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by Johnmon
Wed Nov 28, 2012 12:58 pm
Forum: Sail Boats
Topic: R550
Replies: 9
Views: 3231

Re: R550

I am considering buying an R550 that was built by someone else. He built it with the centerboard (that was the only option in the plans when he built the boat). I have seen pictures of R550s with a lifting "torpedo" keel. Do you have any drawings that would show how to make a modification ...
by Johnmon
Thu Sep 18, 2008 5:39 pm
Forum: Sail Boats
Topic: Vagabond 23/ Vagabond 26 masts etc.
Replies: 8
Views: 3047

Another thing that has been plaguing my mind is how does one go about inspecting/painting/maintaining the inside of the trunk? When a person does 'bottom cleaning and painting on a beach' how does the bottom of the keel get cleaned and painted?
by Johnmon
Sun Sep 14, 2008 12:20 pm
Forum: Sail Boats
Topic: Vagabond 23/ Vagabond 26 masts etc.
Replies: 8
Views: 3047

What to build

One thing about sailing on Utah lake is that a shallow draft boat is really the only way to go. In selecting a boat, I am interested in 2 things. In order of interest are: 1. Racing 2. Comfortable cruising Would the VG26 be a viable racer for local races or would I be better off building a VG23 and ...
by Johnmon
Sun Sep 14, 2008 12:16 pm
Forum: Sail Boats
Topic: Vagabond 23/ Vagabond 26 masts etc.
Replies: 8
Views: 3047

I have a D5 that I made years ago. I sail it from the beach near the Lindon boat harbor.

Lately I have been sailing out of Provo with a guy who has a Catalina 25. He also has an Olson 30 that he intends to race, but I have yet to see it.
by Johnmon
Wed Sep 10, 2008 1:47 pm
Forum: Sail Boats
Topic: Vagabond 23/ Vagabond 26 masts etc.
Replies: 8
Views: 3047

I haven't actually been to the place to put my hands on the parts but it's a tall rig so the mast is supposed to be 36'.
by Johnmon
Wed Sep 10, 2008 1:23 pm
Forum: Sail Boats
Topic: Vagabond 23/ Vagabond 26 masts etc.
Replies: 8
Views: 3047

Vagabond 23/ Vagabond 26 masts etc.

I have been contemplating starting on a VG23 or VG26 and found someone locally who is parting out an old Catalina 27. They have mast, sails and other hardware for sale and I am wondering if those would be able to be used on either or both of the larger VG boats. Could someone knowledgeable give an o...
by Johnmon
Wed Sep 26, 2007 11:40 am
Forum: Sail Boats
Topic: AR-15 Centerboard Question
Replies: 4
Views: 2235

jacquesmm wrote:The sleeve is a piece of SS pipe.
SS being Stainless Steel. I had to look at it twice to know what Jacques meant, so I thought I'd clarify if you didn't get it.
by Johnmon
Fri Jul 20, 2007 11:09 am
Forum: Sail Boats
Topic: CV16 Caravelle - KS8 - more pictures added
Replies: 1590
Views: 246290

We have three grades of finish boats here, "Beater" (See thread about D5 named "Marmalade"), "Workboat", and "Fine". I think my D5 would at least qualify for workboat if no beater. To the untrained eye, or in pictures froma distance, she looks cute. But I bui...
by Johnmon
Fri Jul 13, 2007 7:40 pm
Forum: Resins, Fiberglass and Paint
Topic: Epoxy before Quick-Fair??
Replies: 6
Views: 2008

Wet on wet

There are a lot of posts about wet on wet as it relates to glassing. Would that be true with QF as well? Or does that go on to a dry, sanded glass finish?
by Johnmon
Fri Jul 13, 2007 7:33 pm
Forum: Sail Boats
Topic: Vagabond 26 progress
Replies: 52
Views: 31361

A lot of work

Wow, that really looks like a lot of work! You should have a really nice boat when you are done, though.