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Everything posted by Don Silsbe
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Sorry, Greendane, I saw something similar, and thought it was you. https://m.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10210877259841402&id=1649362253&set=p.10210877259841402&source=47
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Old age is hell. I should know!
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I went to school with a girl named Dorrie. She was also good lookin'.
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If this is the same guy who posted on Duck-works Magazine on FB, he has gone with nylon webbing epoxied over the keel as a wear strip.
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Weather delay!
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You're killing me, Dave. This boat is gorgeous!
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Core Sound 20 Mk 3 -- #4 "Chessie" . .
Don Silsbe replied to Pete McCrary's topic in B & B Yachts Forum
I agree with you Dave! With a white or dark blue hull, a bright cabin top would be gorgeous. -
Good luck and smooth sailing to all of y'all!
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Now there's a great reason to come to this year's spring Southern Appalachian Messabout! At least three of us have (varying levels of) experience in sailing this rig. I only have two, but have many years with sloops. I love this rig! Come on down, and we'll help you out.
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One of the problems with e-mails and social media is that it is difficult to impart mood when writing. I can't tell you how many times people have misunderstood my e-mails! An my latest posting fiasco was when I was curious about the gaff rig. I posted a question on the Duckworks "magazine" on FB, inquiring about the merits of that rig. You would have thought that I called some people's mother a hooker! I raised a lot of hackles, when all I wanted to do was understand the merits of the rig. I'm not begging you to stay on this thread, but I do ask you to not be so angry about it. It might just be a misunderstanding, poor choice of words, or one loose-lipped grumpy boatbuilder. Hard to say from this keyboard and screen. Years and years ago, I built a boat from fir plywood. It is still around, although it has checked badly. I should have sheathed the skin in 4 oz. But, she has been a fine little boat for over 20 years, so who's to say?
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Cool photos! Thanks for posting them,Peter.
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1. There are two advantages to having long sheets. First, you can fly the sails slightly forward of amidships, as insurance against accidental gube. Second, you can let them go way, way forward when beaching on a leeward shore. 2. While I've not capsized YET, and I will, I understand that the side air chambers (you do have those, don't you?) float the boat very high. The only water you'll take on is that trapped above the seat. For removal of this couple of gallons, an Anderson bailer is nice. Most of us have one. 3. If you have the side floatation tanks (see photo, white), then no, you have enough floatation already. If not, I'd think about doing something drastic.
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I'll measure them when I go out with Don i. It tomorrow, Chick.
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Yeah, the nutritional value of those old those old cassettes are getting pretty low. Your boat is looking so good, Graham!
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I have a mental image of smccormick laying oh his belly, blowing up those balloons. Sure hope you have an air compressor! LOL
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I have sleeved sails, like a Laser. They stow on the masts as well. This sort of setup does have advantages. For one thing, rigging for a sail is lightning fast. Also, the sails are never "in your lap" at the dock. To reef, you furl the main, and relocate the mizzen to the center position. That represents a sail reduction of about 60% (see photo). Please come to our Southern Appalachian Messabout on Lake Hartwell, April 22nd. Most of us are also camping.
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Thanks, fatschoonerrat! Great advice, especially the part about Garris landing. I'll have to check that out. Raynor's book really has me geeked about the area. The promise of quality fishing is also a plus.
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On the subject of non-skid, I'm trying Dynel.
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alexscott-- If you thought his fuel consumption was large with the 'zuki, think about how much it would have been with the 6. I was out in my boat today. It was a lovely day, with temps above 70. A johnboat was headed to the dock. I could hear the one fisherman talking (shouting) to the other way across the lake. I just lay in the bottom of my boat, water gurgling along the sides, grinning. Yeah, motors are a necessary evil.
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I'm very impressed with SPOT, all except for the cost. ($100 for the basic equipment + $100/year minimum for the service.) I'll have to run that one by the War Department. Maybe I can sell it, based on the safety aspect...
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Chick-- I'm almost finished with Raynor's book. I'll bring it up in a few days, to help you get through March. I learned a lot about the vagaries of salt water cruising, such as those pesky tides and tidal currents. They need to fix that.
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What are your conclusions regarding your electronic navigation setup? Did your smartphone (without data) function as planned as a GPS?
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I bought my oars from Fisheries Supply. They carry Barkley Sound oars from BC that are made with lightweight spruce, and have a nice shape. (I own two sets of Barkley oars.) They're about $40 each, depending on length. They also carry all the oarlock hardware you'll need. And they offer both Sea Dog and Perko products in that stuff. Best news is that by the time you get the collar kit or hardware, you'll qualify for free shipping. Here's the link: https://www.fisheriessupply.com/barkley-sound-oars-qualicum-oar. The only negative thing I can say about them is that the varnish job was not up to my standards. I simply gave them a light sanding to smooth out the lumps, and gave them a coat of Captain's.
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OK, I'll bite. Here in the Blue Ridge Mountains, we have a lot of Yellow Sallies. I found this pattern in an old book of patterns collected by the Fly Fishing Federation. It is a Yellow Sally soft hackle, and it works like a charm. Of course, none of my photos will upload! Grrr!