Marine Tide and Weather site -- beta testers wanted

I have been working literally day and night on a new web site to give sailors weather and tide information all on one page and I am finally ready to share it with this group. I have done several weeks of beta testing with a couple of Coast Guard types and would appreciate having some more people check it out and give me feedback. One of my beta testers is active Coast Guard and I got a note yesterday that he used it on a rescue to quickly communicate the weather information. He likes that everything he needs is on a single page all easily customized to a specific location. Of course, many of the features were implemented at his request so it is not surprising that he likes it. That is one of the benefits of being a beta tester! I spent a lot of time making it easy to use. Location entry can be by city and state, or zip code, or even a tide station. For example, "San Francisco CA", "Golden Gate", and "94129" are all valid. You don't have to be exact because the next step is a map click to pinpoint the location. From there you go directly to the site all customized to that location. It can be customized further from the site as most sections have an "EDIT" link. I put together a short video explaining the site so if you are willing to give me some feedback and try out the site please take a look. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBY86TT3Sz4 (I welcome comments on the video as well). If you just want to try the site, go to http://L-36.com/ <http://l-36.com/> and click on the "weather" tab or go to http://L-36.com/weather<http://l-36.com/weather> Did I mention it is free? For my Canadian friends, unfortunately it is US only. Allen

Just a question....do you have a cap on your ISP account in terms of inbound and outbound traffic. You might be a bit surprised if you do. Just a friendly heads up. Most Canadians travel in the States so we/I appreciate your efforts very much. /ch On Sat, Mar 19, 2011 at 1:49 PM, Allen Edwards < al… [at] paloaltophoto.com>

Hi Chris, Unlimited BW on my ISP. It only caps disk space. That said, the page is computationally intensive and I am wondering if the day will come when I need to upgrade from my shared server account. I look forward to having that problem. Allen On Sat, Mar 19, 2011 at 11:53 AM, chris123 <ch… [at] gmail.com>wrote: > > > Just a question....do you have a cap on your ISP account in terms of > inbound and outbound traffic. You might be a bit surprised if you do. Just a > friendly heads up. Most Canadians travel in the States so we/I appreciate > your efforts very much. > > /ch > > > On Sat, Mar 19, 2011 at 1:49 PM, Allen Edwards < > al… [at] paloaltophoto.com> > > >

I want to thank the half dozen or so of you who have tired the site and acknowledge that half of you found problems with it that will give me some things to work on over the next couple of days. Specifically, there are areas where you sail that I have not tested and you have stressed my marine zone algorithm to the breaking point. I will report back to the group when these issues are fixed. Allen On Sat, Mar 19, 2011 at 10:49 AM, Allen Edwards <al… [at] gmail.com>wrote: > I have been working literally day and night on a new web site to give > sailors weather and tide information all on one page and I am finally ready > to share it with this group. I have done several weeks of beta testing with > a couple of Coast Guard types and would appreciate having some more people > check it out and give me feedback. One of my beta testers is active Coast > Guard and I got a note yesterday that he used it on a rescue to quickly > communicate the weather information. He likes that everything he needs is > on a single page all easily customized to a specific location. Of course, > many of the features were implemented at his request so it is not surprising > that he likes it. That is one of the benefits of being a beta tester! > > I spent a lot of time making it easy to use. Location entry can be by city > and state, or zip code, or even a tide station. For example, "San Francisco > CA", "Golden Gate", and "94129" are all valid. You don't have to be exact > because the next step is a map click to pinpoint the location. From there > you go directly to the site all customized to that location. It can be > customized further from the site as most sections have an "EDIT" link. > > I put together a short video explaining the site so if you are willing to > give me some feedback and try out the site please take a look. > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBY86TT3Sz4 > (I welcome comments on the video as well). > > If you just want to try the site, go to http://L-36.com/<http://l-36.com/> and > click on the "weather" tab or go to http://L-36.com/weather<http://l-36.com/weather> > > > Did I mention it is free? For my Canadian friends, unfortunately it is US > only. > > Allen > > > >

