Re: off-shore micro
Sanding, Sanding, Sanding!
That is how I spent most of Sunday. I have found that a well cleaned
hull (the epoxy is well past the re-coat stage) filled with a 50/50
mix of cabosil and WEST ultralight filler (the tan stuff, #407, I
think)has pretty good handling properties. It clings well to
vertical surfaces and sands fairly easily. I make a grout that I
trowel on, then sand, sand, sand. The areas that I have done (bow,
and stern) are quite fair. Half of the port side is also done.
Too bad that autumn has arrived and good epoxy days are few and far
between.
David Jost
That is how I spent most of Sunday. I have found that a well cleaned
hull (the epoxy is well past the re-coat stage) filled with a 50/50
mix of cabosil and WEST ultralight filler (the tan stuff, #407, I
think)has pretty good handling properties. It clings well to
vertical surfaces and sands fairly easily. I make a grout that I
trowel on, then sand, sand, sand. The areas that I have done (bow,
and stern) are quite fair. Half of the port side is also done.
Too bad that autumn has arrived and good epoxy days are few and far
between.
David Jost
David,
Thanks for the link and new pictures!FIREFLY is certainly coming
along.
Now the fun part begins.....finishing! Sanding,sanding and sanding
some more to get that just right finish.So many details to consider
too!
I'll bet you just cannot wait to throw some paint on her,eh?
Having her so close to home like that must be a treat.
Every night,your dreams must be filled with visions of launch day
and great cruises with the family.Continued success with firefly!!!
And sweet dreams..........
Sincerely,
Peter Lenihan...
Thanks for the link and new pictures!FIREFLY is certainly coming
along.
Now the fun part begins.....finishing! Sanding,sanding and sanding
some more to get that just right finish.So many details to consider
too!
I'll bet you just cannot wait to throw some paint on her,eh?
Having her so close to home like that must be a treat.
Every night,your dreams must be filled with visions of launch day
and great cruises with the family.Continued success with firefly!!!
And sweet dreams..........
Sincerely,
Peter Lenihan...
--- In bolger@y..., djost@m... wrote:
> Took some new pictures and posted them on the web at
>http://www.ultranet.com/~djost/Micro.htm
>
> David Jost
> "looking forward to shaking it out on Lake Champlain next summer.
> First weekend in August?"
Ahhhhh Peter, you are correct again.
It is folly to write anything about boating prior to having one's
second cup of coffee in the morning. The name on the bottle has long
since been forgotten and the name in the cup is Maxwell House!
Took some new pictures and posted them on the web at
http://www.ultranet.com/~djost/Micro.htm
I will need to recover her prior to the oak leaves falling. I am
thinking that these large oaks have some calling for them in the near
future. Perhaps a stem, keel, and sternpost for a large catboat?
Thanks for the heads up.
David Jost
"looking forward to shaking it out on Lake Champlain next summer.
First weekend in August?"
It is folly to write anything about boating prior to having one's
second cup of coffee in the morning. The name on the bottle has long
since been forgotten and the name in the cup is Maxwell House!
Took some new pictures and posted them on the web at
http://www.ultranet.com/~djost/Micro.htm
I will need to recover her prior to the oak leaves falling. I am
thinking that these large oaks have some calling for them in the near
future. Perhaps a stem, keel, and sternpost for a large catboat?
Thanks for the heads up.
David Jost
"looking forward to shaking it out on Lake Champlain next summer.
First weekend in August?"
David, such nobility and selflessness in the National interest brings
tears to my eyes.
I doubt you will need the Rangers though. First sight of Micro will
convince the terrorists that their gps was 180 degrees out.
Couldnt possibly be the land of the cadillac.
DonB
tears to my eyes.
I doubt you will need the Rangers though. First sight of Micro will
convince the terrorists that their gps was 180 degrees out.
Couldnt possibly be the land of the cadillac.
