Good Old Boat - June 2014 Newsletter

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JUNE 2014 NEWSLETTER
WHAT’S IN THIS ISSUE
We're having a party
More big logo t-shirts
More review boats too
What's coming in July
In the news
Favorites sailing tunes, Part 2
Calendar
Looking for
Book reviews
Mail buoy
How to contact us
This newsletter is available as an MP3 audio download at <AudioSeaStories.net>. It is read by Michael and Patty
Facius. We recommend a broadband Internet connection to download, since it is a large file.
You can also Download a printer friendly version <in MS Word> or as a <PDF file>.
Want to look up a previous newsletter? We’ve added an <on-line index> of all the Good Old Boat newsletters.
WE'RE HAVING A PARTY!
We wrote in the May 2014 issue editorial that technical editor Jerry Powlas has finally completed the refit of his
C&C Mega 30 after only 11 grueling years. This, as you may recall, was the project he hoped to complete in two
years. Let's just say that he learned a number of important and humbling lessons along the way.
But now he's celebrating and we're all celebrating with him. You're invited to come meet the editors and see
Sunflower, the Mega 30, and all her innovations at the Good Old Boat launching party and open house on the
afternoon of Sunday, June 29, in Superior, Wisconsin. The details are posted on our site at
<http://www.goodoldboat.com/pdfs/GOBInvitation.pdf>.
There'll be an impromptu band. Bring your own instrument if you play something. We'll have door prizes. We'll
have food and non-alcoholic beverages. If you prefer something with a bit of alcohol in it, feel free to bring your
own. It wouldn't be wrong to bring your own folding lawn chair either.
Please let us know if you're coming by sending an email message to [email protected] by June 18. We
plan to have enough food and drink on hand to feed an army but we need to know the size of that army.
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See you there!
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MORE BIG LOGO T-SHIRTS
Wow! We just received boxes and boxes and boxes of our newest two T-shirt designs. We keep tweaking and
improving our big logo shirts based on the feedback we get from you.
The new ones are a deep dark heather gray with a blue and white logo and a deep burgundy shirt with a gray
and white logo. We're thinking you'll need the wine-colored shirt for formal occasions when wine will be
consumed. Think how that takes the stress off the situation if a wee small amount gets spilled. No problem!
Meanwhile, once it has gone past the brand-new stage, the heather gray will be a great all-purpose work shirt
capable of hiding any accidental boat grubbiness with style!
Our T-shirts sell for $20 and are available online at: http://www.goodoldboat.com/books_&_gear/clothing.php
Some of our older styles are also available while supplies last, but we're phasing them out. Check soon if you
hope to replace a favorite shirt in your collection.
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MORE REVIEW BOATS TOO
We've just gathered another batch of boat reviews for you. This collection includes 31- to 36-footers that we
covered as review boats through the end of 2013. The list of 33 sailboats includes many favorites such as the
Alberg 35, Columbias of 33 and 35 feet, Contessas of 32 and 35 feet, Ericsons of 32 and 35 feet, the Nicholson
31, the Pearson Vanguard (32.5 feet), the Santana 35, the Ranger 33, the Southern Cross 31, and the Westsail
32. To keep things interesting, it also includes a few not-as-well-known sailboats.
These downloadable collections of articles, called Archive eXtractions in "Good Old Boat Speak," are available
through our downloads site: AudioSeaStories.com. We sell them for $25. You can preview the entire list of 33
boats in the collection before making any commitment. Other review boat Archive eXtractions include 25- to
27-footers and 28- to 30- footers.
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WHAT'S COMING IN JULY?
