghy back to the boat,bring the boat back to shore,and load up.Seems like to much work.Some places will allow boats to temporarily dock for a quick trip to town for supplies.that would be the ultimate solution.
I still have a while to go before I make a final decision on how to carry a dinghy.Until then,I will be looking and watching other boats and how they carry a dinghy.Im always open to suggestions.
UPDATE!
After some discussion on the Trawler Forum,I am considering adding a rear rack to carry my dinghy and to hang the rear canvas enclosure from.I feel that this rack needs to be removable.I only plan to carry the dinghy when I do the Great Loop Cruise.Every where else I will be able to dock or trailer the boat out.Here is what I had in mind for those that are scratching their heads trying to figure out what I am rambling on about.
More info on the boats in the picture can be found at Allweather Boats.
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Most production boats have a lot of freeboard or height of the sides above the water.The boat I am building doesnt have much freeboard at the transom compared to production boats.Because of my boats lower freeboard than most, presents some major challenges for carrying a dinghy.I cant run a full width swim platform because my I/O comes through the transom right in the middle of it.This rules out swim platform dinghy lifts.A transom mount davit could possibly work,but it would be of my own design.Production davits wouldnt be able to lift the dinghy high enough to clear the water or I/O,at least none that I have seen.Then there is the issue of carrying the dinghy across the back.The dinghy will be longer than the boats beam is wide.This could cause problems when in tight marinas or narrow channels.Any of these options would severely limit my rear visibility, thus blocking my transom and preventing my boats name from being visible to other boats.I do plan to tow my dinghy, on the days I plan to use it,if the weather is good.
Some have suggested that I go with an inflatable or folding Porta boat.Ive had issues with inflatables in the past and they are heavy for their size.Some folding boats are a little to flimsy to really carry any weight.I need to be able to carry roughly 800 to 1000 pounds.I dont think its possible,so two trips to shore will be required.Maybe I could pull a ski tube behind the dinghy with our supplies in it.Wait,I know!Ill toss the kids in the ski tube and put our provisions in the boat.They will love that.
My hull draft will only be 16 to 18 inches,so I could possibly drop anchor and wade to shore.Im not sure how my significant other and our kids will like that.Got to keep Mama happy,LOL.When I am in a marina,I will more than likely moor the boat, while we go ashore for provisions.If the area will allow for it,I could beach the bow and let everyone off ,moor the boat,and take the dinghy back to meet the family.When we return,I could take the dinghy back to the boat,bring the boat back to shore,and load up.Seems like to much work.Some places will allow boats to temporarily dock for a quick trip to town for supplies.that would be the ultimate solution.
I still have a while to go before I make a final decision on how to carry a dinghy.Until then,I will be looking and watching other boats and how they carry a dinghy.Im always open to suggestions.
UPDATE!
After some discussion on the Trawler Forum,I am considering adding a rear rack to carry my dinghy and to hang the rear canvas enclosure from.I feel that this rack needs to be removable.I only plan to carry the dinghy when I do the Great Loop Cruise.Every where else I will be able to dock or trailer the boat out.Here is what I had in mind for those that are scratching their heads trying to figure out what I am rambling on about.
More info on the boats in the picture can be found at Allweather Boats.
Selasa, 01 Maret 2016
January 1 16 New York Boat Show and One Work Day
This was a really crappy boat show, for sailors -- not even one sailing dinghy! It was purely a power boat show and even the large vendors of electronics and other chandlery supplies had given this show a pass. But the Club manned a booth. Like most clubs, we need new members and use the show to strike up conversations, invite the prospects to an open house and permit the Club, with its great location, its facilities and its friendly members to sell itself. Last winter I was in Florida and not able to help. So I volunteered for a double shift - noon to nine. I used New York Citys newest, one month old, extension of the number 7 line from Grand Central Station to get to a new station, a block from the Javits Convention Center -- at Eleventh Avenue and 34th Street. The show was not in the large southern pavilion of the Center as in the past, but in its central pavilion.
Peter, our Rear Commodore, who has a ton of leadership ability and energy, worked with me the first half, replaced by Phillip, our Race Chairman and Jill at around 4:30. In these shows we always have more than one person at our booth so everyone an get relief periods to eat and explore the show a bit. PC Art was working on the other side of the hall, selling power yachts, but came over to say hello, and Bill, our Board Member responsible for the Restaurant and Bar, helped for a while too.
Bill, me, Jill and Phillip at the booth.
And while there was a long line of folks waiting to be let in at noon, the crowd had thinned so I was released at 8 p.m.
One of the only two things I did for ILENE at the show was to figure out how to send our EPIRB out for a battery replacement, after five years in readiness - which I call use. This being the toy that alerts the Coast Guard to come rescue us, we are fortunate not to have actually "used" it. And its the kind of thing you want to have a nice strong battery, in case. I have to send it off in time to get it back before we leave for Nova Scotia in June. The other thing was to contract for the installation of a faux teak deck to be measured, cut and installed on the swim platform. This area is quite small and rather ratty looking and I figured out how to install it by removing the folding retractable swim ladder and reinstalling it atop the new decking.