I am reporting back. I have fixed most of the problems those of you who tried the L-36.com/Weather page had so for from those of you who used it. For a list of what I did go to the page and click on the Bets 0.31 underlined link at the top of the page. I am in the process of adding Puerto Rico as it almost worked. The area discussion works now as does one airport. I need to add the tide locations and the sat images and will do that tomorrow. Going to the yacht club for St P dinner celebration. How do you spell Green Beer? I encourage more feedback if you want the site to work better for your location, let me know what you want. Allen On Sat, Mar 19, 2011 at 2:22 PM, Allen Edwards <al… [at] gmail.com>wrote: > I want to thank the half dozen or so of you who have tired the site and > acknowledge that half of you found problems with it that will give me some > things to work on over the next couple of days. Specifically, there are > areas where you sail that I have not tested and you have stressed my marine > zone algorithm to the breaking point. > > I will report back to the group when these issues are fixed. > > Allen > > > > > > On Sat, Mar 19, 2011 at 10:49 AM, Allen Edwards <al… [at] gmail.com > > wrote: > >> I have been working literally day and night on a new web site to give >> sailors weather and tide information all on one page and I am finally ready >> to share it with this group. I have done several weeks of beta testing with >> a couple of Coast Guard types and would appreciate having some more people >> check it out and give me feedback. One of my beta testers is active Coast >> Guard and I got a note yesterday that he used it on a rescue to quickly >> communicate the weather information. He likes that everything he needs is >> on a single page all easily customized to a specific location. Of course, >> many of the features were implemented at his request so it is not surprising >> that he likes it. That is one of the benefits of being a beta tester! >> >> I spent a lot of time making it easy to use. Location entry can be by >> city and state, or zip code, or even a tide station. For example, "San >> Francisco CA", "Golden Gate", and "94129" are all valid. You don't have to >> be exact because the next step is a map click to pinpoint the location. From >> there you go directly to the site all customized to that location. It can >> be customized further from the site as most sections have an "EDIT" link. >> >> I put together a short video explaining the site so if you are willing to >> give me some feedback and try out the site please take a look. >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBY86TT3Sz4 >> (I welcome comments on the video as well). >> >> If you just want to try the site, go to http://L-36.com/<http://l-36.com/> and >> click on the "weather" tab or go to http://L-36.com/weather<http://l-36.com/weather> >> >> >> Did I mention it is free? For my Canadian friends, unfortunately it is US >> only. >> >> Allen >> >> >> >> >

I just gave the site a quick spin. Looks great at first review! seattle cal40

Allen ....GREAT JOB !!!!! edward & helen From: Allen Edwards <al… [at] PaloAltoPhoto.com> To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Sent: Sat, March 19, 2011 10:49:55 AM Subject: [Cal_Boats] Marine Tide and Weather site -- beta testers wanted I have been working literally day and night on a new web site to give sailors weather and tide information all on one page and I am finally ready to share it with this group. I have done several weeks of beta testing with a couple of Coast Guard types and would appreciate having some more people check it out and give me feedback. One of my beta testers is active Coast Guard and I got a note yesterday that he used it on a rescue to quickly communicate the weather information. He likes that everything he needs is on a single page all easily customized to a specific location. Of course, many of the features were implemented at his request so it is not surprising that he likes it. That is one of the benefits of being a beta tester! I spent a lot of time making it easy to use. Location entry can be by city and state, or zip code, or even a tide station. For example, "San Francisco CA", "Golden Gate", and "94129" are all valid. You don't have to be exact because the next step is a map click to pinpoint the location. From there you go directly to the site all customized to that location. It can be customized further from the site as most sections have an "EDIT" link. I put together a short video explaining the site so if you are willing to give me some feedback and try out the site please take a look. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBY86TT3Sz4 (I welcome comments on the video as well). If you just want to try the site, go to http://l-36.com/ and click on the "weather" tab or go to http://l-36.com/weather Did I mention it is free? For my Canadian friends, unfortunately it is US only. Allen

Ahoy, Magic has been on the hard for the past month or so. Photos are here http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=290838&id=573217072&l=d2ca4e9af8 I had the bottom paint soda blasted off only to discover a failed barrier coat. That was then ground down to the fiberglass and left to dry before a new barrier coat was installed. It was followed by several coats of VC Offshore with sanding between applications. Don't ask how much this is costing, but I'll be happy to take donations. That being said, the strut is showing pitting and the metal has a pinkish color/hue. I have been advised that I should plan on replacing the strut the next time Magic is hauled for bottom paint. Does anyone here have source information as to the make/model/manufacturer of the strut? I would prefer to have a replacement on hand when the time comes. Thanks, Michael Duvall s/v Magic, Cal 2-27, #627, 1979 Pompano Beach, FL

Michael, I enjoyed the pictures. A few years ago I was in the same position as you. The VC tar barrier coat failed, I called the manufacturer and told him it was flaking off, his response was did you expect it to last forever. I now have Interlux 2000 for a barrier coat, When I looked at your rudder it seems to have a different shape than mine, with more of a curve on the leading edge and on the top. I'll take a picture of mine the next time I'm at the boat yard which should be soon now that the snow has melted. You also seem to have a feathering prop, I put a folding prop on about 20 years ago, to put it on I had to shorten the strut, shorten the shaft and take a bite out of the rudder. Your strut looks like mine used to. I'd be interested in knowing how far it is mounted from the rear. In my experience there are great differences from year to year in the trim of these boats. John Boyce Gotcha Again Cal 2-27 # 650 near Frozen Lake Erie _____ From: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Michael D Sent: Monday, March 21, 2011 4:28 PM To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Subject: [Cal_Boats] Cal 2-27 Strut Ahoy, Magic has been on the hard for the past month or so. Photos are here http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=290838 <http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=290838&id=573217072&l=d2ca4e9af8> &id=573217072&l=d2ca4e9af8 I had the bottom paint soda blasted off only to discover a failed barrier coat. That was then ground down to the fiberglass and left to dry before a new barrier coat was installed. It was followed by several coats of VC Offshore with sanding between applications. Don't ask how much this is costing, but I'll be happy to take donations. That being said, the strut is showing pitting and the metal has a pinkish color/hue. I have been advised that I should plan on replacing the strut the next time Magic is hauled for bottom paint. Does anyone here have source information as to the make/model/manufacturer of the strut? I would prefer to have a replacement on hand when the time comes. Thanks, Michael Duvall s/v Magic, Cal 2-27, #627, 1979 Pompano Beach, FL

