Joe Antin

thanks - not sure i totally get it, but helpful Joe

I built a CS17 a few years ago. I am now comfortable sailing it and want to add the staysail for light wind days. I have the sail but I am not sure how to rig it. Can someone provide some help, please? Joe

I bent them to match the hull and used thickened epoxy where the fit was not tight. this is more or less like bedding the keel stringer.

thanks for the discussion and the correction in terms. although i looked up bollard again and it was originally used on ships as well as on shore - Vetus still calls it a bollard. nevertheless i will alter my vocab. i did ultimately decide that putting the clear before the mast didn't make any sense. Since the king plank extends beyond the forward bulkhead, i can through-bolt it there where it is in reach of the cockpit and send lines forward through chocks at the bow. Joe

thanks PAR - i considered that but was not sure it was strong enough. I will check out the West web site.

I agree in principle but the problem is that you can build the CS17 without a hatch in the bow compartment. Therefore I have no way to through-bolt it. I might be able to put an inspection port in the forward bulkhead, but even then i am not sure I can reach around the mast tube. joe

Can anyone show me how the CS17 staysail is rigged? joe

I built the CS17 without a hatch in the bow. I am planning to keep the boat at a dock and need a bollard or cleat on the bow. Presumably i should have through bolted before i put on the deck, but since i didnt i was wondering if anyone has a suggestion. I can use the bow ring but it is a little awkward to get at. Joe

thanks guys. I was actually thinking about teak or mahogany. where would i get bronze? joe

thanks - I agree that the SS is too expensive. I kind of like the brass - will it tarnish or be a problem to maintain. The advantage of the metal strip is that it will take more wear and tear than the wood and will be a bit less work. The boat will be moored at the dock and not trailered. joe

I am close to completing my CS17 and I want to add rub rails. Stainless steel is always a good choice but the color doesnt seem to compliment the boat well. I was thinking about brass half-round vs wood. So my questions are does brass half round stand up well without corroding? Do people think the SS is the best approach? and finally is there a good supplier for wooden mouldings or should i make these myself. Joe

thanks Ray

The CS 17 kits come with 4 precut plywood mast cradles. Does anyone know how they are rigged? Joe

thanks. i am thinking about the system 3 WR-LPU because it is water soluble. I have had pretty good luck with system 3 primer

Does anyone have strong feelings about the best topside paint for the CS17? I have been looking at Perfection, Brightsides, Epiphanes monourethane, and System 3. All have pros and cons. Joe

thanks - i was thinking about teak molding that would be proud of the deck and provide a bit of a toe-rail Joe

I am thinking about my rub rails now. Can you tell me what you used and where you got them? joe

i am looking for rubrails for my boat as well. Can you tell me what you used and where you got them? joe

thanks - if bending is the consensus - i will bend. Joe

thanks. i did not want to distort the pintle. Graham did supply them, so I know they are the size the plans call for,

I am building the rudder assembly on the CS17. The pintles are designed to bracket cheeks that are about 1 inch thick. The thickness of the rudder cheeks is 1 13/16. i presume i need to mortise the rudder cheeks to fit. before i start cutting i am looking for some confirmation. thanks Joe

thanks very much. i really appreciate it. If you could send the pdf to josephantin@gmail.com it would be fantastic. if you need to send a hard copy let me know. Fax is 617 632-5175 joe

thanks - i would love a set of plans. please send them to Josephantin@gmail.com i really appreciate the help Joe

I am in the process of building the CS 17 and discovered the rudder / tiller plans are missing. I dont know if i lost them or if they never arrived. I dont want to pester Graham and Carla in the aftermath of Irene - does anyone have a set they can download? Joe

thanks - you confirm my thinking on this subject. Joe