The reasons for only one day of boat work during this period were first that my back had gone out a bit and second that winter has indeed finally arrived in New York. But the one warm day I worked with mechanic Ed, for six hours. Thats twelve man hours. The results: both it ILENEs two large "primary" winches were disassembled, all parts had all old grease scraped off and then scrubbed with a toothbrush in a bucket with paint thinner to get what couldnt be scraped. Once clean, the parts were dried, regreased and reassembled. The book says this should be done annually! After 17 years, the last five with heavy use, these workhorses were overdue for the TLC they got. The other two winches that Im going to do are those on the coach roof. (I dont think I have to do the fifth winch, the one on the mast, because it gets so very little use.) The next two are smaller and with the benefit of our learning curve, should not take as long. Having learned a lot from watching Ed, Im thinking of trying to do these myself, taking off the parts and cleaning them in an indoor location. Then will come the steering and some electrical work, with Ed.
And here is a picture of ILENEs mate, just cause I like looking at her.
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Peter, our Rear Commodore, who has a ton of leadership ability and energy, worked with me the first half, replaced by Phillip, our Race Chairman and Jill at around 4:30. In these shows we always have more than one person at our booth so everyone an get relief periods to eat and explore the show a bit. PC Art was working on the other side of the hall, selling power yachts, but came over to say hello, and Bill, our Board Member responsible for the Restaurant and Bar, helped for a while too.
And while there was a long line of folks waiting to be let in at noon, the crowd had thinned so I was released at 8 p.m.
One of the only two things I did for ILENE at the show was to figure out how to send our EPIRB out for a battery replacement, after five years in readiness - which I call use. This being the toy that alerts the Coast Guard to come rescue us, we are fortunate not to have actually "used" it. And its the kind of thing you want to have a nice strong battery, in case. I have to send it off in time to get it back before we leave for Nova Scotia in June. The other thing was to contract for the installation of a faux teak deck to be measured, cut and installed on the swim platform. This area is quite small and rather ratty looking and I figured out how to install it by removing the folding retractable swim ladder and reinstalling it atop the new decking.
The reasons for only one day of boat work during this period were first that my back had gone out a bit and second that winter has indeed finally arrived in New York. But the one warm day I worked with mechanic Ed, for six hours. Thats twelve man hours. The results: both it ILENEs two large "primary" winches were disassembled, all parts had all old grease scraped off and then scrubbed with a toothbrush in a bucket with paint thinner to get what couldnt be scraped. Once clean, the parts were dried, regreased and reassembled. The book says this should be done annually! After 17 years, the last five with heavy use, these workhorses were overdue for the TLC they got. The other two winches that Im going to do are those on the coach roof. (I dont think I have to do the fifth winch, the one on the mast, because it gets so very little use.) The next two are smaller and with the benefit of our learning curve, should not take as long. Having learned a lot from watching Ed, Im thinking of trying to do these myself, taking off the parts and cleaning them in an indoor location. Then will come the steering and some electrical work, with Ed.
And here is a picture of ILENEs mate, just cause I like looking at her.
Minggu, 28 Februari 2016
It is getting close! The Metal Boat Festival 2014!
We are a few weeks away from the 2014 Metal Boat Festival! You you have an interest in Metal Boats, I hope to see you there.
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Rabu, 24 Februari 2016
Metal Boat Festival 2014 Program
The Metal Boat Festival: The board members have been busy planning this years Metal Boat Festival. We have a good line up of speakers for this year. Below is the program. If interesting in attending visit: http://www.metalboatsociety.com/festivalInfo.htm
If interested in metal boats, this is the place to be. And I can not think of a better place to be in August than Annacortes, Washington, the home of the Metal Boat Fest. A scenic ferry ride will take you to the San Juan Islands, if you are coming to the Fest plan on a trip to the San Juan Islands you will not be disappointed.
Thursday Aug 7, 2014 afternoon Cap Sante Marina
Boats check in with Dockmaster Lance Ekhart – 360-305-5345
3pm – 6pm Set up at the Seafarer’s Memorial Park Building, Anacortes
Come and help us set up for the Festival. Pre-registration is also
available at this time.
Friday Aug 8
Seafarer’s Memorial Park Building
0730 -0800
Sign in and register.
Start the day with tea, coffee, muffins, fruit provided by our breakfast
sponsor – Swiftsure Yachts
8am – 1015 Opening remarks and welcome by MBS President Rod Palanca.
Member introductions – introduce yourself and tell us about your
project. Plenty of time for all to share.
10:30 -
12:00 a.m.
David
Bernhard
-San Diego Rigging.
Dock lines & more
Beginning with dock lines, I am planning on
touching about many aspects of standing and
running rigging. Pros and cons of the different materials and way of
doing things. Though dock lines, tow and anchor bridals, will pretty
much take care of the power boaters. Sailors will be interested in the
entire talk.
12:00 -
1:00 p.m.
Break for lunch
Check out speaker and commercial member displays.
There are a multitude of local restaurants nearby for lunch.
1:00 - 2:00
p.m.
Arthur Barlow Campbell, CPCU, ARM, AMIM
Practical Ideas on Buying Yacht Insurance
Learn about how to insure your metal boat, and
possibly save some money is the process.
• What are some of the pitfalls in insuring your metal boat?
• How to select an agent/broker to insure your metal boat?
• What should I expect from the marine insurance underwriters?
• Will I need a survey on my metal boat, and if so, how to select
a marine surveyor.
• Learn more about obtaining insurance for your metal boat, and
be better prepared if you have a claim.
Art is a graduate of Florida State University (B.S.) with a major in
Insurance and Risk Management. He later earned the following
professional insurance designations, Chartered Property and
Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Associate in Risk Management (ARM),
and Associate in Marine Insurance Management (AMIM), Art is an
independent agent/broker with Gulfstream Insurance Group, Inc. in
Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He spent 20 years with Liberty Mutual in the
commercial sales department serving as an Account Representative
and later as a Resident Manager. Art has served as an expert witness
and litigation consultant in marine insurance.