Boat is looking good from the underside. Have you considered replacing the rudder bearings with Jefa and also the propshaft cutlass bearing? If the PO did not tell you he replaced them, it's probably time. Later, Nick From: "Michael D" <md… [at] yahoo.com> To: "Cal Boats" <Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, March 21, 2011 4:28:02 PM Subject: [Cal_Boats] Cal 2-27 Strut Ahoy, Magic has been on the hard for the past month or so. Photos are here http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=290838&id=573217072&l=d2ca4e9af8 I had the bottom paint soda blasted off only to discover a failed barrier coat. That was then ground down to the fiberglass and left to dry before a new barrier coat was installed. It was followed by several coats of VC Offshore with sanding between applications. Don't ask how much this is costing, but I'll be happy to take donations. That being said, the strut is showing pitting and the metal has a pinkish color/hue. I have been advised that I should plan on replacing the strut the next time Magic is hauled for bottom paint. Does anyone here have source information as to the make/model/manufacturer of the strut? I would prefer to have a replacement on hand when the time comes. Thanks, Michael Duvall s/v Magic, Cal 2-27, #627, 1979 Pompano Beach, FL

Very well done. Congratulations! Do you have documented use cases you want tested? Let me know and I would be happy to run them. Regards, Wayne From: Allen Edwards <al… [at] PaloAltoPhoto.com> To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Sent: Sat, March 19, 2011 1:49:55 PM Subject: [Cal_Boats] Marine Tide and Weather site -- beta testers wanted I have been working literally day and night on a new web site to give sailors weather and tide information all on one page and I am finally ready to share it with this group. I have done several weeks of beta testing with a couple of Coast Guard types and would appreciate having some more people check it out and give me feedback. One of my beta testers is active Coast Guard and I got a note yesterday that he used it on a rescue to quickly communicate the weather information. He likes that everything he needs is on a single page all easily customized to a specific location. Of course, many of the features were implemented at his request so it is not surprising that he likes it. That is one of the benefits of being a beta tester! I spent a lot of time making it easy to use. Location entry can be by city and state, or zip code, or even a tide station. For example, "San Francisco CA", "Golden Gate", and "94129" are all valid. You don't have to be exact because the next step is a map click to pinpoint the location. From there you go directly to the site all customized to that location. It can be customized further from the site as most sections have an "EDIT" link. I put together a short video explaining the site so if you are willing to give me some feedback and try out the site please take a look. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBY86TT3Sz4 (I welcome comments on the video as well). If you just want to try the site, go to http://l-36.com/ and click on the "weather" tab or go to http://l-36.com/weather Did I mention it is free? For my Canadian friends, unfortunately it is US only. Allen

John, Before we launch, I'll take more photos and make a lot of measurements of the strut and its location. The new barrier coat is Interlux 2000E. Our prop is a 13" 2-blade Maxprop. It was installed by a PO.... when that was I have no idea. I installed the SS propeller shaft (replacing the bronze shaft) when we repowered in 2004. The strut and rudder are as they were when I bought Magic. It was in the 80's here today. I'm glad to know your snow is now gone. Thanks for the input & advice. --Michael-- From: John Boyce <je… [at] gmail.com> To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Sent: Mon, March 21, 2011 4:47:57 PM Subject: RE: [Cal_Boats] Cal 2-27 Strut Michael, I enjoyed the pictures. A few years ago I was in the same position as you. The VC tar barrier coat failed, I called the manufacturer and told him it was flaking off, his response was did you expect it to last forever. I now have Interlux 2000 for a barrier coat, When I looked at your rudder it seems to have a different shape than mine, with more of a curve on the leading edge and on the top. I'll take a picture of mine the next time I'm at the boat yard which should be soon now that the snow has melted. You also seem to have a feathering prop, I put a folding prop on about 20 years ago, to put it on I had to shorten the strut, shorten the shaft and take a bite out of the rudder. Your strut looks like mine used to. I'd be interested in knowing how far it is mounted from the rear. In my experience there are great differences from year to year in the trim of these boats. John Boyce Gotcha Again Cal 2-27 # 650 near Frozen Lake Erie From:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Michael D Sent: Monday, March 21, 2011 4:28 PM To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Subject: [Cal_Boats] Cal 2-27 Strut Ahoy, Magic has been on the hard for the past month or so. Photos are here http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=290838&id=573217072&l=d2ca4e9af8 I had the bottom paint soda blasted off only to discover a failed barrier coat. That was then ground down to the fiberglass and left to dry before a new barrier coat was installed. It was followed by several coats of VC Offshore with sanding between applications. Don't ask how much this is costing, but I'll be happy to take donations. That being said, the strut is showing pitting and the metal has a pinkish color/hue. I have been advised that I should plan on replacing the strut the next time Magic is hauled for bottom paint. Does anyone here have source information as to the make/model/manufacturer of the strut? I would prefer to have a replacement on hand when the time comes. Thanks, Michael Duvall s/v Magic, Cal 2-27, #627, 1979 Pompano Beach , FL

