Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Garage Project. Only a 35 footer.
I thought this was an interesting garage build. Stay tuned for more about Uncle George Rosenwinkle's Monster Boat build...
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Tookey's Run to the South, Part 1
Introduction-
This is the story of my friend George Rosenwinkel's trip down to the Gulf on his boat Tookey. I was the neighborhood kid down the block when George started building his boat. I watched him build it, and ultimately was there on cementing day (yes, that's right a cement boat). It's an interesting story, typewritten of about 9 pages. I was given a copy. I have a few photos of the launching. George was a member of the CPS for sometime. I hope that along the way, if others have some other tidbits that they will add them as we go along.
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This is the story of my friend George Rosenwinkel's trip down to the Gulf on his boat Tookey. I was the neighborhood kid down the block when George started building his boat. I watched him build it, and ultimately was there on cementing day (yes, that's right a cement boat). It's an interesting story, typewritten of about 9 pages. I was given a copy. I have a few photos of the launching. George was a member of the CPS for sometime. I hope that along the way, if others have some other tidbits that they will add them as we go along.
TOOKEY'S RUN TO THE SOUTH
Well, now comes the report time! The voyage down the inland waterways to Mobile Bay.
They Say any good report gets its story in the first paragraph. How in the world do they do that? It was 90% boredom and 10% sheer terror -- and that's the truth!
Tookey was put in the water on Sept. 9, 1990 at Larsen's Marina in Waukegan, IL. Happily it floated right on the lines. The next day we had a 2 hour sea trial during which an over heating stuffing box became apparent. This was overcome by loosening the packing nut to allow seawater to flow through the packing to cool it; which temporarily corrected the problem. The boat handled well, and we got it in and out with no problems. Didn't destroy any docks.
Sept. 10 was a Monday and we departed Waukegan for the run down to Chicago. Proceeded through the locks at 1700 and tied up on the west wall of the turning basin. Not the best job of docking in the whole world! Had an engineering discussion with Jay Brule, Larry Bartoszed and Peter Collins regarding what to do about the over heating stuffing box, as it gave trouble all the way down. The consensus was that it would be best to take the boat up to Grebe's Boat Yard on the North Branch of the Chicago River and have it looked into before starting on the big trip. We stayed the night tied up and took it up to Grebe's in the morning. The crew was Camilla Ross and her son Carl. The boat stayed there a week during which time the drive line was dismantled, the yard mechanic reamed out the stuffing box to give about .01" clearance around the prop shaft which as it turned out, was not enough. This became apparent as time went by. On Monday, Sept. 17th I fell in the river while trying to unfasten a shackle from the bow eye of the boat. As a result of this, I broke my ankle during the fall. Dummy!
However, inasmuch as we were scheduled to depart the following morning (as Camilla and her son had scheduled their vacations for this time) there was nothing for it but to talk myself into thinking it was just a bad sprain.
Sept. 10 was a Monday and we departed Waukegan for the run down to Chicago. Proceeded through the locks at 1700 and tied up on the west wall of the turning basin. Not the best job of docking in the whole world! Had an engineering discussion with Jay Brule, Larry Bartoszed and Peter Collins regarding what to do about the over heating stuffing box, as it gave trouble all the way down. The consensus was that it would be best to take the boat up to Grebe's Boat Yard on the North Branch of the Chicago River and have it looked into before starting on the big trip. We stayed the night tied up and took it up to Grebe's in the morning. The crew was Camilla Ross and her son Carl. The boat stayed there a week during which time the drive line was dismantled, the yard mechanic reamed out the stuffing box to give about .01" clearance around the prop shaft which as it turned out, was not enough. This became apparent as time went by. On Monday, Sept. 17th I fell in the river while trying to unfasten a shackle from the bow eye of the boat. As a result of this, I broke my ankle during the fall. Dummy!
However, inasmuch as we were scheduled to depart the following morning (as Camilla and her son had scheduled their vacations for this time) there was nothing for it but to talk myself into thinking it was just a bad sprain.
Tookey with Masts ready to be loaded on to transport. 6Sept90
Cranes getting into position.
Lifting boat and Jacks being put into place.
Getting those cranes back there was a really tight fit.
Lowboy trailer carefully rolled underneath suspended boat and cradle.
Tookey loaded onto trailer and ready for transport with escort up to Waukegan.
Note: Additional photos found on www.facebook.com
Getting those cranes back there was a really tight fit.
Lowboy trailer carefully rolled underneath suspended boat and cradle.
Tookey loaded onto trailer and ready for transport with escort up to Waukegan.
Note: Additional photos found on www.facebook.com
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Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Boat Tax Repealed
Boat Tax Repealed
| Written by Jeff Walls |
| Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 7:28 am |
| AUGUSTA — Legislation signed on April 9 by Maine Gov. John Baldacci provides the Maine boatbuilding industry with a valuable bargaining chip in luring business to the state. The tax previously being charged on new boat construction, repair and maintenance has been eliminated or seriously reduced in some cases. More info. |
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Workboat.com- Salvage
Legal Talk
Why the controversy over salvage? March 22, 2010
So, I'm giving a talk this weekend to some yachting folks on legal issues that arise when you abandon ship. Of course, I'm going to talk about salvage. It's a favorite subject of mine and deserves attention because it is often misunderstood.
So, why is there so much controversy surrounding the law of salvage? Whether you're wearing a tie or a lifejacket, everyone seems to have something to say and most of it misses the mark. More Info.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Madigan asks court to throw out Asian carp request
Madigan asks court to throw out Asian carp request
Illinois' Attorney General has asked the Supreme Court to toss out Michigan's request to re-open a near 90-year-old case at the center of the Asian carp debate.
In court records filed late Monday, Attorney General Lisa Madigan argues that the 1922 case Michigan seeks to re-open was solely intended to restrict Illinois' ability to divert water from Lake Michigan after the construction of the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal. More Info.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Supreme Court to reconsider action on Asian carp today
Supreme Court to reconsider action on Asian carp today
If the justices side with Michigan, they could immediately force Illinois to close two shipping locks that are vital conduits for cargo shipping and boat traffic connecting the Great Lakes region with the Mississippi River. More Info.
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