Nightmare's Saga

[Daydreamer]

Credit for the welds is due to the welder at my friends machine shop.
I can weld, but that was done by someone who does it every day!

The vacuum bagging process is not difficult, lots of info on you tube and from the materials suppliers.
I used an old vacuum pump from an air conditioning service kit.
I wanted to use carbon fiber, but the cost is significantly more.
I also looked into doing a combination of glass and carbon fiber but it wasn't recommended due to their differing rigidity properties. Glass being much more flexible before reaching breaking strength.

The bracket is 14 lbs, the cassette 7lbs, and the foil is 20 lbs. not bad.
A couple more pounds for the tiller.
The plywood is glass reinforced and layered to the cassette body.
I plan to give it a sea trial soon. I may beef it up after that.

I'll bring it on Wednesday to the seminar.

[Daydreamer]

While others were swapping SHTP plans and racing their e-rudders I was otherwise engaged.
Mother Nature dumped 18+ inches of fresh snow on my neighborhood. I am the snowplow guy for our private road and a couple other spots in town. Friday I started by 04:00 and Saturday by 06:00. Plow, take a nap, repeat. Good sleep deprivation training.

Pic from the highway Saturday afternoon.


Pic from this morning.
The eaves of the shop are 14 ft high.

[Daydreamer]

I've been missing out on some sailing lately, but Nightmare is continuing to get ready for SHTP.
The repair on the bow has been stable so it got some gelcoat.
A fresh coat of bottom paint and a new through hull and speed transducer.
A new set of rudder bearings.



Replaced the backstay and upper diamond stays. Added a block for a backup main halyard.
Re wrapped the shrouds at the spreader tips to stop galvanic corrosion.
Here is my friend Doug helping to redo some rivets.



A bit of polishing and we are ready to go back in the water.

[Philpott]

Wow, Greg! Nightmare looks brand new!

[jamottep]

A bit of polishing and we are ready to go back in the water.

Looking great and soon some sailing will be done!

[Gamayun]

Nice!! She looks raring to go

[Daydreamer]

Some of the groceries arrived!
The freeze dried stuff anyway.
I agree with most, that the ones with meat are very high in sodium, and I don't think the meat is very tasty.
My selection is vegetarian and have tried most of them previously. I really like the Louisana red beans and rice.


While at the yard working on the boat, I found I could use the Jetboil to heat a can of beans, using it like a double boiler, and steam vegetables.

[Lanikai]

While at the yard working on the boat, I found I could use the Jetboil to heat a can of beans, using it like a double boiler, and steam vegetables.

I'll have what you're having.
And details, please. I have no idea how to do anything with my beloved Jetboil except add-hot-water meals and coffee. I tried to make oatmeal once, and quickly learned that the Jetboil, true to its name, refuses to simmer.

[Daydreamer]

I start with 1 to 2 inches of water in the cup and getting the water boiling, then working the burner down till it is barely lit.
It's a little easier with a partial can of fuel. Then I set in a can of beans or soup, eat drink or skim a little off the top so there is room to stir, let the water boil around it and stir.
Heats up pretty quickly.

For doing veggies I start with less water, get the burner low, put potatoes in first broccoli, peppers etc on top. 5-10 minutes till tender.

I like oatmeal too and find the muslix type to be heartier and easier. I just add hot water to it in a bowl and stir, let it sit a few minutes and enjoy.

For coffee I use a collapsible cone and paper filters for a pour through. The French press works good too. Although I've given up coffee and will have tea if I want a little caffeine.

The least amount of work cleaning the jetboil cup the better!

I've had my jetboil for 12 years so maybe it's settled in.

[Lanikai]

Excellent, thanks, Nightmare! I'm going to try that this weekend. Potatoes in a Jetboil...that's a feat.
Do you use it underway, and if so, do you have a gimbal mount?