Capt. Bo of the WTF co. Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 I have acquired a wooden sailing vessel after all my wishing; (be careful what you wish for...etc.), and I now have an 18ft boat built in 1972 by the (then) master shipwright at Mystic Seaport. She needs overhauled but she ain't rotten, just dry and needs some scraping, caulking and paint. It will be a lot of labor but it was given to me trailer and all, so the initial cost is not setting me back any. Cannot recall the style or period right off the top of my head, but she has lovely lines and will be a beauty when she sails again. Pictures to follow as soon as I can get to it! Bo
BCarp Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 Congrats! Looking forward to the pics.... Carpie "You will be a brother to pirates and corsairs...."
Coastie04 Posted September 22, 2015 Posted September 22, 2015 I can't wait to see the pictures! That trailer will be a great help in maintaining an older wooden boat! She was bigger and faster when under full sail With a gale on the beam and the seas o'er the rail
Elena Posted September 22, 2015 Posted September 22, 2015 Congratulations! -A swashbuckling adventures RPG, set in 1720 in West Indies; winner of Distant Fantasies& RPG-D Member's Choice Award; RPG Conference's Originality Award; 2011 & 2012 Simming Prizes-
Jas. Hook Posted September 24, 2015 Posted September 24, 2015 Splendid news! "Born on an island, live on an island... the sea has always been in my blood." Jas. Hook "You can't direct the wind . . . but . . . you can adjust the sails." "Don't eat the chickens with writing on their beaks." Governor Sawney
Capt. Bo of the WTF co. Posted September 25, 2015 Author Posted September 25, 2015 Anybody got a good source for caulking, brass, and bronze fasteners? There is no damage to the hull below the waterline as far as I can see at this point but some of the trim is loose and the nail-in fasteners are not going to hold in the present locations due to shrinkage. There is some damage to the starboard oarlock and splash trim where the idiots at the marina lifted her,(she was swamped and sank at her moorings during some of the severe storms we had this summer) but it isn't anything I can't handle. Other than a lot of scraping, sanding, caulking, and paint there doesn't appear to be anything that says she ain't sound. There are a couple places along the keel where the gaps are going to have to be fitted with some filler pieces due to shrinkage, but the wood is still pretty solid all the way down. She will never be as pretty as she was new, but then who is after 40 years of rough service? She didn't have a name when I got her, so I am naming her Breezy in loving memory of my daughter, Briona Sue, who passed away at age 5 1/2 on Christmas day 1993. Breezy was her nick-name and I think it a fitting name for trim little craft such as this. I hope to get photos up next week. Bo
Coastie04 Posted September 26, 2015 Posted September 26, 2015 http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/ has a good supply of boat parts, especially for traditional wooden boats. Additionally, I would recommend being extremely weary of any brass components; go with bronze! These days, brass mixtures generally include zinc, which is a sacrificial anode in a marine environment (especially if salt water at all). Besides, personally I feel that the slightly muted look of the bronze vs. extremely shiny brass has a more realistic nautical look to it. Additionally, I had a thought with all the talk you have of shrinkage (I didn't realize it got that cold down south, but I digress). Is it possible on the trailer to fill the boat with water (block it up on the trailer as well to avoid overloading the axle and tongue), as they used to do for ship's boats occasionally in long bouts of warm weather? Add salt, and the wood might expand again once you take care of the worst of the leaks. It might be worth trying at least. Good luck, and I do love the name. She was bigger and faster when under full sail With a gale on the beam and the seas o'er the rail
Jas. Hook Posted September 28, 2015 Posted September 28, 2015 Breezy... sounds great. West Marine or Hamilton Marine for parts,kits and paints. Try 'Island Cutter' for a stern board. "Born on an island, live on an island... the sea has always been in my blood." Jas. Hook "You can't direct the wind . . . but . . . you can adjust the sails." "Don't eat the chickens with writing on their beaks." Governor Sawney
Capt. Bo of the WTF co. Posted September 28, 2015 Author Posted September 28, 2015 Thanks all. I have a bit more info trickling in. She is a Concordia Sloop with a Carvel type hull. Meeting the previous owner here at the library in a few minutes to pick-up more of the stuff that goes with her. There are two sets of sails, apparently the originals are Egyptian cotton and have never been used. The bark-tan main and jib are both red in color. There is also a complete cover for the deck I wish would have been used before it was so badly sun-damaged, but that was before she came to me. Oh well, I know what I'll be doing this fall/winter... Bo
Jib Posted September 30, 2015 Posted September 30, 2015 Sounds to me like you are getting more and more into the pirate realm Bo...
