Piver Lodestar 35 - Page 5

**Kai Nui** · 13-11-2007, 23:40

Clausont, The Browns are a good boat from what I know. There are a couuple people here on the forum who have them, and I have a close friend with one. As for the idea of a stable boat for a reluctant mate, I agree whole heartedly. The main inspiration for purchasing our boat was my wife's back problems. She could not live life at 15 degrees.
As for performance, I wnat it, but it comes second to comfort. I will say the large deck space has a down side. Pinting that deck is a major project. It never seems to end. Still, it makes a great work platform.

Mike, we decided to go with flex tanks in the main bilge for now, and build in tanks later into the bilge. I am concerned that the ammas will become a headache trying to keep the weight even, as well as the effect in performance. As for diesel, we have 2-18ga alum tanks, one in the aft section of each amma, and a 13 gallon in the aft section of the main hull aft of the rudder post. This should provide enough capacity for us, along with the 2-6ga jerry cans we have created room for next to the 13ga tank. We will see how the weight works out, but it should be fine.
We are getting closer every week. Of course, the closer you get, the more small projects become noticable, and the deadline becomes harder to pin down. So, officially my launch date has become "Any day now"

Curtis, Realy cool picture! Are you the serious looking young sailor in the companionway?

Curtis · 14-11-2007, 07:00

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Originally Posted by Kai Nui

Curtis, Realy cool picture! Are you the serious looking young sailor in the companionway?

Thanks...was fun coming across it. Nope, that is my niece in the pic.

It would be interesting to find out what happened to the old girl...(the boat, I know where my neice is!)

c

**Kai Nui** · 14-11-2007, 23:01

Oops. Well, So much for guess work

It is interesting how many of the old Pivers are sitting around marinas. Even more surprising how many are seaworthy still.

Maren · 27-05-2008, 05:06

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Originally Posted by Kai Nui

I am getting close, but still have a few things to do, including plumbing the engine, wiring and interior. Since my slip is about 200 mile south of where I am launching, I need the boat to be completely seaworthy when she splashes.
...
I am putting together product reviews on all of the vendors that I used for this project, and should be able to post them to the forum in the next few months. There are a few that needed some hand holding, but overall, the vendors I have used to build this boat have been great.

So, um ... how is all this going?

**Kai Nui** · 27-05-2008, 08:02

Good question. We are ready to splash, but a bit to do once in the water. Unfortunately, I need a truck to launch. Budget is drained, so rental is out of the question, and the past two weeks, I have had volunteers not show up as promised. We are in "Any day now" mode. Unfortunately, this also means things are in that final steps phase where the boat is a mess, so I am reluctant to post pics. The updates will come very soon, and in large quantities. Stay tuned

**Kai Nui** · 20-08-2008, 01:43

Just a quick update. Engine runs, lights work, trailer tires hold air, and the truck is located. We have arranged the crane to unstep the mast for some rigging and other mast stuff (Anyone have a radar mount for a JRC they want to part with?). I am not setting any deadlines, as that seems to get me in trouble, but the boat is ready to splash. We are determined to BBQ on deck for the Labor Day weekend. We are just hoping that dropping the meat overboard is a worry we have at that time (Another long story

).

**Hud3** · 20-08-2008, 06:15

How about some PHOTOS, Kai????

We want to see how cute your baby is!

**knottybuoyz** · 20-08-2008, 07:20

Just remember to put all "3" plugs in!

**Kai Nui** · 20-08-2008, 09:44

Hud, the pics in the gallery are fairly up to date. Most of the recent things have been the small stuff that doesn't really show progress in the photos. But, there will be pics when she launches.
Knotty, the only holes in the bottom of this boat, stay there when she goes in the water

**Kai Nui** · 25-08-2008, 01:53

She is in the water.

**Hud3** · 25-08-2008, 06:20

Not only is she in the water, she's actually FLOATING!!!

Congratulations, Kai! Did you taker her out for a spin?

**Kai Nui** · 25-08-2008, 09:28

Not there yet. It was a real adventure getting her launched. We still need to unstep the mast, and do some rigging before she can sail. The engine runs, but I missed an air bubble in the fuel line, so I need to bleed that before I go any further.
We got her in with no serious injury to the crew or the boat, but there were a few close calls.
The worst part is that we had to be at our house a couple hours away, as I had to be at work today, so we could not stay on the boat after launch. Very nerve racking.
Coincidentally, with the exception of the guy who owns the truck, all of the poeple helping are volunteers that just happened to be around, and jumped in to help.

**knottybuoyz** · 25-08-2008, 15:26

Just be thankful your launch didn't go like this one!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ftuftasnfE

**Kai Nui** · 25-08-2008, 18:19

It was kinda like that, but that is a story for another day. At least we were able to get her where she needed to go in the end

sctpc · 25-08-2008, 20:25

Did you do the add on the back or was it there as per a plan? its a good way to stay dry and worm but it would get hot in summer.