FOR THE LOVE OF SAILBOATS
Beneteau 32s5 review
Freedom 28 review
O'Day Mariner refit
SPEAKING SERIOUSLY
Marine Electrical Wire 101
Seakindliness by Rob Mazza
Oxford dinghy
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Making a wooden wheel
Blisters
Bottom job
Levity's rudder
Lifeline inspection
WHAT'S MORE
Sextant reflections
Dad's boatbuilding
Reflections: Appalachian Trail
Simple solutions: Making lanyards
Quick and Easys: Forehatch skylight and Outboard stand
The view from here: Defensive sailing
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IN THE NEWS
TED GOZZARD PASSES
From the Gozzard website:
"It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Ted passed away peacefully at home on May 15, 2014. As
many of you know, it has been a difficult struggle for both Ted and Jan since his stroke almost 5 years ago . . .
but even so he kept on adding value to everyone's lives right until the end."
At some point in the not too distant future we will find a way to celebrate his life and achievements properly.
CHARLES W. MORGAN WHALESHIP RETURNS TO NEW BEDFORD
This summer, New Bedford, Massachusetts, will welcome the iconic Charles W. Morgan for its 38th voyage. The
Morgan is the oldest commercial ship still afloat and the last wooden whaleship in the world. The only older ship
afloat in the United States is the USS Constitution. The Charles W. Morgan launched from New Bedford in 1841,
made its last visit to New Bedford during World War II, and will return home to the nation's most iconic whaling
city in late June.
The Morgan was designated a National Historic Landmark by order of the Secretary of the Interior in 1966, and
she has also been recognized with the prestigious World Ship Trust Award. She has welcomed over 20 million
visitors at Mystic Seaport.
The Morgan's journey will begin in Mystic, Connecticut, where the ship currently resides, and head north to
various ports in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. In New Bedford the ship will be open to the
public featuring a State Pier dockside exhibition program including demonstrations, music, and the opportunity to
explore the whaling vessel.
For more information on the Charles W. Morgan and its voyage, including a complete itinerary, go to
<http://www.mysticseaport.org/visit/explore/morgan/>.
BOATUS'S ANNUAL LIST OF TOP TEN BOAT NAMES
From BoatUS:
"If a car's vanity license plate can tell you a lot about the person behind the wheel, what can a boat's name tell
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you about the person behind the helm? Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) just released the
national boating organization's 24th Annual Top Ten Boat Names List and may have the answer.
The BoatUS list of Top Ten Boat Names:
1. Serenity
2. Second Wind
3. Island Girl
4. Freedom
5. Pura-Vida
6. Andiamo
7. Island Time
8. Irish Wake
9. Happy Hours
10. Seas the Day
"'We've had indicators that a boater who names their boat Second Wind may have rebounded from a misfortune
such as divorce, health, or other major issue, while someone who names their boat Island Girl or Island Time
may enjoy a more carefree spirit and need an escape from everyday life,' said Greg Edge of BoatUS Boat
Graphics. "'And you can guess that boats with names like Happy Hours may be the most popular boats on Friday
night at the marina or Saturday afternoon raft-up — their more outgoing owners celebrating with family and
friends.'
"Need a boat name? BoatUS has over two decades of top ten boat name lists and over 9,000 names in its online
Boat Name Directory, a checklist to help pick a name, christening ceremony information, and an easy-to-use
online design tool to make your own boat name, all at BoatUS.com/boatgraphics."
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FAVORITE SAILING TUNES, PART 2
In the April newsletter a reader asked others for their favorite sailing tunes. Here are the ones suggested. If you
have additional tunes to mention, send an email message to [email protected].
"Cool Change" – Little River Band
"Redfish Island" album – Kelly McGuire has several sailing songs, such as "Turn Around and Run," "They All
Wanna Go to the Sea," "Redfish Island," "Major Doubts About Waterspouts," "Hurricane," "Where did Redfish Go,"
"Pensacola in the Morning," "Sailing Across the Gulf on my Own," and "Therapy Cruise."
"The Keeper of the Eddystone Light" – This one was performed by many groups
The "Sea Music" album – Dan Zanes has some great songs according to one reader who notes, "The worst tune
beats the snot out of Christopher Cross and Styx."
From his "Fresh Water" album, Canadian Stan Rogers includes "White Squall," "The Nancy," "Man with Blue
Dolphin," "Tiny Fish for Japan," "Lock-Keeper," and "The Last Watch."
