PAR Posted March 29, 2010 Report Share Posted March 29, 2010 John, I used a length of PVC pipe bent to shape (heat gun). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken_Potts Posted March 29, 2010 Report Share Posted March 29, 2010 Hey John, You don't have to run the main mast drain all the way back to the cockpit. You can run it straight out of the hull at the bow. I think mine drains to the port side. The drain is only a few inches long. It runs along the top of the triangular mast step - I got the idea either from the plans or from the photo cd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Turpin Posted March 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2010 You can run it straight out of the hull at the bow. I think that's how Tom did it on Lapwing #1. I'm just hesitant to punch another hole through the hull. It sure would be easier though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken_Potts Posted March 29, 2010 Report Share Posted March 29, 2010 Understood - I have only two holes in my hull. One is the drain for the main mast and it has never given me the slightest amount of trouble. The other is the hole for the autobailer and last Wednesday I screwed up and left the bailer open when rolling the boat off the trailer (now I have a leaky autobailer until I remove it and bend it back to its intended shape). Since then, the drain has been my favorite of the two Having said that, I think the two holes I have in my hull are very good things. Having the drain overboard allows it to be short and mounted right on top of the mast step where there's plenty of reinforcement and it's not really in the way of damage. Also, if I ever feel the need to clear a clog, the drain is only a few inches long and it is straight so I can just use a pipe cleaner or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter HK Posted March 29, 2010 Report Share Posted March 29, 2010 John said l will be running a plastic tube through the bottom of the mast tube, alongside the coin, through the plywood triangular step, down and along the stem, then through the fore bulkhead and into the cockpit. Sounds straightforward, but I don't have a clue how I'll do it. PAR said John, I used a length of PVC pipe bent to shape (heat gun). I used PVC on the seat drains and have bent it to quite sharp curves on other projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Turpin Posted March 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2010 Okay. You guys have convinced me. I'll go simple (for once) and save myself a huge headache. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Turpin Posted March 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 My last big task before interior paint is the bailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rune Forsberg Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 Hi! When I made my drain for the main mast I used a technique I think I read here on the forum... Anyway I used a piece of rubber hose (i think it was for gasoline, a sturdy piece of reinforced hose) it was approx 1/2" diameter. First I glassed the bottom of the plywood base and put my mast-tube on top with a hole in it for the hose to enter, drilled a hole in the hull and placed the hose through hull and mast-tube. Then I put alot of thickened epoxy around the hose and a couple of layers of glassfibre. Of course I epoxied the mast-tube in place aswell. Waited for a couple of days so the epoxy was cured and then pulled the out hose and voila! a tube/channel was there! When pulling the rubber hose you decrease the diameter making it easier to get loose, it was quite a task to pull it out but it worked very well. Be sure to have a hose that will stand up for the pull! Perhaps one could put some wax of some sort or some release agent on it to make it release easier. Btw nice build you have going on, thanks for the pics! Best regards Rune Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hokeyhydro Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 I must be missing something RE mast base drain tube. It is a tube to drain water away - got that. At zero water pressure - check. Yet I'm reading descriptions of folks slobbering filled epoxy and even epoxy/fiberglass over the tubes. ??? Is there some theory that water molecules get their undies in a bunch when be drained away and try to fight their their way out the tube? It's a simple drain tube - connect it, strap her down with a couple cable ties = done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterP Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 I think people worry about getting the bow compartment half full of water if the drain leaks. It is good to get it right the first time as repairs are difficult to effect later: i.e. hanging upside down through the hatch with flashlight stuck in the mouth. The original design has worked for me for 15 some years without problems. PeterP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken_Potts Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 Actually I thought it was easier to use the technique Rune describes than to install a hose. Installing a hose would have required me to make a hose connection at the hull and another one at the mast tube. Molding the drain in place also makes it less likely that the hose will be accidently disconnected by an anchor or something else moving in the forepeak. One thing I did differently than Rune was I used a plastic drinking straw (a fat one) as the mold for the drain - It sounds like both materials suit the purpose well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruegf Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 I still hate sanding though :sad: Cheers Peter HK Ok, you got me there :-), sanding is still a pain, but it is less of a pain than it used to be. Fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Turpin Posted April 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 Time to paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Turpin Posted April 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 After I sanded down the first coat, I filled errant holes here and there with putty. I then shot the second coat. I also gave the masts another coat, as well as some smaller pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Anderson Posted April 4, 2010 Report Share Posted April 4, 2010 You are good with that spray gun. Looks like everything that wasn't moving got a coat of paint. You are getting close to the finish line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-man Posted April 4, 2010 Report Share Posted April 4, 2010 Mornin' John, All your hardwork and attention to detail is really starting to show nicely. Thanx for documenting everything so well. My target date to start my build is next spring & I really enjoy looking at your blog and the progress your making. Can I ask what " Blue Peter means? Regards, Gregg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Lathrop Posted April 4, 2010 Report Share Posted April 4, 2010 "Blue Peter" is a most appropriate name for a sailboat but I'll let John explain what it means. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Turpin Posted April 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2010 Hi Gregg, Blue Peter is the nickname of the signal flag "P". Traditionally, when sailing ships were preparing to get underway, they would fly Blue Peter. This was the signal for the shore-side crew to get back on the ship. "If you want to go to sea with us, come aboard quickly. We are heading out." I always thought that it would be a good name for a sailboat. And, I plan to fly the Blue Peter from atop my mizzen mast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirilonde Posted April 4, 2010 Report Share Posted April 4, 2010 I've always thought that choosing a name for a boat to be very important. There are so many ways to do it, but clever and meaningful names have always caught my attention. Great name John, and for a really pretty boat as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Turpin Posted April 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 The cockpit is fully painted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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