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Help finding assembly/Launch site on the Arkansas river in OK or close by?
Took my T38 to the Three Forks Harbor Marina in Muskogee, Oklahoma three years ago for final assembly in their workyard and then to launch with their huge Travellift. Back then the facilities manager…Continue
Started Sep 28, 2021
Assembly and launch sites in California?
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My plans for launching my T38 on the Arkansas river and heading to the Gulf are seriously in doubt now that travel is so restricted in and around the Caribbean. And sadly, I expect it to get worse…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Axel Sep 5, 2020.
Tiki 38 rigging question
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On my plans, that are old, there is no list of the requirements for line/running rigging on the T38. Can anyone tell me if they have this information on their plans? I have a list of the standing…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Axel Apr 29, 2019.
Gulf Coast working marinas?
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I plan on moving my T38 from NM to the Arkansas river in Muskogee in a couple of weeks for assembly, then down the Arkansas to the Mississippi, probably through the Atchafalaya and into the gulf. The…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Chuck Valley Oct 13, 2018.
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Help finding assembly/Launch site on the Arkansas river in OK or close by?
Took my T38 to the Three Forks Harbor Marina in Muskogee, Oklahoma three years ago for final assembly in their workyard and then to launch with their huge Travellift. Back then the facilities manager was welcoming, flexible and very helpful. Unfortunately an urgent health issue ended that attempt and I had to reload the boat and haul everything back home.After waiting out the worst (?) of the pandemic, I'm now trying to get my Tiki in the water again. When I contacted Three Forks Marina this…See More
"Just came across this in my local Craigslist. Not sure where they are located as it looks like a nationwide ad from a surplus place but these are pretty cheap and for anyone in the USA who's looking for a mast or for front/rear beams for a…"
"Thanks Alex. I'll see if I can track him down."
"I don’t know of any spots but Mike with this YouTube channel might be able to help. He started his build in California and moved it to Florida.
http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNnkhdYvlhJ_jYGr3mbYhtA"
Assembly and launch sites in California?
My plans for launching my T38 on the Arkansas river and heading to the Gulf are seriously in doubt now that travel is so restricted in and around the Caribbean. And sadly, I expect it to get worse rather than better. My thoughts are drifting to the west and a possible launch in California at the end of this year. Does anyone know a place suitable for the assembly and launching of a T38? Preferably no further north than the Bay area. I really don't know how long it will be on the hard putting it…See More
"That looks very much like the foremast case on a tiki 38. If so, the pad at the after end of the case is designed for a regular winch for the anchor rode. There should be a roller on one side of the cleat to hold the line clear of the case. I guess…"
"If you really want to save weight on the T38, perhaps look at alternatives for the beams... Those things are heavy! You'll save many multiples of the mast weight by going to CF there. There was a member here who had some made for a smaller…"
"Matthew, I can't speak specifically to the T26 but the T38 pod just sits on the beams and is only held in place against lifting by wave action by wood blocks fixed once the pod is in place. So unlikely there's anything more sophisticated…"
"Dennis, I checked and apparently he no longer has any. "
"Oh boy Dennis, it's been months so I have no idea. I'll see if I can track him down next week when business starts up again."
"Hi Axel; Do you know if any of those Sunpower panals are still available? dennis"
"So, that is not the most creep/stretch resistant line but at 1% stretch with 30% load should be fine. I suspect it is the pre-loading of the splices Eric. One way that it can be done is with an inexpensive hand winch…"
"Eric, While it might be the mast itself, I can think of few more likely possibilities:
There are a variety of Dyneema lines available, some less prone to stretch and creep than others. What specific line did you use? There is even some…"
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- What boat (s) are you building or do you own?
- Tiki 38
- Country, City, and State?
- New Mexico
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- At 7:49am on September 16, 2009,
Jacques said…
- Great pictures of your pod. Yes its heavy. With 6 guys (strong) I could manipulate it up and down without crane or loader.
Interesting the reverse thing, i was thinking doing the same and finally stuck to the plans.
Beautiful job.
Jacques
- At 12:03pm on October 11, 2014,
Josh said…
- No worries Axel, I'm happy for you! If for some reason you don't continue, please let me know!
- At 1:26pm on December 5, 2017,
rael dobkins said…
Nice progress!!! love d banana....
Anything but white looks good on a hull.......
Good luck with d rest.
rael.
- At 10:43am on October 12, 2021,
Vesko said…
Hi "Axel" :D
I'm hesitant to disclose my location on the internet but you could always email me.
I still remember the wonderful times in NM.
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