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"Between the Breaks" album – Stan Rogers includes "The Witch of Westmoreland," "Barrett's Privateers," "The
Mary Ellen Carter," and "Rolling Down to Old Maui."
"Northwest Passage" album – Stan Rogers includes "Northwest Passage" and "Night Guard."
"Fogarty's Cove" album – Stan Rogers includes "Fogarty's Cove," "The Maid on the Shore," "Fisherman's Wharf,"
"The Wreck of the Athens Queen," and "Make and Break Harbor."
"Seaway" album – David Francey and Mike Ford (also Canadians). This one includes 16 original tunes about the
lakes, the boats, and the people on them.
"Orinoco Flow" – Enya
"Sail Away" – David Gray
The soundtrack from the Hornblower series.
Any number of sea chanties such as "Haul Away Joe" and "John Kanaka."
Really like sailing tunes? Mystic Seaport is hosting its 35th annual Sea Music Festival June 12-14. For more
information: <http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/sea-music-festival-2/>.
And finally if you have to pump your bilges, this one, sent by Susan Peterson Gateley, might be for you:
Susan says, "Back when we discovered this song we kept two electric pumps and two manuals on hand and on a
hard beat both the electrics were sometimes in use:"
They say life has its ups and downs
That really now is quite profound
I'd like to push the capstan round
But it's pump me boys before we drown.
Chorus:
Pump me boys, pump 'er dry
Down to hell and up to the sky
Bend your back and break your bones
We're just a thousand miles from home.
The ocean we all do adore
So come on lads let's pump some more
Don't worry if you're stiff and sore
I'm sure we've pumped this bit before.
Chorus and so on . . .
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CALENDAR
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14TH ANNUAL WORLDWIDE SUMMER SAILSTICE CELEBRATION
June 21
Everywhere
This year's Summer Sailstice will be celebrated on the summer solstice (northern hemisphere), June 21, giving all
sailors out on the water the absolute maximum time to sail in daylight.
Summer Sailstice encourages all sailors, from the recreational to the professional, to sign up at
<http://www.summersailstice.com>, a social network where they can share their individual sailing plans, recruit
crew, post stories and create Summer Sailstice events with their yacht clubs, fellow sailors, or sailing
associations. All sailors, regardless of vessel or location, are encouraged to sail "together" wherever they happen
to be on the planet. By registering to participate each year, Summer Sailstice celebrants become eligible to win
prizes supplied by over 400 sailing industry supporters, including Footloose, Hobie, Offshore Sailing, West Marine,
Boat U.S., Harken, Lewmar, Good Old Boat, of course, and numerous other respected marine suppliers. The prize
list is topped by a $5,000 certificate toward a BVI charter with Footloose Charters. Winners are selected by a
random drawing in early July 2014.
THIRD ANNUAL SOINTULA CANADA DAY REGATTA
July 1
Malcolm Island
Vancouver Island
This year, Canada Day (July 1) falls on a Tuesday, and the event will be kicked off with a parking lot full of
vendors, a pancake breakfast and day long entertainment. The traditional singing of "Oh Canada," and cake
cutting ceremony will take place at high noon. The sailing races will start shortly after.
The Sointula Dragon Boat will be on hand for rides and the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (Station
50) will be available to conduct free safety inspections.
The Lion's Club will be hosting a daylong beer gardens and the Burger Barn will be offering up a delicious menu.
For those that do not know, Sointula is on Malcolm Island, at the northwest end of Vancouver Island on the
"Inside Passage," across from Port McNeill. It is the gateway to the Broughton Archipelago.
More information can be found on the Canada Day regatta website,
<http://www.sointulacanadadayregatta.com>, or call Jim MacDougall at 250-973-6975.
20TH ANNUAL GREAT LAKES ALL CATALINA RENDEZVOUS
July 11 – 13
Macatawa Bay Yacht Club
Holland, Michigan
The Macatawa Bay Yacht Club of Holland, Michigan, will host the Lake Michigan Catalina Association's 20th
Annual Rendezvous. This will be a grand celebration of a tradition started 20 years ago by a handful of Catalina
owners dedicated to sharing their love of sailing and Catalina/Morgan yachts.
