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#11
TSBB General Talk / Re: outdoor winter storage
Last post by GlenG - Nov 19, 2024, 01:23 PMGood point... The topic is winter outdoor storage.
I remove the spreaders too. There are several other points along the mast... forestay, shrouds, and spinnaker ring. They all will shred a tarp in short order. I pad them with carpet scraps, but I have to strap them on with extra twine or they slide off as I pull the tarp across.
I also place mouse poison inside the cabin and in the cockpit area as my home is adjacent to a marsh. The sailboat seems to remain rodent free, but noticing the untouched poison baits makes me feel better as I unwrap the boat in the spring. I have had mouse and squirrel trouble on my other boats... ughh.
I remove the spreaders too. There are several other points along the mast... forestay, shrouds, and spinnaker ring. They all will shred a tarp in short order. I pad them with carpet scraps, but I have to strap them on with extra twine or they slide off as I pull the tarp across.
I also place mouse poison inside the cabin and in the cockpit area as my home is adjacent to a marsh. The sailboat seems to remain rodent free, but noticing the untouched poison baits makes me feel better as I unwrap the boat in the spring. I have had mouse and squirrel trouble on my other boats... ughh.
#12
TSBB General Talk / Re: Outboard mounting advice s...
Last post by Timm R Oday25 - Nov 19, 2024, 12:07 PMThanks for the insight . The new Yamaha has an electric trim . In theory I should be able to raise the outboard out of the water .
This outboard also has electric start .
Looks like I'll be welding on an aluminum strap over the factory holes .
Then I'll be able to drill new holes to line up with the holes already in the transom .
By the time I get this mounted ,it will be the best part of the boat
This outboard also has electric start .
Looks like I'll be welding on an aluminum strap over the factory holes .
Then I'll be able to drill new holes to line up with the holes already in the transom .
By the time I get this mounted ,it will be the best part of the boat
#13
TSBB General Talk / Re: outdoor winter storage
Last post by Timm R Oday25 - Nov 19, 2024, 12:04 PMI'm not sure how relevant this is . We always remove the spreader brackets as well . Foam pool noodles over the lifelines keeps the covers from poking through
#14
TSBB General Talk / Re: Almost-A-SCAMP Progress Re...
Last post by Norm L. - Nov 18, 2024, 04:52 PMCharles, after following your great work I'm thinking my friend who built a 45' steel ketch in his very rural back yard had it easier. Not cheaper nor faster.
He told me he wants to put his construction photos onto a video.
He told me he wants to put his construction photos onto a video.
#15
TSBB General Talk / Re: outdoor winter storage
Last post by Spot - Nov 18, 2024, 04:51 PMYou are welcome! 
My daughter helped me set the midship mast support and tarp on mine this afternoon about 10 minutes in front of the rain. For those not in MN, we are looking at a chance for snow later this week. So much nicer to do that chore with two people...
My daughter helped me set the midship mast support and tarp on mine this afternoon about 10 minutes in front of the rain. For those not in MN, we are looking at a chance for snow later this week. So much nicer to do that chore with two people...
#16
TSBB General Talk / Re: CAVU
Last post by Riley Smith - Nov 18, 2024, 04:23 PMYeah it was pretty much that Jim! Oh well, I had planned an escape and so the girls left and the battery on the truck was dead. I wuz STUCK!
#17
TSBB General Talk / Re: outdoor winter storage
Last post by GlenG - Nov 18, 2024, 11:37 AMUPDATE: Done! I inserted the mid-ship support
Thanks again for the replies. You encouraged me to do it right.
Opened the transom end covering and crawled in, with a small 4"x4" post and an assortment of shim boards. I feel a lot better now. I've had this boat since 1976. Always stored outside. Always added this mid-span support. So I don't know how I finished the job on Friday while forgetting it. This is the end of pleasant fall weather here, and it's now expecting to get into serious winter mode later this week. Now I need to just keep the memories alive while awaiting Springtime. I envy all you southern sailors.
Thanks again for the replies. You encouraged me to do it right.
Opened the transom end covering and crawled in, with a small 4"x4" post and an assortment of shim boards. I feel a lot better now. I've had this boat since 1976. Always stored outside. Always added this mid-span support. So I don't know how I finished the job on Friday while forgetting it. This is the end of pleasant fall weather here, and it's now expecting to get into serious winter mode later this week. Now I need to just keep the memories alive while awaiting Springtime. I envy all you southern sailors.
#18
TSBB General Talk / Re: CAVU
Last post by Jim B., CD-25 - Nov 18, 2024, 10:03 AMCAVU = Ceiling And Visibility Unlimited (aka: clear and a million) 
#19
TSBB General Talk / Re: Almost-A-SCAMP Progress Re...
Last post by Doug SC - Nov 17, 2024, 06:22 PMYes, cling wrap also works anywhere you don't want epoxy to stick. Also, if you can keep bubbles and wrinkles out of it when you tape it down you get a smooth shiny finish when you peel it up. I always get wrinkles so have to end up sanding, but if you get it right you get a smooth finish.
#20
Precision / Precision Sailors' Happy Hour,...
Last post by Riggerdood - Nov 17, 2024, 05:13 PMHi All,
Back by popular demand, I'm setting up another Zoom meeting for this coming Friday November 22nd, at 5 PM PST/8 PM EST.
Any and all who wish to join in, simply reply here to that effect, and I will PM you the Zoom info. Note: I use the PM function of this forum to send the Zoom info - no need to post your email address in a reply here, just keep an eye on your PMs.
Those who have participated in previous happy hours will automatically get the invite, so no need to reply here.
Thanks, and hope to see a few new faces this Friday, as well as "the regulars" in this joint!
- Tim
Back by popular demand, I'm setting up another Zoom meeting for this coming Friday November 22nd, at 5 PM PST/8 PM EST.
Any and all who wish to join in, simply reply here to that effect, and I will PM you the Zoom info. Note: I use the PM function of this forum to send the Zoom info - no need to post your email address in a reply here, just keep an eye on your PMs.
Those who have participated in previous happy hours will automatically get the invite, so no need to reply here.
Thanks, and hope to see a few new faces this Friday, as well as "the regulars" in this joint!
- Tim