[Public-list] Pushpit, et al

[Christos Katehis]

George,

Congrats! Great work.

Chris
Kasia #383, New York

-------------- Original message from George Mathis <georage at comcast.net>: -------------- 


> Thanks to all those who sent me deck pictures, or directed me to 
> pictures. I was able to bed and mount almost all of #439's deck 
> hardware. I ended up painting the boat, because I think it needed it, 
> and because the boat I have dreamed about is blue ... feel free to check 
> out my post at Tim Lackey's Triton site. The boat is coming together great. 
> 
> http://www.triton381.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1209 
> 
> I have a few questions to ask now that I have returned from a long week 
> of work on the boat. Hopefully you folks are not yet tired of helping! 
> 
> 1) I don't seem to have a pushpit (aft pulpit). Any ideas where to get a 
> used one? 
> 
> 2) Most of the deck hardware (cleats, winches, etc) was NOT backed up 
> with a backing plate, just washers, and not even large ones. Is this 
> typical? 
> 
> 3) The toe rails do not quite match the curve of the hull. Should I try 
> to bend them when installing them? They are clearly labelled and seemed 
> to be less curved than they need to be. #439 has 3 toerails on the port 
> / starboard sides that interlock. Has anyone else reinstalled these? 
> 
> 4) The handrail that goes above the cabin and inside the cabin is 
> missing. Has anyone ever made a new one? It seems like it would not be 
> tough, but if someone else has the measurements, I would like to use them. 
> 
> 5) The windows were a real pain! It seems the frames are NOT all 
> identical and you must match them to a partner. Also, the smaller ones 
> do not seem to fit the existing screw holes. Not to mention that "one 
> size does not fit all" so you have to measure each window. I would have 
> thought each of the smaller windows would be identical, but apparently 
> not with #439. It seems there are two lengths of screws as well, and the 
> shorter ones are not long enough for use with screws, the long ones 
> barely are. My frames are in great shape, so I would like to use them, 
> but had to leave three of the smaller windows undone because I ran out 
> of long screws. Also, what thickness of Lexan do you suggest? I used 
> quarter-inch but am thinking I may try something thicker. Has anyone 
> reinstalled portlights? 
> 
> 6) I need new spreaders, my wood ones are toast. Anyone have dimensions 
> or a fabricator they have used? 
> 
> Thanks again for all the help. 
> 
> -- George 
> 
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