DonB
--- In bolger@y..., djost@m... wrote:
> My Micro may not be available for the America's Cup races as it is
> being eyed as a possible staging area for military operations along
> the New England Coast. The bow compartment may hold one officer
with
> automatic weaponry (if they don't mind wet feet from the drain
holes)
> and a significant landing party in the cabin. I figure we could fit
> at least two groups of US Army rangers in there with their gear.
with
> her shoal draft capabilities, and load capacity she would be a good
> landing vessel. We will see. The wooden shoal draft vessel will
be
> most welcome in mine infested waters, her sailing ability will
allow
> her silent passage during the dark of night, and her lack of speed,
> and short wooden spars, will make her almost indetectable by
radar.
>
> On another note: today is what we call a "bonus day". Temperatures
> near 70, sunny and dry. I'm off to take the tarp off Firefly and
> finish taping the bottom of the keel assembly and perhaps fit the
> rudder. Tomorrow looks good too! :-)
>
> David Jost
David,David,David......,
What kinda high powered juice have you been nipping at?! Me
thinks you may jest git yer head blown off......"at least two groups
of US Army Rangers"? It is my limited understanding that these guys
carry a ton of equipement each and will surely make easy pick-ups on
radar with so much metal.Shoal draft is nice,but "they" won't be
laying mines in 2' of water...............
Much better to outfit and use your Micro for stealthy raiding
parties,ashore,close to the nearest liquor store,while the first mate
is counting sheep!
Also,recommend beautiful cloudless days with fair winds to usher
you along to distant islands/shores where your thoughts can be flooded
with carefree happy images.
And if it comes to that,even a cruise North up onto Lake
Champlain,next year,will certainly be good for FIREFLY and you!
On the other hand.......Bruce Hector has a wooden aircraft
carrier drawn up and there is always Stan Muller of SNOW GOOSE fame
who apparently has gone deep into the world of submersibles.
At any rate,glad to hear that the weather is giving you a break
from life and allowing you to work on FIREFLY.Now,if you would just be
so kind and share with us what is written on the label of that
bottle..........;-)
Sincerely,
Peter Lenihan,also enjoying some rather benign weather so that some
last minite stuff can be taken off the boat before she is hauled out
on the shores of the St.Lawrence...................
What kinda high powered juice have you been nipping at?! Me
thinks you may jest git yer head blown off......"at least two groups
of US Army Rangers"? It is my limited understanding that these guys
carry a ton of equipement each and will surely make easy pick-ups on
radar with so much metal.Shoal draft is nice,but "they" won't be
laying mines in 2' of water...............
Much better to outfit and use your Micro for stealthy raiding
parties,ashore,close to the nearest liquor store,while the first mate
is counting sheep!
Also,recommend beautiful cloudless days with fair winds to usher
you along to distant islands/shores where your thoughts can be flooded
with carefree happy images.
And if it comes to that,even a cruise North up onto Lake
Champlain,next year,will certainly be good for FIREFLY and you!
On the other hand.......Bruce Hector has a wooden aircraft
carrier drawn up and there is always Stan Muller of SNOW GOOSE fame
who apparently has gone deep into the world of submersibles.
At any rate,glad to hear that the weather is giving you a break
from life and allowing you to work on FIREFLY.Now,if you would just be
so kind and share with us what is written on the label of that
bottle..........;-)
Sincerely,
Peter Lenihan,also enjoying some rather benign weather so that some
last minite stuff can be taken off the boat before she is hauled out
on the shores of the St.Lawrence...................
--- In bolger@y..., djost@m... wrote:
> My Micro may not be available for the America's Cup races as it is
> being eyed as a possible staging area for military operations along
> the New England Coast. The bow compartment may hold one officer
with
> automatic weaponry (if they don't mind wet feet from the drain
holes)
> and a significant landing party in the cabin. I figure we could fit
> at least two groups of US Army rangers in there with their gear.
with
> her shoal draft capabilities, and load capacity she would be a good
> landing vessel. We will see. The wooden shoal draft vessel will be
> most welcome in mine infested waters, her sailing ability will allow
> her silent passage during the dark of night, and her lack of speed,
> and short wooden spars, will make her almost indetectable by radar.
