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From: mgd9121961 (no email)
Date: Sun Nov 28 2004 - 20:03:01 EST
John
one of the biggest problems with the copper is that it is soo old
school that nobody has any idea what to expect. the last guy to
install a copper bottom has most likely been dead for 50 years and
took his experiance with him. To give more detail, this isnt just
copper nailed to the bottom, it starts with treating the wood,
priming with red lead paint, calking seams, covering with Ultra
Bituthene (the old timers used tar) which is a sticky membrane used
for ice bearier on foundations and roofs, nailing on the copper,
heating it with a very large torch and when it cools it seals all the
nail holes.
As for making the choice My outlook on the whole thing is that I
only have today, therefore, I will do something today to reach my
dream. we are in good health so far, the house is almost paid off, we
dont have a bunch of debt, the kids are just about grown, and the dog
is bound to die any time now (just kidding) so as things come to pass
we will be able to save a whole lot-o-money in a short time. so why
sit and ponder when will be the right time. now, today, is the time
to actively start down the path.
The purchase of Halcyon was a BIG step for sure, one we didnt
expect for some time yet but it just fell into place, it felt right,
so we went for it.
For all I know we will end up broke, fishing for supper in some
3rd world hell hole, but Im gonna live life to the fullest getting
there. whats the worse that could happen. Die maybe? I would rather
go holding on to the masthead as it goes under than in some nursing
home with a CNA wipping my ass and feeding me apple sauce. no thanks,
Ill take my chances.
But we arent gone cruising yet. It could all fall to hell and I
might stay right here seven-to-five-ing it in front of the machine
that I run all day. but as for today I will do something to bring
myself just a little closer to sell up and sail time.
BTW Im 43
if anyone wants to see Halcyon here is a link that is still active
from when I purchased her, the guy just never bothered to take the
web site down. http://dasboat.com/seahorse
Mike D
--- In , John Drayton
<johnqdrayton at y dot dot dot > wrote:
> Mike,
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> Sounds like a great approach to me. That copper bottom
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