On Fri, 6 Oct 2006 12:14:25 -0400, "Glenn Ashmore"
wrote:

In that case you will probably get pretty close. The Rule of 12ths is
actually a way to estimate the slope of a sine wave and except for a few
minor variations the seasonal variation in day length is sinusoidal.
--
Glenn Ashmore

Glenn, what's the latest estimate for splashing noises coming from
your direction?

Glenn, what's the latest estimate for splashing noises coming from
your direction?

I keep saying that if I can keep my ass in gear I can be in the water in the
Spring. The problem is keeping it in gear. :-)

I am down to the picky and painful parts now. Laying the teak on the side
decks, setting plumbing fixtures, final fairing and painting the topsides
and a whole bunch of interior sanding and varnishing. The big plus is that
everything but the electronics, spars, rigging and sails is on hand and paid
for so no more time wasted waiting for the boat kitty to refill. :-)

You know you are getting close when you go to the Annapolis show and don't
look at the boats. Spent all my time in the tents looking at parts and
discovered a downside to gradually acquiring things as bargains are
presented. I picked up 350' of NE Ropes 3 strand last year and they just
introduced a new nylon plait anchor rode with a soft hand that stacks in
about half the space of 3 strand. I will be setting my two Atlantes heads
this weekend and Raritan has a new model that is simpler and uses less amps.
Fortunately I have not bought any electronics yet. There are some amazing
things happening in autopilots and nav systems.

--
Glenn Ashmore

I'm building a 45' cutter in strip/composite. Watch my progress (or lack
there of) at: http://www.rutuonline.com
Shameless Commercial Division: http://www.spade-anchor-us.com

On Sat, 7 Oct 2006 08:20:13 -0400, "Glenn Ashmore"
wrote:

The big plus is that
everything but the electronics, spars, rigging and sails is on hand and paid
for so no more time wasted waiting for the boat kitty to refill. :-)

Don't under estimate the cost of spars, rigging and sails. I once
rerigged a Cal-34 from the deck up, and it was a big number even 20
years ago.

On Sat, 7 Oct 2006 08:20:13 -0400, "Glenn Ashmore"
wrote:

Glenn, what's the latest estimate for splashing noises coming from
your direction?

.... The big plus is that
everything but the electronics, spars, rigging and sails is on hand and paid
for so no more time wasted waiting for the boat kitty to refill. :-)

I knew you had to be joking with that throw-away line:
ONLY the spars, sails, rigging, electronics?

Yowza!

Brian Whatcott Altus OK

The strategy has always been to get the topsides, deck and interior all nice
and shiny looking and THEN invite the bank out for a cockpit party. :-)

--
Glenn Ashmore

I'm building a 45' cutter in strip/composite. Watch my progress (or lack
there of) at: http://www.rutuonline.com
Shameless Commercial Division: http://www.spade-anchor-us.com

"Brian Whatcott" wrote in message
...
On Sat, 7 Oct 2006 08:20:13 -0400, "Glenn Ashmore"
wrote:

Glenn, what's the latest estimate for splashing noises coming from
your direction?

.... The big plus is that
everything but the electronics, spars, rigging and sails is on hand and
paid
for so no more time wasted waiting for the boat kitty to refill. :-)

I knew you had to be joking with that throw-away line:
ONLY the spars, sails, rigging, electronics?

Yowza!

Brian Whatcott Altus OK