He is past president of the Gold Coast CPCU Society as well as the
past president of the Fort Lauderdale Mariners Club. Art is an
approved instructor by the Florida Department of Financial Services
for Inland Marine and Marine Insurance. He taught Marine Insurance
as an adjunct instructor at Broward Community College.
Art has been a speaker at the Metal Boat Society Festival, and Fort
Lauderdale Mariners Club Marine Insurance Seminar. As a member
of the USAF he served as a loadmaster and retired with the rank of
CMSgt. Art owns an Alan Pape designed steel cutter. He has helped
in the delivery of sailboats from the Chesapeake, Bahamas and the
British Virgin Islands.
2.15 – 3.00 Rod Palanca
Boat builder/owner
Simple water systems and water makers
3.15 - 4:30
p.m.
Gary Wellman
1.THRIVE Freezed Dried Foods
2. Air Vent Dryers
3.Space Dryer dehumidifiers
I have been associated with H2Out for the past 1 1/2 years working
with sales and marketing. My background is 25 years in the sales
field.
We will provide food samples for those who are interested in freeze
dried foods which are lighter than canned foods with no
preservatives, require no cutting, peeling, can be prepared in less
than 15 minutes and are perfect for on-board use.
Rich Pindell
“When Good Fuels Go Bad".
This talk contains information about how fuels have changed over the
last 10 years and what we can do to prevent fuel contamination with
the new bio blends on the market.
Rich Pindell of Pindell Engineering, Inc., port Townsend, WA received
the 2012 coveted Pittman Innovation Award for leadership in
developing reusable products for water absorption. His H2Out
Systems prevents mold, mildew, rust, and corrosion damage in fuels,
hydraulic fluids, and interior spaces.
Free time to meet with Speakers and visit our Commercial members
Booths
7 pm
Friday Night - Potluck Dinner at the venue,
Share dinner and swap boat project ideas.
Outdoor concert in the park
August 9th - Saturday
8:00 a.m. Eye Opener – Coffee, tea, cocoa, muffins, and fruits, to start the day,
from our sponsor Swiftsure Yachts
9:00 -
10:15 a.m.
Alison Mazon –
Accredited Marine Surveyor®,
Portland, OR
The Hidden Costs of:
• Messing with a naval architects design
• Non-standard design
• Ignoring ABYC standards
Alison Mazon is a full service marine surveyor, who began surveying
in 1999, and was accredited in 2002, SAMS ® Yacht & Small Craft.
Alison was the VP of testing with SAMS ® from 2008 – 2013.
10:30 -12:00 a.m.
John Simpson – Boat Designer
Topic - Boat Stability
John Simpson has been involved with boats since childhood and this
evolved into a successful career in naval architecture and boat
design. This path has been the long but thorough route – 4 years of
shipyard & technical training, several years of working with other
naval architectures, 3 years with a boat builder doing purchasing,
estimating, mould tooling, outfitting, engine installation, sea trials and
even some design work.
In 1978 John opened his own design office and over the following
years has done over 100 designs for power, sail, pleasure,
commercial and military vessels in a variety of materials for both
domestic and foreign clients. In 1980 he won the Cruising world
magazine’s Design Award for his 42’ cutter ‘Fidelity’. This was a
forerunner of ‘Perelanda” a 43’ round bilge steel sailboat as featured
in the book Steel Away and owned/built by authors LeCain Smith and
Sheila Moir, 2 of the founders of the Metal Boat Society. John was the
2010 Metal Boat Festival’s Designer of the Year and has been a
stalwart supporter of the MBS for many years.
12:00 -
1:00 p.m.
Break for lunch
Check out speaker and commercial member displays
1:00 - 2:15
p.m.
Peter McGonagle – Swiftsure Yachts, Inc
"A profile of two metal boat builders"
Allures/Garcia(aluminum-Europe) and
Waterline Yachts(Steel-Canada). I have
a good supply of photos from both yards of
construction. This is an opportunity for members
to see what a professional yard looks like.
Peter McGonagle grew up sailing in Rhode Island, but has lived and
worked in Seattle, Washington for the last ten years. In 2002 he
started Swiftsure Yachts with two partners. He is a Certified
Professional Yacht Broker and am a licensed Florida yacht broker. He
and his family moved aboard the S/V Charlotte in August of 2007 to
explore the cruising life for a few years, and in July of 2009 I
completed a two year Caribbean cruise with my family aboard
“Charlotte,” a 1991 Robert Perry-designed 51? steel sloop. We’re now
back in Seattle .
2:30 - 4:00
p.m.
Dylan Bailey - Marine Surveyor
Proper Paint Systems For Metal Boats:
From new construction to maintaining an
older boat. Topics to include paint systems,
proper mileage, application techniques and
maintenance.
Dylan grew up in the metal boat building business as the son of
legendary metal boat builder Howdy Bailey. After working on metal
boats for his father he worked for other builders learning about boat
building in wood and fiberglass. He also expanded his knowledge
learning to install and maintain mechanical and electrical systems. In
1991 he started his own Marine Maintenance business and gained
extensive experience refinishing and maintaining boats. During this
time he completed additional off-hour training and has become an
Marine Surveyor which is his current profession.
5-7pm The Boat Walk At the Cap Sante Docks (floating)
and Marina Parking Lot (trailered)
7 pm
Saturday Night Barbecue Dinner at the Floating Party Dock at Cap
Sante Marina
Sponsored by Howdy Bailey Yacht Services
8:30pm
Sunset sail – the chance to be out on a Metal Boat
August 10th - Sunday
8:30 a.m. Coffee tea, cocoa etc...
