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Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 22-03-2021, 05:26
Replies: 60
Views: 13,245
Posted By JDOradio
Re: 1958 Rhodes Bounty II TELEIA

Well, Hirondelle will do you no harm. She's too far gone for anything but a Tally Ho, and frankly it would be way cheaper to just start with the plans and a few containers of tropical hardwoods. It...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 21-03-2021, 14:28
Replies: 60
Views: 13,245
Posted By JDOradio
Re: 1958 Rhodes Bounty II TELEIA

Hirondelle is behind Preston's Chandlery in the yard that used to be Langerdahl's but I think is now called Greenport Yacht and Shipbuilding Co.

I took the basic measurements and they match those...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 21-03-2021, 10:15
Replies: 60
Views: 13,245
Posted By JDOradio
Re: 1958 Rhodes Bounty II TELEIA

By the way, for those interested in the Bounty II and Philip Rhodes, here is some trivia:

There's an old wood boat rotting away in a yard in Greenport called Hirondelle. Turns out, Hirondelle is...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 21-03-2021, 09:47
Replies: 60
Views: 13,245
Posted By JDOradio
Re: 1958 Rhodes Bounty II TELEIA

Many thanks for the kind words!

I spent the summer in Vineyard Haven. As a traditional wooden boat builder, I found it to be absolute heaven.

https://i.ibb.co/5j29nVv/20201006-170309.jpg
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Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 16-12-2020, 08:56
Replies: 60
Views: 13,245
Posted By JDOradio
Re: 1958 Rhodes Bounty II TELEIA

Great to hear from you guys. Im planning to sail across to England in 2022. When I get there it we would be great to find other Bounty IIs!

Teleia just carried me from Martha's vineyard to...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 08-12-2019, 11:05
Replies: 19
Views: 10,935
Posted By JDOradio
Re: living aboard year-round in the northeast USA

I lived aboard at a slip near Annapolis last year, and this year I'm in slip in Greenport, NY. I have not covered the boat, but have rigged awnings for shade and general precipitation protection. I...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 05-12-2019, 14:43
Replies: 33
Views: 9,708
Posted By JDOradio
Re: tie tiller down when at dock

Yep tie it off amidships. A little play is inevitable and good. Protects the whole steering system from shock loads.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 25-11-2019, 19:42
Replies: 60
Views: 13,245
Posted By JDOradio
Re: 1958 Rhodes Bounty II TELEIA

Also been researching Philip Rhodes and the Bounty II design predecessors like the R 27 and GAME COCK and I have the honor to have access to CAPER a big CCA Rhodes ocean racing sloop very like my...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 25-11-2019, 19:32
Replies: 60
Views: 13,245
Posted By JDOradio
Re: 1958 Rhodes Bounty II TELEIA

I am now working as an apprentice in a well known wooden boat yard. I've been derigging boats like mad which includes moving them and setting docklines often. This has made me appreciate the Bounty...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 26-10-2019, 09:09
Replies: 15
Views: 2,927
Posted By JDOradio
Re: Bristol 40 live-aboard for a pilot

I live aboard a Bounty II and it's perfect for my needs. Just big enough to handle a seaway, not too big to handle solo. Mine was set up well for cruising in terms of tank age, etc. Interior volume...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 24-10-2019, 17:36
Replies: 512
Views: 51,994
Posted By JDOradio
Re: Global catastrophe / SHTF "survivable locations"

Agreed.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 24-10-2019, 17:25
Replies: 60
Views: 13,245
Posted By JDOradio
Re: 1958 Rhodes Bounty II TELEIA

Good thought about the mainsail tracks but they both go all the way to the mast head, and a storm try wouldn't set that high.

Oh but for a conversion prior owner. The secret may die with him.
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Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 24-10-2019, 13:52
Replies: 512
Views: 51,994
Posted By JDOradio
Re: Global catastrophe / SHTF "survivable locations"

Ha ha stash your salt and kill for it. I'll just scrape it off my ports after a passage and give away what I can't use.

There is such abundance of everything we need. Scarcity is a story we tell....
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 21-10-2019, 07:15
Replies: 60
Views: 13,245
Posted By JDOradio
Re: 1958 Rhodes Bounty II TELEIA

Hi folks just a quick update: I'm still living aboard Teleia. I came north to long island sound in the summer and have been on anchor until a week ago when I came into brewers in glance cove to...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 09-09-2019, 17:34
Replies: 15
Views: 3,086
Posted By JDOradio
Re: DIY boatyards North Shore Long Island, west end

You might try Oyster Bay Marine Center. Its about a 40 min ride to Jamaica queens where you switch to the subway. 5 minute walk from train to boatyard.

I haven't dealt with them personally for...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 13-05-2019, 01:41
Replies: 60
Views: 13,245
Posted By JDOradio
Re: 1958 Rhodes Bounty II TELEIA

https://i.imgur.com/3eM2YQ9.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/HFB50hX.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/W7Q7wE8.jpg
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 13-05-2019, 01:35
Replies: 60
Views: 13,245
Posted By JDOradio
Re: 1958 Rhodes Bounty II TELEIA

Gorgeous boat J. Clark! I love the wheel! In fact I have recently installed a wheel on TELEIA. Building the box to house the worm gear now.

I know damn well I do not need to convert my boat...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 13-02-2019, 23:24
Replies: 60
Views: 13,245
Posted By JDOradio
Re: 1958 Rhodes Bounty II TELEIA

Quick update - living aboard in the the winter is amazing. The additional work of hauling solid fuel aboard isn't too much, and the stove has worked out perfectly. Nut coal. Burns hot and forever....
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 13-02-2019, 23:08
Replies: 24
Views: 7,391
Posted By JDOradio
Re: Rhodes Bounty II Project

Maybe the dream is the destination. Some folks, usually those obsessed with money, just never seem to understand the the joy is in the journey. I do not believe I'm the first to make this...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 08-12-2018, 06:11
Replies: 60
Views: 13,245
Posted By JDOradio
Re: 1958 Rhodes Bounty II TELEIA

Indeed it is. The space is inviting, comfortable for 5, and functional. I'm very happy with it.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 07-12-2018, 18:49
Replies: 60
Views: 13,245
Posted By JDOradio
Re: 1958 Rhodes Bounty II TELEIA

Teleia and I are still sailing in Annapolis. Ive continued to make progress, most recently installing a wood stove and coal bin, and changed the table location. Also the table now folds away.

I...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 21-09-2018, 21:29
Replies: 24
Views: 7,391
Posted By JDOradio
Re: Rhodes Bounty II Project

All that glitters isn't gold.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 19-09-2018, 19:04
Replies: 60
Views: 13,245
Posted By JDOradio
Re: 1958 Rhodes Bounty II TELEIA

Don thanks for that link! That is a great deal! I'll take the wheel if anybody buys it and wants to trade me for my tiller ha ha ha

David I remember your boat's name for some reason. Either I...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 19-09-2018, 18:38
Replies: 24
Views: 7,391
Posted By JDOradio
Re: Rhodes Bounty II Project

Great boat. I'm living aboard a 1958 Bounty II (hull 13). Great lines, excellent sailing boat, and everything is solid glass (no core anywhere), thick as a plank, and roven woving (no chopped strand...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 17-09-2018, 05:33
Replies: 60
Views: 13,245
Posted By JDOradio
Re: 1958 Rhodes Bounty II TELEIA

Sailing last monday. The new spreader and boom seem to be holding up well.

https://i.imgur.com/qomIz85.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/3egcVFV.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/aFu2UGw.jpg
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