Don Silsbe Posted April 18, 2022 Report Share Posted April 18, 2022 Last summer, I did a capsize test with my Two Paw 8, “Two Bits”. I found that she floated better with the temporary floatation tanks I installed. This spring, I’m building permanent tanks into the hull. Also, at the Messabout, I got to row Tom’s TP8. I was amazed at how much better it rowed than mine. His seat and oarlocks were further aft than mine, which made all the difference. I failed to get measurements of his. Is he on this forum? Is his boat available to measure? D3E001C0-368E-4CB1-B1F2-E29BFF56B100.MOV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Silsbe Posted April 25, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 My modifications to my Two Paw 8 are slowly taking shape. In priority, they lag behind spring landscaping, prepping for camping in a week, and final preparations for a little messabout I’ve organized. But I hit it a lick now and then. I’m working on the floatation tanks at the moment. I’ll open up the front seat area, and move storage to the side tanks. I’m also looking ahead to rowing seat changes, based on Tom’s Expedition TP8 at the last B&B Messabout. My rowing position is too far forward; his boat rowed much nicer than mine. Fortunately, I found a photo of his setup. I’ll use that as reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Silsbe Posted June 24, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2022 Here’s the latest on my two-bit mods. The tanks are done. The interior had one coat of Devthane, and should get the second today. The mast and boom are done. Eventually, I’ll paint the mast. I even made a little masthead float for her! We’ll see if 5# floatation is enough to do the job. I know how to make a bigger one, now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Silsbe Posted June 26, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2022 I rigged up the sail for the first time. The boom is 2” too short! (My wife says “same old story!”). Some day, I’ll check the dims of the sail. Maybe it’s too big. But I’ll make it work for now, and make a longer boom later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Silsbe Posted July 8, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2022 During my working career, I worked in just-in-time automotive production. It appears that the JIT mindset has followed me into retirement. Tomorrow, we will pack ip Two Bits, and roll out of here on Monday. The modifications cost more than two bits, but she should be faster and safer than before. Not shown is the completed sailing rig with masthead float. That photo will appear in about 10 days. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Ludwig Posted July 8, 2022 Report Share Posted July 8, 2022 Lookin' good. But, is that a potty lid? You forgot the bucket under it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Silsbe Posted July 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2022 Needs a (large) hole, too! Naw, it is a seat, properly positioned for rowing. Previously, the seat was too far forward. D3E001C0-368E-4CB1-B1F2-E29BFF56B100.MOV When I rowed Tom’s TP8 at last year’s messabout (see photo above), the difference was astounding. There’ll be a structural support underneath that cantilever, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Silsbe Posted July 17, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2022 I’m camping in Michigan now, and still working on Two Bits. She’ll take part in a DCA rally in Traverse City in early August. Ted Johanson and I will be cruising on Avocet, towing Two Bits behind. Here she is, rigged for towing. I’m also finishing up the new sailing rig. I’ll use that next week, when we move to a campground on a lake. (Photos to follow.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PadrePoint Posted July 17, 2022 Report Share Posted July 17, 2022 It’s a Dinghy’s Dinghy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Silsbe Posted July 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 I finally got to take my new rig for a sail. WOW! She is definitely faster than the spritsail rig. IMG_6695.MOV The advantage of the spritsail rig is simplicity. It’s quicker to rig up the boat for sailing, too. But the Marconi rig is more fun to sail. IMG_6698.MOV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Ludwig Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 What is the area of your sail? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul356 Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 Can you reef? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Silsbe Posted July 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 It’s a PRAM, Paul. If it’s that windy, I’ll stay on shore and read a book. So, no. No reef in this little sail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul356 Posted July 29, 2022 Report Share Posted July 29, 2022 Got it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul356 Posted July 29, 2022 Report Share Posted July 29, 2022 By the way, oddly enough, I'll be in Michigan next week, too, with the CS17 for a family week. But at a place called Mona Lake, about 135 mi and 2.5 hrs south of Traverse Bay. Have a good time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy B Posted July 29, 2022 Report Share Posted July 29, 2022 4 hours ago, Paul356 said: By the way, oddly enough, I'll be in Michigan next week, too, with the CS17 for a family week. But at a place called Mona Lake, about 135 mi and 2.5 hrs south of Traverse Bay. Have a good time. Man, wish you could get up to TC on the Saturday to join several of us. But enjoy your family time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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