>
> On another note: today is what we call a "bonus day". Temperatures
> near 70, sunny and dry. I'm off to take the tarp off Firefly and
> finish taping the bottom of the keel assembly and perhaps fit the
> rudder. Tomorrow looks good too! :-)
>
> David Jost
My Micro may not be available for the America's Cup races as it is
being eyed as a possible staging area for military operations along
the New England Coast. The bow compartment may hold one officer with
automatic weaponry (if they don't mind wet feet from the drain holes)
and a significant landing party in the cabin. I figure we could fit
at least two groups of US Army rangers in there with their gear. with
her shoal draft capabilities, and load capacity she would be a good
landing vessel. We will see. The wooden shoal draft vessel will be
most welcome in mine infested waters, her sailing ability will allow
her silent passage during the dark of night, and her lack of speed,
and short wooden spars, will make her almost indetectable by radar.
On another note: today is what we call a "bonus day". Temperatures
near 70, sunny and dry. I'm off to take the tarp off Firefly and
finish taping the bottom of the keel assembly and perhaps fit the
rudder. Tomorrow looks good too! :-)
David Jost
being eyed as a possible staging area for military operations along
the New England Coast. The bow compartment may hold one officer with
automatic weaponry (if they don't mind wet feet from the drain holes)
and a significant landing party in the cabin. I figure we could fit
at least two groups of US Army rangers in there with their gear. with
her shoal draft capabilities, and load capacity she would be a good
landing vessel. We will see. The wooden shoal draft vessel will be
most welcome in mine infested waters, her sailing ability will allow
her silent passage during the dark of night, and her lack of speed,
and short wooden spars, will make her almost indetectable by radar.
On another note: today is what we call a "bonus day". Temperatures
near 70, sunny and dry. I'm off to take the tarp off Firefly and
finish taping the bottom of the keel assembly and perhaps fit the
rudder. Tomorrow looks good too! :-)
David Jost
You don't give up hope, do you Pippo!
An idea....you bring your Chebacco, and race my Navigator in a
preliminary series, winner takes both boats...mmmmmmmmmmmm...maybe
not.
DonB
--- In bolger@y..., "Giuseppe 'Pippo' Bianco" <giuseppe.bianco@a...>
wrote:
An idea....you bring your Chebacco, and race my Navigator in a
preliminary series, winner takes both boats...mmmmmmmmmmmm...maybe
not.
DonB
--- In bolger@y..., "Giuseppe 'Pippo' Bianco" <giuseppe.bianco@a...>
wrote:
> Let me remind both of you (David and Don) that there will be twosays
> italian boats next year... We'll see...
> Best, Pippo
>
> --- In bolger@y..., dbaldnz@y... wrote:
> > David, we will both be dead before you win it back!!
> > As an aside, every time my wife walks past the conversion she
> > things like...."are you sure you know what you aresmokestack?.....or....you
> > doing?....or....when are you fitting the
> > will be the laughing stock of the boat club!"stick
> > Well, I thought I was anyway. So if you want a low profile,
> toa
> > your standard Micro.
> > DonB
> >
> > --- In bolger@y..., djost@m... wrote:
> > > Oh my,
> > > I will deliberately leave my Micro as is, so that I can get
> > > better view of the America's Cup races in Newport when theywrote:
> return,
> > > although,I may be a very old man by then ;-)
> > >
> > > David Jost
> > >
> > >
> > > I can watch the
> > > > americas cup racers fry!
> > > > DonB
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --- In bolger@y..., Sam Glasscock <glasscocklanding@y...>
> > > > > Some time ago PB published an article in MIAB about an
> > > > > off-shore micro with junk-yawl rig and glass cabin.
> > > > > Has anyone built this boat? Are plans available for
> > > > > the glass cabin for the long micro? I am considering
> > > > > building the long micro, and any information on this
> > > > > raised cabin version would be much appreciated.
> > > > > Thanks
> > > > > Sam
> > > > >
> > > > > __________________________________________________
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Hi Sam, yes, I think Micro Navigator could easily be scaled up to
suit the Long Micro. You could always contact Bolger, because he is
very keen on the concept, and may possibly draw a conversion sheet
for a reasonable cost. Navigator upgrade is us$50 for Micro.
Actually, if you are building from scratch, it would be a lot easier
than converting. I reckon the conversion is taking as long, and
costing as much as the original boat. However I'm finding it
interesting and am enjoying the process.
