barnacle5

I can't believe I remembered my user name and password . barnacle bill here in springfield, ky . still sailing the titmouse and still messing with the victoria 18's and picked up a nice venture of newport because I always wanted one. wife still hasn;t left me yet though I don't know why not. we're on school time agaiin raising our 7 year old grandson . he likes the boats too and that's good since I lost my big dog Booger a few years ago who loved to sail with me . ky doc frog has acquired another wooden sailboat and we are intertaining thought of a gatheriing of such at green river lake in central KY sometime this spring or summer. beautiful lake and good breezes . would like to get a good turnout. pass this around if you want and kick it back to us so we can have an idea of the interest generated. the best to all b bill

well it hard to leave an old "found" boat sitting in the weeds. and sometimes I just have to have them to look at. sort of like haveing art you can sail? and I like messing about with the canvas and sailcloth and such. I can draft and sew a pretty mean sail too . preferring a loose foot and a little curve in the roach . the grandson is almost 6 now and likes the boats too . darethea ( better half) picked herself up a 2750 bayliner at a goodwill sale back in the spring and I have been working on it too ever since. it's about ready to go but winter is about upon us. she says it's going to be our river cruiser . guess we'll be playing toad and ratty . all the best. b bill

hello to all . barnacle bill here from springfield, ky . yes, it's been awhile since my last post and a lot of water has ran under the keel since. I got involved with caring for my ageing mother ( rip) and won a hard fought custody battle for the grandson my wife and I have raised and that takes a lot of the boating time too. but concerning boating. still have the titmouse and have added a victoria 18 cutter ( only 5 built) and a nordica 16 and a 20 to the collection ( or inventory which ever way you look at it I tell the wife) and an old sea sprite runabout for those windless days and because the grandson wanted it. still running the leather sewing shop but a little slow in this economy but still have time to repair a sail and such on the side for my friends. and the little christopher boy that we held the raffle for that so many of you contributed too will turn 18 yrs old this month ( the doctors say it is a miracle) though he still has many problems he is still here with us . God Bless you all for your generosity. It made all the difference. sorry to write a book but the forum site prompted me and I had lost the address since the old computer died . the best to all and come visit and sail green river with me. b bill in springfield, ky www.racingleather.com

b bill here. hello to all . been gone awhile. sorry but life grabs you up sometimes. green river in cambellsville is the better sailing lake around these parts aside from KY lake. Dave used to take her there during the summer. I'm in springfield, ky .I like to sail. give us a holler. barnacle@kyol.net all the best. b bill

1978 MFG ( actually a 20 ftr) for sale in KY with sturdy trailer with new bearings and tires and good running 9.9 long shaft outboard . main and jib . has 2 ft draft 1650 lb displacement large interior with lots of storage , bow and stern pulpits with lifelines. interior and cockpit cushions in fine shape. double hull designed with foam flotation between them. no through hulls below the waterline . good sturdy boat . recent KY title . 3500.00 call barnacle bill at 859 336 7375 or barnacle@kyol.net can help with delivery .

your are not giving yourself enough credit there.all marine ply. teak trim and nice brightwork and sharp interior and professionally built sails and a shorlander trailer. youo couldn't build that package for thrice the money not counting the labor. that is one fine wkender and well worth your asking price. won't last long. first buyer to see her in person will snatch her up. always the best. b bill

hello and salutations to all on the board. just saying hello. I haven't forgotten you. raising the gandson ( he's two now) and taking care of the leathershop takes about all my time. I have still had time though to acquire another victoria 18 the cutter model . needs just a little work as most older boats do and also a mfg 19 that I brought in a few weeks ago ( it will make a good family boat)with the help of kydocfrog . it's looking like a boatyard around here. at least the wife isn't complaining too loudly yet. I'm thinking I'll get to messabout with them later in the summer. the grandson really likes to play about with the boats too. so he comes by that honestly . he's only been kayaking a little but loves the water. I think he will really like a sail soon as it warms up a little. Happy Easter to all . b bill

sorry I don't know how to do a link thing but it's on the victoria 18 forums on delphi or www. victoriayachts.com website has a link to it. lloks like it's shaping up to be an interesting trip. always the best. b bill

