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Interior Structures / ALMA's new HDPE shower panel
« on: April 04, 2017, 04:05:05 PM »
We shower often on ALMA since we are berthed in a busy marina and the bath house although wonderful is over a thousand yards away. I often saw water collecting in the shower head's storage cubby from the dripping hose. It wasn't possible to shake all the water out of the hose and when stowed the water found its way to the bottom of the plywood panel and the bottom edge started to rot after 40 years...
I have made many Starboard pieces- the most popular being the Coming Box trim a few 323 members have used my drawings for. This project is not Starboard. I tried to get a nice piece but only a cut and shipped piece was available to me and its cost was plain stupid.
I have a nice plastics shops near me in Philly and they have a great scraps bin with their own generic Starboard (cutting board) material. I didn't see a suitable scrap in months. Something about 17" when I needed 18...
I found this HDPE in another shop for 35 bucks!
It is a glossy finish unlike Starboards texture and if I find I don't like the glossy I'll scrub it with polishing compound.
It sure will dress up my head! I mounted the fiberglas cubby with stainless washers between the panel and the cubby so water drains after each use. It does not drain into the head but the bilge. I don't think a few drops will hurt anything.
I enlarged the opening so the right side cold water tap is more accessible. I also made the opening bigger hoping we can stow some toiletries in the cubby too.
Enjoy-
I have made many Starboard pieces- the most popular being the Coming Box trim a few 323 members have used my drawings for. This project is not Starboard. I tried to get a nice piece but only a cut and shipped piece was available to me and its cost was plain stupid.
I have a nice plastics shops near me in Philly and they have a great scraps bin with their own generic Starboard (cutting board) material. I didn't see a suitable scrap in months. Something about 17" when I needed 18...
I found this HDPE in another shop for 35 bucks!
It is a glossy finish unlike Starboards texture and if I find I don't like the glossy I'll scrub it with polishing compound.
It sure will dress up my head! I mounted the fiberglas cubby with stainless washers between the panel and the cubby so water drains after each use. It does not drain into the head but the bilge. I don't think a few drops will hurt anything.
I enlarged the opening so the right side cold water tap is more accessible. I also made the opening bigger hoping we can stow some toiletries in the cubby too.
Enjoy-
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Engine and Drive Train / Good deal on A-4 cap and wires
« on: September 14, 2016, 02:25:28 PM »
Except shipping is high. FL 323ers?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/222243495188?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
http://www.ebay.com/itm/222243495188?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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General Discussion / Boat Insurance scam-
« on: March 01, 2015, 05:36:33 PM »
I've been with Boat US insurance over 20 years. ALMA has had the same Boat US policy for over 15 years. This week I got my renewal with my new Declarations Page.
Imagine my surprise when Boat US took it upon themselves to downgrade the Agreed Value of ALMA from 28 grand to 21! ( almost a 1/3!)
This with no notice, letter, inspection of the vessel or survey. ...AND the same premium!
Most of us simply cut a check in the Spring and move forward with the list of items on our boat's to-do lists.
Maybe you will want to take a close look at your insurance Dec Page and make sure you are getting what you think you are getting!
I called Boat US Insurance and spoke to a rep, then had HIM call an underwriter and straighten out my Agreed Value.
They called back and are sending me new paperwork reflecting the AGREED "Agreed Value"!
I've heard horror stories about Boat US only paying for having one side of a hull painted after a claim- Great... Half gelcoat. Half PAINT.
Insurance companies know we need an expensive and superfluous new Marine Survey to change carriers (my survey said Diesel Generator in tip top condition). Guess what- ALMA has no generator! If she DID it wouldn't be Diesel with an Atomic Four GAS auxiliary!
Watch out mariners. The sea is unpredictable- Insurance companies Less So.
Imagine my surprise when Boat US took it upon themselves to downgrade the Agreed Value of ALMA from 28 grand to 21! ( almost a 1/3!)
This with no notice, letter, inspection of the vessel or survey. ...AND the same premium!
Most of us simply cut a check in the Spring and move forward with the list of items on our boat's to-do lists.
Maybe you will want to take a close look at your insurance Dec Page and make sure you are getting what you think you are getting!
I called Boat US Insurance and spoke to a rep, then had HIM call an underwriter and straighten out my Agreed Value.
They called back and are sending me new paperwork reflecting the AGREED "Agreed Value"!
I've heard horror stories about Boat US only paying for having one side of a hull painted after a claim- Great... Half gelcoat. Half PAINT.
Insurance companies know we need an expensive and superfluous new Marine Survey to change carriers (my survey said Diesel Generator in tip top condition). Guess what- ALMA has no generator! If she DID it wouldn't be Diesel with an Atomic Four GAS auxiliary!
Watch out mariners. The sea is unpredictable- Insurance companies Less So.
