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For those not familiar with it, ‘butyl’ as used here isn’t (to my knowledge, anyway) something that comes in a tube. Rather, it’s a tape that comes on a roll. I’ve used a couple of different

And that goopy sealant that is (still liquid) is a form of Butyl - it never hardens. It makes a wonderful sealant for whatever window material you choose.

We did that 10 years ago. Went to lexan, I think as they were super crazed. Tip: we found kerosene was the solvent that dissolved the (still liquid!) factory sealant. Marty Marty Levenson Poseidon ?

Hi, I'm getting some water leakage through one of the windows on my '76 Tartan 27. I'm planning to re-seat it and assume I'll find a crusty old seal or gasket under the frame. Any advice for replacing

Agreed. Thanks Byron for sharing your communications with Russ Cobb.? He is a kind of super hero around here. CalebT27 #328

Hi Marty ,? Although I love to race , and have done a good bit of it , Hygelig just cannot perform well with her abundance of " extras " . Therefore, I must be content with cruising at a reasonable

I’m guessing you race more than cruise? We are the opposite, so happily switched to the 3 blade years ago. Marty Levenson, Poseidon

Thanks, Byron - really great information and good to get some sense of the man. Appreciate your passing his emails along. Marty Levenson Poseidon

Dear Tartan 27 Colleagues, Apology, just in case someone might get upset about having their hull identified as belonging to McCord, mine is hull # 639, not 646! Thanks. Byron McCord

Dear Tartan 27 Collegues, Good morning. This is Byron McCord in Alaska with Tartan 27 number 646 (I think! - have to double check the number on that brass plate under the cabin hatch). I corresponded

Hi Marty ,??? I? have removed the self steering vane as it is no longer needed.? Would love to remove the 3 bladed prop !? The book sounds grteat !?????????? Ron --

Thanks, caleb - now looking forward to reading it even more. Poseidon has been a great cruiser for us as well. Many 3-18 day trips in the PNW. Sometimes wish for a bigger keel and a dodger in a blow,

Marty, I have read "The Coast of Summer" by Anthony Bailey and I loved it.? It shaped my feelings for what this boat can do although I have rarely lived up to my lofty goals with this boat.?? A

Thank you for the info...been following with interest. Wondering if you learned anything about his self steering, if any. A solo trip? Tangentially telated, I have just ordered “The Coast of

His ex-wife told me that " Hygelig " means calm, serene , peaceful .?????????? Ron --

Thanks John, that's more information than I had. It's sad that nothing more remains. He had to be an interesting guy.

No. He made some internet posts largely lost and worked a ham net in the Pacific with he was in The Philippines. I know he taught English in Turkey for a while; it was there that he and his wife

John, I have had an interest in Russ for a number of years but know very little about him. Do you know what he did for a living? How old was he when he passed? Any other information will be

No. I asked him what modifications he made to make her blue water suitable but we didn't talk about the electrics but I do know he rewired before he took the boat across the Pacific. He had a

Yes, bought in Philippines , is still on same mooring. Yes,? the " appendage " is still there , although not pleasing to the eye. Just curious , did he ever mention why he decided to ignore