And just to get me ready for the season I'll be your neighborhood this weekend to catch a cruise ship heading to Aruba _____ From: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Michael D Sent: Monday, March 21, 2011 5:11 PM To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] Cal 2-27 Strut (John) John, Before we launch, I'll take more photos and make a lot of measurements of the strut and its location. The new barrier coat is Interlux 2000E. Our prop is a 13" 2-blade Maxprop. It was installed by a PO.... when that was I have no idea. I installed the SS propeller shaft (replacing the bronze shaft) when we repowered in 2004. The strut and rudder are as they were when I bought Magic. It was in the 80's here today. I'm glad to know your snow is now gone. Thanks for the input & advice. --Michael-- _____ From: John Boyce <je… [at] gmail.com> To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Sent: Mon, March 21, 2011 4:47:57 PM Subject: RE: [Cal_Boats] Cal 2-27 Strut Michael, I enjoyed the pictures. A few years ago I was in the same position as you. The VC tar barrier coat failed, I called the manufacturer and told him it was flaking off, his response was did you expect it to last forever. I now have Interlux 2000 for a barrier coat, When I looked at your rudder it seems to have a different shape than mine, with more of a curve on the leading edge and on the top. I'll take a picture of mine the next time I'm at the boat yard which should be soon now that the snow has melted. You also seem to have a feathering prop, I put a folding prop on about 20 years ago, to put it on I had to shorten the strut, shorten the shaft and take a bite out of the rudder. Your strut looks like mine used to. I'd be interested in knowing how far it is mounted from the rear. In my experience there are great differences from year to year in the trim of these boats. John Boyce Gotcha Again Cal 2-27 # 650 near Frozen Lake Erie _____ From: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Michael D Sent: Monday, March 21, 2011 4:28 PM To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Subject: [Cal_Boats] Cal 2-27 Strut Ahoy, Magic has been on the hard for the past month or so. Photos are here http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=290838 <http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=290838&id=573217072&l=d2ca4e9af8> &id=573217072&l=d2ca4e9af8 I had the bottom paint soda blasted off only to discover a failed barrier coat. That was then ground down to the fiberglass and left to dry before a new barrier coat was installed. It was followed by several coats of VC Offshore with sanding between applications. Don't ask how much this is costing, but I'll be happy to take donations. That being said, the strut is showing pitting and the metal has a pinkish color/hue. I have been advised that I should plan on replacing the strut the next time Magic is hauled for bottom paint. Does anyone here have source information as to the make/model/manufacturer of the strut? I would prefer to have a replacement on hand when the time comes. Thanks, Michael Duvall s/v Magic, Cal 2-27, #627, 1979 Pompano Beach , FL

John, Sunday will be Spring Series 1 & 2 races.... Wanna crew??? Our complete racing schedule can be seen at http://hisc.org/RaceInfo/RacingSchedule-2011.pdf. Let me know if you are in the neighborhood. Michael From: John Boyce <je… [at] gmail.com> To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Sent: Mon, March 21, 2011 5:14:11 PM Subject: RE: [Cal_Boats] Cal 2-27 Strut (John) And just to get me ready for the season I'll be your neighborhood this weekend to catch a cruise ship heading to Aruba From:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Michael D Sent: Monday, March 21, 2011 5:11 PM To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] Cal 2-27 Strut (John) John, Before we launch, I'll take more photos and make a lot of measurements of the strut and its location. The new barrier coat is Interlux 2000E. Our prop is a 13" 2-blade Maxprop. It was installed by a PO .... when that was I have no idea. I installed the SS propeller shaft (replacing the bronze shaft) when we repowered in 2004. The strut and rudder are as they were when I bought Magic. It was in the 80's here today. I'm glad to know your snow is now gone. Thanks for the input & advice. --Michael-- From:John Boyce < je… [at] gmail.com > To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Sent: Mon, March 21, 2011 4:47:57 PM Subject: RE: [Cal_Boats] Cal 2-27 Strut Michael, I enjoyed the pictures. A few years ago I was in the same position as you. The VC tar barrier coat failed, I called the manufacturer and told him it was flaking off, his response was did you expect it to last forever. I now have Interlux 2000 for a barrier coat, When I looked at your rudder it seems to have a different shape than mine, with more of a curve on the leading edge and on the top. I'll take a picture of mine the next time I'm at the boat yard which should be soon now that the snow has melted. You also seem to have a feathering prop, I put a folding prop on about 20 years ago, to put it on I had to shorten the strut, shorten the shaft and take a bite out of the rudder. Your strut looks like mine used to. I'd be interested in knowing how far it is mounted from the rear. In my experience there are great differences from year to year in the trim of these boats. John Boyce Gotcha Again Cal 2-27 # 650 near Frozen Lake Erie From:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Michael D Sent: Monday, March 21, 2011 4:28 PM To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Subject: [Cal_Boats] Cal 2-27 Strut Ahoy, Magic has been on the hard for the past month or so. Photos are here http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=290838&id=573217072&l=d2ca4e9af8 I had the bottom paint soda blasted off only to discover a failed barrier coat. That was then ground down to the fiberglass and left to dry before a new barrier coat was installed. It was followed by several coats of VC Offshore with sanding between applications. Don't ask how much this is costing, but I'll be happy to take donations. That being said, the strut is showing pitting and the metal has a pinkish color/hue. I have been advised that I should plan on replacing the strut the next time Magic is hauled for bottom paint. Does anyone here have source information as to the make/model/manufacturer of the strut? I would prefer to have a replacement on hand when the time comes. Thanks, Michael Duvall s/v Magic, Cal 2-27, #627, 1979 Pompano Beach , FL

