Andrew_Butchart Posted July 6, 2010 Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 You can also adjust the angle of the mast with the forestay tension too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAR Posted July 6, 2010 Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 Cut the boat, not the spar . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Stead Posted July 6, 2010 Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 Hello Dan, It looks like we are at about the same spot. Boy the painting and smoothing and deciding take forever. I got tired of hanging around so I just painted it even though there are some spots to improve. I want to go sailing soon so I am just making sure everything is sealed up and protected. The funny thing is that everyone that comes into the shop is knocked over. Go figure. I'm not thrilled with the finish, but it seems to fool most folks. It is so blasted hot here now that hanging around on the nice cold water makes alot more sense than hanging around in the shop. Take a look at the current Wooden Boat magazine. There is an article about mast boots and wedges. For a 5 degree shift, you may be able to get away with shaving the bottom of the tabernacle a little bit and wedge it to the right angle. Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Hagan Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 Take a look at the current Wooden Boat magazine. There is an article about mast boots and wedges. For a 5 degree shift, you may be able to get away with shaving the bottom of the tabernacle a little bit and wedge it to the right angle. I think this is good advice ... use wedges driven in the space between the mast and the mast box to adjust the angle. It also gives you the chance to fine tune it later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Gross Posted July 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 Sounds good guys Thanks Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Stead Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 I ended up with the wedge idea because of a screw up building the mast box. I miscalculated the dimensions of the box, so my mast was in it with room to spare. If your mast doesn't have any room to move in the mast box, maybe you might want to rip it down a kerf or so to give you some play. Another mistake I made was to not read the whole article before running out the door to implement the idea. I made my frame out of hardwood with mitred corners which looks great for something that is going to get covered up for the rest of its life. The article suggested to make the frame out of plywood which makes much more sense and would be way easier. Tomorrow I'm going to knock out one wall of my shop to move the boat outdoors. Yehaa! Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Gross Posted September 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 I can't hardly believe it's been over a moth since I last updated, so here ya go   I got the mast box fixed to within 2deg, I'm ok with that.   I finished painting, non-skid, steering, carved out the trailboards, made garboards, bolted on bits and pieces including the splash coamings.   We've been busy, and it shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkisting Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 Looking good, Daniel. I like the pirate-colored theme. Arrrrrgh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Gross Posted September 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 Thanks, Wes I just ordered the bright red tarp for the sails Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffM Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 TARP??!! You're going to raise TARP sails over this gorgeous hull??!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Gross Posted September 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 Thanks, Jeff I know, it almost seems a shame but it's really nice tarp :D at least until I can afford blood red sail material. I plan on making my own. fair winds Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Gross Posted October 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 More to follow: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Gross Posted October 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 no more excuses, gotta get wet soon. It will either sail like a witch or fail miserably, my gut says the first :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Stead Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 Rock and Roll Dan, Time's a wastin! I'm already putting mine up for the winter. I think you're going to have a great launch if you can get past all the gawkers at the landing. Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl762 Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 Hi there, new guy here. Very nice work on your boat. I Love it. I'm starting to rebuild a Finn Dinghy right now, so, this thread will be a great reference point for all the epoxying and painting ahead. My main boat is a Sundance 23 sailboat and I'm trying to get down to sail her about every other day, or more, after work. Soon it'll be dark after work and that'll take care of that. So, my project boat will start out by getting a new bottom, over the old, which I stripped down to good wood. She's a little thin in places. Anyway... Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Gross Posted October 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 Thanks Carl, The Finn looks like a blast to sail. Good luck with it, don't be afraid to ask questions. The knowledge base here is awsum. :grin: :grin: Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rann millar Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Excellent thread on finishing, painting, etc. Has anyone tried any of the two-part industrial paints used to paint off-shore oil rigs? I would think they would hold up well. Most are applied to steel and not over epoxy or wood, but if primed properly, perhaps these paints would work well. How would they roll and tip? Anyone know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Gross Posted October 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 We took D.W. to the lake yesterday, the wind was a bit much for a shakedown cruise 17mph gusting to 23. We just tied up to the dock for a photo shoot and to see if it floats :lol: I must have done ok on the sails, she wanted to take off! I am looking at later this week to get some time under sail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Stead Posted October 25, 2010 Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 Whooo! Nice job! I see you went with the dead eyes, and home made blocks. I use them on my weekender too. I really like them for getting a quick set up and launch. I tie mine a bit different, but I really like the look as well as the practicality. I also really like the artistic color scheme. Well done. Let us know how the first sail goes. Al Stead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Gross Posted October 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 Thanks Al, I like the dead eyes too, turnbuckles just didn't seem right. If you have any pics of how you tie yours I'm always open to other ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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