My cockpit is still in place to hold the boat square, and provide
working height platform, but already I can see when it comes out, she
will be amazingly roomy for a 15'6'' boat, and Long Micro Navigator
would have a lot of space. Of course the character will be
different, but I think with the big hatch open and front window
propped she will be pretty reasonable for day-sailing. I can also
take my dog overnight and she will be safely enclosed and under
control. My wife may even come sailing if I can convince her it's
just like riding in a tramcar! She wouldn't ever sit on the exposed
cockpit of the "normal" Micro.
DonB
suit the Long Micro. You could always contact Bolger, because he is
very keen on the concept, and may possibly draw a conversion sheet
for a reasonable cost. Navigator upgrade is us$50 for Micro.
Actually, if you are building from scratch, it would be a lot easier
than converting. I reckon the conversion is taking as long, and
costing as much as the original boat. However I'm finding it
interesting and am enjoying the process.
My cockpit is still in place to hold the boat square, and provide
working height platform, but already I can see when it comes out, she
will be amazingly roomy for a 15'6'' boat, and Long Micro Navigator
would have a lot of space. Of course the character will be
different, but I think with the big hatch open and front window
propped she will be pretty reasonable for day-sailing. I can also
take my dog overnight and she will be safely enclosed and under
control. My wife may even come sailing if I can convince her it's
just like riding in a tramcar! She wouldn't ever sit on the exposed
cockpit of the "normal" Micro.
DonB
--- In bolger@y..., Sam Glasscock <glasscocklanding@y...> wrote:
> Thanks, Don. I look forward to seeing the pictures.
> I would guess that the plans could just be scaled up
> for the long micro, since it is just a stretched micro
> hull.
> Im anxious to here how you like the big cabin compared
> to the original configuration.
> Sam
>
> --- dbaldnz@y... wrote:
> > I am converting my existing Micro to the Navigator
> > version you
> > mention. Will be fitting the cabin top this
> > weekend. When further
> > down the track I will post some photographs.
> > Bolger says he still thinks it a good concept, and I
> > guess the
> > forerunner for some of his later larger designs.
> > This part of the
> > world (NZ) has a very clear atmosphere, but with big
> > holes in the
> > ozone layer, so sitting UV free in the shade, I can
> > watch the
> > americas cup racers fry!
> > DonB
> >
> >
> > --- In bolger@y..., Sam Glasscock
> > <glasscocklanding@y...> wrote:
> > > Some time ago PB published an article in MIAB
> > about an
> > > off-shore micro with junk-yawl rig and glass
> > cabin.
> > > Has anyone built this boat? Are plans available
> > for
> > > the glass cabin for the long micro? I am
> > considering
> > > building the long micro, and any information on
> > this
> > > raised cabin version would be much appreciated.
> > > Thanks
> > > Sam
> > >
> > > __________________________________________________
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> >
> >
>
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Sam,
I do not believe Bolger has done one for the Long Micro but
considering that it has been done to a Micro and an almost similar
thing to the Martha Jane........I would be inclined to think that one
for the Long Micro would certainly be worthwhile/feasible.Perhaps you
could buy the retro-fit plans from Bolger and adjust them ever so
slightly to fit the Long Micro?
When I first saw the Navigator version in MAIB,I spent many a
lonely night tossing and turning in my bed accompanied by the odd wail
and gnashing of teeth attempting to decide on retro-fitting my Micro à
Navigator.In the end,I just couldn't bring my heart in line with my
thinking for it surely would have broken in two had I chopped up my
previous work.
I can be such a wimp at the wrong times........
Sincerely,
Peter Lenihan,not in the least bit worried about too much UV radiation
in this neck of the woods,but certainly seeking shelter from less then
tropical temperatures,on the shores of the St.Lawrence.......
I do not believe Bolger has done one for the Long Micro but
considering that it has been done to a Micro and an almost similar
thing to the Martha Jane........I would be inclined to think that one
for the Long Micro would certainly be worthwhile/feasible.Perhaps you
could buy the retro-fit plans from Bolger and adjust them ever so
slightly to fit the Long Micro?