9:00 -
10:00 a.m.
Metal Boat Society Annual Business Meeting and election of MBS
Officers
10:00 -
12:00 a.m.
Boat Builders Forum
This annual information-packed wrap-up event will include open
discussion of design and construction issues with the professional
panel, so bring your questions.
This years’ panel will include Pete Silva (Iota Metals), John Simpson
(Designer), and Dylan Bailey (Marine Surveyor).
NOONISH FESTIVAL CLOSES!
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If interested in metal boats, this is the place to be. And I can not think of a better place to be in August than Annacortes, Washington, the home of the Metal Boat Fest. A scenic ferry ride will take you to the San Juan Islands, if you are coming to the Fest plan on a trip to the San Juan Islands you will not be disappointed.
Thursday Aug 7, 2014 afternoon Cap Sante Marina
Boats check in with Dockmaster Lance Ekhart – 360-305-5345
3pm – 6pm Set up at the Seafarer’s Memorial Park Building, Anacortes
Come and help us set up for the Festival. Pre-registration is also
available at this time.
Friday Aug 8
Seafarer’s Memorial Park Building
0730 -0800
Sign in and register.
Start the day with tea, coffee, muffins, fruit provided by our breakfast
sponsor – Swiftsure Yachts
8am – 1015 Opening remarks and welcome by MBS President Rod Palanca.
Member introductions – introduce yourself and tell us about your
project. Plenty of time for all to share.
10:30 -
12:00 a.m.
David
Bernhard
-San Diego Rigging.
Dock lines & more
Beginning with dock lines, I am planning on
touching about many aspects of standing and
running rigging. Pros and cons of the different materials and way of
doing things. Though dock lines, tow and anchor bridals, will pretty
much take care of the power boaters. Sailors will be interested in the
entire talk.
12:00 -
1:00 p.m.
Break for lunch
Check out speaker and commercial member displays.
There are a multitude of local restaurants nearby for lunch.
1:00 - 2:00
p.m.
Arthur Barlow Campbell, CPCU, ARM, AMIM
Practical Ideas on Buying Yacht Insurance
Learn about how to insure your metal boat, and
possibly save some money is the process.
• What are some of the pitfalls in insuring your metal boat?
• How to select an agent/broker to insure your metal boat?
• What should I expect from the marine insurance underwriters?
• Will I need a survey on my metal boat, and if so, how to select
a marine surveyor.
• Learn more about obtaining insurance for your metal boat, and
be better prepared if you have a claim.
Art is a graduate of Florida State University (B.S.) with a major in
Insurance and Risk Management. He later earned the following
professional insurance designations, Chartered Property and
Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Associate in Risk Management (ARM),
and Associate in Marine Insurance Management (AMIM), Art is an
independent agent/broker with Gulfstream Insurance Group, Inc. in
Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He spent 20 years with Liberty Mutual in the
commercial sales department serving as an Account Representative
and later as a Resident Manager. Art has served as an expert witness
and litigation consultant in marine insurance.
He is past president of the Gold Coast CPCU Society as well as the
past president of the Fort Lauderdale Mariners Club. Art is an
approved instructor by the Florida Department of Financial Services
for Inland Marine and Marine Insurance. He taught Marine Insurance
as an adjunct instructor at Broward Community College.
Art has been a speaker at the Metal Boat Society Festival, and Fort
Lauderdale Mariners Club Marine Insurance Seminar. As a member
of the USAF he served as a loadmaster and retired with the rank of
CMSgt. Art owns an Alan Pape designed steel cutter. He has helped
in the delivery of sailboats from the Chesapeake, Bahamas and the
British Virgin Islands.
2.15 – 3.00 Rod Palanca
Boat builder/owner
Simple water systems and water makers
3.15 - 4:30
p.m.
Gary Wellman
1.THRIVE Freezed Dried Foods
2. Air Vent Dryers
3.Space Dryer dehumidifiers
I have been associated with H2Out for the past 1 1/2 years working
with sales and marketing. My background is 25 years in the sales
field.
We will provide food samples for those who are interested in freeze
dried foods which are lighter than canned foods with no
preservatives, require no cutting, peeling, can be prepared in less
than 15 minutes and are perfect for on-board use.
Rich Pindell
“When Good Fuels Go Bad".
This talk contains information about how fuels have changed over the
last 10 years and what we can do to prevent fuel contamination with
the new bio blends on the market.
Rich Pindell of Pindell Engineering, Inc., port Townsend, WA received
the 2012 coveted Pittman Innovation Award for leadership in
developing reusable products for water absorption. His H2Out
Systems prevents mold, mildew, rust, and corrosion damage in fuels,
hydraulic fluids, and interior spaces.
Free time to meet with Speakers and visit our Commercial members
Booths
7 pm
Friday Night - Potluck Dinner at the venue,
Share dinner and swap boat project ideas.
Outdoor concert in the park
August 9th - Saturday
8:00 a.m. Eye Opener – Coffee, tea, cocoa, muffins, and fruits, to start the day,
from our sponsor Swiftsure Yachts
9:00 -
10:15 a.m.
Alison Mazon –
Accredited Marine Surveyor®,
Portland, OR
The Hidden Costs of:
• Messing with a naval architects design
• Non-standard design
• Ignoring ABYC standards
Alison Mazon is a full service marine surveyor, who began surveying
in 1999, and was accredited in 2002, SAMS ® Yacht & Small Craft.
