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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-04-2018, 13:51
Replies: 97
Views: 47,720
Posted By smurphny
Re: Wet balsa core repair options?

Working with gravity seemed the only logical way to go for a number of reasons. The edges need to be feathered at 12:1 as relates to thickness of the glass. Glass needs to be laid in LARGEST piece ...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-04-2018, 11:21
Replies: 97
Views: 47,720
Posted By smurphny
Re: Wet balsa core repair options?

I re-cored most of the decks on my A35 when I first got her. There really is only one proper way to do the job: Cut away the old FG, lay in new core and feather in new glass. It's a messy job but...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 01-01-2018, 13:21
Replies: 165
Views: 31,650
Posted By smurphny
Re: Why Do Sailors Still Die Being Dragged Along By Their Tethers?

This issue requires very careful thought and planning. The objective in design of tether attachments needs to be placement of those points so that the sailor cannot go overboard dangling from a...
Forum: Our Community 21-02-2017, 15:55
Replies: 668
Views: 168,934
Posted By smurphny
Re: Got a plastic classic?

Have had my Alberg 35 for quite a few years now. Many of the previous repairs and upgrades mentioned in this thread sound very familiar indeed. I have lots of info. on various jobs on the A35 if...
Forum: OpenCPN 04-09-2012, 13:00
Replies: 2,880
Views: 650,259
Posted By smurphny
Re: Beta Test / Technical

Thought I'd give Open CPN a try again after a number of unsuccessful tries in the past. This is surely a very worthwhile project but there is one issue that makes this program unusable, at least on...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 04-08-2012, 18:13
Replies: 72
Views: 34,200
Posted By smurphny
Re: Marine Parts Depot

Just rec'd 7/8" bases after ordering 1". Will never order from them again.
Forum: Cruising News & Events 27-08-2011, 12:17
Replies: 225
Views: 38,555
Posted By smurphny
Re: Coast Guard Helping Sailboat In Distress at Ocean View In Norfolk, VA

Looks like it's up into Chesapeake quite a way, almost to Willoughby Bay. Too bad they could not make it another few miles.
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 25-08-2011, 20:17
Replies: 173
Views: 32,715
Posted By smurphny
Re: Hurricane Irene

There is still time to shoot up the Hudson River. As I mentioned earlier, I rode out a TS last Sept. in Haverstraw Bay. The winds got to around 60. I always anchor there when going up/down the...
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 25-08-2011, 14:52
Replies: 173
Views: 32,715
Posted By smurphny
Re: Hurricane Irene

In selecting a place to drop anchor, the storm surge is probably more a concern than wind. Many of the hurricane holes, would become exposed to the sea. Floating docks would slip their pilings. This...
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 25-08-2011, 14:31
Replies: 173
Views: 32,715
Posted By smurphny
Re: Hurricane Irene

Lake Montauk is shallow and I understand the holding is not good. If I were in Montauk now I think I'd head for Port Jeff Harbor or somewhere more in the lee of LI. You can really anchor anywhere in...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 25-08-2011, 14:15
Replies: 10
Views: 10,858
Posted By smurphny
Re: Rigging Tape

I've tried that. There doesn't seem to be any way to make sure it will stay put. On the spreader boots, you can't wrap it too hard anyway because the wire needs to be able to move through it when...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 25-08-2011, 12:55
Replies: 10
Views: 10,858
Posted By smurphny
Rigging Tape

Has anyone else had problems with white so-called "rigging tape" unravelling? I'm ready to throw the damned stuff overboard and just use white electrical tape from now on. It's no big deal when the...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 25-08-2011, 12:30
Replies: 50
Views: 8,153
Posted By smurphny
Re: Electrical Connecting advice please

These lugs are available from any electrical supply or even a Home Depot. They are commonly used for ground wires on pools, etc. Coat with Scotchkote and wrap with rubber elec. tape and it'll be good...
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 23-08-2011, 18:16
Replies: 173
Views: 32,715
Posted By smurphny
Re: Hurricane Irene

If there is any chance of floating away on the surge, don't float with it. You do not want to be on a boat in a major hurricane. A friend of mine, a rugged, capable commercial fisherman, ONCE decided...
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 23-08-2011, 17:34
Replies: 173
Views: 32,715
Posted By smurphny
Re: Hurricane Irene

And maybe add another pair or two (which is what I'll be doing if it heads up into New England). Also, if rigging is up, remove foresails from roller reefing and any other canvas.
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 23-08-2011, 17:23
Replies: 16
Views: 6,136
Posted By smurphny
Re: Irene: Hurricane Holes Near Eastern Long Island?

Yes, going up the Hudson to Haverstraw or Esopus would be a great choice but it's quite a hike from where they are. I was around where they are now a few weeks ago and have gone WAY up the...
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 23-08-2011, 13:49
Replies: 16
Views: 6,136
Posted By smurphny
Re: Irene: Hurricane Holes Near Eastern Long Island?

That would normally be true but the Conneticut River and R.I shoreline face due south and get the brunt of a storm surge right off the Atlantic. Same for the Pt. Jude breakwater which would likely...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 23-08-2011, 13:39
Replies: 29
Views: 10,705
Posted By smurphny
Re: Two Anchors In-Line vs In a 'V' Pattern for Storm Anchoring

The V method minimizes the swing. The largest loads are encountered when the boat builds up speed and is jerked back the other way from one side of the wind to the other. This can be extreme in 100...
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 23-08-2011, 13:05
Replies: 16
Views: 6,136
Posted By smurphny
Re: Irene: Hurricane Holes Near Eastern Long Island?

Instead of stopping at Pt. Jude, I would keep going on up into Narragansett Bay, past Newport to Potters Cove. I weathered a nasty gale there a couple of years ago. Good holding, good protection from...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 23-08-2011, 06:24
Replies: 24
Views: 10,572
Posted By smurphny
Re: Ship's Log

Agree with the pencil idea, it does not dissolve. I keep a log book, although not on any schedule unless I think there is a reason. Regular entries used to be handy for keeping track of barometer...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 22-08-2011, 19:23
Replies: 14
Views: 6,461
Posted By smurphny
Re: Martha's Vineyard

Been sailing to Menemsha since the 70s. The harbor is small but the town has a few of moorings for sailboats where they raft you up inside or you can get one outside in the Bight. You can also anchor...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 22-08-2011, 19:06
Replies: 16
Views: 28,542
Posted By smurphny
Re: Mooring Bouy holding block weight?

Concrete is not a great material for moorings because it is too buoyant compared to cast iron. Use a mushroom anchor. The long shank and fluke/cup of a mushroom along with their density make them...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 22-08-2011, 18:57
Replies: 92
Views: 13,033
Posted By smurphny
Re: Survey: Do you use Facebook?

Ditto. Started hearing from people I had little in common with long ago and nothing in common with now.
Forum: Challenges 22-08-2011, 06:33
Replies: 138
Views: 20,419
Posted By smurphny
Re: Crew Crap

STAAAAAARBOARD!
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 22-08-2011, 06:18
Replies: 38
Views: 11,710
Posted By smurphny
Re: Damage to Alternator ?

Alternators seem to be a high-malfunction item so decided to keep a spare. Still no luck on finding just the diodes. There are some automotive LR series alternators with VERY similar looking diode...
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