I just want to know if it is of interest to people or what changes would make it of interest. Of course, if it crashes I want to know that as well but I pretty much can see that from my log and have made several changes based on the testing you all have done. The main things I have done based on feedback from you all is: 1) Added Guam and V Islands (I think) 2) Added Hawaii 3) Cleaned up some issues associated with using the site away from marine zones (can you spell Kansas). 4) Added help for each section (in process - about 1/3 done) But I need a break so I am working on how to calculate polars with just a hand held wind meter, your masthead fly, and your knot meter. Anyone else interested in this? Allen On Mon, Mar 21, 2011 at 2:03 PM, Wayne Gillikin <wa… [at] yahoo.com>wrote: > > > Very well done. Congratulations! > > Do you have documented use cases you want tested? Let me know and I would > be happy to run them. > > Regards, > Wayne > > ------------------------------ > *From:* Allen Edwards <al… [at] PaloAltoPhoto.com> > *To:* Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com > *Sent:* Sat, March 19, 2011 1:49:55 PM > *Subject:* [Cal_Boats] Marine Tide and Weather site -- beta testers wanted > > > > I have been working literally day and night on a new web site to give > sailors weather and tide information all on one page and I am finally ready > to share it with this group. I have done several weeks of beta testing with > a couple of Coast Guard types and would appreciate having some more people > check it out and give me feedback. One of my beta testers is active Coast > Guard and I got a note yesterday that he used it on a rescue to quickly > communicate the weather information. He likes that everything he needs is > on a single page all easily customized to a specific location. Of course, > many of the features were implemented at his request so it is not surprising > that he likes it. That is one of the benefits of being a beta tester! > > I spent a lot of time making it easy to use. Location entry can be by city > and state, or zip code, or even a tide station. For example, "San Francisco > CA", "Golden Gate", and "94129" are all valid. You don't have to be exact > because the next step is a map click to pinpoint the location. From there > you go directly to the site all customized to that location. It can be > customized further from the site as most sections have an "EDIT" link. > > I put together a short video explaining the site so if you are willing to > give me some feedback and try out the site please take a look. > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBY86TT3Sz4 > (I welcome comments on the video as well). > > If you just want to try the site, go to http://l-36.com/ and click on the > "weather" tab or go to http://l-36.com/weather > > Did I mention it is free? For my Canadian friends, unfortunately it is US > only. > > Allen > > > > > >

> > But I need a break so I am working on how to calculate polars with just a > hand held wind meter, your masthead fly, and your knot meter. Anyone else > interested in this? > Always interested....se moi. /ch

Allen, You are a virtual font of knowledge and information. I will be very interested in your polar information. Fred Haas 3-30 Nemesis Tacoma On Mar 21, 2011, at 3:04 PM, Allen Edwards wrote: > I just want to know if it is of interest to people or what changes > would make it of interest. Of course, if it crashes I want to know > that as well but I pretty much can see that from my log and have > made several changes based on the testing you all have done. > > > But I need a break so I am working on how to calculate polars with > just a hand held wind meter, your masthead fly, and your knot > meter. Anyone else interested in this? > > Allen > > > On Mon, Mar 21, 2011 at 2:03 PM, Wayne Gillikin > <wa… [at] yahoo.com> wrote: > > > Very well done. Congratulations! > > Do you have documented use cases you want tested? Let me know and > I would be happy to run them. > > Regards, > Wayne > > From: Allen Edwards <al… [at] PaloAltoPhoto.com> > To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com > Sent: Sat, March 19, 2011 1:49:55 PM > Subject: [Cal_Boats] Marine Tide and Weather site -- beta testers > wanted > > > > I have been working literally day and night on a new web site to > give sailors weather and tide information all on one page and I am > finally ready to share it with this group. I have done several > weeks of beta testing with a couple of Coast Guard types and would > appreciate having some more people check it out and give me > feedback. One of my beta testers is active Coast Guard and I got a > note yesterday that he used it on a rescue to quickly communicate > the weather information. He likes that everything he needs is on a > single page all easily customized to a specific location. Of > course, many of the features were implemented at his request so it > is not surprising that he likes it. That is one of the benefits of > being a beta tester! > > I spent a lot of time making it easy to use. Location entry can be > by city and state, or zip code, or even a tide station. For > example, "San Francisco CA", "Golden Gate", and "94129" are all > valid. You don't have to be exact because the next step is a map > click to pinpoint the location. From there you go directly to the > site all customized to that location. It can be customized further > from the site as most sections have an "EDIT" link. > > I put together a short video explaining the site so if you are > willing to give me some feedback and try out the site please take a > look. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBY86TT3Sz4 > (I welcome comments on the video as well). > > If you just want to try the site, go to http://l-36.com/ and click > on the "weather" tab or go to http://l-36.com/weather > > Did I mention it is free? For my Canadian friends, unfortunately > it is US only. > > Allen > > > > > > > >