Alison was the VP of testing with SAMS ® from 2008 – 2013.
10:30 -12:00 a.m.
John Simpson – Boat Designer
Topic - Boat Stability
John Simpson has been involved with boats since childhood and this
evolved into a successful career in naval architecture and boat
design. This path has been the long but thorough route – 4 years of
shipyard & technical training, several years of working with other
naval architectures, 3 years with a boat builder doing purchasing,
estimating, mould tooling, outfitting, engine installation, sea trials and
even some design work.
In 1978 John opened his own design office and over the following
years has done over 100 designs for power, sail, pleasure,
commercial and military vessels in a variety of materials for both
domestic and foreign clients. In 1980 he won the Cruising world
magazine’s Design Award for his 42’ cutter ‘Fidelity’. This was a
forerunner of ‘Perelanda” a 43’ round bilge steel sailboat as featured
in the book Steel Away and owned/built by authors LeCain Smith and
Sheila Moir, 2 of the founders of the Metal Boat Society. John was the
2010 Metal Boat Festival’s Designer of the Year and has been a
stalwart supporter of the MBS for many years.
12:00 -
1:00 p.m.
Break for lunch
Check out speaker and commercial member displays
1:00 - 2:15
p.m.
Peter McGonagle – Swiftsure Yachts, Inc
"A profile of two metal boat builders"
Allures/Garcia(aluminum-Europe) and
Waterline Yachts(Steel-Canada). I have
a good supply of photos from both yards of
construction. This is an opportunity for members
to see what a professional yard looks like.
Peter McGonagle grew up sailing in Rhode Island, but has lived and
worked in Seattle, Washington for the last ten years. In 2002 he
started Swiftsure Yachts with two partners. He is a Certified
Professional Yacht Broker and am a licensed Florida yacht broker. He
and his family moved aboard the S/V Charlotte in August of 2007 to
explore the cruising life for a few years, and in July of 2009 I
completed a two year Caribbean cruise with my family aboard
“Charlotte,” a 1991 Robert Perry-designed 51? steel sloop. We’re now
back in Seattle .
2:30 - 4:00
p.m.
Dylan Bailey - Marine Surveyor
Proper Paint Systems For Metal Boats:
From new construction to maintaining an
older boat. Topics to include paint systems,
proper mileage, application techniques and
maintenance.
Dylan grew up in the metal boat building business as the son of
legendary metal boat builder Howdy Bailey. After working on metal
boats for his father he worked for other builders learning about boat
building in wood and fiberglass. He also expanded his knowledge
learning to install and maintain mechanical and electrical systems. In
1991 he started his own Marine Maintenance business and gained
extensive experience refinishing and maintaining boats. During this
time he completed additional off-hour training and has become an
Marine Surveyor which is his current profession.
5-7pm The Boat Walk At the Cap Sante Docks (floating)
and Marina Parking Lot (trailered)
7 pm
Saturday Night Barbecue Dinner at the Floating Party Dock at Cap
Sante Marina
Sponsored by Howdy Bailey Yacht Services
8:30pm
Sunset sail – the chance to be out on a Metal Boat
August 10th - Sunday
8:30 a.m. Coffee tea, cocoa etc...
9:00 -
10:00 a.m.
Metal Boat Society Annual Business Meeting and election of MBS
Officers
10:00 -
12:00 a.m.
Boat Builders Forum
This annual information-packed wrap-up event will include open
discussion of design and construction issues with the professional
panel, so bring your questions.
This years’ panel will include Pete Silva (Iota Metals), John Simpson
(Designer), and Dylan Bailey (Marine Surveyor).
NOONISH FESTIVAL CLOSES!
Sabtu, 20 Februari 2016
The Chosen One The Boat Plans For Me
I here by reserve the right to change my mind, (like I change underwear,at least once a month) on the boat I plan to build.
In my last post,"Deciding On A Boat To Build",I gave a vague idea of what I want in a boat.There are so many pros and cons to building a boat by yourself,that it is nearly impossible to list them all.Any boat bought or built is nothing more than a series of compromises,unless money is no object or you simply want it to float.I started with my main compromise and worked back from there.Youre probably thinking,"what would be the main compromise?"That would be the ability to trailer the boat, without legal implications, behind a full size pick up truck,van,or class C RV.My state,and most states, the legal width allowed is 8 feet 6 inches and a combined length of 65 feet with a maximum height of 13 feet.With this information,I know I want a boat that has an 8 foot six inch beam or narrower, and as long as possible.Over the years,my research has shown that most boats with a beam around 86" are between 25 and 30 feet in hull length.Dont confuse this with length over all.Swim platform and the bowsprit/pulpit contribute to the boats total length.After searching and searching some more.I found Spira International.He has many viable boats with a beam at 86" or narrower.Good thing about his site,he has the study plans right there in PDF for all to view.He will design a boat specifically for you,but you must be serious and ready to buy the plans.His plans are for the average DIY guy with a local lumber yard or home improvement store.I like to refer to his plans as "every day mans boat plans".They are fairly fast to build, and simple to construct with basic construction materials.He even has a video and ebook on how to build his boats.You can use top shelf marine grade materials and dress your boat up in polish and varnish if you wish.Nothing wrong with that at all.I prefer a more low key working boat appearance.
