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From: Robert Gainer (no email)
Date: Sun Jun 20 2004 - 09:29:17 EDT
Bryan;
I guess it depends on how much trouble you are willing to go to in
maintaining the stuff, and the style of the boat. If I can’t find a base I
will simply machine one. It’s just a dovetail slot in a block of bronze,
with holes for the bolts to mount it. I would like at least one original to
use as a pattern just because I enjoy the appearance of the old equipment. I
have always had the equipment to maintain my boats when I cruise; in fact I
find that I can make money by repairing other boats as I go. I sail with
every thing from a hydraulic swager to a small machine shop.
All the best;
Bob
>From: Bryan Genez <>
>Reply-To:
>To: <>
>Subject: Re: [world-cruising] Base to a Walker Cherub Taffrail Log.
>Date: Sun, 20 Jun 2004 09:03:51 -0400
>
>Brian and Elaine Timmins wrote:
>
> > Some of us do appreciate the "oldie but goodie" equipment that's
>available.
> > I own a Walker Taffrail Log, Sling type. (never used it from fear of
>losing
> > the propeller, so far haven't been able to find a second one). If you
>can't
> > find a replacement base, maybe you could rig up a sling?
>
>When I started in the Coast Guard, several ships were still equipped with
>WWII-era guns, which were no longer in production. Spare parts became
>difficult to find; eventually we were going to military museums in search
>of
>parts to keep the guns operating. When those sources dried up, we got new
>guns.
>
>Eventually, your sources for spare parts for your oldie but goodie
>equipment
>will disappear. Make sure you have good options before that day comes.
>
>--
>Best,
>
>Bryan Genez (KB3HMZ)
>"Capella" Valiant 40 #158
>Annapolis, MD
>
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