Core Sound 20 Mk3 #23 - Williamsburg, VA

[Todd Stein]

Mark et all:

thank you one and all for the many excellent suggestions. I will first attempt to tie the mast to a tree outback with a series of hitches the get my neighbor who’s a power lifter and myself to pull on the sleeve. If unsuccessful I’ll switch to oil filter wrench and if that fails make a longitudinal cut to open her up enough. I’ll keep you posted with pictures this weekend. Todd out.

[PadrePoint]

A power lifter.... exactly what you need... A strong guy whose ego just might pressure him do it.

[Todd Stein]

[Don Silsbe]

Todd— earlier, you were discussing tiller locks.  This is the one I plan to add to my boat.  The original idea comes from the Roger Barnes videos.  This guy figured it out, and made this video.  iI tbi k I’d add a bit of shock cord to ti, however.

 

[Peter HK]

That's how I've done my tiller tamers for years.

I use small diameter non stretch line attached under each inwale with a snap hook so I can remove it if I want to. It then loops through an eye bolt under the tiller and is controlled by shockcord attached to another snap hook. The tension is adjustable with the shockcord in a V cleat. 

The beauty of this system is that you can always override it as its just friction holding the tiller but you can set the resistance to match the conditions.

I first saw this in a book about cruising around England in the 1930's. They didn't have shockcord but used surgical rubber.

Cheers

Peter HK

[Steve W]

I've had that same setup on quite a number of boats. It's superior and also inexpensive.  The nice part is there is no instruction required if you ask somebody  to steer and you can nudge the tiller with your feet, shin or whatever to make course corrections.

[Todd Stein]

I couldn’t agree more especially being vetted by the indomitable Roger Barnes. And it sure beats shelling out the Benjamin’s for an auto pilot. 

[Alan Stewart]

This is my preferred clutch hands down. They are simple and very satisfying to use. The inventor Pete Crawford is a NC native. We plan to sell these in our store soon. Had one on Dawn Patrol and one on Southern Skimmer. The knots in the line in the pic below also act as end stops for rudder travel. 

http://www.wavefrontmarine.com/

[Todd Stein]

I've been making slow and steady progress with the boat.  Flipping the boat back over was significant mental milestone and helped motivate me to the next goal. I've completed fairing and priming most of the hull and topsides and plan to paint this week. There's beginning to be a lot of pollen so open garage doors is become limited. There's still a large number of smaller items to complete but I feel the I'm getting closer to test in water. The cabin hasn't been painted and I'm disappointed how overhead turned out so I'll probably leave it be until later. 

[Todd Stein]

More pics waiting for paint to dry.

[AmosSwogger]

Looks good Todd.  Have you developed any new shoulder muscles from all the sanding?

[Don Silsbe]

Like the cat said, when she git her tail cut off by the lawn mower—-  “It won’t be long now!”

[Steve W]

I tried to paint the interior neatly and leave the deck beams exposed. It just didn't work and I painted the interior with good quality paint, all one color. Looks awesome and touch up is not stressful. Decided to not let perfection be the enemy of good......

[Steve W]

Todd, congratulations on your launch. Saw a few pics. Love the hull color and 6 ports. More pics please!

 

Steve

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Paul356]

This is a gorgeous boat. And Todd is ecstatic. 

[Nick C]

Great job Todd!  Nice color too!

 

Comment from daughter in law: “The blue fleet”

[Steve W]

I'm not entirely sure I shouldn't have gone with a bigger motor than my Suzuki 2.5 and I sized my well for it. Todd, when you read this let me know how the Tohatsu is working for you. I like the FNR.

[Joe Anderson]

Todd

I caught this short clip of your boat sailing so smoothly.

 

 

 

 

 

Sailing at the Messabout 2021

[Paul356]

Very nice.  That's such a cool-looking boat, Todd.