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I can't say how much I appreciate people from other countries opining strongly on our post-tragedy situation in the USA. Your advice on how we should change our rules and enforcement thereof are...

<i>"Except that I really don't think it would matter to the Rep base if their pundits were wrong. With Dems, I think it would be different."</i>

Why different?

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Prayers for the missing two. Inquiry and justice should come later. And praise for the professional Coast Guard aircrew--their crew coordination was outstanding. It's clear they're practiced...

Just FYI, Amazon has the Bosch tool on special TODAY ONLY for like $115. Gets good reviews for human factors like grip, balance, ergonomics.

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Would it be possible to turn a wooden blank to fit inside the glass tube to serve as a guide/center point for a fly cutter?

I really think Draketail's solution would offer the best final...

There's a couple who blog about living aboard their trawler at Isle of Hope Marina in Savannah here: http://trawlerdriftaway.blogspot.com/

Looks like a fun place to visit and talk boats.

Have a...

"You have 10 fingers, so 10 chance to learn to don't put your finger in there"

I LOL'd!

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Great flick Dylan. Thank you for the effort to give it to us.

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I wonder how many salvage tugs are heading her way right now?

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And to pile on to the resurrection, is it worth it to hire a diver to scrub for $200 or so in the first year after a new bottom coat with traditional ablative paint, versus hauling, scraping and...

I just demonstrate malicious ineptitude. Voila!

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Please promise to send pictures if you operate the steam whistle with propane. A nearby ignition source will make it very impressive.

Peter, please: whatever you do, promise us that you will...

Assalamu alaikum, DistantSeas. I thank you for the commitment to repairing her properly. I hope you find the progress so far satisfying. I like the appearance of the Egyptian cotton caulking just...

Huh. "Crab scrape" is not a familiar boat type. Skipjack maybe?

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Still a very interesting story, and you're a great yarn-spinner. Please keep it up!

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Left8,
That's a beautiful wheel! Did you make it?

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That's a nice offer, Brian. Somebody in your area will probably pop up. Thanks.

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Aren't the Italians part of the anti-piracy task force?

I envy the sparkly bilge. Nice woodworking going on there.

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Kinda like hearing that the puppy astray in the highway median strip was rescued safely. Great news!

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Interesting information, but it seems to me to be a distinction without a difference. Scientists and physiologists can argue about whether my cold dead hands were the result of cold-water shock or...

Jackster: <i>I can say with at least some assurance.. it ain't gonna get any better then right now.
The leak ain't gonna stop. The price to fix ain't gonna get cheaper. The market ain't gonna get...

I've had 50-YO Bay Lady insured with BoatUS since I bought her two years ago. Got a clean survey before they would bite for in-water coverage. Rates are stable, no claims.

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What David G. said ^^^^

Also, put four bricks or blocks under the SYP legs to keep termites out (or at least make them work for their supper).

Nice work and nice memorial for your Dad.

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What helpful, encouraging advice. Is your maiden name "Debby Downer?"

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JP-4 was the USAF fuel. JP-5 was Navy and Marine Corps fuel for use in a shipboard environment, Both have been replaced now by JP-8. Most current jets can use JP-4 or 5 or 8 or even civilian Jet A1....

I second what Gold Rock said: I am interested mainly in reproducing the old methods, rather than practicing current methods, which admittedly may be better in some ways. But not in ways I think most...

Huh. I am a physics guy, and I like to cook, and I did not know this. Good knowledge. Thanks.

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Keelhauling has a long history. Hope you get satisfaction.

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Scot, Matt,
This is a great idea. I say this having just read the last and current issue sitting in front of the fire, cursing the back muscle strain that put me on the binnacle list Friday.

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Last summer we took the boat into a new port looking for a specific restaurant for lunch. As I was orienting myself in the harbor, trying to figure out which street I was looking at, my son pulled...

I agree with Brian: head for LI or CT and contact some lawn care companies or garden centers. Two-inch bamboo will probably be free for the taking.

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Andreas,
Nice barn. Minnesota you say? Planning on insulating? Or maybe having a "hot box" in one corner where you can warm body, tools, and finishes? What nature of electrical power will you have?...

I'd say 10% per year is a good planning factor. My 50-year old wood 40-ft sport fisherman seems to need that kind of funding at the yard. I do all my own brightwork and polishing, and...

I enjoy old classical music, especially on traditional instruments.
Pipe organs are unpossible. See here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FXoyr_FyFw

How in hell can anybody master the playing of...

No offense taken. But in my thread title, I was thinking the ceiling in different boats; "this boat's ceiling and that boat's ceiling" being, collectively, "ceilings." Wrong?

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Personally, I'd scour small junk stores---err, excuse me, Antique Stores in the country to find actual old wooden blocks and refurbish them. Just my preference.

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Interesting discussion; I started this with just a bit of shame that my otherwise quality <i>Bay Lady</i> had a dark secret that I should fix immediately or be scorned. Eddie's post indicates that at...

I didn't want to infringe on DPincus's threadhttp://forum.woodenboat.com/showthread.php?139364-The-old-low-was-ceiling-made-of-pegboard.

But my 1962 Tiffany sport fisherman/cruiser has ceilings in...

Ole: let me add my congratulations and appreciation for this fine story about the fine job you are doing on your boat. First-class craftsmanship is obvious, and I admire your perseverance.

Was the...

Well, Peter, I'm just going to have to weigh in with a little-value-added post to congratulate you for a successful endeavor. She's a beauty--both boat and woman-in-sweater--in the latter case, it's...

No pics, but I think you should study Ian's approach carefully and ask him any questions that might generate.

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Don't care what why. Answer here might be to sand uniformly to bare wood, stain, seal, varnish.




This will almost certainly have to be sanded to bare wood, stain, seal, varnish.



Maybe...

I like Garret's ideas above. Shrink wrap augmented by box store tarps should see you through the winter.

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Not to hijack the thread too much, but I have recently had to re-think my skepticism about water-based finishes. I installed Brazilian Cherry floors throughout our new house, and was told by several...

Thank you, Gents. For clarity, the gas I use is ethanol-free 89 octane. Since I'm not concerned about drawing in humid air now (until Spring) I suppose I'll just use a little fuel every month to run...

OK, we're about done here in Virginia, except for biweekly visits, startups, and general love and affection. Her tanks (2x100 gal) are half-full. Or half-empty if you're of that mindset.

I can...

Cold air infiltration is the worst heat thief. Seal the rollup door and insulate it if it's a steel or aluminum type. A wood stove provides a point source of intense heat, which is nice when you need...

"this is a great price for this lumber as you know so I will not drop my price at all"

Well, good luck then.

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How are they in rough water, Lew?

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