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Bristol 26- Replacing the chainplate knees on the galley side

August 1, 2020 by Joe

This summer, I tackled the chainplate knees on the opposite side of our Bristol 26. There were two knees on this side–one for the upper shroud, and one for the aft lower shroud. The forward knee is in the locker across from the head. It looks like it’s in much better shape, so I can […]

Filling deck holes on the Bristol 26

May 20, 2020 by Joe

This spring, I removed relocated, and resealed a lot of the deck hardware using butyl rubber. While I had the hardware off, I also took the opportunity to seal up the balsa core around each hole. I was surprised that most of the holes in the deck weren’t sealed with epoxy–even the ones that were drilled at the factory. Luckily, I didn’t find too many spots where the core was damp.

What “We Need You to Go Get Help” Really Means: Lessons Learned from a Wilderness Experience.

April 30, 2020 by Joe

“The whole thing felt surreal, almost dreamlike—only the fatigue in my arms and shoulders reminded me that it wasn’t a dream. Once we reached the point at the end of the island, we aimed back into the waves and made for the opposite shore, upwind of where the boat launch should be. Once we could see the shore, we spun the canoe so the wind was behind us, and blew down the lake until we spotted the stone wall near the launch. My friend pulled the canoe ashore while I ran to the parking area to get my car. I felt relieved, thinking that the hard part was over—we just had to make a call.”

How to tell if you’re a mindless partisan

November 22, 2019 by Joe

“Would a person who identifies themselves as “progressive” be more likely or less likely to agree with someone, if that someone was the host of a Fox News show? Most likely, they’d have their mind made up already when they turned on the channel.”

Bristol 26- Rebuilding the shelf and chainplate knee in the dinette area (Part II)

November 8, 2019 by Joe

Bristol 26, Sailstar 26, Sailboat, Chainplate, Chainplate knee

In Part 2, I finish rebuilding the shelf and Chainplate knee, and make a new chainplate for our Bristol 26 sailboat.

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A little about me…I’m Joe. I like to learn, and I’m interested in just about anything.

You can usually find me outside- Maybe fishing on a lake or beach, hiking with my dogs, camping in the woods, or trying to sail.

Or, trying to learn a language (mostly unsuccessfully) or reading about who-knows-what.  Quite often, you’ll find me out working on the car or building something in the garage.

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Recent Posts

  • Bristol 26- Replacing the chainplate knees on the galley side
  • Filling deck holes on the Bristol 26
  • What “We Need You to Go Get Help” Really Means: Lessons Learned from a Wilderness Experience.
  • How to tell if you’re a mindless partisan
  • Bristol 26- Rebuilding the shelf and chainplate knee in the dinette area (Part II)

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