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- Sun May 04, 2008 4:53 pm
- Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
- Topic: Splicing Nuts
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1995
- Sun May 04, 2008 4:32 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Naming a boat?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1379
- Sat Apr 26, 2008 10:32 pm
- Forum: Classic Sailboats
- Topic: Classic Aussie Plastic
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2051
- Sat Apr 26, 2008 10:25 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Small batch epoxy
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1477
The squirters are a good idea. I've been using small graduated medicine cups for small batches. I probably got them from US Composites, but I don't see the paper ones I have on the site any more. I know what you're saying about the burping plastic pumps, the 4:1 mix's hardener is so thick it nearly ...
- Fri Apr 25, 2008 10:08 pm
- Forum: Pearson Triton Specifics
- Topic: Triton Bulkhead modification
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4571
- Fri Apr 25, 2008 9:52 pm
- Forum: Tools and Techniques
- Topic: Epoxy roller
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1323
- Fri Apr 25, 2008 9:47 pm
- Forum: Classic Sailboats
- Topic: Classic Aussie Plastic
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2051
I haven't seen the SouthCoast 36 before, that is a nice looking boat. It isn't 'classic' in the sense that a Triton is, that's for sure, but it has a good solid 'glass cruiser look to it. I really like the center cockpit for cruising, it looks like there is a walkthrough in some of the pictures too,...
- Wed Apr 23, 2008 4:54 pm
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: US Composites
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1467
I've used their 4:1 fast epoxy with their fairing mix, this was as an alternative to the more expensive QuickFair. I haven't actually used QuickFair so I can't make a direct comparison but the fairing mix worked fine, the 4:1 kicked off faster than I would have liked, but its hot down here and with ...
- Wed Apr 23, 2008 4:43 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Spraying my decks - what to use? Interlux Perfection?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1067
I guess I'm a little confused. I thought Perfection (which I used on my Flying Scot topsides and looks great) was a 2-part poly, and was the similar in characteristics to Awlgrip and was therefore extremely hazardous to spray without a full air supplied-suit and other proper gear. Where is the boat ...
- Sun Apr 20, 2008 11:05 pm
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Finding religion, one pint at a time.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1462
We've been pigging out on BlueBunny lately. The summer I spent sailing in the Bahamas without refrigeration, every time we'd make port there'd be a bee-line for the nearest store's ice-cream freezer. Best thing I've ever eaten. Just turned in a gift certificate for an ice-cream maker last week. I'm ...
- Wed Apr 16, 2008 8:15 pm
- Forum: Technical Data and Boat Nerdery
- Topic: Other Great Online Forums
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3315
My vote for the Internet's second best forum goes to WoodNet.
http://www.forums.woodnet.net/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php
Woodworking, turning, machinery, and other wood related topics.
David
http://www.forums.woodnet.net/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php
Woodworking, turning, machinery, and other wood related topics.
David
- Wed Apr 16, 2008 2:15 pm
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Cabin sole decision time
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4363
I have been planning to use bamboo for my Islander when the time comes. I like the light and modern look, and it is very inexpensive, check out Lumber Liquidators: http://www.lumberliquidators.com/home.jsp They've usually got bamboo for $2 a square foot. I have heard conflicting reports on how it ha...
- Tue Apr 01, 2008 10:38 pm
- Forum: Tools and Techniques
- Topic: Gantry
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1418
Good looking gantry. I like the wooden dowels idea. I used two lengths of galvanized pipes one within the other with the lifting line through them. Didn't work great. Was the tree suspended end of the gantry raised to let the car slide downhill over the gunnels? Here's a shot of my set up. Man that ...
- Fri Mar 07, 2008 1:53 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Constructing a settee
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1097
I'm voting for option 1 as well. I had a previous boat with the settee front not running all the way to the hull, leaving a half inch or less gap for water to drain down (this was a molded hull liner rather than plywood.) The problem was the bilge was so shallow that the locker would get wet every t...