Coastie04 Posted September 30, 2015 Posted September 30, 2015 cotton sails might look great for reenactments, but if they haven't been stored properly you might find a good deal of mold. That said, much of the hardware on the sail can probably be salvaged at least, as well as the dimensions. She was bigger and faster when under full sail With a gale on the beam and the seas o'er the rail
Capt. Bo of the WTF co. Posted October 3, 2015 Author Posted October 3, 2015 The original sails are in very good shape and have been stored in a house closet inside a plastic tote for the last several years. I laid them all out and checked every square inch. They will be used for photo-ops. and training us lubbers as we "learn the ropes" & such but I will definitely feel more secure under the tan-bark sails. Work on the boat had to be put off for a week as my truck broke in two last week on my way to an event at Fort Osage, so I had to be USN HT shipfitter this week welding the frame back together. (Split in half above the axles on both sides). Oh well, at least nobody got hurt and it was repairable. Planning on getting a newer one after the first of the year anyway. I forgot to bring the camera with me darnitt, so still no photos, but I will get them up asap. Bo
BCarp Posted November 11, 2015 Posted November 11, 2015 No photos = imaginary boat! Carpie "You will be a brother to pirates and corsairs...."
madPete Posted November 11, 2015 Posted November 11, 2015 I can vouch for the rascal, I saw pics that were texted! mP Aye... Plunder Awaits!
Jas. Hook Posted November 12, 2015 Posted November 12, 2015 No photos = imaginary boat! Giggle... Tough crew here. "Born on an island, live on an island... the sea has always been in my blood." Jas. Hook "You can't direct the wind . . . but . . . you can adjust the sails." "Don't eat the chickens with writing on their beaks." Governor Sawney
Capt. Bo of the WTF co. Posted December 26, 2015 Author Posted December 26, 2015 Trying to remember how to do this download trick....stay tuned! Bo
Capt. Bo of the WTF co. Posted December 26, 2015 Author Posted December 26, 2015 The library computers are not up to speed today, but I did manage to get one photo downloaded before everything went south. Here she is, my Breezy: It really isn't as bad as it looks. Bo
Coastie04 Posted December 28, 2015 Posted December 28, 2015 She doesn't look too bad at all, especially if she's as watertight as wooden boats can ever be. A little sanding and paint can go a long way, but at least in the short term it's cosmetic. Hull, propulsion and hardware in good condition are the priorities. Everything else can just be upgraded along the way. She was bigger and faster when under full sail With a gale on the beam and the seas o'er the rail
madPete Posted December 28, 2015 Posted December 28, 2015 Awesome! would be proud to sail with her! Enjoy! mP Aye... Plunder Awaits!
Jas. Hook Posted December 28, 2015 Posted December 28, 2015 Looks like it has a lot of potential... nice boat, Bo. Maybe now BCarp will become a believer. Jas. Hook "Born on an island, live on an island... the sea has always been in my blood." Jas. Hook "You can't direct the wind . . . but . . . you can adjust the sails." "Don't eat the chickens with writing on their beaks." Governor Sawney
Capt. Bo of the WTF co. Posted December 30, 2015 Author Posted December 30, 2015 Ha! I hope he will continue to post "encouraging challenges" as the project progresses! I have about 60-70% of the scraping and sanding completed, and am about ready to begin removing some of the old caulking for replacement. Of course now winter has decided to arrive in Mizzourah so weather and temps are going to hold me up some on that, but still plenty of work to do. Bo
BCarp Posted January 2, 2016 Posted January 2, 2016 I believe! I believe! Very sweet lines. Love the shape of the stem! I've had good luck with this polyurethane-based paint: http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/show_product.do?pid=64&engine=msn&keyword=interlux_brightside_polyurethane There's a "flattening agent" available to mix in if you don't want a gloss finish. Looks like she had an anti-fouling paint on her underside. You don't really need that if she'll spend most of her time on the trailer between cruises. Congrats again, and Happy New Year...! Carpie "You will be a brother to pirates and corsairs...."
LadyBarbossa Posted January 4, 2016 Posted January 4, 2016 Alright, Bo... DAMN YOU! That's one fine little vessel there! Tempt Fate! an' toss 't all t' Hell!" "I'm completely innocent of whatever crime I've committed." The one, the only,... the infamous!
Capt. Bo of the WTF co. Posted January 6, 2016 Author Posted January 6, 2016 This photo was shot the day I pulled it home from the Corps of Engineers' dry-lot. It still had all the grungy dried crud on it from being sunk in a muddy-bottom cove at the Marina for about a week, then stored in the hot summer sun in a large gravel lot for 6 months. I have since done extensive cleaning, sanding, and scraping. The bottom coat of paint looks like red-oxide barn paint but comes right off with just water... ??? Bo
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