Last year's Friday night Smokin' Rib dinner was a great hit and will be back again this July. After sailing,
shopping, seminars, and the infamous Tour de Boats on Saturday, sailors will be ready for some great food and a
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good time. The MBYC hosts don't disappoint; dining there is always first class. Again this year we will feature the
up and coming country band "Small Town Son." Great party, great music, line dancing, and even "Lazer Fingers"
— it will be a great time. For more information go to <http://www.LMCA.com/>.
SIXTH ANNUAL SIPPY CUP
August 1 – 2
North East Maryland
The Sippy Cup is an overnight regatta, held the same weekend as the Governor's Cup.
There are three fleets — Regatta, Sippy Cup, and Big Gulp. The Regatta Fleet is open to any sailboats — entrants
sail for fun and bragging rights, will not be scored, and there is no trophy. Sippy Cup boats must have a PHRF
rating of 220 or higher. Big Gulp boats must have a PHRF rating of 160 – 219. If you don't have a PHRF rating,
contact us and we will determine where you belong.
Hosted by Walden Rigging, this is primarily a regatta "fun race" encouraging small boats and everyone else to
gain experience sailing at night.
The entry fee is $15 due by July 11, 2014. For more information contact Suzanne and Dobbs at
[email protected] or call 410-441-1913.
44TH ANNUAL NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW
September 11 -14
Newport, Rhode Island
The Newport Exhibition Group has announced the 44th Annual Newport International Boat Show at the Newport
waterfront along America's Cup Avenue in Newport, Rhode Island. The premier boat show in New England will
encompass 13 acres and will host hundreds of exhibitors from around the world with power and sailboats ranging
from 15 to 85 feet, plus a wide variety of accessories, equipment, electronics, gear, and services for boaters. For
more information or to purchase tickets go to <http://www.newportboatshow.com>.
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LOOKING FOR
My wife and I would love to restore and live aboard a good old boat. Having spent a good portion of my life on
the coast, I've seen many derelict boats. It drives me crazy that people let them die instead of passing them on
to someone who will take care of them. We're looking for someone with a bluewater, older, longer (40- to
50-foot) sailboat who would love to see a family take it for another spin or two.
Bryan Blaskowsky
[email protected]
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BOOK REVIEWS
The following book reviews have been posted online.
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Sailing Down the Mountain: A Costa Rican Adventure by Ben Harrison
Man & The Sea: Shipwrecks of Southwest Washington and Northwest Oregon 1792 – 1949, by Wayne
O'Neil
In the Hour of Victory: The Royal Navy at War in the Age of Nelson, by Sam Willis
Old Voice, music CD by Larry Carpenter, with Laura Moe
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MAIL BUOY
COACHWHIPPING THE WHEEL
I work at Traditional Boat LLC in Unity, Maine, doing finish work. One project I
received was a wheel that needed attention and new ropework. My boss, John
Flanzer, reads your magazine routinely and gave me the issue (March 2013) with
David Lynn's coachwhipping article. It helped me out greatly! The pictures with
different-colored strands were excellent guides to get me started and so was the
photo of the wheel in progress, which was a good visual for what you should be
seeing as you work.
I had never tried coachwhipping before and I looked at this beautiful wheel I had
been finishing and refreshing with new horror! I contacted David with several
questions and, thanks to the very instructive article and his further help, the wheel
came out absolutely amazing.
One thing I would add to David's article was that each strand had to be pulled very
tight with fine-nosed pliers or tweezers. This tightened the braidwork so the rope
hugs the wheel and will not slide or twist. A trick that sped up tightening each strand was, when following the
coachwhipping down or toward yourself as you work, look at it as columns. Tightening a column of strands that
went left, with the column next to it going right, actually
tightened all strands around the wheel. Simply working with two
columns as I went seemed to efficiently tighten all my cords.