BUILDING WITH PLYWOOD
I studied Spiras site and really considered what I wanted in a boat.I have to have a full stand up head with shower,enclosed cabin,and galley.With the health issues and medications I take,I cant be in the sun or heat for long periods without getting sick.I only want a small rear deck for fishing from so a larger than usual cabin can be built.All this adds up and makes the boat heavier affecting the boats draft.I need a hull that has a flat bottom and a draft of around 12 to 16 inches with the lower unit out of the water.A flat bottom allows the boat to sit flat on the ground when the tide runs out.I will get more into this in a later post.Shallow draft is a must here.Our area is prone to sudden shoaling.I dont mean going from deep to shallow water in a short distance.I mean the bottom will silt up and become shallow over night, or after a freak down pour.Ask me how I know,but I rather you didnt.
COMPLETE BOOK OF WOOD BOAT CONSTRUCTION
Another issue is propulsion.Most areas around me have banned two stroke outboards.Only the newer two stroke OBs with EPA approval can get the OK to be on the lakes.Four strokes are a non issue.Both are very expensive still,especially around here where two strokes are banned.The only viable option for me is stern drive,straight inboard,or V drive.The least expensive option for me is a stern drive.They are also referred to as I/Os or inboard outboards.I can usually find them in complete boats in good condition from $1000 to $5000.Buying a complete donor boat insures that I get everything needed to make my boat go.I will get more into this in another post.
I looked at a number of Spira designs in the 25 to 30 foot length.Most of Spiras designs are based on dories of different locales around the US.I live in South Carolina and went straight to looking at the Spira Carolina dories.They really are wonderful boats but they have narrow bows and taper to a fairly narrow transom.This kills interior volume compared to other dory designs.However,he does have a design with a layout that I really like,just wish it was beamier.That boat is the 27 foot Bahaman.The layout can be found on page two of the study plans.I have decided to go with the Bahaman cabin and layout.
The other boats I considered were.
24 foot Clamente-This boat was to small over all but would make a great weekender or fishing boat for the family.
27 foot Chubasco-This boat would be good compromise and could still happen.
27 foot Newfie St.Pierre dory-This boat is to small but they are beautiful,have great fuel economy,and get attention.
25 foot Kona Hiwaiian Sam Pan-These boats are solid,but have a center keel and deeper draft than I prefer.
27 foot Cane River-This boat is an option for me.It has a shape that is a little more time consuming and difficult to build.
27 foot San Miguel-This boat is a serious option and gets good fuel economy.The down side is the center keel.
27 foot Sitka-This is the boat I chose.I will build it to 30 feet with a V entry bow as shown on the plans.
The deal with center keels,is they do not allow the boat to sit flat when the tide runs out and the running gear can be damaged if the boat is allowed to sit on its bottom.
Why I chose Sitka.If you look at the study plans,you will see that the boat has a rounder bow and the sides run straight back to the transom.This design allows for maximum room in the largest space.It can be stretched to 30 feet with a V entry bow.This is my intention.The bottom is dead flat with no rocker(curve) from bow to stern.This makes for a very shallow running hull.This hull was designed specifically for outboard power.However,I contacted Jeff Spira,and when I start building,he is going to advise me on how to build the stern to accept a stern drive set up.I think I will be the first to build this design to these specs.I will be purchasing my plans early spring 2013 and hope to start building soon after.While this design will not get the best fuel economy,it will have room and the ability to carry large amounts of weight.The V entry bow will help with fuel economy since the boat will spend most of its time running displacement speed.
My next post will deal with build costs and planning.I will break down the cost of a few of the bigger boats,including the one I plan to build.
BOATS WITH AN OPEN MIND
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In my last post,"Deciding On A Boat To Build",I gave a vague idea of what I want in a boat.There are so many pros and cons to building a boat by yourself,that it is nearly impossible to list them all.Any boat bought or built is nothing more than a series of compromises,unless money is no object or you simply want it to float.I started with my main compromise and worked back from there.Youre probably thinking,"what would be the main compromise?"That would be the ability to trailer the boat, without legal implications, behind a full size pick up truck,van,or class C RV.My state,and most states, the legal width allowed is 8 feet 6 inches and a combined length of 65 feet with a maximum height of 13 feet.With this information,I know I want a boat that has an 8 foot six inch beam or narrower, and as long as possible.Over the years,my research has shown that most boats with a beam around 86" are between 25 and 30 feet in hull length.Dont confuse this with length over all.Swim platform and the bowsprit/pulpit contribute to the boats total length.After searching and searching some more.I found Spira International.He has many viable boats with a beam at 86" or narrower.Good thing about his site,he has the study plans right there in PDF for all to view.He will design a boat specifically for you,but you must be serious and ready to buy the plans.His plans are for the average DIY guy with a local lumber yard or home improvement store.I like to refer to his plans as "every day mans boat plans".They are fairly fast to build, and simple to construct with basic construction materials.He even has a video and ebook on how to build his boats.You can use top shelf marine grade materials and dress your boat up in polish and varnish if you wish.Nothing wrong with that at all.I prefer a more low key working boat appearance.
BUILDING WITH PLYWOOD
I studied Spiras site and really considered what I wanted in a boat.I have to have a full stand up head with shower,enclosed cabin,and galley.With the health issues and medications I take,I cant be in the sun or heat for long periods without getting sick.I only want a small rear deck for fishing from so a larger than usual cabin can be built.All this adds up and makes the boat heavier affecting the boats draft.I need a hull that has a flat bottom and a draft of around 12 to 16 inches with the lower unit out of the water.A flat bottom allows the boat to sit flat on the ground when the tide runs out.I will get more into this in a later post.Shallow draft is a must here.Our area is prone to sudden shoaling.I dont mean going from deep to shallow water in a short distance.I mean the bottom will silt up and become shallow over night, or after a freak down pour.Ask me how I know,but I rather you didnt.