- Mon Mar 03, 2008 6:09 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Islander 32 updates
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1789
Is it better to add to an existing thread with new updates or start a new one? I've been getting a lot done lately, mostly finishing. The interior paint is complete with just a few touch ups to go and finishing in the galley and head areas that are being rebuilt. Varnish work has started in the V-be...
- Sat Mar 01, 2008 11:03 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: New Member, Kevlar, rigging Questions
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1887
I've always really liked those first generation British multihulls, the Heavenly Twins is one of the most numerous. As I remember production moved from Britain to somewhere in South or Central America for the last quarter or so of the production run. My first question is why do you think you need mo...
- Sun Feb 17, 2008 8:36 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Caprail; Wood vs. Aluminum
- Replies: 3
- Views: 508
My Islander 32 had a wood caprail originally, the previous owner replaced about eight feet of it on each side with perforated aluminum similar to the one on the Hunter I used to have. The aluminum gives you a place to hang fenders or snap on a snatch block, so there is a functionality argument to be...
- Sat Feb 09, 2008 9:39 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Fun with offcuts- eyebrows
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2473
Wow, that's some pretty impressive fitting with the compound angles. I've always wondered if the eyebrows serves any function or if they were just there to look good. It seems like they could be little rain gutters (and I have seen gutters similar to eyebrows) but with the angled house sides I don't...
- Tue Feb 05, 2008 11:25 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Interior paint recommendations please!
- Replies: 33
- Views: 4006
I stand corrected on water based latex, as long as it as the acrylic too. I'll have to check that out. I've used my share of Brightsides, its been my deck paint of choice (with Interdeck for the non-side) and it has held up well. Interior I wanted a satin so that was part of picking the Sherwin Will...
- Sun Feb 03, 2008 8:26 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Interior paint recommendations please!
- Replies: 33
- Views: 4006
I just finished the second coat of primer on my interior, top coats to come tomorrow. I'm using Sherwin William's products. I'm of the opinion that a good quality oil based enamel from Sherwin Williams or Benjamin Moore is perfect for interior work. Just don't mess with water based stuff and remembe...
- Sat Jan 12, 2008 1:50 am
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Boats named after songs
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1085
- Thu Jan 10, 2008 1:50 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Conditon of Mast
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2091
That bend is pretty serious and not something easily correctable. Think about the mast being in compression along its length; if you sight along the mast from one end you will see that instead of the whole thing being aligned along that compression only one wall is with the other bowing out. If the ...
- Wed Dec 05, 2007 10:41 pm
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Garhauer Marine Hardware Catalog
- Replies: 1
- Views: 885
- Wed Dec 05, 2007 10:37 pm
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Tile Clad Epoxy Paint
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2102
Here's a link to some Tile Clad info: http://www.sherwinwilliams.com/im/generalindustrial/tilecladhs.asp?nav=Products The best part is it still says 'Marine' on the can! I used Bilgekote in my laz and the bilge, two coats was enough for good coverage. The Bilgekote certainly went on easy and was str...
- Wed Dec 05, 2007 7:49 pm
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Tile Clad Epoxy Paint
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2102
Tile Clad Epoxy Paint
I had asked about Tile Clad earlier and no one had tried it, so I gave it a shot. Tile Clad is a Sherwin Williams product, a two part high-gloss epoxy paint, you can get it anywhere they carry their industrial and marine coatings. It comes in white, and gray, and they say they can tint it too. This ...
- Sat Dec 01, 2007 10:25 pm
- Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
- Topic: Two Part Anchor System
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3122
Most of the time the problem is not conditions when you anchor, but how they develop afterwards. Unless you are always anchoring for that 10% you're going to get caught. It's like only wearing your motorcycle helmet when the traffic is bad, not effective unless you wear it every time. I would go wit...