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Ports & Hatches / Salon side ports
« on: January 26, 2015, 10:40:12 AM »
It's been 10 years since I reconditioned my side ports. They need to be re-done again. The Glazing Channel gasket material is shot. Does anyone remember the dimensions of the gasket material? Just the depth of glass and glass thickness should get me enough info to order new Glazing Vinyl.
I see an old P30 page that indicates: D752C CRL Glazing Vinyl; 11/32″ Channel Depth 9/32″ Metal Opening for 3/16″ Glass – 100 ft Roll
Does this seem correct?
This is a thankless job. I don't look forward to it. The last time I did this the boat was 9 miles from home. Now it is 50 so I'll need to cover the cabin with tarps while I bring the frames home to rehab. YUK...
Thanks,
Gene
I see an old P30 page that indicates: D752C CRL Glazing Vinyl; 11/32″ Channel Depth 9/32″ Metal Opening for 3/16″ Glass – 100 ft Roll
Does this seem correct?
This is a thankless job. I don't look forward to it. The last time I did this the boat was 9 miles from home. Now it is 50 so I'll need to cover the cabin with tarps while I bring the frames home to rehab. YUK...
Thanks,
Gene
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Boat Handling / Sail to winter layup
« on: October 31, 2014, 01:37:18 PM »
We sailed ALMA from Cape May to New Gretna (VIKING Yachts home on the Bass River) for winter storage at Allan's Dock last weekend.
We had a great sail both days with perfect conditions!
Now the winter projects start!
We had a great sail both days with perfect conditions!
Now the winter projects start!
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Ports & Hatches / 323 with opening ports
« on: October 21, 2014, 03:35:30 AM »
This 323 came from the factory with opening ports instead of the windows we have in the salon.
I think it looks sharp. Opening ports in the salon would be fantastic.
I think it looks sharp. Opening ports in the salon would be fantastic.
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Deck Mounted Hardware / Shaffer Mainsheet FAILURE
« on: June 20, 2014, 01:16:34 PM »
SHAME on SHAFFER for using such a small cross section on such an important component!
The funny thing is we were sailing our brains out offshore the day before and it held up.
The next day motoring across a glasslike inlet I heard a "think" and the boom swung over the gunnel!
The funny thing is we were sailing our brains out offshore the day before and it held up.
The next day motoring across a glasslike inlet I heard a "think" and the boom swung over the gunnel!
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General Discussion / We splash ALMA Saturday!
« on: May 22, 2014, 10:31:39 AM »
I don't know about YOU but WE have had a long WINTER!
How lucky are we to have another sailing season on the horizon?
This weekend let's remember the brave souls who serve our country and also the folks who suffered with the lousy storms we saw this year.
Have a safe and FUN weekend sailors.
ALMA
How lucky are we to have another sailing season on the horizon?
This weekend let's remember the brave souls who serve our country and also the folks who suffered with the lousy storms we saw this year.
Have a safe and FUN weekend sailors.
ALMA
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Deck Mounted Hardware / Garhauer Rigid Vang
« on: May 04, 2014, 10:39:22 AM »
You will LOVE the Garhauler rigid vang. Ours is 8-9 years old and still like new.
You'll need to reverse the midships hatch to open towards the stern to accommodate the vang.
The Garhauler is fantastic for sail control upwind and also to keep the sail off the shrouds when running.
I mounted the mast bracket using only six of the eight holes so I could lower the bracket "a hole" for more leverage once I sorted out my mast boot mess.
When I redid my mast chock & boot flush with the partners flange I tried to "move down" a hole and found Garhauler didn't make the bracket holes symmetrical...
They offered to send me a new bracket- but of course the problem was the holes I already drilled in the mast (years ago) using their mast bracket as a drill-guide!
The difference was small enough that an hour or so with a tiny file and I was able to "worry" the holes towards the existing mast holes without removing much material from the bracket. The fastener's heads cover the tiny elongation and it is certainly secure.
If you want to mount the bracket "up a hole" to clear a mast boot and have the option of lowering it in the future when you use "Spartite" or other means of a flush mast boot and better leverage with the vang-
Make sure the bracket's holes will line up when you lower the bracket. I'm betting Garhauler changed the CAD drawing and these holes are perfectly symmetrical now.
You'll need to reverse the midships hatch to open towards the stern to accommodate the vang.
The Garhauler is fantastic for sail control upwind and also to keep the sail off the shrouds when running.
I mounted the mast bracket using only six of the eight holes so I could lower the bracket "a hole" for more leverage once I sorted out my mast boot mess.
When I redid my mast chock & boot flush with the partners flange I tried to "move down" a hole and found Garhauler didn't make the bracket holes symmetrical...
They offered to send me a new bracket- but of course the problem was the holes I already drilled in the mast (years ago) using their mast bracket as a drill-guide!
