Tanzer 16 snubbing winch pedestal C.

Tanzer 16  snubbing winch pedestal part C  -- March 2, 2014 -- The sheet metal pedestal for the snubbing winch came back from the sheet metal shop.  They made it out of 12 gauge stainless, and it's pretty darn stout.  I drilled the mounting holes because there is a fairly heavy duty drill press in the shop.  I should have let them do.  Labor was .5 hour @ $105 per hour so--52 bucks, and the four pounds of steel cost $16.00.  They thanked me for the full-size, dimensioned drawings, and they did soften the edges and round the corners.  Ordered the winch from Layline; they said it was back ordered--then they said it was shipped. We'll find out next week.

Tanzer 16 Pedestal - Snubbing Winch B

Tanzer 16 Pedestal - Snubbing Winch B -- February 24, 2014 -- After fussing around a bit with different ideas for making a  pedestal with wood, I decided that the quickest, easiest (maybe best) way was to have something fabricated out of stainless steel sheet metal.  Drew up a little sketch and full-size orthographic drawing on plywood.  First shop referred me to the only one in town that can bend really heavy sheet metal. They will have it done by Friday.  Using 12 gauge stainless (about 1/8" thick), the heaviest their sheet metal break can handle.  I will round the corners, ease the edges, and drill the holes.

Little sketch.

Full-size orthographic drawing showing front, top, side, layout.  Didn't have big paper, but some 1/8-inch  plywood did the job.

Then went online and ordered a small snubbing winch; the base is only 3 1/2 inches in diameter.  We'll see how it goes together next week.

Pedestal for a Tanzer 16--help

Pedestal for jib sheets - February 22, 2014 -- I spent most of the morning in the sitting in the boat (Tanzer 16 1306).  I was trying to figure out the best placement for the jib tracks and blocks.  We are a special crew.  Our youngster is 60.  He tends the jib sheets and the center board, and he has a stainless steel knee.  I want him to control the sheets from the high side when the wind is blowing and, of course, the low side when the winds are light.  I want him to be comfortable and efficient.

So I tried lots of different positions for the jib tracks and blocks and the cam cleats.  Finally concluded that the only position that made sense was midships.  Hmm.

Went back and looked at the plans.  Sure enough.  The original called out an optional pedestal with a snubbing winch that sits on top of the centerboard trunk.

Thought about it for awhile--three hours--while I did some plumbing work.  I can make this pedestal out of teak or mahogany a lot faster than I can make a mold to create a fiberglass replica.  So guys, help me out.  How high should the snubbing winch be above the centerboard trunk--or how much lower than the deck?  Pictures and explanatory text appreciated.  Thanks in advance!  jslosson@aol.com

Tanzer 16 Data Base

Tanzer 16 Data Base -- February 5, 2014 -- Approximately nineteen hundred Tanzer 16 and Constellations were built.  Many still exist--the number is small enough that somebody with time on their hands (me) could assemble a data base.  It might be useful to know where the nearest Tanzer is when you need some advice or want to see how things are rigged  (or you are looking to buy or sell).

Anyway I took the liberty of starting an Excel spread sheet.  This is what it looks like.   If you would like to be included and have access to this list, please send your particulars to me:  jslosson@aol.com (Jim Slosson).  Right now I only have four entries--I don't even have the other boat in Olympia.  There is also a comments column for other details you would like to post.

Just an idea!  If you want in, great.  If you think it's a bad idea, let me know that too.

jim

Hull #	Yr Mfd	Location	Owner Name		Owner email
1306	1976	Olympia, WA, USA	Jim Slosson		jslosson@aol.com

Racing Dates

Racing Dates -- Sunday, January 26, 2013-- I have been busy, but thinking about sailing more and more now that the big kitchen job is finished.

Yesterday copied down the racing dates for this year and forwarded them to crew, Tony.  We will start racing on May 8.  Nine nights of racing-- three races per night, plus a regatta or two.  Backed that out and added two Saturdays before hand for practice.  We may add another crew person this time.  We don't really need three in the summer, but if we can have three steady guys willing to practice we will add a spinnaker to the mix.

As soon as the temperature in the covered bridge (the open ended garage that houses the boat in winter) gets above 45 F, the short list of projects will get done.

Is it April yet?

Is it April Yet?--Wednesday, December 18, 2013  -- The dreay-assed days drag on--sun sets at 4:15 lots of lead gray skys--the rain is coming and the boat sits.  We Western Washington types are weather whiners--it's not like we have real winter--it's just gloomy.  The new jib hasn't come although I did get an email asking if I want hanks or roller furling so at least they are thinking about it.

I'm working on the down-haul, and repainting cabinets for a friend.  They're 60 years old, have five coats of paint.  Lots of work but much cheaper than new cabinets.

The covered bridge used o be an open car port--it does keep the Tanzer dry.

The Workshop

The Workshop -- November 1, 2013 --Soon after we moved in, we started building a workshop.  It's pretty nice.  My kids teased me about the size and cost, but I just reminded them that my next workshop--if I was lucky--would be the craft room at Panorama City.

In any case my neighbor, Davy Gagne, master carpenter and wood carver, built the shop to my design and Ron Raben's plans.  It is 720 square feet (heated), and the way Davy did it you cannot tell it's an addition.  If you look at the photo, you might notice that the siding is a little higher on the left side of the down spout.  I did much of the grunt work, and that saved some money.  It cost a bit, but the appraiser said that it added more than twice the cost to the value of the property.

This is where the things needed for the Tanzer 16 get fabricated.  There is a dust collection system, and the power for the big tools is located in the floor.  There are at least two outlets every five feet.  240 volt power is located on the two far sides of the shop as well as in the floor.  Last year we plumbed in air.  Hot and cold water are available in the finish room.

Behind the tool cabinets there is a finish/spray room and a separate sanding room.  The 4 x 6 work bench is 1/8" lower than the table saw so it can be the outfeed table when needed.  The router table moves and is 1/8" higher than the table saw and works nicely as an infeed table.  The cabinets house an embarrassingly large collection of tools.  Some of my father's and grandfathers' tools are displayed on the walls.  There is 320 feet of unheated storage above.  (The building was designed for easy conversion to a legal two-story apartment if needed.)

It has been a great joy to work in this space.  Everything is handy and easy to access.  It is possible to do quality work in a routine way.

 

 

Today's Cliché:  Anything worth doing is worth overdoing.