Jaysen's Helms 24

Questions about boat repairs with our resins and fiberglass: hull patches, transoms and stringers, foam, rot etc.
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She’s not been getting the live she deserves. That said, I’m “borrowing” a sail rite sewing machine next week or two. I have new to me jib, furler conversion kit and old sail ready to go. New cars for main. Finally have 100% functional bilge pump. Still fighting with motor. That last one has me very angry. About to just sell the merc 9.9 and get a brand new tohatsu 9.8 sail drive with remote shift/throttle. Need to finish the bathroom remodels and outdoor shower stuff for Mrs before that one shows up though.

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My already completed 'Lil Bit'. A Martens Goosen V12 set up to sail me to the fishing holes.
Currently working on making a Helms 24 our coastal cruiser.
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Jaysen wrote: Mon Apr 29, 2019 3:44 pm I tried to say something but God thought I was wrong and filled my mouth with saltwater. I kept my pie hole shut after that.

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Good to see you're back working on the Helms, that you've now got a reliable bilge pump, and that soon you'll have repaired sails. Keep at it. :D
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Happy birthday Jaysen! :D Any progress on the sail repair?
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Good things come out on April 23rd. 8)
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Happy Birthday Jaysen!!! You guys have a great weekend!!! Jeff

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glossieblack wrote: Sat Apr 23, 2022 5:25 am Happy birthday Jaysen! :D Any progress on the sail repair?
Thanks GB!

The machine is going to be here Tuesday. Hopefully we will get the luff sewn and sails in the boat that weekend! The universe and I have a hate/hate relationship so I expect my plan to be undermined. But I’m still excited to be sewing the week.
My already completed 'Lil Bit'. A Martens Goosen V12 set up to sail me to the fishing holes.
Currently working on making a Helms 24 our coastal cruiser.
“Mark Twain/Samuel Clemens” wrote:Eat a live frog first thing in the morning and nothing worse will happen to you the rest of the day.
Jaysen wrote: Mon Apr 29, 2019 3:44 pm I tried to say something but God thought I was wrong and filled my mouth with saltwater. I kept my pie hole shut after that.

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cape man wrote: Sat Apr 23, 2022 6:34 am Good things come out on April 23rd. 8)
Thank you sir! My in laws disagree with you. Luckily my wife calls them names regularly and agrees with you. I’ll take that as the definitive answer. 😜
My already completed 'Lil Bit'. A Martens Goosen V12 set up to sail me to the fishing holes.
Currently working on making a Helms 24 our coastal cruiser.
“Mark Twain/Samuel Clemens” wrote:Eat a live frog first thing in the morning and nothing worse will happen to you the rest of the day.
Jaysen wrote: Mon Apr 29, 2019 3:44 pm I tried to say something but God thought I was wrong and filled my mouth with saltwater. I kept my pie hole shut after that.

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Jeff wrote: Sat Apr 23, 2022 6:36 am Happy Birthday Jaysen!!! You guys have a great weekend!!! Jeff
Thanks Jeff. My birthday celebration involves ripping out the main bathroom and remembering why I have a career in IT and not construction. I’m hoping to find a few minutes to pass out under the dining room table but I assume the dog will give me away. On the plus side, there is a new bottle of something with a bow on it spotted this morning. Sure looks like rum!
My already completed 'Lil Bit'. A Martens Goosen V12 set up to sail me to the fishing holes.
Currently working on making a Helms 24 our coastal cruiser.
“Mark Twain/Samuel Clemens” wrote:Eat a live frog first thing in the morning and nothing worse will happen to you the rest of the day.
Jaysen wrote: Mon Apr 29, 2019 3:44 pm I tried to say something but God thought I was wrong and filled my mouth with saltwater. I kept my pie hole shut after that.

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Sounds like a lot of work for your birthday but the bottle of rum sounds promising!!!! Enjoy your birthday!!! Jeff

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Happy birthday Jaysen, nice to see you back working on the Helms.

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