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#41
Gallery / Commander #187 'Assigned Risk'
Last post by c_amos - March 17, 2025, 09:39:05 PMOh man… that’s terrible. I wish you the best in finding what you need.
#42
Gallery / Commander #187 'Assigned Risk'
Last post by Rico - March 17, 2025, 03:45:18 PMGreetings All!
I am the bearer of bad news. Assigned Risk (C#187) has suffered a loss. She had been in storage for a while while the fam relocated to Australia. During that time, it was undergoing its refurbishment and a fire destroyed all its hardware (including the aluminum mast base), all sails, and all the wood except the coambings.
I am back in the country again and have had a look to see what was left and pretty much it is only the hull, I think the mast is ok and my trailer is also ok. (The hull and trailer were not at the fire location).
I am assessing what to do now...
While I evaluate next steps - If there are any hulls beyond repair, I'd be interested in the hardware and bits available.
I am the bearer of bad news. Assigned Risk (C#187) has suffered a loss. She had been in storage for a while while the fam relocated to Australia. During that time, it was undergoing its refurbishment and a fire destroyed all its hardware (including the aluminum mast base), all sails, and all the wood except the coambings.
I am back in the country again and have had a look to see what was left and pretty much it is only the hull, I think the mast is ok and my trailer is also ok. (The hull and trailer were not at the fire location).
I am assessing what to do now...
While I evaluate next steps - If there are any hulls beyond repair, I'd be interested in the hardware and bits available.
#43
Technical / Has anyone used 3M 4200 to sea...
Last post by CapnK - September 29, 2024, 07:13:22 AMA not so timely reply: I have used it, tho' not on chainplates, and can attest that it performs as advertised. Can't think of a reason not to do so; it should work fine for that.
#44
General/Off-Topic / Update re: the Forum and Assoc...
Last post by CapnK - September 29, 2024, 06:49:51 AMNothing to report WRT the site/forum. Last I heard, there was some difficulty in getting a reply from the person who actually controls the keys to the Kingdom (that is, the hosting server & database).
I have been working on the boat, taking advantage of the last bits of warm for laying up as much epoxy as possible.
I have been working on the boat, taking advantage of the last bits of warm for laying up as much epoxy as possible.
#45
General/Off-Topic / Update re: the Forum and Assoc...
Last post by Lucky Dawg - August 08, 2024, 11:45:12 AMHey Kurt. Any update?
#46
Technical / Has anyone used 3M 4200 to sea...
Last post by Commander152 - July 02, 2024, 12:38:30 AMMy chainplates are leaking badly. Everyone at my marina loves 3M 4200 to seal under the chainplates and get rid of leaks.
Does anyone at the forum have positive or negative experience using this 3M product?
Does anyone at the forum have positive or negative experience using this 3M product?
#47
Technical / Standing Rigging Dimensions, D...
Last post by Bogle - June 30, 2024, 07:34:30 PMIn the Owner's Manual, COMMANDER LIST OF EQUIPMENT, the jib stay dimension is 31' -5 3/4".
Does anyone know if this includes the turnbuckle length?
Alternatively, does anyone have a dimension for this from a stock Commander?
Thanks, David
Commander #92
Does anyone know if this includes the turnbuckle length?
Alternatively, does anyone have a dimension for this from a stock Commander?
Thanks, David
Commander #92
#48
Technical / Standing Rigging Dimensions, D...
Last post by Bogle - June 20, 2024, 03:28:53 PMI plan to replace my Commander's Jib Stay. The published dimension is 31' -5 3/4".
Is that dimension center to center of eyelet holes (so excluding the turnbuckle's variable length)?
Or, does the determination of eye-to-eye length need to subtract a mid-turnbuckle length for fabrication?
My plan is to order one to length, use the jib halyard for stability while hoisting a sailor to the top to replace the existing (fraying). Boat is in the water at a dock slip. All advice is welcome!
Thanks, David
Commander #92
Is that dimension center to center of eyelet holes (so excluding the turnbuckle's variable length)?
Or, does the determination of eye-to-eye length need to subtract a mid-turnbuckle length for fabrication?
My plan is to order one to length, use the jib halyard for stability while hoisting a sailor to the top to replace the existing (fraying). Boat is in the water at a dock slip. All advice is welcome!
Thanks, David
Commander #92
#49
Gallery / C-025 Bisquit
Last post by Lucky Dawg - May 24, 2024, 01:51:33 PMHey Phil,
Your work (and your blogging) is getting some love in the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10161101944386690&set=gm.2117851875240772&idorvanity=1037892126570091
Hope you and GG are well
Kyle
Your work (and your blogging) is getting some love in the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10161101944386690&set=gm.2117851875240772&idorvanity=1037892126570091
Hope you and GG are well
Kyle
#50
General/Off-Topic / Update re: the Forum and Assoc...
Last post by c_amos - May 08, 2024, 10:38:18 PMOutstanding! Thank you!