Tag Archives: re-rigging the boat

#61: Machined Blocks and a Magic Bilge Box

Posted on April 11, 2016 by

Why is there always a part of the rigging that does not fit?  Why?!  Watch as we battle more custom machining woes on the tie rod rigging, finish up the bottom job after a minor Annie meltdown, and reveal how … Continue reading →

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#60: 5/16 Wire and the Angle of the Dangle

Posted on April 4, 2016 by

Okay, let’s go with wire.  5/16 all around.  Now what?  A thousand necessary modifications and little pieces that must all fit together is what.  Not to mention the almighty Angle of the Dangle!  Fun stuff re-engineering the rigging here kids. … Continue reading →

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#50: Rig Quotes and Wrong Notes

Posted on February 26, 2016 by

Let’s KICK OFF this third season, shall we!  With a trip to Ft. Lauderdale where we get a great visit in with the super-knowledgeable Pam Wall, get some initial rigging hardware quotes on rod versus wire and … well a … Continue reading →

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#43: How Many Lawyers Does it Take?

Posted on January 25, 2016 by

Two apparently!  Removing these shrouds required some hefty plumbing wrenches and a few bad lawyers jokes but we finally got them off!  Enjoy! Thanks to my Patrons who help me share the journey.  Get inspired.  Get on board.

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#42: Taking Some Hits at the Yard

Posted on January 22, 2016 by

It seems the boys at the shipyard like to pick on the DIY’ers.  But, we can take a few light hits.  We’ll probably need their help along the way when it comes time to disassemble and fix all this stuff, … Continue reading →

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#39: Pulling the Mast!

Posted on January 11, 2016 by

Watch us run around like chipmunks in time-lapse mode as we pull the mast.  Pretty interesting to see her become completely detached and lifted away.  Also, enjoy the Video Breakdown by Yours Truly! Thanks to my Patrons who help me share … Continue reading →

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