"Wilbur Hubbard" wrote in message
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If you've noticed I didn't post yesterday it's because I went sailing and
anchored out in Florida Bay for the night. There's no wi-fi out there, don't
you know. I decided to get out of the harbor because they were having a
wedding at one of the motels and they play loud obnoxious music all hours of
the night. So obnoxious these lubbers. A bunch of out-of-towners come and
ruin the ambience of the Keys with their drunken debauchery. Sad. Why can't
people be a little more considerate of their fellow man?

But, I did think of you all and I caught up on my replies and even took some
photos to show those of you who only dream about sailing what the watery
world actually looks like from an anchored boat. I took a north, south, east
and several west photos (Sunset) using my Ipod Touch.

If anybody is interested I can upload them and post a link for your viewing
pleasure. I really don't mind some of you living vicariously through me as
that's probably as close to sailing as most of you ever get.


Wilbur Hubbard

======

Not me, the boat is partially disassembled and being prepared for painting.
The old toe rail came off easy, channel locks and in pieces.
Filling bunches of old screw holes, dings with West epoxy and cabosil.
Sanding, sanding, sanding.
So much fun...
Please do post the pics.

"MMC" wrote in message
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"Wilbur Hubbard" wrote in message
anews.com...


If you've noticed I didn't post yesterday it's because I went sailing and
anchored out in Florida Bay for the night. There's no wi-fi out there,
don't
you know. I decided to get out of the harbor because they were having a
wedding at one of the motels and they play loud obnoxious music all hours
of
the night. So obnoxious these lubbers. A bunch of out-of-towners come and
ruin the ambience of the Keys with their drunken debauchery. Sad. Why
can't
people be a little more considerate of their fellow man?

But, I did think of you all and I caught up on my replies and even took
some
photos to show those of you who only dream about sailing what the watery
world actually looks like from an anchored boat. I took a north, south,
east
and several west photos (Sunset) using my Ipod Touch.

If anybody is interested I can upload them and post a link for your
viewing
pleasure. I really don't mind some of you living vicariously through me as
that's probably as close to sailing as most of you ever get.


Wilbur Hubbard

======

Not me, the boat is partially disassembled and being prepared for
painting. The old toe rail came off easy, channel locks and in pieces.
Filling bunches of old screw holes, dings with West epoxy and cabosil.
Sanding, sanding, sanding.
So much fun...
Please do post the pics.



Work, work, work. LOL! Never mind the inquiry on the Tohatsu then as even
if you got it you'd not have the chance to use it yet.

Hint: be sure to use a flexible calk like Sikaflex when installing the toe
rail as epoxy/cabosil may crack and make small channels for water to get in.


Wilbur Hubbard

Wilbur Hubbard wrote:
"MMC" wrote in message
g.com...

"Wilbur Hubbard" wrote in message
anews.com...


If you've noticed I didn't post yesterday it's because I went sailing and
anchored out in Florida Bay for the night. There's no wi-fi out there,
don't
you know. I decided to get out of the harbor because they were having a
wedding at one of the motels and they play loud obnoxious music all hours
of
the night. So obnoxious these lubbers. A bunch of out-of-towners come and
ruin the ambience of the Keys with their drunken debauchery. Sad. Why
can't
people be a little more considerate of their fellow man?

But, I did think of you all and I caught up on my replies and even took
some
photos to show those of you who only dream about sailing what the watery
world actually looks like from an anchored boat. I took a north, south,
east
and several west photos (Sunset) using my Ipod Touch.

If anybody is interested I can upload them and post a link for your
viewing
pleasure. I really don't mind some of you living vicariously through me as
that's probably as close to sailing as most of you ever get.


Wilbur Hubbard

======

Not me, the boat is partially disassembled and being prepared for
painting. The old toe rail came off easy, channel locks and in pieces.
Filling bunches of old screw holes, dings with West epoxy and cabosil.
Sanding, sanding, sanding.
So much fun...
Please do post the pics.



Work, work, work. LOL! Never mind the inquiry on the Tohatsu then as even
if you got it you'd not have the chance to use it yet.

Hint: be sure to use a flexible calk like Sikaflex when installing the toe
rail as epoxy/cabosil may crack and make small channels for water to get in.


Wilbur Hubbard



That's one we can definitely agree on.
I (heart) Sikaflex!

