Hirilonde

I suggest starting a thread in the B&B section of the forum. Some members may not read this section. It will also be a thread you can post updates in and ask other questions.

This makes for one of the best kind of posts in this forum. Critical thinking and sharing ideas, the best.

Bah, Chick just wanted more boats to build.

Tighbond III is like it's cousins and requires clamping and a tight fit to be effective.

Following up to a reply from long ago regarding PFDs. Kayak PFDs, because of the high cut back, are also great for small sailboats, as one leans back against a combing in them as well. If you only want to have to own one, the kayak version seems best over all.

I used solid bronze, drilled the holes myself. I bedded it in BoatLife LifeCaulk as I wanted to be able to remove it easily, which I have done once. The fasteners have plenty of purchase to hold it in place. UHMW plastic would work well. So would a thin strip of hardwood, it can be sacrificial. Some just do nothing and add a strip of hardwood when the wear dictates this is a good idea. I used brass on my kayaks, I see no reason not to use this on your 2 Paw. If you can build it, you can repair or modify it.

All of my boats took about 1.3 quarts of oil based paint. I thinned the first coat approximately 10%. I suggest you compare the price of 2 quarts to 1 gallon and decide from that.

What a relief it must be to be home with Lula. #&%@!@&** vehicles. At least your sailboat will be much more reliable.

My completed Lapwing, loaded with all sailing and safety gear, cooler and such for a day of sailing and the trailer combined weighs 700 pounds. It can be pulled by a Fiat 500.

Or maybe we don't buy the vehicle needed to do the job.

I guess I was much more fortunate than you. I hauled Uinen from RI to FL behind my Toyota Tacoma (small footprint, 4 cylinder). Uinen was loaded with teak and Okoume ply, several hundred pounds, 2 Kudzu kayaks on my lumber rack and the bed full of misc stuff. I even had to drive through NYC, which scared the hell out of me, but made it without incident. Good luck with the rest of the trip.

This isn't practical for many, but I know a couple people who dip their trailer in a fresh water pond on the way home.

Looks like checking to me.

And while you are at it, drill your pilot and clearance holes so they line up too.

I don't need any more extensions. Please post photos to this forum.

I had pondered building my own mount that would work on the side, vs. stern. I think it would be easier to mount the motor while on the water. I would only use the thing in no wind, so healing would be of no concern. No real thought into how it would secure, just a pondering at this point.

Interesting. I would be curious as to whether it really added any significant abrasion resistance. It says it is flexible, which is a big plus.

The rolled seam is easier, I think the double cord looks better. The double cord is one of the things I call fiddly. It takes a little practice. But I would never suggest anyone not try something they are determined to learn and do.

Does she hire out?

I have 2 rollers for my Lapwing 15'-8 1/4"

I agree with Peter on choice and reasons.

Don, battery wiring, especially longer runs, needs to be serious stuff. Both for safety and for avoiding voltage drop. I don't think the ABYC would endorse your solution.

Ken, no, I am a RI guy who worked at a marina in Stonnington. One of my perks there was a free in water and winter storage for my boat.

It can make a huge difference. I kept my boat in Stonnington Harbor CT for several years where I barely needed to wipe the waterline for the 6 months. I moved to Wickford Harbor RI and with the same paint I had barnacles showing in less than a month.

If weeks is the max time it is left in the water I don't think the effectiveness of the anti-fouling is a serious issue. You can always beach the boat and give the bottom a going over with a kitchen scrubby pad every 2 or 3 weeks. You do need something besides the LPU. I always used an ablative on my displacement boat, but it stayed in for 6 months. I think in your case I would look for a hard paint that meets your environmental laws.