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  • About SloopJonB
    Location
    West Vancouver B.C.
    Cruising Area
    Georgia Strait
    Occupation
    Gentleman of leisure
    Boat Manufacturer
    Philbrooks/Fortune
    Boat Year
    1977
    Boat Length
    30
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    I, myself, personally intend to continue being outspoken, opinionated, intolerant of all fanatics, fools and ignoramuses, deeply suspicious of all those who have "found the answer" and on my bad days, downright rude.

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  • Last Activity: 1 Hour Ago
  • Join Date: 06-06-2011

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  1. Brent Swain
    Brent Swain liked post by SloopJonB On thread : Bob Perry's take on Wolfenzee's dream boat
    I find Brent's Origami process fascinating and would really like to watch one of the hulls being folded into shape. Many of his points such as welding chainplates, cleats & stanchions down make a lot...
    Liked On: 1 Week Ago, 08:31 PM
    Posted On: 1 Week Ago, 07:54 PM
  2. jeffgauvin
    jeffgauvin liked post by SloopJonB On thread : Topside makeover
    80 grit is not too aggressive for the initial prep. Starting with anything finer is just a waste of energy and paper. People generally have a tendency to start with far too fine a grit when...
    Liked On: 1 Week Ago, 02:00 AM
    Posted On: 1 Week Ago, 05:38 PM
  3. copacabana
    copacabana liked post by SloopJonB On thread : buying advice?
    That's what I'm currently doing. I sold a 10 metric ton Columbia 43 last fall and I'm picking up my "new" Fortune 30 - 5 tons - next week. :cool: I won't need to rustle up crew to go out for an...
    Liked On: 1 Week Ago, 04:21 PM
    Posted On: 1 Week Ago, 03:17 PM
  4. davidpm
    davidpm liked post by SloopJonB On thread : buying advice?
    There have been a couple of Ocean 71's in local waters. I was drooling over one from the dock one day when I realized there wasn't a single piece of hardware on deck that would cost less than a days...
    Liked On: 1 Week Ago, 03:16 PM
    Posted On: 1 Week Ago, 12:10 PM
  5. 34crealock
    34crealock liked post by SloopJonB On thread : buying advice?
    Buy the smallest boat that meets your needs, not the biggest you think you might be able to manage.
    Liked On: 1 Week Ago, 02:55 PM
    Posted On: 1 Week Ago, 08:08 PM
  6. copacabana
    copacabana liked post by SloopJonB On thread : buying advice?
    There have been a couple of Ocean 71's in local waters. I was drooling over one from the dock one day when I realized there wasn't a single piece of hardware on deck that would cost less than a days...
    Liked On: 1 Week Ago, 02:41 PM
    Posted On: 1 Week Ago, 12:10 PM
  7. killarney_sailor
    killarney_sailor liked post by SloopJonB On thread : buying advice?
    Buy the smallest boat that meets your needs, not the biggest you think you might be able to manage.
    Liked On: 1 Week Ago, 08:46 AM
    Posted On: 1 Week Ago, 08:08 PM
  8. blutoyz
    blutoyz liked post by SloopJonB On thread : buying advice?
    Buy the smallest boat that meets your needs, not the biggest you think you might be able to manage.
    Liked On: 1 Week Ago, 08:39 AM
    Posted On: 1 Week Ago, 08:08 PM
  9. copacabana
    copacabana liked post by SloopJonB On thread : buying advice?
    Buy the smallest boat that meets your needs, not the biggest you think you might be able to manage.
    Liked On: 1 Week Ago, 07:38 AM
    Posted On: 1 Week Ago, 08:08 PM
  10. jephotog
    jephotog liked post by SloopJonB On thread : buying advice?
    Buy the smallest boat that meets your needs, not the biggest you think you might be able to manage.
    Liked On: 1 Week Ago, 11:33 PM
    Posted On: 1 Week Ago, 08:08 PM
  11. miatapaul
    miatapaul liked post by SloopJonB On thread : buying advice?
    Buy the smallest boat that meets your needs, not the biggest you think you might be able to manage.
    Liked On: 1 Week Ago, 10:28 PM
    Posted On: 1 Week Ago, 08:08 PM
  12. L124C
    L124C liked post by SloopJonB On thread : 35 morgan keel bolts
    If the keel is lead, they are in place when the keel is poured. If it's iron they are studs threaded into drilled & tapped holes. In some cases like the Thunderbird, the iron keel has a wide flange...
    Liked On: 2 Weeks Ago, 03:44 PM
    Posted On: 07-31-2011, 12:29 PM
  13. Bilgewater
    Bilgewater liked post by SloopJonB On thread : Canadian sailing + heating ?
    It was awaiting delivery to the new owner of my old boat. It's a Tewkesbury marine fireplace. They were available as an option on Columbias back in the day. Been out of business for decades but they...
    Liked On: 2 Weeks Ago, 01:01 AM
    Posted On: 2 Weeks Ago, 12:57 AM
  14. steve77
    steve77 liked post by SloopJonB On thread : Proof that gun control works
    Looks like it's time for everyone to replenish & increase their personal armouries. One thing that puzzles me - perhaps some of the gunnies can explain it. There are currently 250 - 300,000,000...
    Liked On: 2 Weeks Ago, 03:54 PM
    Posted On: 3 Weeks Ago, 07:36 PM
  15. Faster
    Faster liked post by SloopJonB On thread : Oops!!!
    I worked in a yard for a short time and have spent a LOT of time in them. The only really safe way to handle a straddle carrier is with 3 people - one driving and two spotting. I've seen people...
    Liked On: 2 Weeks Ago, 07:07 PM
    Posted On: 2 Weeks Ago, 06:42 PM
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