Black Panther 1,701 Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 First day of summer in Switzerland so I went swimming 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Addem 120 Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 Looks cold. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,701 Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 Warmer than anticipated while still brisk. Angela noted snow was still visible on some distant mountains. What we have commented on several times is how clean the water is in the rivers and lakes. Even when surrounded by agricultural land. I don't know the why but seems we have a lot to learn. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrWatson 382 Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Spent two days out on the lake. A passing boat was kind enough to take some shots and airdrop them to me. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,701 Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Another river boat ride, this time the Douro river in Portugal and the world's highest bridge? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,701 Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 After nearly a month of arduous travel across half a continent today I discovered the Atlantic Ocean. On the scale of the Pacific a rather paltry ocean ( less than 1/3 the size). But a step up from earlier rivers and lakes, certainly worthy of a celebration. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,701 Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 And a bonus for the parrotheads, i got a favourable (???) Mention here 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Addem 120 Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 That is just brilliant. Highlight of my day. You really do need to write that book. Maybe your daughter can ghost write it for you she is clearly talented and charismatic enough. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Addem 120 Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 Just now, Addem said: That is just brilliant. Highlight of my day. You really do need to write that book. Maybe your daughter can ghost write it for you she is clearly talented and charismatic enough. Ps. I've never really liked Jimmy Buffet but David Crosby had a similar lifestyle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,701 Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 She's doing them in alphabetical order, so after a long run on beatles we are approaching the c's. Expect david crosby soon. Mind you we just found her a vinyl copy of Bacchata Rosa which we'll bring back with us. (Search for Juan Luis Guerra) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,286 Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 Well, wasn't just this weekend, but the last couple. Took IT out of the water, and scraped and sanded 23 yrs of antifouling off, right to the glass. The glassed over the lead on the keel (The exposed lead always had issues with paint adhesion) as far down as I could, then 2 epoxy barrier coats, and antifouling. The scaping and sanding is getting harder! 13 days out to in. 1 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Psyche 739 Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 I feel it in my shoulders Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,286 Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 20 minutes ago, Psyche said: I feel it in my shoulders Yep, sure did! Not 20 anymore 😞 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ex Machina 384 Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 16 hours ago, Island Time said: Well, wasn't just this weekend, but the last couple. Took IT out of the water, and scraped and sanded 23 yrs of antifouling off, right to the glass. The glassed over the lead on the keel (The exposed lead always had issues with paint adhesion) as far down as I could, then 2 epoxy barrier coats, and antifouling. The scaping and sanding is getting harder! 13 days out to in. What tool did you use for scraping ? I have a moonscape of antifoul to sort out at some stage Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,286 Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 25 minutes ago, Ex Machina said: What tool did you use for scraping ? I have a moonscape of antifoul to sort out at some stage Just a standard tungsten scraper with a long handle (well ok, a short one with a bit of broom handle in so about 350-400 mm). I started sanding with 40 grit and vacuum extraction, but too slow for 10+ layers. To begin with I was crap at scraping, then got a lesson. The key is NOT to round the blade corners as some advise, but to work along the boat using only 10-15mm of the blade edge to remove the paint. Hardest bit was getting started... The blade is still flat to the hull, but progress only the 10-15mm each time and you can take off a multilayer strip each time quite easily. Oh and I bought a full face mask that used 3m filters. That was awesome - easy breathing and no fog.. Once scraped, sanded with the 40 grit.... 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,701 Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 We paid for soda blasting. Half a day and cheaper than a week of fees at GH. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,286 Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Yep, but he couldn't come for 3 weeks ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,701 Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Thole pins. Never seen them in common usage before. Basque fishing boats Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Enlightenment 18 Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 I Parked My 20ft Trailer Sailer at Whangaroa at my friends orchard on Saturday morning then drove to Auckland and said farewell to family, on Sunday I parked My Camper in Albany then flew from Auckland to Shanghai overnight, then took the fast train arriving at Guangzhou midnight Monday and got home 1am on Tuesday. Fresh as can be today haha. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrWatson 382 Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 9 hours ago, Enlightenment said: I Parked My 20ft Trailer Sailer at Whangaroa at my friends orchard on Saturday morning then drove to Auckland and said farewell to family, on Sunday I parked My Camper in Albany then flew from Auckland to Shanghai overnight, then took the fast train arriving at Guangzhou midnight Monday and got home 1am on Tuesday. Fresh as can be today haha. Wait, so you bought a 20ft trailer sailer? Did I miss this? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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