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Steaming in the San Juans

Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 8:18 pm
by barts
Once again, we're up in the San Juan Islands with our 19' steam launch Otter. We participated in the McConnell Island camping trip and had a great time. Otter has a new firebox (cast 'Mizzou' refractory) and a permanent 12gallon fuel tank; both these changes have worked out flawlessly despite an almost complete lack of testing before hand as things got way too busy. From the mooring, it's about nine miles to McConnell Island for us, so a comfortable two hours of steaming. The weather was calm for both trips - something we appreciate in a small boat. Large powerboat wakes provided the usual disruptions, but wind and tide were minimal.

A few pics:

Re: Steaming in the San Juans

Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 8:21 pm
by barts
A couple that missed the 'boat'....

- Bart

Re: Steaming in the San Juans

Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2014 4:51 am
by Lopez Mike
Looking at the difference between Otter and Folly (the blue boat in the middle of the group shot) I'm even more determined to replace my hull. Even at a distance that more or less straight sheer is awful.

So Bart, is that strip about half way up your topsides just for looks? Structural? A rub strake?

Re: Steaming in the San Juans

Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 1:01 am
by Oilking
Mike,
You could fix that sheer line with a limber strip, and a sawsall in short order :lol: !

Bart,
Good pics as usual. I'll not likely going to make it to Blaine, but will see you all in Cathlamet next year.

Dave

Re: Steaming in the San Juans

Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 3:27 am
by Lopez Mike
Yeah. I'm a fan of sawsalls generally. But then when I start looking at the hull in all its glory my mind begins to turn to my chain saw and a can of gas.

Forget that last thought. It would dull my chain. Not worth it.

Re: Steaming in the San Juans

Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 3:05 pm
by barts
Lopez Mike wrote:Looking at the difference between Otter and Folly (the blue boat in the middle of the group shot) I'm even more determined to replace my hull. Even at a distance that more or less straight sheer is awful.

So Bart, is that strip about half way up your topsides just for looks? Structural? A rub strake?
The one at the top separating the paint from the oiled finish is there for looks afaict.... the next one reinforces the chine; there's one on the inside as well.

- Bart