tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582666805374574264.comments2018-09-18T08:42:08.891-04:00SkylarkSkylarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12449591725660866911noreply@blogger.comBlogger170125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582666805374574264.post-11312777659289752292013-12-03T08:35:35.484-05:002013-12-03T08:35:35.484-05:00Hey Allan, nice to hear from you. I was wondering ...Hey Allan, nice to hear from you. I was wondering what you have been up to, glad to see you have been on the water and enjoying the new boat. Unfortunately, I have not been bale to get out to much doue to work this year, but I always have my fingers crossed it will change. <br />Get that blog fixed! Enjoy.<br />JimSkylarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12449591725660866911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582666805374574264.post-66133333692918231982013-12-02T17:52:38.626-05:002013-12-02T17:52:38.626-05:00I cannot add any new posts on my blog for some rea...I cannot add any new posts on my blog for some reason, but I still read others though. Had a great sailing season and hope you did too....AllanAllan Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09757239604220478557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582666805374574264.post-85955202834233207752013-11-11T09:27:00.498-05:002013-11-11T09:27:00.498-05:00Hey Tim, sorry for the delay. Congrats on the Cal,...Hey Tim, sorry for the delay. Congrats on the Cal, it's a great boat and a solid platform to start from. <br />Oddly enough, the Bimini was the weirdest of all the projects as it occurred in about 15 mins total. The dock master and friend of mine pointed me to the loft in their workshop and in the corner was this Bimini that someone ordered for God knows what boat and never picked up after it was made.<br />I carried the thing down to the boat with a buddy of mine and tried it on for size. Since I have a tiller, I needed it more forward in the cockpit so I didn't have the issue of the mainsheet in the way. The thing fit perfectly if you could believe it and in 15 mins, it was installed. It was by far the simplest of all task done on Skylark. <br />I am not really sure what you could do if you have the wheel other than move the mainsheet traveler to the cabin top and get it off the aft end of the boom completely.<br />Let me know how it goes.<br />JimSkylarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12449591725660866911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582666805374574264.post-25779936308370744972013-11-07T22:57:28.413-05:002013-11-07T22:57:28.413-05:00Hope your trip went good My phone died and had to ...Hope your trip went good My phone died and had to get a new one so I lost the phone number you gave me. Anyway not sure if you got my last message, but we will be at Brunswick landing marina in Brunswick GA to start the winter just 45 min - hour from Jacksonville FL. We are in Beaufort SC right now hopeing the weather forecast stays true and we can sail offshore Sat afternoon. Since we will be so close we will have to meet up. Doug <br />Doug and Tina Stineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04484904399168491657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582666805374574264.post-6293847845848623532013-10-21T08:49:40.219-04:002013-10-21T08:49:40.219-04:00Jim,
I imagine from you post that you're not ...Jim,<br /><br />I imagine from you post that you're not thinking too much about boating right now.<br /><br />When you get back, I wonder if you could review the following which, due to my unfamiliarity with how this site works, I posted in an old thread a week or two ago.<br /><br />I would much appreciate any thoughts/insight etc. Many thanks in advance. Enjoy your trip.<br /><br />Best,<br /><br />Tim.<br /><br />Following is the previous post:<br /><br />Hi Jim,<br /><br />I just found your blog and am looking forward to reading much more. However, while I have only scratched the surface, you appear to have added a bimini at some point but I can't find a discussion of it. I too have a Mk 1 Cal 34 ('67) and am very interested in doing this but think that it is somewhat challenging on Mk 1's with the main sheet at the end of the boom.<br /><br />I would much appreciate more pics and or thoughts, specifics etc that you may have about this. <br /><br />Thanks in anticipation.<br /><br />Best,<br /><br />Tim.<br /><br /> tmjbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05455080050276496239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582666805374574264.post-37076507460624977822013-10-18T14:08:45.691-04:002013-10-18T14:08:45.691-04:00Hey there, I just started sailing on a Cal 25 a fe...Hey there, I just started sailing on a Cal 25 a few months ago and got hooked already. Now already bought a second boat for cruising and am planning to quit my job next year and go where the wind takes me. Cool site!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267457888564713077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582666805374574264.post-57521992475479263872013-10-15T13:35:56.942-04:002013-10-15T13:35:56.942-04:00Hi Jim,