COMPLETE BOOK OF WOOD BOAT CONSTRUCTION
Another issue is propulsion.Most areas around me have banned two stroke outboards.Only the newer two stroke OBs with EPA approval can get the OK to be on the lakes.Four strokes are a non issue.Both are very expensive still,especially around here where two strokes are banned.The only viable option for me is stern drive,straight inboard,or V drive.The least expensive option for me is a stern drive.They are also referred to as I/Os or inboard outboards.I can usually find them in complete boats in good condition from $1000 to $5000.Buying a complete donor boat insures that I get everything needed to make my boat go.I will get more into this in another post.
I looked at a number of Spira designs in the 25 to 30 foot length.Most of Spiras designs are based on dories of different locales around the US.I live in South Carolina and went straight to looking at the Spira Carolina dories.They really are wonderful boats but they have narrow bows and taper to a fairly narrow transom.This kills interior volume compared to other dory designs.However,he does have a design with a layout that I really like,just wish it was beamier.That boat is the 27 foot Bahaman.The layout can be found on page two of the study plans.I have decided to go with the Bahaman cabin and layout.
The other boats I considered were.
24 foot Clamente-This boat was to small over all but would make a great weekender or fishing boat for the family.
27 foot Chubasco-This boat would be good compromise and could still happen.
27 foot Newfie St.Pierre dory-This boat is to small but they are beautiful,have great fuel economy,and get attention.
25 foot Kona Hiwaiian Sam Pan-These boats are solid,but have a center keel and deeper draft than I prefer.
27 foot Cane River-This boat is an option for me.It has a shape that is a little more time consuming and difficult to build.
27 foot San Miguel-This boat is a serious option and gets good fuel economy.The down side is the center keel.
27 foot Sitka-This is the boat I chose.I will build it to 30 feet with a V entry bow as shown on the plans.
The deal with center keels,is they do not allow the boat to sit flat when the tide runs out and the running gear can be damaged if the boat is allowed to sit on its bottom.
Why I chose Sitka.If you look at the study plans,you will see that the boat has a rounder bow and the sides run straight back to the transom.This design allows for maximum room in the largest space.It can be stretched to 30 feet with a V entry bow.This is my intention.The bottom is dead flat with no rocker(curve) from bow to stern.This makes for a very shallow running hull.This hull was designed specifically for outboard power.However,I contacted Jeff Spira,and when I start building,he is going to advise me on how to build the stern to accept a stern drive set up.I think I will be the first to build this design to these specs.I will be purchasing my plans early spring 2013 and hope to start building soon after.While this design will not get the best fuel economy,it will have room and the ability to carry large amounts of weight.The V entry bow will help with fuel economy since the boat will spend most of its time running displacement speed.
My next post will deal with build costs and planning.I will break down the cost of a few of the bigger boats,including the one I plan to build.
BOATS WITH AN OPEN MIND
Senin, 15 Februari 2016
Deciding On A Boat To Build
I finally narrowed down my boat search.I have been tormenting myself with buying or building.After doing the math,I have come to the conclusion that I can build a new boat cheaper and better than buying a used turn key boat.Most of the turn key boats I looked at really needed work.Fiberglass boats are the worst.Most have water logged flotation foam that causes the wood stringers and transom to rot from the bottom up.Ive stripped (and helped strip) and rebuilt a few boats.It is not fun in a big 25+ foot boat.Its faster and easier to start from scratch.
Most of my boating will be on larger lakes and the ICW around South Carolina,North Carolina,and Georgia.I do plan to take the boat around the Great Loop,so it must be a sea worthy design.I searched for years for a design that was easy for a first time builder with some basic carpentry and boat building skills.There are a lot of excellent boat designers with plans out.Most are more suited to the advanced DIY builder than a first timer with basic skills.Out of all the producers of plans,I decided on Spira International.Jeff Spira is the designer of all the plans.The best thing about his plans,is access to Jeff Spira himself.He can be contacted through his website or on facebook.He always gets back in contact with you within time.He is a busy man tho.So please give him a few days,he could be away.
My base criteria for a boat is as follows in this order.There are more variables,but these are the main ones.
1)Trailerable behind a full size pick up truck,van,or class C RV.
2)Shallow draft, 12 to 16 inches with the lower unit up.
3)Absolutely no more than 2 gallon per hour fuel burn at displacement speed.
4)Must have sleeping arrangements for four.
5)Must have full head with shower.
In my next post, "The Chosen One",I will review the Spira plans that I considered,a break down of build cost,and the plans I chose.
Honey,Lets get a boat.
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Most of my boating will be on larger lakes and the ICW around South Carolina,North Carolina,and Georgia.I do plan to take the boat around the Great Loop,so it must be a sea worthy design.I searched for years for a design that was easy for a first time builder with some basic carpentry and boat building skills.There are a lot of excellent boat designers with plans out.Most are more suited to the advanced DIY builder than a first timer with basic skills.Out of all the producers of plans,I decided on Spira International.Jeff Spira is the designer of all the plans.The best thing about his plans,is access to Jeff Spira himself.He can be contacted through his website or on facebook.He always gets back in contact with you within time.He is a busy man tho.So please give him a few days,he could be away.
My base criteria for a boat is as follows in this order.There are more variables,but these are the main ones.
1)Trailerable behind a full size pick up truck,van,or class C RV.
2)Shallow draft, 12 to 16 inches with the lower unit up.
3)Absolutely no more than 2 gallon per hour fuel burn at displacement speed.
4)Must have sleeping arrangements for four.