I went back in 91 . on a larger boat. enjoyed it . this will be different. yes i am a little apprehensive going in the vic but there will be a couple of larger boats and more vics along too. yes, the weather will be of prime importance. I suppose if it is too rough we will sail the keys and do the restaurant tourist thing too. always the best. b bill

we got some excellent pics of charlie girlII . just have to get them scanned to post them . charlie girl accelerates off the wind like a shot . takes a little more time to get the vic with her 600 lbs of lead and 3 people in the cockpit moving at hull speed but the momentum keeps her going very well to weather . we had a very good day on the water. always the best. b bill

just my humble opinion. the best to all barnacle bill

I am usually around here but may be in and out this wked running the grandson back and forth and hoping to get a boat on the water too. we'll connect eventually. thanks, bill or email me directly at barnacle@kyol.net thanks, b bill

keep trying on the calling. seems the phone stays tied up around here all the time. I have a lot of info on balboa 20's and can probably tell you anything you need to know like it's strengths and weaknesses . had mine up from the trailer several times and had to redo the entire front of the keel when it cracked and broke off ( it's cast iron) . but luckily the lifting cable held it until the boat reached the shore. probably was just a fluke or hit a stump? anway I'm still interested . thanks, b bill

call me 859 336 7375 thanks, bill

I had one of those and would like another. interested in selling her? I am just up I-75 from you in KY . email me direct at barnacle@kyol.net or just call 859 336 7375

I was telling kydocfrog about a planned trip members of the victoria 18 board are planning for right after christmas . to sail a flotilla from key west to the dry tortugas ( stopping at marquesas key) on the way there and back and spending new years day touring fort jefferson . it's all on the victoria 18 forum on delphi if anyone wants to read along. not all the boats going will be vics either. I know many of you own other boats and may be interested in this trip. always the best to all. barnacle bill

still like my bikes. don't have the time to ride like I used to though. they are all vintage now just like me. mostly big singles and twins . my leather customers expect me to ride though. that is the first thing many will ask" do you ride/race?" funny how the older you get the faster you were though. got several scars and missing organs to prove it too. about th eonly thing I over rev these days is my sewing machines but i can still touch a knee down on the track if the need arises . just glad it is not an obsession anymore. always the best. bill and darethea

Titmouse , Victoria 18 , Nordica 16 thanks, barnacle (5)bill

c production and clubman then moved into the vintage classes as I got older. now I just do an occassional trackday and hope no one runs a 200 mph bike up my rearend . Oh, you're referring to sailboat racing. forgot which forum I was on for a while . nevermind. always the best. barnacle bill and darethea

if it is really protected you should have no problem. what is the bottom of the lake? if it is rock and gravel you'll need to think about something heavy that won't drag.( around here they use a small barrel of concrete . if it is mud you can go with a flat slab of concrete or stone about 3 inches thick 2-3 foot square with a ring in it for your chain or cable. it will sink into the mud and the suction will make it almost impossible to pull out. hope that helps. barnacle bill

I had one of those for 12 years. best sailing swingkeel boat I ever owned. sold it to Knut Garshol right on the board here . wish I still had her though. good luck with her. barnacle bill in KY

just throwing this out here. when I work at the race track I use an old sail that I had for a banner. I had a t-shirt artist airbrush a mural on it for me. looks great and has stayed well over the years of being rolled and unrolled countless times. I don't think I would hesitate to change the entire color on a sail of mine. but then again that's just me. we also put the color back on th eleather suits we repair by airbrushing them. guess for large aeras you could use a regular paint gun? anyone else had any experience ? always the best to all. barnacle bill and darethea PS hoping to take scraps out and sail with charlie girl II this wked.

here are a few pics I took of ky doc frog and charlie girl . he looked pretty good.

SOLD ! THANKS, FOR LOOKING

I have a very good condition used "snipe" dacron mainsail for sale. it has a 16 ft luff and about an 8 ft foot . battens included . has a boltrope up the luff. 100.00 ships it to your door if you live in the eastern US . call 859 336 7375 that's the best way to reach me. thanks, barnacle bill