- Sat Nov 24, 2007 12:36 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Seafarer 31refit
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1390
The Seafarer 31 sure is a looker. I was bidding on one about a year ago when the owner pulled it from the auction at the last minute. That was a very early one with an attached rudder rather than the more numerous ones with the spade rudder. Either way, very sleep boats. I'm just down the Interstate...
- Wed Nov 21, 2007 1:07 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Interior-polyurethane or varnish
- Replies: 9
- Views: 875
Funny this came up, I just loaded up some pictures from the first varnish going into my project. I had the poly vs varnish debate as well, read everything I could on it. I have used gallons of poly in the house, 1400 sq ft of white oak floors for starters, and most of the future as well. I decided t...
- Tue Nov 13, 2007 11:44 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Rewire
- Replies: 6
- Views: 921
Hey Marshall, I can't claim to be a guru but I can try and help. Can you tell us what kind of boat you have (I don't know everyones boat yet), type of the two batteries and whether they are tow equal banks, a single bank, or a set of starting and house batteries? First off you don't want direct conn...
- Tue Nov 13, 2007 12:56 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Pylasteki's Story.
- Replies: 101
- Views: 15235
A horsepower is by definition 746 watts no matter how it is produced there is no difference between a gas horsepower or an electric horsepower. The difference in practice is that gas engines are rated at their maximum output and are generally not capable of either producing that much or that much fo...
- Tue Nov 13, 2007 1:49 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Pylasteki's Story.
- Replies: 101
- Views: 15235
Wow, I always sorta wondered what it would look like if I just painted over all my grinder work without fairing, nice to know! I saw on your blog that the first time you took the helm was on True North in St. Martin. I didn't get the helm job (mainsheet) but that was my first big boat experience, th...
- Sun Nov 11, 2007 7:33 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Islander 32 updates
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1789
Update time: Its been a good week, I got in about 26 hours of sanding over the last seven days. The entire cabin top has been taken down to 120 grit and is smooth as glass. The non-skid areas are all down to 80 grit and are smooth enough for fairing. The last bit of grinding needs to be down on the ...
- Sun Nov 11, 2007 12:37 pm
- Forum: Sailing and Cruising
- Topic: Last Fall Haulout with my Bluenose
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2137
I've got to admit I've never heard of a mitten string either, sounds like a good idea though. I don't mean to rub it in (since the other half of the year down here it is too hot to be outside) but the nice weather season is just getting started in Florida! I've gotten as much boat work done in the l...
- Thu Nov 08, 2007 12:42 am
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Boat names
- Replies: 67
- Views: 13344
The only condition in which it is okay to rename a boat is if a substantial restoration changes the character of the boat to such a degree that it could be thought of as a different boat. If changing the name is in the cards then the first thing to do is eliminate all references to the old name on t...
- Wed Nov 07, 2007 11:26 pm
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: My Third and Last Boat
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1158
- Fri Nov 02, 2007 11:47 am
- Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
- Topic: Cabin Top Traveller On Tritons
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2309
I've been thinking about this too for my Islander. It would be nice to get the main out from behind the cockpit and out of the way on the cabin top, but then the sheet is there too. That means I can't get to the main sheet from the wheel. Those of you who have moved the main to the cabin top, how of...
- Wed Oct 31, 2007 5:13 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: The death of the deck joint?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 968
When I think of all the trouble deck joints cause, glassing them in seems like a no brainer. There is probably still a place for bolted joints in day sailors because of the labor involved with glassing the joint and the smaller boats having lower forces involved. On my project boat there is only one...
- Tue Oct 30, 2007 10:30 pm
- Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
- Topic: The perfect rig, what is your preference?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1642
The boat is a MK1 Islander 32, basically looks like a slightly larger Triton. As far as I know they were never built as yawls, but they come from the era when many boats were offered as either and it looks like one would fit. Probably not going to happen, just a thought. Nice to see that everyone ba...
- Tue Oct 30, 2007 4:38 pm
- Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
- Topic: The perfect rig, what is your preference?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1642
The perfect rig, what is your preference?