When I first saw the Navigator version in MAIB,I spent many a
lonely night tossing and turning in my bed accompanied by the odd wail
and gnashing of teeth attempting to decide on retro-fitting my Micro à
Navigator.In the end,I just couldn't bring my heart in line with my
thinking for it surely would have broken in two had I chopped up my
previous work.
I can be such a wimp at the wrong times........
Sincerely,
Peter Lenihan,not in the least bit worried about too much UV radiation
in this neck of the woods,but certainly seeking shelter from less then
tropical temperatures,on the shores of the St.Lawrence.......
--- In bolger@y..., Sam Glasscock <glasscocklanding@y...> wrote:
> Some time ago PB published an article in MIAB about an
> off-shore micro with junk-yawl rig and glass cabin.
> Has anyone built this boat? Are plans available for
> the glass cabin for the long micro? I am considering
> building the long micro, and any information on this
> raised cabin version would be much appreciated.
> Thanks
> Sam
>
> __________________________________________________
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Thanks, Don. I look forward to seeing the pictures.
I would guess that the plans could just be scaled up
for the long micro, since it is just a stretched micro
hull.
Im anxious to here how you like the big cabin compared
to the original configuration.
Sam
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I would guess that the plans could just be scaled up
for the long micro, since it is just a stretched micro
hull.
Im anxious to here how you like the big cabin compared
to the original configuration.
Sam
---dbaldnz@...wrote:
> I am converting my existing Micro to the Navigator__________________________________________________
> version you
> mention. Will be fitting the cabin top this
> weekend. When further
> down the track I will post some photographs.
> Bolger says he still thinks it a good concept, and I
> guess the
> forerunner for some of his later larger designs.
> This part of the
> world (NZ) has a very clear atmosphere, but with big
> holes in the
> ozone layer, so sitting UV free in the shade, I can
> watch the
> americas cup racers fry!
> DonB
>
>
> --- In bolger@y..., Sam Glasscock
> <glasscocklanding@y...> wrote:
> > Some time ago PB published an article in MIAB
> about an
> > off-shore micro with junk-yawl rig and glass
> cabin.
> > Has anyone built this boat? Are plans available
> for
> > the glass cabin for the long micro? I am
> considering
> > building the long micro, and any information on
> this
> > raised cabin version would be much appreciated.
> > Thanks
> > Sam
> >
> > __________________________________________________
> > Do You Yahoo!?
> > Make a great connection at Yahoo! Personals.
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>
>
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Let me remind both of you (David and Don) that there will be two
italian boats next year... We'll see...
Best, Pippo
italian boats next year... We'll see...
Best, Pippo
--- In bolger@y..., dbaldnz@y... wrote:
> David, we will both be dead before you win it back!!
> As an aside, every time my wife walks past the conversion she says
> things like...."are you sure you know what you are
> doing?....or....when are you fitting the smokestack?.....or....you
> will be the laughing stock of the boat club!"
> Well, I thought I was anyway. So if you want a low profile, stick
to
> your standard Micro.
> DonB
>
> --- In bolger@y..., djost@m... wrote:
> > Oh my,
> > I will deliberately leave my Micro as is, so that I can get a
> > better view of the America's Cup races in Newport when they
return,
> > although,I may be a very old man by then ;-)
> >
> > David Jost
> >
> >
> > I can watch the
> > > americas cup racers fry!
> > > DonB
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In bolger@y..., Sam Glasscock <glasscocklanding@y...> wrote:
> > > > Some time ago PB published an article in MIAB about an
> > > > off-shore micro with junk-yawl rig and glass cabin.
> > > > Has anyone built this boat? Are plans available for
> > > > the glass cabin for the long micro? I am considering
> > > > building the long micro, and any information on this
> > > > raised cabin version would be much appreciated.
> > > > Thanks
> > > > Sam
> > > >
> > > > __________________________________________________
> > > > Do You Yahoo!?
> > > > Make a great connection at Yahoo! Personals.
> > > >http://personals.yahoo.com
David, we will both be dead before you win it back!!
