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Author:  reelknotty [ Mon Aug 22, 2011 9:59 am ]
Post subject:  finally ready for the water
after almost a year of sanding, stripping, filling, and patching i'm finally ready to get wet. luckily there is still a month or 2 of warm water left in Jersey.

when i brought her home September 2010
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Transom Rot
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major delam #1
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Major delam #2
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one hull in paint (I know I know its a long story but they were painted before and i got tired of sanding)
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A few little knick knacks to fisnish up but I'm close enogh to call it done!!!
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Author:  Johnnymoto [ Mon Aug 22, 2011 10:09 am ]
Post subject:  Re: finally ready for the water
WHAT A DIFFERENCE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AWESOME JOB !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Definitelly worth the time and efforts. She looks GREAT !!!!
Have Fun in the water, you deserve it !!!!!!
CONGRATS ON A JOB WELL DONE !!!!!!
Author:  reelknotty [ Mon Aug 22, 2011 10:14 am ]
Post subject:  Re: finally ready for the water
Thanks Johnny, I hope your situation turns out ok. That would kill me after spending this much time on it.
Author:  Johnnymoto [ Mon Aug 22, 2011 10:26 am ]
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Reel, I too spend some time fixing my 16, not as much, but a couple of months fixing the outer edges of the hulls which were really ugly from beating a pier where she was kept floating. I did take a look at mine this morning, but it`s hard to tell because the tree is huge and covers it. As soon as I remove the tree, I`ll know.
Now, before I forget, please remember how many things a 16 can "grab" while being towed. I sometimes forget how wide it is and the dangers of hauling it around. Remember to watch those turns around things. Also, if you can, get a portable-waterproof VHF Marine handheld and carry it with you when sailing, it can save your day, or your life.
Good luck and Happy Sailing !!!!!! :D
Author:  reelknotty [ Mon Aug 22, 2011 10:38 am ]
Post subject:  Re: finally ready for the water
all good points. Luckily I have a trucking company so i end up swinging wide even in my personal car (people think i'm an idiot sometimes ;)). I do have the VHF and also one of those west marine water proof bags for my phone.

I do remember your posts while you were redoing yours. As they say alot on these boards..."If its fiberglass it can be fixed."
Author:  Scottd [ Mon Aug 22, 2011 7:47 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: finally ready for the water
What a nice job! I too spent the same seasons working on my hulls, and will post photos soon. It was a fun project, but it's also great to finally get it back in the water. (We had her out for the first time this year last week).

Please let me know where you found the logos! My (now) white hulls look a bit bare!
Author:  reelknotty [ Tue Aug 23, 2011 3:08 am ]
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i have a friend with a sign shop that made them up for me.
Author:  motivated [ Tue Aug 23, 2011 4:28 am ]
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I hope all of your blood, sweat and tears pays off with an awesome day of sailing. Congrats on the project, looks like you did a great job.
Author:  reelknotty [ Tue Aug 23, 2011 4:38 am ]
Post subject:  Re: finally ready for the water
thanks guys. looks like Johnnymoto is sending Irene up my way for the weekend. I guess she will have to wait a few more days.
Author:  HiFiRobbie [ Tue Aug 23, 2011 6:05 am ]
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This really is a fantastic example of what can be achieved with one of these old girls. Having the photos there to show where it has come from and where you have taken it to, makes me feel as though I'll own mine forever, no matter what may come of it.

So much delam, yet so much patience and determination!!!

A great job well done, and I hope it gives you many many years of sailing.

8)
Author:  reelknotty [ Tue Aug 23, 2011 6:12 am ]
Post subject:  Re: finally ready for the water
well I'm not sure if she floats yet :mrgreen:

I've been thinking the same thing. This being my first sail boat I can see me giving this to the kids some day and getting a newer "lighter and faster" one for myself.
Author:  Jman6631 [ Tue Aug 23, 2011 10:18 am ]
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very, very nicely done! You should be very proud...
Author:  wildlatin [ Tue Aug 23, 2011 12:19 pm ]
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reelknotty wrote:
thanks guys. looks like Johnnymoto is sending Irene up my way for the weekend. I guess she will have to wait a few more days.

Not only hurricanes but now EARTHQUAKES !!!
I felt it right before 2pm- I told my son to stop jumping around, but he wasn't...
Author:  reelknotty [ Tue Aug 23, 2011 12:30 pm ]
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yeah i was on the phone with a customer and stopped mid sentance. I said "damn i think we are having an earthquake."
Author:  Jman6631 [ Tue Aug 23, 2011 2:18 pm ]
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I'm in VA ~40 miles away. The water was about to wash out of the fish tank.
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