Here's the deal. My Islander 32 was an insurance salvage from Hurricane Charlie. The boat was in sound structural shape and had some nice gear, but the big missing item was the rig, which was lost in the storm. There remains about six feet of the base of the mast (wood), the boom with roller reefing...
- Tue Oct 30, 2007 4:21 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Islander 32 updates
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1789
The engine is a Yanmar 2QM15, I'm rebuilding it myself for the experience, and because it will be less expensive. The goals for the rebuild are ultimate reliability and cleanliness. The 2QM has a good track record, it has replaceable cylinder liners so it is pretty much infinitely rebuildable, and b...
- Mon Oct 29, 2007 10:42 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Islander 32 updates
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1789
Islander 32 updates
It's been a while since I posted an update. Basically we've sanded for about three months now and here are some of the results. http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/th.7e113f795f.jpg The decks were covered with some sort of thick, sandy paint, like 1/8 inch thick and flaky. If I ever had any not...
- Mon Oct 29, 2007 9:55 am
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: The right plywood for interior work
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1416
Hey, nice to be remembered! The project is humming along pretty well. The summer slowed things down a bit, I was working tweleve hour days and it was way too hot to be covered in fiberglass dust for my few hours of leisure. Now that the weather has cooled some and I have more time things are moving ...
- Fri Oct 26, 2007 7:36 pm
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: The right plywood for interior work
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1416
Thanks for the info. I've been around the plywood debates for years and have always heard to not use the interior grades, even in the interior, in the boat because of the interior glue not being waterproof. That was the theory I guess, but it looks like it has worked just fine in practice. In theory...
- Fri Oct 26, 2007 4:39 pm
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: The right plywood for interior work
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1416
The right plywood for interior work
I haven't posted in a while, but my Islander 32 project is moving right along. We've been grinding/sanding for months now and we're about done with the interior. The next step after a major wash is going to be a lot of epoxy and tabbing work where some bulkheads have separated or gaps or what not. O...
- Sun Mar 25, 2007 5:35 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Oily bilge problems and what to do with a tank I found
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1063
Two more days of grinding, pulling, and getting nasty. At this point I have the majority of the tank sides out, the top out, and the forward wall out. The bottom, back, and lower sides are still left. The tank is bedded in the nastiest stuff I've ever encountered, I mean really, really nasty. I don'...
- Sat Mar 17, 2007 12:34 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Oily bilge problems and what to do with a tank I found
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1063
- Fri Mar 16, 2007 11:53 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Oily bilge problems and what to do with a tank I found
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1063
Oily bilge problems and what to do with a tank I found
In spending the day cleaning the bilge and generally trying to figure out how things are set up beneath the sole I have generated some questions. First off, the bilge is the oilyist, grimyist, nastiest thing I've ever come across. Here is an access hatch I cut today. The current state is after sever...
- Fri Mar 16, 2007 11:08 pm
- Forum: Boat Shops and Facilities
- Topic: Pictures of shed going up
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4849
I just wanted to post the finished pictures of the finished shed. Finished in the sense that the roof (tarp) is on and the thing is doing it's job of keeping the rain off. http://www.imagehosting.com/out.php/i347157_IMG1385.jpg Still have the staging to do and probably some more bracing. Dang but it...
- Sat Mar 10, 2007 11:11 pm
- Forum: Tools and Techniques
- Topic: My new favorite: Bosch PS20
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2006
My new favorite: Bosch PS20
You can see the shed we're finishing up in another thread in the 'shops' section. In the course of that project we've driven hundreds of 3" screws at all kinds of crazy angles and positions from the tops of home-made ladders and blind reach-arounds, etc. 95% of those were driven with my Bosch P...
- Mon Mar 05, 2007 10:49 pm
- Forum: Boat Shops and Facilities
- Topic: Pictures of shed going up
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4849