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  1. Guys, I have been so busy this last year I haven't had a lot of time to participate in these discussions like i would like to. But I had to give an old seaman's out look on this subject......Every object in water moves in six directions being----surge , sway , yaw , pitch , roll , and heave. It does not mater what the object is, a stick , battle ship or crank bait . With that being said we can only control three of them.That being surge,(fore and aft movement) sway (side to side) and yaw (rotating on an axis so that the head moves in opposite direction of the tail). Without getting to deep into stability these three movements that we can control are done so by changing the (VCG) vertical center of gravity,by moving weight up and down. (LCG) longitudinal center of gravity, by moving weight fore and aft . (TCG) transverse center of gravity. by moving weight port and strb. How far to move and the direction of the weight all depends on (COB) center of bouncy, pressure from water pushing up on the object due the displacement of the object. On board we do a stability calculation each time we load and right before we sail and it have to be dead on. Just think of the baits we all have built with too much weight in the wrong place it doesn't run right or may even roll over. That kind of mistakes on board can sink a ship. Hope I didn't confuse any one. Feel free to ask questions and I'll do my best to explain. BOB
  2. Hi guys, If im not at sea i'll be there! Bob
  3. Guys this is what i use when working with baits with thru wire design. Bob http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/bob_slater36695/detail?.dir=/Yahoo!+Photo+Album&.dnm=Image030.jpg
  4. Hey Guys, Thanks for all the help. I finished it . It weights 4.040 oz and has a great swimming action. See what you think. Bob
  5. Guys thanks for the replies, A friend of mine ask if I could make him something close to the orignal Castaic hard bait. I have found some info on the bait like the pic I posted earlier but can't seem to get much more. I did read that some of the baits like this are up to 7oz. I don't know what type of wood that was used. I have started one using balsa and i guess i will keep adding weight till I get it like I want it. Heres a pic of it befor adding hook hangers and weight. I will post new pic when finished thanks Bob
  6. Would any one know what the weight is on this bait? Thanks Bob
  7. captbob

    Balsa Myths

    Skeeter, great stuff! Would you be at liberty to say what type of wood you used to get it down that deep (24'). Thanks Bob
  8. Great work!! Killer craw pattern.I have always been impressed when visiting your site. If you can say is most of your work done in lacquer? Keep up the good work. Bob
  9. Hi Guys, Funny Farm your right It all ready has a few names. I have been using it on a project just finished last nite. I think i got the hang of it. I'll show you guys what i've been working on. I painted 25 baits all the same pattern for a gentleman in fl. Tell me what you think. Thanks again . Bob
  10. Thanks Guys, I understand what you are talking about. I used it a few times and see just what your talking about. It must take some getting use to it, I think I like my old single action better. I'll get the hang of it sooner or later. Thanks again Bob
  11. Hi Guys, Just back in from sea. I picked up a VL and was wondering is there any thing special I should know before getting started? I think i saw a post and Skeeter was saying something about taking off the red end piece. I would appreciate any comments. Thanks Bob
  12. Hey guys, great site. looking forward to being a part of it. Keep up the good work. Let me know if i can help out in any way. Bob
  13. Outstanding job Jerry!! And great mods as well. If there is any thing I can do to help you guys out I would be glad to. I have alot of time on my hands when off ship so if I can be of any help just let me know. Im looking forward to helping and watching the site to grow. Bob
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