I just found your blog and am looking for...Hi Jim,<br /><br />I just found your blog and am looking forward to reading much more. However, while I have only scratched the surface, you appear to have added a bimini at some point but I can't find a discussion of it. I too have a Mk 1 Cal 34 ('67) and am very interested in doing this but think that it is somewhat challenging on Mk 1's with the main sheet at the end of the boom.<br /><br />I would much appreciate more pics and or thoughts, specifics etc that you may have about this. <br /><br />Thanks in anticipation.<br /><br />Best,<br /><br />Tim.tmjbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05455080050276496239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582666805374574264.post-69546771576590007592013-10-11T17:48:17.801-04:002013-10-11T17:48:17.801-04:00Hi,
I know that this post is over 4 years old, but...Hi,<br />I know that this post is over 4 years old, but I'm just starting a renovation on a 1968 Cal 34 that my uncle has given me. I came across your blog while scouring the internet for any kind of help/advice/direction. I would be very grateful if you could answer a few questions I have about the boat! <br />Thanks,<br />Nichole<br />nelle949@gmail.comNMJ949https://www.blogger.com/profile/06901939709532340009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582666805374574264.post-72257620654756027802013-09-02T23:20:18.059-04:002013-09-02T23:20:18.059-04:00Looking forward to seeing your site and looking at...Looking forward to seeing your site and looking at your refit posts. We have a 1975 Cal 34 that we are are currently listing on Craigslist, but we also consider taking this boat offshore. I found your site looking for information on refitting a Cal 34, hoping to find others who are sailing these boats offshore. I don't now what will happen for us, whether we will sell or keep the boat, but I look forward to seeing what you guys are doing with your boat. LittleCunningPlan.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15459050510084587089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582666805374574264.post-13866694239525128392013-06-10T21:30:01.128-04:002013-06-10T21:30:01.128-04:00Thanks for the send off. We are doing great hope y...Thanks for the send off. We are doing great hope you are as well. We will be in Southport until Oct. at which time we will be sailing south to FL for the winter. Maybe even in a slip near you lol. Are you back on the boat? Hope you guys can visit us here in Southport soon. Anyway fair winds until next time<br />DougDoug and Tina Stineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04484904399168491657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582666805374574264.post-51618106994364310802013-02-21T02:16:55.783-05:002013-02-21T02:16:55.783-05:00My first boat was Coronado. She was a great boat. ...My first boat was Coronado. She was a great boat. Robert Smithhttp://www.envirosafetyproducts.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582666805374574264.post-7423506848969185672013-01-31T17:26:21.116-05:002013-01-31T17:26:21.116-05:00A week with Skylark and Zachary ... enjoy!A week with Skylark and Zachary ... enjoy!Mid-Life Cruising!http://www.mid-lifecruising.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582666805374574264.post-83587027641592683962012-12-30T01:36:56.459-05:002012-12-30T01:36:56.459-05:00We HIGHLY recommend the propane heater! We use it ...We HIGHLY recommend the propane heater! We use it on our Cal 34 in Alaska. Warms up the cabin on those nice 25 degree days.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582666805374574264.post-40380417956164408592012-11-19T20:26:20.053-05:002012-11-19T20:26:20.053-05:00Glad you're still alive and kicken'....:)Glad you're still alive and kicken'....:)Allan Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09757239604220478557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582666805374574264.post-28351422635218882092012-10-11T15:20:42.293-04:002012-10-11T15:20:42.293-04:00It’s definitely a smart investment to install a so...It’s definitely a smart investment to install a solar panel on a boat, given that you’re likely to receive lots of sunshine while you’re out on the sea, which means you’ll be able to gather a considerable amount of energy while you’re out and about. That wind generator can be a big help too! With that and the solar panel, you can definitely make use of a lot of your electronics in there without consuming fossil fuel.Kurt Amezcuahttp://www.emarineinc.com/categories/Wind-Turbines/Turbine-Parts%252d-Repair/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582666805374574264.post-44819493553964115572012-09-12T02:09:37.401-04:002012-09-12T02:09:37.401-04:00This is very informative post. I found a lot of go...This is very informative post. I found a lot of good points for LPG concerned. This is my 1st visit i hope you will write another impressive post.