As an aside, every time my wife walks past the conversion she says
things like...."are you sure you know what you are
doing?....or....when are you fitting the smokestack?.....or....you
will be the laughing stock of the boat club!"
Well, I thought I was anyway. So if you want a low profile, stick to
your standard Micro.
DonB
As an aside, every time my wife walks past the conversion she says
things like...."are you sure you know what you are
doing?....or....when are you fitting the smokestack?.....or....you
will be the laughing stock of the boat club!"
Well, I thought I was anyway. So if you want a low profile, stick to
your standard Micro.
DonB
--- In bolger@y..., djost@m... wrote:
> Oh my,
> I will deliberately leave my Micro as is, so that I can get a
> better view of the America's Cup races in Newport when they return,
> although,I may be a very old man by then ;-)
>
> David Jost
>
>
> I can watch the
> > americas cup racers fry!
> > DonB
> >
> >
> > --- In bolger@y..., Sam Glasscock <glasscocklanding@y...> wrote:
> > > Some time ago PB published an article in MIAB about an
> > > off-shore micro with junk-yawl rig and glass cabin.
> > > Has anyone built this boat? Are plans available for
> > > the glass cabin for the long micro? I am considering
> > > building the long micro, and any information on this
> > > raised cabin version would be much appreciated.
> > > Thanks
> > > Sam
> > >
> > > __________________________________________________
> > > Do You Yahoo!?
> > > Make a great connection at Yahoo! Personals.
> > >http://personals.yahoo.com
Oh my,
I will deliberately leave my Micro as is, so that I can get a
better view of the America's Cup races in Newport when they return,
although,I may be a very old man by then ;-)
David Jost
I can watch the
I will deliberately leave my Micro as is, so that I can get a
better view of the America's Cup races in Newport when they return,
although,I may be a very old man by then ;-)
David Jost
I can watch the
> americas cup racers fry!
> DonB
>
>
> --- In bolger@y..., Sam Glasscock <glasscocklanding@y...> wrote:
> > Some time ago PB published an article in MIAB about an
> > off-shore micro with junk-yawl rig and glass cabin.
> > Has anyone built this boat? Are plans available for
> > the glass cabin for the long micro? I am considering
> > building the long micro, and any information on this
> > raised cabin version would be much appreciated.
> > Thanks
> > Sam
> >
> > __________________________________________________
> > Do You Yahoo!?
> > Make a great connection at Yahoo! Personals.
> >http://personals.yahoo.com
I am converting my existing Micro to the Navigator version you
mention. Will be fitting the cabin top this weekend. When further
down the track I will post some photographs.
Bolger says he still thinks it a good concept, and I guess the
forerunner for some of his later larger designs. This part of the
world (NZ) has a very clear atmosphere, but with big holes in the
ozone layer, so sitting UV free in the shade, I can watch the
americas cup racers fry!
DonB
mention. Will be fitting the cabin top this weekend. When further
down the track I will post some photographs.
Bolger says he still thinks it a good concept, and I guess the
forerunner for some of his later larger designs. This part of the
world (NZ) has a very clear atmosphere, but with big holes in the
ozone layer, so sitting UV free in the shade, I can watch the
americas cup racers fry!
DonB
--- In bolger@y..., Sam Glasscock <glasscocklanding@y...> wrote:
> Some time ago PB published an article in MIAB about an
> off-shore micro with junk-yawl rig and glass cabin.
> Has anyone built this boat? Are plans available for
> the glass cabin for the long micro? I am considering
> building the long micro, and any information on this
> raised cabin version would be much appreciated.
> Thanks
> Sam
>
> __________________________________________________
> Do You Yahoo!?
> Make a great connection at Yahoo! Personals.
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Some time ago PB published an article in MIAB about an
off-shore micro with junk-yawl rig and glass cabin.
Has anyone built this boat? Are plans available for
the glass cabin for the long micro? I am considering
building the long micro, and any information on this
raised cabin version would be much appreciated.
Thanks
Sam
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off-shore micro with junk-yawl rig and glass cabin.
Has anyone built this boat? Are plans available for
the glass cabin for the long micro? I am considering
building the long micro, and any information on this
raised cabin version would be much appreciated.
Thanks
Sam
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