The difference was small enough that an hour or so with a tiny file and I was able to "worry" the holes towards the existing mast holes without removing much material from the bracket. The fastener's heads cover the tiny elongation and it is certainly secure.
If you want to mount the bracket "up a hole" to clear a mast boot and have the option of lowering it in the future when you use "Spartite" or other means of a flush mast boot and better leverage with the vang-
Make sure the bracket's holes will line up when you lower the bracket. I'm betting Garhauler changed the CAD drawing and these holes are perfectly symmetrical now.
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Engine and Drive Train / Atomic Four, Ethanol, and Copper Fuel lines
« on: March 04, 2014, 12:25:42 PM »
ALMA has pretty flare fitting copper lines from the Monel fuel tank to the original AC Fuel Filter.
E15 is apparently NOT compatible with copper in the fuel system.
Has anyone heard of a need to change-out these well crafted and previously permanent fuel lines?
Thanks
E15 is apparently NOT compatible with copper in the fuel system.
Has anyone heard of a need to change-out these well crafted and previously permanent fuel lines?
Thanks
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Electrical Systems & Electronics / iPAD
« on: January 17, 2014, 08:36:59 AM »
Anyone using iPad for NAV purpose on board?
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Standing & Running Rigging and Fitting/Tuning / Rainwater in Bilge
« on: January 16, 2014, 05:24:39 AM »
My ALMA is stored ashore and I am getting a little water in the bilge from rainwater.
It is in the top bilge around the maststep and rarely is enough to reach the bottom sump bilge.
It is not coming from the anchor locker. I don't see evidence of water coming in through any ports or hatches.
I don't have water coming in through the mast hole in the deck.
We've had a lot of rain in NJ lately and I'm wondering if it is all coming through the sheave box at the top of the mast.
Does anyone see a source of rainwater I'm missing?
It is in the top bilge around the maststep and rarely is enough to reach the bottom sump bilge.
It is not coming from the anchor locker. I don't see evidence of water coming in through any ports or hatches.
I don't have water coming in through the mast hole in the deck.
We've had a lot of rain in NJ lately and I'm wondering if it is all coming through the sheave box at the top of the mast.
Does anyone see a source of rainwater I'm missing?
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General Discussion / Pearson 365 adrift 54 days lands on shore of MArtha's Vineyard!
« on: July 12, 2013, 10:01:35 AM »I remember those Pacific Seacraft ads with the 37 up on it's side on a Pacific Ocean reef. It was dragged off and completed it's voyage. I'm pretty familiar with the 37 as my good friend (who made my new 316 mast step) owns one of the last made.
The 37 is STOUT! I thought my 323 was strong and it is, but a knock on the hull or deck of the 37 is like a knock on a granite boulder.
Similar to banging one's shin on a pickup trucks protruding trailer ball!!!
This is a good story about a retired engineer who bit off more than he could handle in the Atlantic.
I sure wish I'd have come across this pretty 365 and salvaged it. Another tribute to Bill shaw's genius at the drawing board (no cad design then) and on the factory floor.
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http://www.mvtimes.com/2013/07/10/adrift-54-days-boat-comes-ashore-marthas-vineyard-16369/
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Mast and Spar Issues / New mast step
« on: June 04, 2013, 09:06:16 AM »
I'm almost ready to install my third new mast step. I need to fair the bilge first since I get a puddle of bilge water forward of the mast occasionally. My original step had shims under it the bilge was so uneven. When I had a new steel step made (#2) I fabricated a wedge shaped piece of fiberglass to make up for the little corrosion I needed to cut off the mast and match the uneven bilge. I had that step powder coated and it started rusting minutes after installation. If ALMA didn't have a tension rod I'd have used aluminum. I'm lucky to have a friend with a manufacturing company and he made me a new step from 3/8" 316 stainless steel. Since the stainless would ruin the aluminum mast I made a fiberglass cup to insulate and locate the mast on the step. Inside the cup rests a thin aluminum plate to prevent the mast from abrading the epoxy cup. The cup is bi-axial glass oriented diagonally to take the sheer load and I wound roving strands around the outside to tie it together. I'll need to drill weep holes in the cup and silver-dollar sized half-holes at the mast bottom so I can flush it out once in a while with the hot water shower. The 'glass cup is far stronger than the mast section. I'll need to make a lug on the mast to tie in the bonding wiring since the mast is now electrically insulated from the mast step. I'll also need to make a 1.5" fiberglass block to fit under the step to make up the corroded material I've cut off the bottom of the mast. I have a perfect piece of Starboard but it would cold-flow and shrink over time...
At least this should last a while and the mast's bottom will be high and dry above the bilge.
At least this should last a while and the mast's bottom will be high and dry above the bilge.