--

Richard Lamb
email me:
web site: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~cavelamb

"Wilbur Hubbard" wrote in message
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"MMC" wrote in message
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"Wilbur Hubbard" wrote in message
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If you've noticed I didn't post yesterday it's because I went sailing and
anchored out in Florida Bay for the night. There's no wi-fi out there,
don't
you know. I decided to get out of the harbor because they were having a
wedding at one of the motels and they play loud obnoxious music all hours
of
the night. So obnoxious these lubbers. A bunch of out-of-towners come and
ruin the ambience of the Keys with their drunken debauchery. Sad. Why
can't
people be a little more considerate of their fellow man?

But, I did think of you all and I caught up on my replies and even took
some
photos to show those of you who only dream about sailing what the watery
world actually looks like from an anchored boat. I took a north, south,
east
and several west photos (Sunset) using my Ipod Touch.

If anybody is interested I can upload them and post a link for your
viewing
pleasure. I really don't mind some of you living vicariously through me as
that's probably as close to sailing as most of you ever get.


Wilbur Hubbard

======

Not me, the boat is partially disassembled and being prepared for
painting. The old toe rail came off easy, channel locks and in pieces.
Filling bunches of old screw holes, dings with West epoxy and cabosil.
Sanding, sanding, sanding.
So much fun...
Please do post the pics.



Work, work, work. LOL! Never mind the inquiry on the Tohatsu then as even
if you got it you'd not have the chance to use it yet.

Hint: be sure to use a flexible calk like Sikaflex when installing the toe
rail as epoxy/cabosil may crack and make small channels for water to get in.


Wilbur Hubbard
========

Thanks for the pointer but I'm just using the epoxy/cabosil to fill holes
and dings. Kinda like expensive Bondo!
I found a 4 year old Tohatsu extra long shaft 4 cycle 6hp on Craigslist for
$400. It doesn't have the alternator.
Block was cold when I got to the sellers house and it started first pull,
ran like a top, looked new under the hood (scratches and warn paint on the
exterior) and nice and quiet.
Wanted to buy a new one but I'm already spending a bit on the refit so I'll
see how this one works out.

"MMC" wrote in message
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Thanks for the pointer but I'm just using the epoxy/cabosil to fill holes
and dings. Kinda like expensive Bondo!
I found a 4 year old Tohatsu extra long shaft 4 cycle 6hp on Craigslist
for $400. It doesn't have the alternator.
Block was cold when I got to the sellers house and it started first pull,
ran like a top, looked new under the hood (scratches and warn paint on the
exterior) and nice and quiet.
Wanted to buy a new one but I'm already spending a bit on the refit so
I'll see how this one works out.

Good luck with it. It will probably run like a new one. Those Tohatsu's are
very durable. I got a 3.3 Mariner way back in 1993 and use it day in and day
out and it's still going strong. The Mariner/Mercury 15HP and under are but
a re-named Tohatsu.


Wilbur Hubbard

In article m, MMC wrote:

Not me, the boat is partially disassembled and being prepared for painting.
The old toe rail came off easy, channel locks and in pieces.
Filling bunches of old screw holes, dings with West epoxy and cabosil.
Sanding, sanding, sanding.
So much fun...
Please do post the pics.

Me neither, there was a frost last night and today barely got above
freezing. We did check on the boat today, though, pumped about
half-a-pint of the salty stuff out of the bilge, opened the fore-hatch
and let the breeze through for ten minutes. I also double checked what
I'd done with the main halyard after removing the sails, 'cos I couldn't
remember fixing it safe somewhere.

Checked the mooring lines for chafe too, looks like I might need to swap
'em around soon.

Bumped into a few people I know around the marina, shot the breeze,
everyone's looking forward to spring so we can get out again.

S'all right for those living in sunny Florida!

Justin.

--
Justin C, by the sea.

"Justin C" wrote in message
...
In article m, MMC
wrote:

Not me, the boat is partially disassembled and being prepared for
painting.
The old toe rail came off easy, channel locks and in pieces.
Filling bunches of old screw holes, dings with West epoxy and cabosil.
Sanding, sanding, sanding.
So much fun...
Please do post the pics.

Me neither, there was a frost last night and today barely got above
freezing. We did check on the boat today, though, pumped about
half-a-pint of the salty stuff out of the bilge, opened the fore-hatch
and let the breeze through for ten minutes. I also double checked what
I'd done with the main halyard after removing the sails, 'cos I couldn't
remember fixing it safe somewhere.

Checked the mooring lines for chafe too, looks like I might need to swap
'em around soon.

