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Steve W

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  1. That seems like a reasonable plan. Most wiring gets ruined because its not protected and there isn't many places where it could be protected without running conduit. As for the mast, I'm not planning on running a mast head anchor light, just nav lights. I don't anchor in deep water very often, and its pretty easy to hoist a light on a halyard if need be. If you are working on electrical you must be getting close. I have the hull panels together and am working on the center module. I think 3-D in about two weeks. Take Care, Steve
  2. Nice job Doug. I wish I was sailing mine! next year.
  3. Great news! thank you Graham for keeping us informed.
  4. Progress slow. I spent Saturday morning hunting down some framing lumber for the cradle, and enough Douglas fir for the centerboard and rudder. the local pickings were slim, but I think I found enough to build both. I also picked up some eastern white fir for cleat stock. I could only get ten foot pieces, so I'll have a few scarfs, but I'm finally going to start. Right now I'm trying to decide how to chronicle all of this. Blog, wooden boat forum, or here. Pros and cons to all three. And Don, your router jig is very much like what I plan for my centerboard. thanks.
  5. Welcome. Sounds like a similar thought to why I'm building my CS20.3. I decided on the 20 because I day sail a lot and sometimes have more passengers than the 17 would hold. I recognize your name from watching the EC. Its a plan to enter someday, but if I'm hauling a boat all the way from NY I want to make sure its worthy and that I have a place to sleep.
  6. I like it, but it seems like it would need to be built with extreme precision to be watertight. It will be interesting to see all of the ideas that take shape as all these Mark III's start to near completion. I really like the idea of a walk through type hatch and I worry about handling lines during docking and anchoring if it isn't easy to get to the front of the cabin. This looks to solve that by keeping the cabin open its whole length. It would be interesting to hear Doug chime in with his experience. I think Tom's idea of having a step falls in line with my plan to make a floorboard between the bunks that lifts up into a table below. I think that step down is a big one and an invitation to a twisted ankle. I plan to have a fold up step (or battery box) and the floorboards.
  7. After all the talking with her it was great to meet her when I picked up my CS20 III. Its hard to believe all that conversation comes from so small a person! Carla, as before I'll be praying for you and your family. I hope everything goes well and you mend fast.
  8. Thanks for the updates. I am finally going to start work on my CS20.3 tomorrow. I have been traveling non-stop with work and can only read about your exploits and for that I am grateful. I am picking up some wood for the centerboard, cleats and rudder.
  9. Thanks for the report Doug. I am sorry for all of you the event was cancelled. I was planning on going to CP1 saturday evening, but when the event was cancelled, I decided to just hang with my Dad. It was so strange because it just seemed like a perfect day for sailing small boats. I hope you took pictures and video! Take Care, Steve
  10. FYI......On my 11N, I snapped my beautiful boom because I didn't put a stopper knot in the sheet. Luckily the boom tapers and snapped before damage was done anywhere else. I don't know if your masts rotate, but if they don't, don't do what I did!
  11. Chick, I know for sure I won't make the Messabout with my CS20.3, but I sure might be convinced to take my Spindrift 11N, if I can find someone else from up north to share the driving. It's just about 12 hours from here.
  12. Chick, I thought that all along. If you ever sailed on any small cabin boat, you have either a good cockpit and a lousy cabin, or a good cabin and a lousy cockpit. I think the 17 foot mark in designs past is where you finally get room to have a reasonably good version of both. When I was at B&B last week, I saw Carlita and was very impressed. I think you won't be sorry having that extra 2 feet.
  13. Today I spent cleaning my shop and carrying the pieces from the garage, through our house to the basement shop. Normally I would bring the plywood through the basement sliding door, but the snow is so deep, it would have been tough to make that happen. The number of pieces is amazing. I also laid out the pieces in the floor and bundled them up in order. It looks huge in the shop. The big problem I have is getting it out of the basement once its finished. Doug gave me a measurement that I confirmed when I visited that the boat was about 47" from the bottom of the keel to the top of the cabin. If this is true, I should be able to get it out the 48" door on its side. I'll keep an eye on things as I start adding the cabin top and if necessary I'll finish it in the garage. I've decided to build the Centerboard and rudder and tabernacle first. I'm traveling for work for a bit and there is no sense getting into anything big until I can focus. I made a list of wood to buy for the centerboard. The big question is what species of wood to use. I'll research this, but if anyone knows species we have up her in New York that would be good for rudder, centerboard, tabernacle and cleats, let me know.
