Sunday, October 5, 2008
Haul Out October 5th
Hauled out at North End Shipyard (in Rockland) today. Pretty low tech and slick. The bottom looks better than I'd expected. The Pike's even prettier out of the water than in. We'll be out 'till Friday for bottom paint, zincs, and a checkup. Then we'll spend another winter in Rockport. I'll try to get some pictures this week.
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Picasa Web Albums - Meggan - ERR 2008
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Picasa Web Albums - Meggan - ERR 2008
We accompanied the race series from Castine to Camden and acted as Race Committee boat for Friday's Camden to Castine and Saturday's Eggemoggin Reach Regatta. There was fog and not much wind, but the scene was grand as always. Thanks go to Andy Chase and Paul Brayton for running the Pike and to Richard Stetson and family for running the race. Also thanks to everyone who helped haul the Pike's anchor.
This weekend we were at the Maine Boats Homes and Harbors show in Rockland. The Pike's first engineer, Lawrence Lord (91), was around as was Dan Holmes who ran the Pike with his father from 1970 through 1986. Also on hand were a family of Pike relations. There were lots of good stories about the boat and old photos circulating. Rockland's current fishing fleet took an interest and the Captain of Newbert and Wallace built Double Eagles stopped by. Harlan Billings who's Stonington yard had worked on the Pike was there to admire the boat, but also lamented her need for some serious work. Taylor Allen brought the Pike through the fleet and threaded a narrow opening to tie up along the Black Pearl Restaurant's Pilings while the tide allowed and the museum held a coctail event in the boat's honor. Soon we'll haul the boat for some minor maintenance and the next step is to find a way to do the big piece of work that the Pike deserves.
Picasa Web Albums - Meggan - ERR 2008
We accompanied the race series from Castine to Camden and acted as Race Committee boat for Friday's Camden to Castine and Saturday's Eggemoggin Reach Regatta. There was fog and not much wind, but the scene was grand as always. Thanks go to Andy Chase and Paul Brayton for running the Pike and to Richard Stetson and family for running the race. Also thanks to everyone who helped haul the Pike's anchor.
This weekend we were at the Maine Boats Homes and Harbors show in Rockland. The Pike's first engineer, Lawrence Lord (91), was around as was Dan Holmes who ran the Pike with his father from 1970 through 1986. Also on hand were a family of Pike relations. There were lots of good stories about the boat and old photos circulating. Rockland's current fishing fleet took an interest and the Captain of Newbert and Wallace built Double Eagles stopped by. Harlan Billings who's Stonington yard had worked on the Pike was there to admire the boat, but also lamented her need for some serious work. Taylor Allen brought the Pike through the fleet and threaded a narrow opening to tie up along the Black Pearl Restaurant's Pilings while the tide allowed and the museum held a coctail event in the boat's honor. Soon we'll haul the boat for some minor maintenance and the next step is to find a way to do the big piece of work that the Pike deserves.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Lobster Boat Races
Just back today from the races. We saw a Beals island boat reach 61.7 mph just before it blew it's engine and fail to coast to the finish line. I didn't realize that many of the new fast boats are purely racing machines built ultra light.
We had a smooth water trip down Friday, and a lumpy trip back today, but the Pike's been great. Searsport's harbor is just a shallow bowl looking east all the way down the bay. Rowing out to the Pike was slow going in a borrowed skiff.
We had a smooth water trip down Friday, and a lumpy trip back today, but the Pike's been great. Searsport's harbor is just a shallow bowl looking east all the way down the bay. Rowing out to the Pike was slow going in a borrowed skiff.
Friday, July 11, 2008
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
New Scene
The Jacob Pike made it over to Benjamin River in Sedgwick last Thursday. The mooring is nicely sheltered by a low water bar and the locals have been nice about us joining their fleet. For me it's great to be closer to home.
Looks like Paul B. may come on to help move the Pike around. Paul's an experienced captain with good mechanical ability. I'm basically just a boat carpenter so I'd be glad for the help.
The racor fuel filter we used to run the boat over here is pretty dark. I can switch to the second one and replace the element in the first, but I need to get to the root of the problem. I'm afraid it may be algae in the diesel, which I'm told can be a real pain. Today I spent some time tracing fuel lines to look for wear and shut off all fuel to the 2 unused generators. Tomorrow I'll get some algae-cide.
On the good side we were just given a hydraulic windlass, and it looks as though I may be able to connect it to a hydraulic pump built into the back of the engine with some not too expensive hose. We took off about 80' of s.s. hydraulic line and maybe I can reuse that for part of the run. I'm fairly new to this systems work, but the concepts are clear. The fuel is our first measure of security and the anchor is our second chance. I'm anxious to get this windlass bolted in, but it's quite a project. At the mooring I'm tied off to the bits on the old one, which, with it's 3 phase electric motor, must weigh 300#. For now I'll do the hydraulics and look for a more significant anchor. If I remember correctly Ben Fuller thought a stockless navy surplus anchor of about 200# was what the boat had originally.
Caught some mackerel off the boat Sunday night.
That's all for now.
Looks like Paul B. may come on to help move the Pike around. Paul's an experienced captain with good mechanical ability. I'm basically just a boat carpenter so I'd be glad for the help.
The racor fuel filter we used to run the boat over here is pretty dark. I can switch to the second one and replace the element in the first, but I need to get to the root of the problem. I'm afraid it may be algae in the diesel, which I'm told can be a real pain. Today I spent some time tracing fuel lines to look for wear and shut off all fuel to the 2 unused generators. Tomorrow I'll get some algae-cide.
On the good side we were just given a hydraulic windlass, and it looks as though I may be able to connect it to a hydraulic pump built into the back of the engine with some not too expensive hose. We took off about 80' of s.s. hydraulic line and maybe I can reuse that for part of the run. I'm fairly new to this systems work, but the concepts are clear. The fuel is our first measure of security and the anchor is our second chance. I'm anxious to get this windlass bolted in, but it's quite a project. At the mooring I'm tied off to the bits on the old one, which, with it's 3 phase electric motor, must weigh 300#. For now I'll do the hydraulics and look for a more significant anchor. If I remember correctly Ben Fuller thought a stockless navy surplus anchor of about 200# was what the boat had originally.
Caught some mackerel off the boat Sunday night.
That's all for now.
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