... Hmmm, no reply, so I'll answer myself... The hatches weigh about 4 pounds each, same as about .065 cu. ft. of water. (About 110 cu. in.) The hatch has some...
4" bolt? As in put the bolt through with some one standing there holding the mast in place? Surely not! Can you elaborate a little bit more on that one, its...
Dear John: You wouldn't want threads near either the mast or the mast pulpit. It isn't completley stationary it "wallows" a tad bit from side to side) I am not...
Was talking with a guy at the boat ramp retrieving his small open boat. Afterwards he got in the car drove right up the ramp and turned off and proceed to go...
Hey Bill some times they don't listen !!! They especially don't want to hear a Wayfarer sailor ( watching me put that smooth pin in the mast step ) "Gee...
Trying to set up my newly-acquired boat that has likely never been set up properly. Put up the mast (on dry land), and the mast has a forward rake. Apparently...
Ray good plan to dry rig the boat. Standard practise is to use the main halyard and measure off the turnbuckles. On mine works out that I leave the shrouds...
Hi Bill; The older Sirens had a bolt, I changed ours and cut the mast step hole into a slot. Guess the hole was cheaper, but caused a lot of grief. Brian ...
- ... Gee I was right for a change :) Ottawa huh.. perfect candidate for Ruff Ruff next year. There are several owners near you. Our moderator is in Ottawa. ...
...shouldn't wonder Cave Bro! So then what has the "Ol bird dog" been sniffin' out these days? On my side: There is a compac 23 of mild interest (and a Shark...
We'll be up there for a family week end. I have tow the tent trailer so the boat will be left behind. But feel free to drop in site #377. WE might even feed...
Thanks I will have to try and see if I can find another Siren owner to view what I need. What if I had them make me a four inch bolt but no thread, would that...
ok one more time go to a metal guy, welders, machinist etc etc... 4" piece of 3/8" stainless steel rod.. 1/8 " hole drilled 1 " in from each end. It's a 5...
I use a stainless steel carrage bolt. Itsm only treaded for a 1/2 inc and this stays outside of the mast slot. My mast step was a replacement from West Marine....
... etc... ... If you cant find any, Mcmaster carr sells 3/8th stainless rod in 1 foot lengths for 10.54 Go to the site check out 88955K271. They have all...
... inc and this stays outside of the mast slot. My mast step was a replacement from West Marine. Hi Brian. The reason that I am trying to point him in the...
Trying to make sense of what has been modified on the boat I'm restoring. In the following pictures, could you please tell me... Boom starboard side: ...
... I think you have a combination of about three ideas. The hook is for the topping lift. Some boats use a pulley to tight the foot of the sail. It is over...
Hey all! Very soon I plan on starting my own business, and until that business really kicks off, I may start making some basic Siren stuff that doesn't seem to...
[message clipped] Thanks, I browsed your pictures looking for ideas. I'll drop by the local sailing clubs to check for Sirens as well (Nepean had none), but I...
... If you know someone willing to loan you a hatch, it's not that difficult to duplicate it. Many years ago I made some airplane wheel pants by copying...
Hi chris/ray/mike: If you make a mould and then a new hatch cover. You can coat the mould with gel coat (white) wait about 7 to 15 min then apply the the cloth...