5)Must have full head with shower.
In my next post, "The Chosen One",I will review the Spira plans that I considered,a break down of build cost,and the plans I chose.
Honey,Lets get a boat.
Minggu, 14 Februari 2016
A Bigger Boat
ILENE is sitting on her mooring while we are cruising from Amsterdam to St. Petersburg and back on the Celebrity Constellation along with our brother and sister in law, Mike and Linda, and 2030 other folks, the boat being filled to capacity -- plus near 1000 crew. She is 965 feet long; her beam is 105 and her draft is 26. And she outweighs ILENE 9100 to 1.
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| Our cabin, though on starboard, was third deck, the second row of large round portholes (just below the life rafts, about three forward of the very large ones portholes under the enclosed exterior black elevators. |
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| Roger, Mike, Lene and Linda with cast on her arm |
This is our sixth cruise -- almost all with my brother and or Lenes, and their wives. The pleasure of behemoth cruising pales compared with cruising ILENE. The big advantage of the big boats is they go to places that we will never otherwise get to and the hotel is moved at night while you sleep with no watches to stand or navigation issues to resolve and there is no packing, unpacking and getting to and from airports or railroad stations. Food is prepared and served, the room is professionally cleaned by our smiling steward who remembers my name and there are countless and varied shipboard entertainments.
We have missed about half of the evening night club-like shows. This is partly because we are day people to which night clubs are less of an attraction and partly due to our proximity to the land of the midnight sun. One night we got to the theater after dinner and saw that the show was wrapping up. "Well stay for the second show," said I. "This is the second show" was the response. But while it was almost 11 PM, it was still light outside, creating the illusion of 7:30. The traditional "sailors midnight", i.e., sundown, gets thrown out the window here.
The food, while good, has never again achieved the dazzling excellence that we recall from our first such cruise of the Eastern Caribbean on a Princess ship about fifteen years ago. The excellence of that first time experience may be a creation in my mind, and back then I ate like a pig while now I am conscious of a desire to limit the number of pounds that this vacation will add to my personal tonnage. (Actually, my first weighing after returning home showed a gain of seven pounds.) Mercifully, the "midnight buffet" is a thing of the past, a victim of both cost cutting and peoples increasing consciousness of the perils of extreme obesity. But the buffet is open about twenty hours per day.
This boat was built twelve years ago but was recently refurbished and looks pristine. Newer ones have larger gyms to accommodate a greater percentage of health conscious cruisers. We took in a stretch class almost every morning and worked out in the gym and visited to the sauna or steam room almost every day.
Too many of the "entertainments" are infomercials for the products and services that the ship is forever trying to sell. I have a personal prejudice against being "sold". When I want something, Ill ask for the help of the salespersons suggestion. But unsolicited sales help makes me less likely to buy the advertised product or service. On the boat they have art lectures to try to sell you art, gaming lessons to try to increase their casino business, tours of the galley to try to get you to dine, for additional fees, in the several specialty dining rooms which used to be free, and lectures on wines and liquors to induce sales of drinking cards. We are very poor customers in the eleven different bars because the two women do not drink at all and Mike and I have only a very occasional beer or glass of wine. And we have not patronized the mall of shops. And the ships land excursions are very heavily promoted too, and not a good value. I learned from my brother, Allen, years ago, that especially when you have a group (we are four) you can do better with your own locally sourced tour guide or taxi driver than with the expensive tours that the boat pushes. This lesson was driven home in Amsterdams airport, where we met a Celebrity greeter who told us that their special private direct shuttle to the boat cost only $38.00 per person. But Mike told us the better way. The local railroad station runs under the airport and for $4.00 you get a ticket to Amsterdams central station with only a beautiful fifteen minute waterfront walk to the boat.
My three companions love to play cards and are quite good at this; they like to play with me because I am a good loser. Lindas arm was in a sling this whole trip and I became her "card holder".
The best thing about cruising the sailing vessel ILENE is that we can make our own schedule. If we like a place we can stay a while. If storms threaten, we stay put. Before I was retired I did not have the benefit of almost unlimited time. Neither does Constellation. She is on an extremely rigid fixed schedule with one "day" in each port except two in St. Petersburg and this cruise has four "at sea" days among the twelve. Many people do not like these "at sea" days but as long as I have my book and good companions, they are fine by me. And we will end up having visited seven nations, six of which are new for me.
The exception is Germany, birthplace of my father, in which, during a Danube River cruise a few years ago, we visited Regensburg and Nuremburg, in the southeast. This voyage included a lengthy fifteen hour visit to the seaside resort town of Warnemunde, near the ancient Hanseatic League port of Rostock, in the northeast. That day our dockside visit extended to midnight to accommodate more than half of the passengers who took a seven hour round trip bus ride costing about $200 per person in order to spend a few hours in Berlin. We took a ferry from our dock in Warnemunde to the heart of Rostock for $10, and after several hours of wandering among the churches,
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| Huge organ above clock |
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| Clock with 135 year calendar |
gates to the ancient city,
They reverse our "red, right returning" rule in the placement of the buoys in the Baltic.
This is the former communist East Germany but the spirit of capitalism is thriving with innumerable food, lodging, clothing, novelty, souvenir and every other type of store. The volume of the shipping traffic past our boat including both freight and passenger boats plus many sailboats from marinas in this port was very heavy. This and the next picture are from the top of the old lighthouse |
Warnemunde is a beachfront resort. I just liked the looks of this Dutch style gaff-rigged low-aspect ratio sloop with her brown leeboards up (instead of a keel). |
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