13-11-2007, 23:40	#61
Kai Nui Captain Site Administrator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Moss Landing, Ca Boat: 37' Piver Lodestar - Kai Nui Posts: 4,384 Images: 80	Clausont, The Browns are a good boat from what I know. There are a couuple people here on the forum who have them, and I have a close friend with one. As for the idea of a stable boat for a reluctant mate, I agree whole heartedly. The main inspiration for purchasing our boat was my wife's back problems. She could not live life at 15 degrees. As for performance, I wnat it, but it comes second to comfort. I will say the large deck space has a down side. Pinting that deck is a major project. It never seems to end. Still, it makes a great work platform. Mike, we decided to go with flex tanks in the main bilge for now, and build in tanks later into the bilge. I am concerned that the ammas will become a headache trying to keep the weight even, as well as the effect in performance. As for diesel, we have 2-18ga alum tanks, one in the aft section of each amma, and a 13 gallon in the aft section of the main hull aft of the rudder post. This should provide enough capacity for us, along with the 2-6ga jerry cans we have created room for next to the 13ga tank. We will see how the weight works out, but it should be fine. We are getting closer every week. Of course, the closer you get, the more small projects become noticable, and the deadline becomes harder to pin down. So, officially my launch date has become "Any day now" Curtis, Realy cool picture! Are you the serious looking young sailor in the companionway? __________________ There is no better bilge pump than a scared sailor with a bucket. KAI NUI

14-11-2007, 23:01	#63
Kai Nui Captain Site Administrator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Moss Landing, Ca Boat: 37' Piver Lodestar - Kai Nui Posts: 4,384 Images: 80	Oops. Well, So much for guess work It is interesting how many of the old Pivers are sitting around marinas. Even more surprising how many are seaworthy still. __________________ There is no better bilge pump than a scared sailor with a bucket. KAI NUI

27-05-2008, 08:02	#65
Kai Nui Captain Site Administrator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Moss Landing, Ca Boat: 37' Piver Lodestar - Kai Nui Posts: 4,384 Images: 80	Good question. We are ready to splash, but a bit to do once in the water. Unfortunately, I need a truck to launch. Budget is drained, so rental is out of the question, and the past two weeks, I have had volunteers not show up as promised. We are in "Any day now" mode. Unfortunately, this also means things are in that final steps phase where the boat is a mess, so I am reluctant to post pics. The updates will come very soon, and in large quantities. Stay tuned __________________ There is no better bilge pump than a scared sailor with a bucket. KAI NUI

20-08-2008, 01:43	#66
Kai Nui Captain Site Administrator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Moss Landing, Ca Boat: 37' Piver Lodestar - Kai Nui Posts: 4,384 Images: 80	Just a quick update. Engine runs, lights work, trailer tires hold air, and the truck is located. We have arranged the crane to unstep the mast for some rigging and other mast stuff (Anyone have a radar mount for a JRC they want to part with?). I am not setting any deadlines, as that seems to get me in trouble, but the boat is ready to splash. We are determined to BBQ on deck for the Labor Day weekend. We are just hoping that dropping the meat overboard is a worry we have at that time (Another long story). __________________ There is no better bilge pump than a scared sailor with a bucket. KAI NUI

20-08-2008, 06:15	#67
Hud3 Administrator Site Administrator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Nevis, West Indies Boat: Island Packet 380 "The Belle of Virginia" Posts: 2,050 Images: 11	How about some PHOTOS, Kai???? We want to see how cute your baby is! __________________ Hud s/y The Belle of Virginia, IP 380 Nevis, West Indies

20-08-2008, 07:20	#68
knottybuoyz Moderator Site Helper Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Canada Boat: Sunray Mirage 25' Posts: 1,826 Images: 85	Just remember to put all "3" plugs in! __________________ Yours Aye! Rick ~^~^~^^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~~^~^~~^~^~^^~~^~^ "Under certain circumstances, profanity provides a relief even denied to prayer." Mark Twain

20-08-2008, 09:44	#69
Kai Nui Captain Site Administrator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Moss Landing, Ca Boat: 37' Piver Lodestar - Kai Nui Posts: 4,384 Images: 80	Hud, the pics in the gallery are fairly up to date. Most of the recent things have been the small stuff that doesn't really show progress in the photos. But, there will be pics when she launches. Knotty, the only holes in the bottom of this boat, stay there when she goes in the water __________________ There is no better bilge pump than a scared sailor with a bucket. KAI NUI

25-08-2008, 01:53	#70
Kai Nui Captain Site Administrator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Moss Landing, Ca Boat: 37' Piver Lodestar - Kai Nui Posts: 4,384 Images: 80	She is in the water. Attached Thumbnails __________________ There is no better bilge pump than a scared sailor with a bucket. KAI NUI

25-08-2008, 06:20	#71
Hud3 Administrator Site Administrator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Nevis, West Indies Boat: Island Packet 380 "The Belle of Virginia" Posts: 2,050 Images: 11	Not only is she in the water, she's actually FLOATING!!! Congratulations, Kai! Did you taker her out for a spin? __________________ Hud s/y The Belle of Virginia, IP 380 Nevis, West Indies

25-08-2008, 09:28	#72
Kai Nui Captain Site Administrator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Moss Landing, Ca Boat: 37' Piver Lodestar - Kai Nui Posts: 4,384 Images: 80	Not there yet. It was a real adventure getting her launched. We still need to unstep the mast, and do some rigging before she can sail. The engine runs, but I missed an air bubble in the fuel line, so I need to bleed that before I go any further. We got her in with no serious injury to the crew or the boat, but there were a few close calls. The worst part is that we had to be at our house a couple hours away, as I had to be at work today, so we could not stay on the boat after launch. Very nerve racking. Coincidentally, with the exception of the guy who owns the truck, all of the poeple helping are volunteers that just happened to be around, and jumped in to help. __________________ There is no better bilge pump than a scared sailor with a bucket. KAI NUI

25-08-2008, 18:19	#74
Kai Nui Captain Site Administrator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Moss Landing, Ca Boat: 37' Piver Lodestar - Kai Nui Posts: 4,384 Images: 80	It was kinda like that, but that is a story for another day. At least we were able to get her where she needed to go in the end __________________ There is no better bilge pump than a scared sailor with a bucket. KAI NUI

25-08-2008, 20:25	#75
sctpc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 82	Did you do the add on the back or was it there as per a plan? its a good way to stay dry and worm but it would get hot in summer.

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