frowley Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 That is One Gorgeous Boat! Congratulations Chick! Now I'm looking forward to hearing about your sailing adventures. Fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LennieG Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 Chick- Just checked into the forum for first time in months. Congrats to you! She looks absolutely great. Enjoy her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Ludwig Posted May 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 Thanks Lennie. I'm taking a break to catch up on all of the stuff that I've ignored for a year. I hope to work on her interior a bit this coming week. I'll update Summer's friends with further progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexscott Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 Chick, I may be missing something, but why did you dead end the hauling part of your centerboard cascade on the forward bulkhead and run it thru a fixed double block above the end of the case instead of using a fixed single block with the hauling part dead ended on its becket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Ludwig Posted May 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 I dunno. Just trying to use the parts I had and rushing to get ready for the messabout. I see your point though. I'll get around to checking-it-out later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexscott Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 Chick, If it ain't broke don't fix it! Just wondered why you did it that way Just saw this on Duckworks; http://www.duckworksmagazine.com/16/howto/hardware If you ever have to 'combat anchor' like Graham did a set of these well rounded off chocks could save your boat. I have seen 2 boats take unintended voyages because of pretty chrome sharp edged bow chocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Ludwig Posted May 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 Alex, the wooden chocks are "cool stuff", and I think they look better too. I have wondered why the manufactures of stainless chocks leave such sharp corners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAR Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 There are good chocks and bad ones, most can be easily identified with a quick glance. The cheap ones are cast and the flash is still in place, which will cut a line, though you do need a lot of "sawing" on it first, which an unattended boat can see. The better ones are forged and polished, before plating and they look it. All the edges are eased and the finish is clearly superior. Price is a pretty good indication of what type of piece you're buying, as forged stuff cost a fair bit more, but is also a lot stronger. good chock bad chock The good chock has well eased edges and rounded profiles, while the bad chock has crisp edges and will probably cut right through a line after a hard night. Also note the quality of the reflections. The bad chock is wavy, while the good one is rich, deeper and smooth. You choose a wife the same way as a deck fitting BTW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Ludwig Posted May 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 "You choose a wife the same way as a deck fitting BTW." Hmmmm, a "rich, deeper,and smooth wife....." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Tiger Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 See, Chick, I zeroed in on well eased edges and rounded profiles... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted May 15, 2016 Report Share Posted May 15, 2016 I like the sound of that Chick. I wish I had a rich, deep and smooth wife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul356 Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 I do. It's nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Ludwig Posted June 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 I guess you guys think that summer Breeze has forgotten all about y'all, but we've just been busy with other things. We have gotten a few things done. Here are a few pictures for you. I still have some shelves to build up front, and the battery box/step. Fiddle rail across front. Trim under companionway, switch panel, and new shelf to port. Close up of trim around c'way. i just don't like "raw edges" of plywood. Switch panel waiting for switches. It folds down for access to the back. Cushion retainer rails and cleats to support bunk filler. Bunk filler. This and cushion will also serve a backrest when set to side of seat cushions. I dunno why I put this pic here. Just looking up at the overhead. I'll post more pictures with cushions in place later after finishing the shelves and battery box and varnishing---and sanding. I just LOVE sanding, don't y'all? -----NOT!!! Hey, we might even get out sailing this summer. I just noticed the blood stain to the right of the bunk filler. Lots of blood, sweat and tears go into boat building. If ya don't believe me, just ask "Stumpy". Oh yeah, gotta make floor boards (Cabin sole?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Tiger Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 I do not like power sanding at all. None. Well, I don't like MOST power tools. However... I do feel a kind of weird Zen with a painter folded piece of paper in my hand, or the big old longboard, taking swipes. Still, one reason I quit all the sheathing and glooping is the sanding. Don't tell anyone, though, but I went back to the dark side. One final trip. Yup. A 20 foot stitch and glue sailboat (plans from my morgue) is growing in my garop as we speak. I needed a big boat fast, sos I can get out there and Messabout next year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Ludwig Posted June 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 "A 20 foot stitch and glue sailboat (plans from my morgue)"? Aright Robert. What is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Tiger Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 Honest to goodness, give me another week and I'll post a pic of a 3D hull. The last four butt blocks (yes, Virginia, I'm THAT type of sinner) were glued down today, and everything else is done but cutting out the last few panels and stitching her up. I'll post on the main forum, in deference to the Men who host here. Another hint, though. It has a leeboard, and a sister ship has completed more than a few ECs, with an obviously capable skipper. Don't worry. I'm still going to build the lapstrake boat. You didn't think I was going to stop building dumb little boats, did you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 Hi Chick, When you are ready I would love to see some pictures of you lying down in the cabin and sitting to show us how much room there is. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Ludwig Posted June 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 I'll see if Miss Debbie will take some pics. There is plenty of lying down room. Headroom is ok, but a bit short when you lean back. If ya slouch a bit, it's fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 Chick, the interior looks great. I think the cushion retainers are a great idea if you are going to have traditional cushions made. I also like your bunk filler and plan on something similar. I may make a mount somehow to turn it into a cockpit table. Did you make a decision on a step into the cabin? I think I'm planning to paint my interior like Jay, but these pictures have me questioning that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Ludwig Posted June 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 Steve, I guess i'm just a nut for brightwork. I do have "traditional cushions. The way they go back under the cockpit seats would keep them in place, but I just like the retainers. Besides, I needed something to cover the edge of the plywood berth tops. My filler is a bit small for a table, but will work as a backrest I think. On a small boat, everything needs to do "double duty". I'm starting on a battery box/step today. I'd like to do something really clever in that spot, but nothing seems to work out. Sometimes ya just gotta "KISS" it. With the filler and battery box in place, there is not much foot room left. Also have to keep it low enough to be able to slide the porta-potti out from under the bridge deck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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