Nick, Thanks for the suggestions. The cutlass bearing is new. I have an Edson stuffing box on the rudder post. When the time comes, I'll take a good look at what Jefa has to offer. Have you seen the ones available from Tides Marine? BTW, I'm still interested in knowing the make/model/manufacturer of the propeller shaft strut for my Cal 2-27.... --Michael-- From: "ng… [at] comcast.net" <ng… [at] comcast.net> To: Cal Boats <Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com> Sent: Mon, March 21, 2011 4:59:09 PM Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] Cal 2-27 Strut Boat is looking good from the underside. Have you considered replacing the rudder bearings with Jefa and also the propshaft cutlass bearing? If the PO did not tell you he replaced them, it's probably time. Later, Nick From: "Michael D" <md… [at] yahoo.com> To: "Cal Boats" <Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, March 21, 2011 4:28:02 PM Subject: [Cal_Boats] Cal 2-27 Strut Ahoy, Magic has been on the hard for the past month or so. Photos are here http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=290838&id=573217072&l=d2ca4e9af8 I had the bottom paint soda blasted off only to discover a failed barrier coat. That was then ground down to the fiberglass and left to dry before a new barrier coat was installed. It was followed by several coats of VC Offshore with sanding between applications. Don't ask how much this is costing, but I'll be happy to take donations. That being said, the strut is showing pitting and the metal has a pinkish color/hue. I have been advised that I should plan on replacing the strut the next time Magic is hauled for bottom paint. Does anyone here have source information as to the make/model/manufacturer of the strut? I would prefer to have a replacement on hand when the time comes. Thanks, Michael Duvall s/v Magic, Cal 2-27, #627, 1979 Pompano Beach, FL

I don't know if this is the same as our cutlass strut but it might be a good starting point http://www.buckalgonquin.com/pages/ProductPages/drivetrain/sailboat_standard _strut.html Based on the forecast I think I spoke too soon about the snow being gone. John Boyce Cal 227 Gotcha Again _____ From: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Michael D Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 12:13 PM To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] Cal 2-27 Strut (Nick) Nick, Thanks for the suggestions. The cutlass bearing is new. I have an Edson stuffing box on the rudder post. When the time comes, I'll take a good look at what Jefa has to offer. Have you seen the ones available from Tides Marine? BTW, I'm still interested in knowing the make/model/manufacturer of the propeller shaft strut for my Cal 2-27.... --Michael-- _____ From: "ng… [at] comcast.net" <ng… [at] comcast.net> To: Cal Boats <Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com> Sent: Mon, March 21, 2011 4:59:09 PM Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] Cal 2-27 Strut Boat is looking good from the underside. Have you considered replacing the rudder bearings with Jefa and also the propshaft cutlass bearing? If the PO did not tell you he replaced them, it's probably time. Later, Nick From: "Michael D" <md… [at] yahoo.com> To: "Cal Boats" <Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, March 21, 2011 4:28:02 PM Subject: [Cal_Boats] Cal 2-27 Strut Ahoy, Magic has been on the hard for the past month or so. Photos are here http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=290838 <http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=290838&id=573217072&l=d2ca4e9af8> &id=573217072&l=d2ca4e9af8 I had the bottom paint soda blasted off only to discover a failed barrier coat. That was then ground down to the fiberglass and left to dry before a new barrier coat was installed. It was followed by several coats of VC Offshore with sanding between applications. Don't ask how much this is costing, but I'll be happy to take donations. That being said, the strut is showing pitting and the metal has a pinkish color/hue. I have been advised that I should plan on replacing the strut the next time Magic is hauled for bottom paint. Does anyone here have source information as to the make/model/manufacturer of the strut? I would prefer to have a replacement on hand when the time comes. Thanks, Michael Duvall s/v Magic, Cal 2-27, #627, 1979 Pompano Beach, FL

John, Thanks for the information. That gives me something to go on. I plan to make measurements and the angles along with lots of photos tomorrow morning before launch. I could not find any markings on our existing strut with the manufacturer information. Have a great time in Aruba. Brenda and I are headed for the BVI's in May. Friends of ours won a contest/raffle, invited us along, and we will be crossing to the dark side for a week on a catamaran. --Michael-- From: John Boyce <je… [at] gmail.com> To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Sent: Tue, March 22, 2011 4:29:28 PM Subject: RE: [Cal_Boats] Cal 2-27 Strut (Nick) I don't know if this is the same as our cutlass strut but it might be a good starting point http://www.buckalgonquin.com/pages/ProductPages/drivetrain/sailboat_standard_strut.html Based on the forecast I think I spoke too soon about the snow being gone. John Boyce Cal227 Gotcha Again From:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Michael D Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 12:13 PM To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] Cal 2-27 Strut (Nick) Nick, Thanks for the suggestions. The cutlass bearing is new. I have an Edson stuffing box on the rudder post. When the time comes, I'll take a good look at what Jefa has to offer. Have you seen the ones available from Tides Marine? BTW, I'm still interested in knowing the make/model/manufacturer of the propeller shaft strut for my Cal 2-27.... --Michael-- From:"ng… [at] comcast.net" <ng… [at] comcast.net> To: Cal Boats <Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com> Sent: Mon, March 21, 2011 4:59:09 PM Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] Cal 2-27 Strut Boat is looking good from the underside. Have you considered replacing the rudder bearings with Jefa and also the propshaft cutlass bearing? If the PO did not tell you he replaced them, it's probably time. Later, Nick From: "Michael D" <md… [at] yahoo.com> To: " Cal Boats" <Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, March 21, 2011 4:28:02 PM Subject: [Cal_Boats] Cal 2-27 Strut Ahoy, Magic has been on the hard for the past month or so. Photos are here http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=290838&id=573217072&l=d2ca4e9af8 I had the bottom paint soda blasted off only to discover a failed barrier coat. That was then ground down to the fiberglass and left to dry before a new barrier coat was installed. It was followed by several coats of VC Offshore with sanding between applications. Don't ask how much this is costing, but I'll be happy to take donations. That being said, the strut is showing pitting and the metal has a pinkish color/hue. I have been advised that I should plan on replacing the strut the next time Magic is hauled for bottom paint. Does anyone here have source information as to the make/model/manufacturer of the strut? I would prefer to have a replacement on hand when the time comes. Thanks, Michael Duvall s/v Magic, Cal 2-27, #627, 1979 Pompano Beach , FL

