request permission to come aboard

[dusty]

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[spaul]

Well now Dusty, we were all shocked and waiting for you to explain yourself. I personally was concerned your new cp16 might sink because you had a screw loose !
Congratulations on the new boat and I think you've started a new hobby that will engulf you if you're not careful. The wonderful people on this board all have a screw loose for sailing and loving their boats. Boats of all sizes.
I sail a cp27 but those cp16 nuts are here and I think willing to help as soon as they get over being had by you. Good job on that one.
Good luck and enjoy the new boat. Learn all you can about what makes a boat float, sail and how to be safe.
Happy sailing,
Steve Paul
Nashville, IN

[B.Hart]

howdy dusty       Im glad you cleared that up abut chopping up a 16   we would of had to keelhaul you for destroying a american icon. WELCOME ABOARD! [All sailers are a little wacked]

[K3v1n]

Welcome Dusty,
I will assume that you are the 'Dusty' that has posted a few comments on my Floridazing SailBlog.

You had me going there for a bit with that whole, "I'll glue it together thingy".

Very funny,

Good luck, Fairwinds and all with your CP16.

[Pat McL]

Hi Dusty
You have a really nice boat. I have had mine since '76 and am almost finished rebuilding it to "new" condition. Kevin and I are in the same "boat"  with regard to reconstruction. -- That British Seagull outboard is one of the finest power plants designed exclusively for displacement boats. They have a fabulous history, and are almost impossible to destroy. Have a look at the "saving old Seagulls" web site at http://www.saving-old-seagulls.co.uk/ . Don't toss that engine or give it away! Learn about it, particularly about the oil/gas mixture ratio with regard to the carb on your engine, and then use it. It will not let you down.  73 -- Pat

[john walker]

what does this message possibly have anything to do with changing a pendant on a suncat centerboard???

[Dan Hill]

Dusty, a good sailing resource is the Small-boat Sailing merit badge book printed by the Boy Scouts.  Its well written and contains good illustrations and diagrams.

[Craig Weis]

Welcome to the site. Skip here.  The C-P 16 is a fine boat and a popular one judging from the amount of 16 info. I have enjoyed sailing about in my C-P 19 and I enjoy reading your posts. Your crazy! Have fun. skip.

[Craig Weis]

I gotta tell ya that she is a fine looking craft. As far as hull and topside are concerned...details are everything. I did notice a following the line blue stripe across the transom. Not seen from the factory.

O'skip her nearly had a connipion when a small stress crack appeared on deck because I overtightened a 7/16 nut holding down the stern pulpit. I was fit to be tied, justa muttering to myself as to how stupid one could be. skip. I'm fine now. Hee hee. LOL.

For what it 's worth I especially care for that GREEN color on HILDAGARD, a C-P 19

That 1930 Ford Model 'A' to the left has a dark Lombard Blue body with Black fenders, Straw wheels, White top, and Black Naugahyde pleated seats. It's a standard not a deluxe, so we don't have spare wheels or pockets in the front fenders for the spares. The spare is mounted in back of the rumble seat.

[Craig Weis]

Dusty, it's a fun car to drive. Being the lightest of the model 'A' s the steering is light. The four wheel mechanical brakes work great. The wind buffits your body at the comfortable speed of 46 mph. You could go 53 mph but why? She is smooth as all the under pinnings are top notch and all systems are go. The one modification is an alternator. A 6 volt positive ground unit that replaces the generator. A four to one compression so you can't blow anything up. No syncro on the three speed box. The churn enjoys 480 rpm to 2000 rpm. Plus you can play with the spark timing and throttle from the steering column. [The orginal cruse control] Don't forget to turn on the gas from under the dash and adjust the mixture to your liking. Pull knob for choke. Step on the starter. No pressure cooling system. All works great. You can crew for me. skip.

[B.Hart]

The boat looks great!! Theres just something about a com-pac.

[mgoller]

Hey Dusty,
Great job on your boat.  I would have been scared to use that blue, but you know, that is the first non-Com-Pac color I like better than stock.  It really sets her off.  Your woodwork, hatch and finishing touches make that one of the best looking boats.
I watched your little movie, that Kayak with a sail looks like fun but a little tippy.  Best to sail in a sailboat I think.
Now, what started as your hello to all of us has turned into a complete catalog of your boat upgrades (and umm, philosophy on life).  I would think it would be helpful to other 16 sailors if we separated the "permission to come aboard"  into your initial hello and thoughts and into your ComPac 16 refitting and launch.  Let me know what you think.  But someday people will not find your boat refitting info in the Lounge.
Oh, and by the way, your, um, philosophy on life is starting to grow on me, be patient.

[K3v1n]

Sorry I haven't kept up with this thread, I missed Eva's make-over. The best part of these boats I believe is how easily you can give them your own personal touch.

Great work!


-Kevin