<br />I will be right Back Soon.<br /><strong><a href="http://www.ecotecautogas.com/lpg-conversion.php" rel="nofollow">LPG Conversion</a></strong><br /><strong><a href="http://www.ecotecautogas.com/lpg-conversion-london.php" rel="nofollow">LPG Conversion London</a></strong><br /><strong><a href="http://www.ecotecautogas.com/lpg-conversion-specialist.php" rel="nofollow">LPG Conversion Specialist</a></strong><br /><strong><a href="http://www.ecotecautogas.com/lpg-conversion-cost.php" rel="nofollow">LPG Conversion Cost</a></strong><br /><strong><a href="http://www.ecotecautogas.com" rel="nofollow">Autogas Conversion</a></strong>Ghayoor Shaikhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12941321895610914334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582666805374574264.post-4611322359864608692012-09-10T15:14:39.706-04:002012-09-10T15:14:39.706-04:00It is a pretty smart idea making use of renewable ...It is a pretty smart idea making use of renewable energy for electricity on your boat. The wind generator definitely looks like it can handle the strongest gusts of wind. Now you have an alternative power source aside from gasoline. That can help cut costs for fuel and batteries. How are you finding the generator? Is it useful?Kurt Amezcuahttp://www.emarineinc.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582666805374574264.post-6494018167241324102012-08-03T15:26:51.151-04:002012-08-03T15:26:51.151-04:00Hey Dick,
When I was looking, sunelec.com never ma...Hey Dick,<br />When I was looking, sunelec.com never made it to my list for some reason. I went with the 100w panel as the dimensions were what I needed for the stern rail. You flipped the numbers on the price as it's listed for $259 and free shipping not $295. In addition, I wanted monocrystalline cells over the others. When I ordered the panel, they offered to upgrade me to the 140w panel for the same as the 100w, but it wouldn't work where I was going to put it. Might be worth a try. :)Skylarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12449591725660866911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582666805374574264.post-13939897311951496342012-08-03T15:13:49.696-04:002012-08-03T15:13:49.696-04:00Thanks for the sunwindproducts tip Jim, and good l...Thanks for the sunwindproducts tip Jim, and good luck on your new panel.<br /><br />The 100 watt panel at sundwindproducs is listed for $295 free shipping. I re-checked sunelec.com and found a 150 watt panel there for $187 plus $60 shipping, single panel price. There's got to be more to it. What is it that made you like sunwindproducts?Dick Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13258088586638718333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582666805374574264.post-48166444406232167772012-07-25T20:25:36.013-04:002012-07-25T20:25:36.013-04:00Thanks for sharing Excellent blog on solar panels ...Thanks for sharing Excellent blog on solar panels and what is needed to make it work. Thanks for sharing<br />Curtis<br />http://livingaboardboats.com/Curtishttp://livingaboardboats.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582666805374574264.post-75051262659365066662012-07-19T23:17:22.743-04:002012-07-19T23:17:22.743-04:00Wow you do great work.... if only I could get you ...Wow you do great work.... if only I could get you to work on my boat.T. Millernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582666805374574264.post-70362794585312092212012-07-18T18:27:34.772-04:002012-07-18T18:27:34.772-04:00Great post, thanks for all the info and pics! Loo...Great post, thanks for all the info and pics! Looking good, fair winds this summer.<br /><br />PaulPaul S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06630919087574033273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582666805374574264.post-86766162494989100412012-07-18T12:56:13.234-04:002012-07-18T12:56:13.234-04:00Yum! Even though we're New Orleans natives an...Yum! Even though we're New Orleans natives and not tourists ... we still luv beignets!Mid-Life Cruising!http://www.mid-lifecruising.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582666805374574264.post-5858384695832821772012-07-10T14:39:37.672-04:002012-07-10T14:39:37.672-04:00Checking them out now!Checking them out now!Andi of My Beautiful Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18255015430958927483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582666805374574264.post-38683103101810350692012-06-14T22:45:22.356-04:002012-06-14T22:45:22.356-04:00Man that is great, we cant wait until next March w...Man that is great, we cant wait until next March we will be out there with you. Doug and TinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com