I know that Martec has the molds for the Cal 29 Strut with Cutlass I would think that he would have other models as well. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: Michael D To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 4:10 PM Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] Cal 2-27 Strut (John) John, Thanks for the information. That gives me something to go on. I plan to make measurements and the angles along with lots of photos tomorrow morning before launch. I could not find any markings on our existing strut with the manufacturer information. Have a great time in Aruba. Brenda and I are headed for the BVI's in May. Friends of ours won a contest/raffle, invited us along, and we will be crossing to the dark side for a week on a catamaran. --Michael-- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: John Boyce <je… [at] gmail.com> To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Sent: Tue, March 22, 2011 4:29:28 PM Subject: RE: [Cal_Boats] Cal 2-27 Strut (Nick) I don't know if this is the same as our cutlass strut but it might be a good starting point http://www.buckalgonquin.com/pages/ProductPages/drivetrain/sailboat_standard_strut.html Based on the forecast I think I spoke too soon about the snow being gone. John Boyce Cal 227 Gotcha Again ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Michael D Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 12:13 PM To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] Cal 2-27 Strut (Nick) Nick, Thanks for the suggestions. The cutlass bearing is new. I have an Edson stuffing box on the rudder post. When the time comes, I'll take a good look at what Jefa has to offer. Have you seen the ones available from Tides Marine? BTW, I'm still interested in knowing the make/model/manufacturer of the propeller shaft strut for my Cal 2-27.... --Michael-- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: "ng… [at] comcast.net" <ng… [at] comcast.net> To: Cal Boats <Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com> Sent: Mon, March 21, 2011 4:59:09 PM Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] Cal 2-27 Strut Boat is looking good from the underside. Have you considered replacing the rudder bearings with Jefa and also the propshaft cutlass bearing? If the PO did not tell you he replaced them, it's probably time. Later, Nick ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael D" <md… [at] yahoo.com> To: " Cal Boats" <Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, March 21, 2011 4:28:02 PM Subject: [Cal_Boats] Cal 2-27 Strut Ahoy, Magic has been on the hard for the past month or so. Photos are here http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=290838&id=573217072&l=d2ca4e9af8 I had the bottom paint soda blasted off only to discover a failed barrier coat. That was then ground down to the fiberglass and left to dry before a new barrier coat was installed. It was followed by several coats of VC Offshore with sanding between applications. Don't ask how much this is costing, but I'll be happy to take donations. That being said, the strut is showing pitting and the metal has a pinkish color/hue. I have been advised that I should plan on replacing the strut the next time Magic is hauled for bottom paint. Does anyone here have source information as to the make/model/manufacturer of the strut? I would prefer to have a replacement on hand when the time comes. Thanks, Michael Duvall s/v Magic, Cal 2-27, #627, 1979 Pompano Beach , FL __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5976 (20110322) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5976 (20110322) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com

Micheal, I replaced the strut on my CAL 29; Out Patient . The strut was manufactured by Martec. A buddy and I dived the boat and removeed it from the boat in the water and I mailed it back to Martec so they could do a mold of it. Martec is a small garage in Long Beach Ca. After it was done, I think I like some of the other designs I have seen. I tried to stay original, but it is bulky and cumbersome compared to what some of the local machinist have done on other boats. I mean it is cleaner and stronger looking. Anyway Randy From: Michael D <md… [at] yahoo.com> To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Sent: Mon, March 21, 2011 1:28:02 PM Subject: [Cal_Boats] Cal 2-27 Strut Ahoy, Magic has been on the hard for the past month or so. Photos are here http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=290838&id=573217072&l=d2ca4e9af8 I had the bottom paint soda blasted off only to discover a failed barrier coat. That was then ground down to the fiberglass and left to dry before a new barrier coat was installed. It was followed by several coats of VC Offshore with sanding between applications. Don't ask how much this is costing, but I'll be happy to take donations. That being said, the strut is showing pitting and the metal has a pinkish color/hue. I have been advised that I should plan on replacing the strut the next time Magic is hauled for bottom paint. Does anyone here have source information as to the make/model/manufacturer of the strut? I would prefer to have a replacement on hand when the time comes. Thanks, Michael Duvall s/v Magic, Cal 2-27, #627, 1979 Pompano Beach, FL