Bumped into a few people I know around the marina, shot the breeze,
everyone's looking forward to spring so we can get out again.

S'all right for those living in sunny Florida!.



85 degrees on the outside thermometer as I type this. 78 degrees in the
accommodation.


Wilbur Hubbard

On Wed, 2 Feb 2011 14:01:36 -0500, "Wilbur Hubbard"
wrote:

"Justin C" wrote in message
...
In article m, MMC
wrote:

Not me, the boat is partially disassembled and being prepared for
painting.
The old toe rail came off easy, channel locks and in pieces.
Filling bunches of old screw holes, dings with West epoxy and cabosil.
Sanding, sanding, sanding.
So much fun...
Please do post the pics.

Me neither, there was a frost last night and today barely got above
freezing. We did check on the boat today, though, pumped about
half-a-pint of the salty stuff out of the bilge, opened the fore-hatch
and let the breeze through for ten minutes. I also double checked what
I'd done with the main halyard after removing the sails, 'cos I couldn't
remember fixing it safe somewhere.

Checked the mooring lines for chafe too, looks like I might need to swap
'em around soon.

Bumped into a few people I know around the marina, shot the breeze,
everyone's looking forward to spring so we can get out again.

S'all right for those living in sunny Florida!.



85 degrees on the outside thermometer as I type this. 78 degrees in the
accommodation.

Wow... that seems like perfect weather. No so hot that you're
sweltering..

"Jessica B" wrote in message
...
On Wed, 2 Feb 2011 14:01:36 -0500, "Wilbur Hubbard"
wrote:
snippage

85 degrees on the outside thermometer as I type this. 78 degrees in the
accommodation.

Wow... that seems like perfect weather. No so hot that you're
sweltering..


You got that right. It's forecast to be in this range until about the end of
next week. I got some painting done on the boat yesterday. Port side. I've
got to do more in the next week or so if the wind doesn't get too strong.
The blue above the rub rail needed to be renewed and darkened. The last time
I painted it the paint was a little too light a blue for my liking and when
it faded it almost looked pastel. Not a very manly color for a fine sailing
yacht. Also the cove stripe was quite faded and chipped in places so that's
got to be done as well. The port side looks great now and I'm preparing the
starboard side (sanding and cleaning) getting it ready to taping and
painting. A sailor's job is never done.


I'll have to take some photos when I get done and post links just to make
Bruce, Bob, Joe and the like jealous as hell. They gave me all sorts of
grief about the color of my cushions in the accommodation and they are the
perfect color - mauve. It's a warm and relaxing color that goes well with
the off-white gel coat and brown teak.


Wilbur Hubbard

On Fri, 4 Feb 2011 09:43:06 -0500, "Wilbur Hubbard"
wrote:

"Jessica B" wrote in message
.. .
On Wed, 2 Feb 2011 14:01:36 -0500, "Wilbur Hubbard"
wrote:
snippage

85 degrees on the outside thermometer as I type this. 78 degrees in the
accommodation.

Wow... that seems like perfect weather. No so hot that you're
sweltering..


You got that right. It's forecast to be in this range until about the end of
next week. I got some painting done on the boat yesterday. Port side. I've
got to do more in the next week or so if the wind doesn't get too strong.
The blue above the rub rail needed to be renewed and darkened. The last time
I painted it the paint was a little too light a blue for my liking and when
it faded it almost looked pastel. Not a very manly color for a fine sailing
yacht. Also the cove stripe was quite faded and chipped in places so that's
got to be done as well. The port side looks great now and I'm preparing the
starboard side (sanding and cleaning) getting it ready to taping and
painting. A sailor's job is never done.

I wondered... didn't see you reply to anything yesterday. Thought I
probably scared you off!

Rub rail? Does that rub up against docks? I've never heard that term.
Also cove stripe? Cove is like an inlet, but what's a cove stripe?

You sound very handy and fastidious with the upkeep.

I'll have to take some photos when I get done and post links just to make
Bruce, Bob, Joe and the like jealous as hell. They gave me all sorts of
grief about the color of my cushions in the accommodation and they are the
perfect color - mauve. It's a warm and relaxing color that goes well with
the off-white gel coat and brown teak.

I would LOVE to see some pictures... hopefully you'll include one or
three of yourself? (I hope you're not too shy... I'm not being pushy,
just curious.)

What did they want to see... black or red? Yuck. Mellow colors help
you relax. What's wrong with that? Teak sounds nice.. also a very warm
tone I bet.

Wilbur Hubbard