I tied off my coachwhipping with a rubber band to keep my work
from unraveling. Using a second rubber band about 6 inches
behind, at the end of each section I had pulled tight with pliers
kept strands in that section from loosening again. It then became
an easy process of coachingwhipping several inches followed by
tightening several inches.
I owe so much to the crew at Traditional Boat for instructing me
in so many ways and to my boss for teaching me new skills and
offering opportunities like this to learn and keep moving forward.
I'm very lucky to work with an open-minded crew in such an
enthusiastic environment. Thank you again Good Old Boat and
David Lynn for all the help and instruction!
–Lilli Spencer
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AWLGRIP STORY
My wife and I painted our topsides with Awlgrip a few winters ago, using the instructions we found in Randy
Baker's article, "Perfect Topsides," November 2010. Thanks to that excellent article, everything went pretty
smoothly.
However, we did learn some new wrinkles during the process:
1. If it's very warm out, you'll probably want to thin the Awlgrip 545 primer, even though the instructions say not
to. We found that if we wanted to see the wet edge, we had to paint as the sun shone along the hull toward us.
By early afternoon, the Florida sunshine heated the hull enough that the primer cured before it all flowed
together, leaving the warmest areas with small pinholes. Following coats did not seem to fill these imperfections,
so they had to be sanded out.
2. We tried the recommended 7-inch foam rollers (from West Marine) but were unhappy with the results we got.
Those rollers had a diagonal seam that left a distinct pattern on the hull, and their hard edges took a good deal
of "tipping" with a brush to eliminate. We found we much preferred using shorter 4-inch foam rollers. The
convex-ended ones from Home Depot did a good job but are for conventional paints and dissolved pretty quickly
in the strong solvents. "Whiz" rollers, which we found at Ace Hardware, were able to stand up to the chemicals
and their concave ends did a nice job feathering the edges. We just rolled on thin coats of Awlgrip and didn't
mess with any tipping.
3. We only used half the volume of paint that the articles and experts predicted. That was only 2 quarts of paint
for 5 coats on our Hallberg-Rassy Rasmus (35 feet x 10 feet)! The stuff goes on incredibly thinly and is tripled in
volume by the "converter" and "reducer" you add. So don't overbuy this expensive stuff.
4. We had some of the Awlgrip 545 epoxy primer left over from the job. We also had some funky spots around
our cockpit where epoxy had been used to patch various holes in highly visible areas. We never could get gelcoat
to cure on these surfaces, no matter how much we sanded and washed that amine blush away. The polyester
resin just wouldn't set up on these patches, and made a tacky mess when we tried. But one of the claims of the
545 product was low amine blush, so we experimented with painting a layer of this primer over the epoxy patch.
It cured nicely. We then gelcoated over this epoxy primer and finally got the resin to cure! So we now have a way
to gelcoat epoxy repairs without having to paint the whole darned deck.
–Steve Axon
TUNES FOR SAILORS
No boat would be truly a boat without the two new CDs by Tom Wells sitting next to
its stereo. I just received mine today, have been listening to them, and I guarantee
they pass the test for good listening. The genre is country. He accompanies himself
playing a really nice guitar and some of his songs are real toe-tappers. Send an
email to Tom, [email protected] to order your CDs. Yes, this is an
advertisement. Yes, I know Tom personally. Yes, Tom is a friend. And yes, I am
impressed.
–Leo Corsetti
Tom's albums are available to download on Audioseastories.com -Eds.
CORRECTION
In the March issue of the newsletter, we got photos a little mixed up in
Peter Burgard's article about Berheenya. We'll try again. Thanks to our
sharp-eyed readers for letting us know. – Eds.
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Two sets of photos were forwarded to GOB, one — Berheenya, a 1970
Santana 21— was purchased and restored by Alan. The second, the 1963
Islander 32, is undergoing rehab by Alan's parents (that would include me)
— a new interior, electric engine, sails, windlass, etc.
Sorry, the correspondence may not have been labeled accurately.
–Peter Burgard
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HOW TO CONTACT US
You can find all of the details on how to contact us on our website.
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