Fellow Woodies, I just joined the group through Bob Astrove. He was nice enough to invite me when I sent him info on my woodies. I'm a self employed building...
Jamo, Welcome. You also have #5894? I have #5836, we're almost related! Who was your builder? Mine is a Lippencott. I guess we'll see you at the 70th in...
I found a used 4hp electric trolling motor I was thinking of picking up. The shaft is only 2 feet, I was thinking this might be too short. Opinions?? also, I...
David, I don't foresee any issue at all. And the racing part is just for fun anyway, and you don't have to do that part if the kids aren't up to it. Or...
And David, I forgot to say. Don't worry! Remember, you can only win that "beautiful" trophy one time. Someone else will be taking that home this July. That...
... that "beautiful" trophy one time. Someone else will be taking that home this July. That alone should put your wife at ease... ... The neighbors and kids...
... David, I'm not sure of the 5894 builder. It is a cedar plank boat, built in 1954, but no markings other than the hull number on the trunk. Any other...
I'm noticing that there's a "SPAM" poked in the title block of my posts (and David's reply to my post). Am I not doing something right? I surely ain't no...
I noted the "SPAM" comment too, and no there is nothing at the Yahoo end that I know of that tags things as spam. It might have been David's email software...
Jamo, If the boat was registered with the association after construction, they probably have records on it. Contact them to find out. What they send you will...
Sorry 'bout that... Yes, my software tagged the last message. I;m not sure what the buit in rules are in the software. Some of the group message go to my...
I must have a cardboard carton full of fittings I've tried in search of the optimum jib lead setup for old 6039--both inboard and outside the wooden splash...
The boat sails better (closer to the wind) with the leads inboard of the splash rail and I can't think of any downside other then, depending upon boat age, you...
... of the splash rail and I can't think of any downside other then, depending upon boat age, you are looking for a classic look & feel. ... splash rail back...
My boat has triangular-shaped blocks mounted (thru-bolted) to the splash rail with a 12" track attached (bolted again) and Harken cams mounted to cars which...
I bought the track, block and cleat from Nickels boats (www.nickelsboats.com). They custom make a really nice fitting. I think it was around $160. A bit...
3104 has an old-fashioned setup, now, after I tired of having to pull so hard on the sheets. I have twin blocks at the clew. The sheet is fixed to padeyes...
The 2:1 setup on the jib sheets (w' small blocks attached to the clew of the jib) was the orig. setup for the lightning. then the class gravitated to the...
http://www.lightningclass.org/Forms/whoscoming.asp?EventID=17 Go to this website and add your name if you are thinking about comming. The event website is...
All the jib leads are now set inside the spray rails. There is a maximum inboard dimension measured as degrees off the centerline,as outlined in the ILCA...
Interesting. I remember the "double jib leads" on the old boats we used to sail at South Haven (2494 and 2946). Sounds like we're going back to that...
Got a line on a "cherry" of a wooden lightning for sale! I was very close to taking this one for myself. And would have, but my wife just acquired a new toy...
OK, you guys straightened me out on jib setup, now how about bailers? My old bailer leaks badly. It's shot. It's an outside mount. I removed it and the hole is...
28 boats have already indicated they plan to attend the 70th anniversary event and so far 9 are Woody's. Craig and I have also been talking to people and...
I can't help you there. Any chance you can't fix up the old one? I vasoline over the outside of my bailer before I go sailing. Significantly cuts down on...
My approach would be buy whatever is available new and then make a jig. Cover it with wax paper and use it to make the hole smaller using thickened epoxy. In...
Jim, What you probably have in your boat is an older style bailer called a "Bilge Rat". If you can't replace the gasket or it is otherwise worn out, then you ...
Today me and some friends picked up an old wooden lightning, number 6426. It was in Shady Side Maryland and was moved up to Annapolis. I believe it was stored...
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