  14. Greg: I built a spindrift 11N to see if boat building was for me. A great way to get started. I hadn't even planned to build a bigger boat, but its kind of addicting. to answer your questions: - What do you think will be the length of time for your build? I have no idea. I didn't keep a log when I built the S11N, but because I had no idea what I was doing, half the time was spent thinking. the fact the kit has all the parts cut out eliminates time and potential mistakes. Being that the building plans aren't quite done, that could slow you down, but I believe the plans are in the works and would be a great help. If you haven't done so, look at Alan's CS15 videos to get an idea of the sequence. I have a wife and three kids. Luckily, I have kids that like the shop and a wife who has her own things to keep her busy, so I guess I am blessed. I find if you work a few hours in the evening or early in the morning, the hours add up and it gets done. Just remember to keep the honey-do list whittled down and don't ever do anything boat related in the kitchen. - The other concern I have is parts of the build. I am most concerned about building the centerboard. when I built the little boat, I found using a well set up hand plane was one of the most fun aspects of the build. Have someone show you how to use a hand plane and practice a bit and I think you could do it. the fact you are asking questions first bodes well. -if lead is involved beyond my ability. I bought a lead tip precast from B & B. I just couldn't justify gathering lead, and learning to cast for what they charged. I wouldn't let that stand between you and a boat. One last thing. It is far less expensive to buy a boat than it is to build one. If I didn't love spending time in the shop, having something I built myself, I wouldn't even consider it. I figure I'll have about 8 or 9000 in parts including the trailer, and a lot of labor. For that kind of money, you could buy a boat. Just not this boat! I hope this helps. Take Care, Steve
  15. I made it home from B & B with a sailboat (in pieces) on my trailer. I left last Friday with my three kids, and spent two days in Washington DC at the Smithsonian. Monday we went to the Maritime Museum in Newport News. That museum is really fantastic, especially the Monitor exhibit. Monday, a big ice storm hit and a drive that should have taken three and a half hours took five and a half. I think everyday winter road conditions up here in western NY are scary for those who have never driven on ice covered roads. Tueday morning, here is what the trailer looked like. Check out the hub. I had noticed she wasn't bouncing after awhile and I'd guess there was at least 100 pounds of attached ice. Anyway, I arrived at B & B around and left hours later. I was lucky to meet Graham, Alan and even Carla (and Deja and Mandy the dogs). I am drawing a blank on the gentleman who assisted loading the trailer. Graham gave me quite a few tips and I got to watch Alan run the Shop-Bot while he made a plug for the mizzen mast. I had left my kids at the Hotel in New Bern and we left there at 2:30. We drove in some pretty challenging conditions for an hour or so, but once we got to 95 it was mostly dry roads. With a forecast of snow, I decided to take advantage of the weather window and arrived home at 2:45 in the morning. So now it's time to build another boat.
  16. Doug, Next week I'm heading to B & B to pick up my CS20.3 kit. In preparation I sat through all of Alan's CS15 videos, and started planning my approach. It's nice to see what the end of the journey looks like. A few questions. 1. Am I right to assume water was splashing into the centerboard line hole, hence the cover? 2. Are those lights battery operated? 3. How is the process of filling and emptying the ballast tank working out? 4. How do you like the new main-sheet configuration? 5. How is the trailer working out?
  17. On the dodger picture I see qhat appears to be a bowsprit or am I seeing things?
  18. I am super excited about all this developement. And I really like the Dodger idea. Only a week and half until my CS20.3 adventure begins!
  19. One of the sweetest things about my littel 11N is that its sitting right down in my finished basement, sitting out the winter. I just walked down and unscrewed the port to see its a Sea Dog Brand. I can't say they are any better than any others I've used, but they seem prtty water tight. Like all plastic hatches, a candle rubbed on the threads makes them work easier. BTW, I just looked at Graham's CS17.3 photos. Yikes. I guess my boats not going to build itself! I can't wait to get started. Take Care, Steve
  20. Doug, that is looking great. I am jealous of where you are at. I can't wait to get a report after the EC.
  21. I have had a few boats that I did the same thing to and I am happy with the product and results. Interlux 2000e barrier coat is not real expensive and seems wicked tough and abrasion resistant. I then used VC17 bottom paint. It is really thin, and for the type of boating you are doing, would be perfect IMHO. Take Care, Steve
  22. Jay, yes. I'm leaving here on Valentines day, heading with my three kids to Washington for a couple of days and planning on being at B & B on the 16th. I am currently knocking my honey do list down so I can focus once I get back. I'm not going to hurry, but I'd like to have it finished by the spring of 2016, which seems feasible. Please keep some Mark III pictures coming!
  23. I tried the video link and it is set as private......no ordinary riff raff like me can see it....
  24. In the summer, moisture from the ground will make it damp in there. Get yourself a heavy duty tarp, and make a floor. I had a pole barn that had an open floor and things would rust faster in it than out of it. I finally realized it was the high moisture content. I put a plastic floor and covered it with gravel. you could feel the difference immediately. Take Care, Steve
  25. Lotus....that is a sweet looking build. Congratulations! I can't wait to hear about your launching!
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