Ben's Boogers: Three Bridge Fiasco recap

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Three Bridge Fiasco recap

We came. we saw, we sailed.....we didn't finish (along w/ 2/3's of the fleet).

The boat sails great..the outboard let me down. Even though we were over an hour late to the start we caught up w/ the fleet and sailed through...until the wind died all together.

Here is a short video from the delivery back to Sausalito

Here is a pic of me and the boys in our hotel in SF this weekend.....what a way to spend one's Anniversary Weekend (YES, our 11th Anniversary.....and Molly says, "Sure, go sail boat racing!"....God, I love my wife!!)

And here is the boat back at home this evenning.

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Jerome - hull 270January 31, 2011 at 1:14 AM
Seems like you had an awesome weekend: kids, wife, sailing....Yeah !
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GloryhoundJanuary 31, 2011 at 2:05 AM
Terrific to see video of your pride and joy sailing, very nice Ben. Pretty cool family you have too!
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waterhound.comJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:05 AM
Boat looks nice. Check out this article on Pressure drop with lots of photos. Didn't check them all but maybe your in one!
http://www.pressure-drop.us/forums/content.php?1068-2011-3-Bridge-Fiasco-The-Giant-Flush
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UnknownJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:39 AM
Great job! Way to make us US sailors proud!
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KeayFebruary 1, 2011 at 4:05 PM
Super Nice Job. Seems like this years 3BF was tough for a lot of boats this year. Hope to see you out on the Bay.
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ChristopherFebruary 1, 2011 at 6:40 PM
Ben,

what's the diameter of your boom tubing ? it is just round tube ?

-Chris
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JasonFebruary 3, 2011 at 11:34 PM
Ben -

It was a blast sailing with you last weekend! I feel privileged. The boat sails wonderfully, and looks great. Now just get the bloody outboard working!! :-)
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The i550:

The original i550 was created for the MicroTon class, and has since been upgraded and redrawn as a one-off sportboat for fleet racing.

Due to it’s simple construction method, there’s not much to the construction process. The whole thing can be cutout, and “stitched” together in a weekend. The construction process is fairly simple and straightforward; The wood panels are cutout and “stitched” together in a string jig to keep the boat symmetric. Once the boat has been stitched, the open hull is left right side up, and the seams glued with glass tape and epoxy. Frames are set in the boat, and taped with epoxy in place. The whole interior can then be epoxied and finished before adding the decking.

Decking comes next, then the hull exterior itself. The boat is still light enough in this stage that it can be easily turned over with the help of come friends. The bottom faired and finished and the hull turned back upright. Rigging is added, and any interior details come next. Sounds simple ? That’s because it is. Total build time is typically about 200 man hours.
There is room down below for simple accommodations, and “camp style” sleeping. Plenty of room on deck ensures comfort both up and downwind. A bulbed keel gives stability and righting moment while allowing the boat to keep dinghy like performance.

Ben's Boogers

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Three Bridge Fiasco recap

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The i550:

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Before (my last project)

And AFTER.....

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