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sailFar.net Discussion / Re: I'm NOT about to buy a GIA...

Last post by Jim_ME - July 16, 2026, 04:39:32 PM

RE: the A-30 - the big teak coaming boards are showing their age...
Anyone have input on the idea, yay or nay?

I wonder whether there was a way to set up a fence or a jig on a bandsaw and to cut the coaming boards in half with a good straight cut, and then to add flat material in the center, laminating them to retain a good depth of solid teak at the surfaces that might be more durable for refinishing or oiling in the future? You could then just sand the bumps at the fasteners down flat, and keep the existing rounded edges? Might be able to use a different wood species that glues up well?

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sailFar.net Discussion / Re: I'm NOT about to buy a GIA...

Last post by Jim_ME - July 16, 2026, 04:23:01 PM

In other news, the video below was 13+ yr old Crewdog Barque about 2 weeks ago:

It seems like it was not long ago that you got Barque as a young crewdog... time seems to be passing by so quickly.

Glad to learn that he is doing better, too. :)

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sailFar.net Discussion / Re: I'm NOT about to buy a GIA...

Last post by s/v necessity - June 07, 2026, 03:33:31 PM

Regarding the epoxy and teak, sounds like a plan to me!  Prep and clean well before you epoxy. I've never glued teak, but I hear it can put up a fight (natural oils within).  I would consider a vacuum bag for clamping.  Based on experiences with similar projects, getting even pressure on ALL the veneer can be a challenge, even with the Vacuum bag.  (Disclaimer, just spitballing here, I make this poop up as I go along.)

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sailFar.net Discussion / Re: I'm NOT about to buy a GIA...

Last post by Frank - June 07, 2026, 05:34:06 AM

That's awesome he's improving!
Nice that the supplements helped 👍

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sailFar.net Discussion / Re: I'm NOT about to buy a GIA...

Last post by CapnK - May 30, 2026, 03:59:48 PM

Funny thing about boats. If you're bored & need a project to occupy your time or take up/waste your time, a boat is a good bet :)

Quote of the Year?

;D

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sailFar.net Discussion / Re: I'm NOT about to buy a GIA...

Last post by Bob J - May 30, 2026, 03:27:49 PM

Funny thing about boats. If you're bored & need a project to occupy your time or take up/waste your time, a boat is a good bet :)

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sailFar.net Discussion / Re: I'm NOT about to buy a GIA...

Last post by CapnK - May 30, 2026, 12:57:33 PM

RE: the A-30 - the big teak coaming boards are showing their age, with the fasteners standing proud about 1/8" or better as the wood around them has been worn and sanded away over time.

I have a large roll of teak veneer, and am thinking that prior to refinishing them, I'll take them off the boat and epoxy a layer or two of veneer over that face before trimming the edges back to the original shape. Seems like it would work, to me, and should be fairly simple to do, while MUCH cheaper than finding some new 1" thick stock, or switching to mahogany/ipea.

Anyone have input on the idea, yay or nay?

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sailFar.net Discussion / Re: I'm NOT about to buy a GIA...

Last post by CapnK - May 30, 2026, 12:40:22 PM

It's like you can't even give boats away anymore.

I hope that's not the case for at least the I-36...

In other news, the video below was 13+ yr old Crewdog Barque about 2 weeks ago:

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His rear legs had quickly gotten weak in the prior month, then suddenly one stopped working at all, and the other only part time, a week or so before the video.

I made him the Hot Wheels attachment (with a personalized "BARQUE" South Carolina 'license plate'), and have been loading his food up with supplements like Omega-3 Fish Oil, UC-II collagen, powdered New Zealand Green Lipped mussels, etc. Basically, these things which are the active ingredients from various doggy hip/joint health products on the market.
So very glad to report that the supplements are working - a week ago both legs started moving again, and 3 days ago he was walking on his own by the boat, and then followed me 200+ feet up the dock before tiring.
Today, he made it over 900 feet before needing the wheels. :D :D :D

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sailFar.net Discussion / Re: I'm NOT about to buy a GIA...

Last post by Godot - May 26, 2026, 06:57:34 PM

It's like you can't even give boats away anymore.

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sailFar.net Discussion / Re: I'm NOT about to buy a GIA...

Last post by CapnK - May 25, 2026, 01:07:58 PM

Kurt, wait, I thought that you sold the A-30 some time back...?

I did. Mostly. Never quite got all the payment, but then after (???) 2 years or so, the fella decided to change course and gave her back to me. Should I rename her? If so, then "Boomerang"? Maybe "Frisbee"? ;)

Wanna buy an Ariel, or an A-30? I-36? Can make you a deal... ;D