The Martec has been designed with a little more material at some of the inherent stress areas. I am ok with that. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: Randy Alcorn To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 9:18 PM Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] Cal 2-27 Strut Micheal, I replaced the strut on my CAL 29; Out Patient . The strut was manufactured by Martec. A buddy and I dived the boat and removeed it from the boat in the water and I mailed it back to Martec so they could do a mold of it. Martec is a small garage in Long Beach Ca. After it was done, I think I like some of the other designs I have seen. I tried to stay original, but it is bulky and cumbersome compared to what some of the local machinist have done on other boats. I mean it is cleaner and stronger looking. Anyway Randy ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: Michael D <md… [at] yahoo.com> To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Sent: Mon, March 21, 2011 1:28:02 PM Subject: [Cal_Boats] Cal 2-27 Strut Ahoy, Magic has been on the hard for the past month or so. Photos are here http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=290838&id=573217072&l=d2ca4e9af8 I had the bottom paint soda blasted off only to discover a failed barrier coat. That was then ground down to the fiberglass and left to dry before a new barrier coat was installed. It was followed by several coats of VC Offshore with sanding between applications. Don't ask how much this is costing, but I'll be happy to take donations. That being said, the strut is showing pitting and the metal has a pinkish color/hue. I have been advised that I should plan on replacing the strut the next time Magic is hauled for bottom paint. Does anyone here have source information as to the make/model/manufacturer of the strut? I would prefer to have a replacement on hand when the time comes. Thanks, Michael Duvall s/v Magic, Cal 2-27, #627, 1979 Pompano Beach, FL __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5976 (20110322) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5976 (20110322) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com

Michael I took some pictures of my rudder the differences look substantial, mine seems to be much smaller. In the pictures you had sent previously of your boat under sail I was surprised that you could sail with the boat heeled as much as the picture showed. On my boat I would have so much weather helm that the boat would slow down noticeably and slide sideways. There may be something in this design, then again it could just be the perspective from the different pictures. John B Cal 227 #650 _____ From: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Michael D Sent: Monday, March 21, 2011 5:11 PM To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] Cal 2-27 Strut (John) John, Before we launch, I'll take more photos and make a lot of measurements of the strut and its location. The new barrier coat is Interlux 2000E. Our prop is a 13" 2-blade Maxprop. It was installed by a PO.... when that was I have no idea. I installed the SS propeller shaft (replacing the bronze shaft) when we repowered in 2004. The strut and rudder are as they were when I bought Magic. It was in the 80's here today. I'm glad to know your snow is now gone. Thanks for the input & advice. --Michael-- _____ From: John Boyce <je… [at] gmail.com> To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Sent: Mon, March 21, 2011 4:47:57 PM Subject: RE: [Cal_Boats] Cal 2-27 Strut Michael, I enjoyed the pictures. A few years ago I was in the same position as you. The VC tar barrier coat failed, I called the manufacturer and told him it was flaking off, his response was did you expect it to last forever. I now have Interlux 2000 for a barrier coat, When I looked at your rudder it seems to have a different shape than mine, with more of a curve on the leading edge and on the top. I'll take a picture of mine the next time I'm at the boat yard which should be soon now that the snow has melted. You also seem to have a feathering prop, I put a folding prop on about 20 years ago, to put it on I had to shorten the strut, shorten the shaft and take a bite out of the rudder. Your strut looks like mine used to. I'd be interested in knowing how far it is mounted from the rear. In my experience there are great differences from year to year in the trim of these boats. John Boyce Gotcha Again Cal 2-27 # 650 near Frozen Lake Erie _____ From: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Michael D Sent: Monday, March 21, 2011 4:28 PM To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Subject: [Cal_Boats] Cal 2-27 Strut Ahoy, Magic has been on the hard for the past month or so. Photos are here http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=290838 <http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=290838&id=573217072&l=d2ca4e9af8> &id=573217072&l=d2ca4e9af8 I had the bottom paint soda blasted off only to discover a failed barrier coat. That was then ground down to the fiberglass and left to dry before a new barrier coat was installed. It was followed by several coats of VC Offshore with sanding between applications. Don't ask how much this is costing, but I'll be happy to take donations. That being said, the strut is showing pitting and the metal has a pinkish color/hue. I have been advised that I should plan on replacing the strut the next time Magic is hauled for bottom paint. Does anyone here have source information as to the make/model/manufacturer of the strut? I would prefer to have a replacement on hand when the time comes. Thanks, Michael Duvall s/v Magic, Cal 2-27, #627, 1979 Pompano Beach , FL

All, Here's a link to short story of our race down Biscayne Bay on Magic. http://www.yachtrace.net/MIAKL2011.html Have fun reading. --Michael--

Congrats to the Magicians. You guys are keeping the CAL name alive on the Treasure Coast. Cheers Randy -- Sent from my Palm Pixi On Apr 26, 2011 9:07, Michael D &lt;md… [at] yahoo.com&gt; wrote: &nbsp; All, Here's a link to short story of our race down Biscayne Bay on Magic. http://www.yachtrace.net/MIAKL2011.html Have fun reading. --Michael--