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- Sat May 26, 2012 8:50 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Bedding stanchions
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2618
Bedding stanchions
My 1989 Pearson was supplied with stanchions that used a 1/8" thick rubber (or plastic?) pad of probably 70-80 durometer, mounted between the stanchion and the deck. On the underside, they used a fiberglass backing plate, washers, lockwashers and nuts. Over the course of time, every stanchion b...
- Tue Dec 06, 2011 10:19 am
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Ultimate Sole
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3681
Ultimate Sole
I am about to refinish a teak and holly plywood sole. I know it is not anything more than a veneer on the plywood but it fits my present budget. There used to be a product called "Ultimate Sole" that was a type of clear urethane with a very "grippy" but clear finish. It had rave ...
- Fri Dec 10, 2010 12:21 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Engine problem
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1878
Re: Engine problem
One thing that sometimes gets overlooked, is that these small diesels with lift pumps have another filter. The lift pump itself has a filter on the inlet that rarely (if ever) gets checked for being plugged. The pump itself comes apart with a couple of bayonet prongs. The filter is generally sold wi...
- Thu Mar 04, 2010 11:45 pm
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: 3M-4000UV
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2320
Re: 3M-4000UV
If you use Life-Calk polysulfide, is it worthwhile to use the BoatLife Life-Calk Primer that is recommended for good adhesion?
- Mon Mar 01, 2010 9:02 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Glueing wood to formica
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1470
Re: Glueing wood to formica
Wood veneer with contact cement would be easy
- Fri Feb 12, 2010 12:44 pm
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: 3M-4000UV
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2320
3M-4000UV
I know this has been covered somewhere before but I was having a little difficulty getting answers through my search. I am planning a lot of re-bedding of stanchions, deck hardware and the like this spring. I had been planning to use 3M-101 polysulfide. I found that 3M has dropped that product and i...
- Thu Nov 20, 2008 6:10 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: My new project - a Santana 22 (with pictures!)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1996
- Fri Oct 31, 2008 7:20 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Removing the rudder
- Replies: 7
- Views: 940
Here is a link to my Pearson 30 spade rudder repair.
http://www.javelin38.com/rudderrepair.html
It will take you through the process so you would know what you are in for. I wouldn't recommend it unless you have bushings to replace or other work that requires it.
http://www.javelin38.com/rudderrepair.html
It will take you through the process so you would know what you are in for. I wouldn't recommend it unless you have bushings to replace or other work that requires it.
- Tue Oct 21, 2008 10:44 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Holding Tank Vent Fitting
- Replies: 12
- Views: 977
I believe Peggy is correct about what happens when your holding tank gets depleted of oxygen. (as an aside, Peggy stayed with us one year while attending the Newport Boat Show. She is a nice lady and a real character.) I had a horribly stinky tank on my Pearson 30 from the PO, that I since replumbed...
- Mon Sep 15, 2008 9:24 pm
- Forum: Tools and Techniques
- Topic: Stern Tube tools
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2172
I had a tough time getting my stuffing box apart during the off-season. It is a lot easier though when the boat isn't bouncing you around and you don't have to worry about a gusher. After I got it disassembled, I was able to clean the threads with a power wire brush and polish the shaft up to 1500 g...
- Wed May 21, 2008 8:32 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Quetzal spring fitout 2008
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1093
- Tue May 20, 2008 7:55 am
- Forum: Technical Data and Boat Nerdery
- Topic: AC power outlets
- Replies: 24
- Views: 7446
I agree with the previous notes that wire nuts should never be used on a boat. However as a side note, I can report that I have used them quite successfully for submersible boat trailer wiring. I first fill the wire nut with Dow silicon glue (another no-no for boats) then put the wires in and tighte...
- Sun May 04, 2008 8:26 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Tripp-Lentsch 29 Keel Bolt Issue
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1610
- Sun May 04, 2008 8:14 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Tripp-Lentsch 29 Keel Bolt Issue
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1610
Actually, when I dropped my keel ballast, there was a fairly heavy layer of material separating the lead from the hull. I examined the stuff pretty carefully and believe it was a very dense two part polyurethane foam. It was the same stuff they used for core in my deck. There was caulk in the joint ...
- Sun May 04, 2008 8:53 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Tripp-Lentsch 29 Keel Bolt Issue
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1610
Just thought I'd add a few cents to say the the earlier posts on this issue are all very good and maybe my experience will help put your mind at ease. I removed the lead ballast keel from my Javelin 38 (same construction as yours) and found the keel bolts to be like new. I rebedded the keel in 5200,...
- Sat Apr 26, 2008 12:06 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Small batch epoxy
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1492
Small batch epoxy
Just thought I'd share this in case someone hasn't already thought of it. I hate to mix up small batches of epoxy with the stupid push pumps that burp, clog up and otherwise are quite annoying. I was wasting a lot of epoxy by mixing batches bigger than I really needed for tiny jobs. I found these co...
- Wed Apr 09, 2008 8:54 pm
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: US Composites
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1482
US Composites
I was just wondering if a lot of folks use these people for fillers. They seem to have prices that are way better than I've seen elsewhere for epoxy fillers in particular. I don't know how their prices for biax material and other stuff are. Anyway, the company is US Composites and their website is h...
- Wed Feb 27, 2008 7:53 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: All About Marine Crimping
- Replies: 30
- Views: 5853
- Thu Jan 24, 2008 5:59 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Amsteel or Wire Life Lines?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 3496
- Wed Jan 23, 2008 12:15 pm
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Bronze pipe
- Replies: 3
- Views: 987
Hope this is helpful. I'm not an expert, but I am pretty good at finding what I need. I don't think there are any bronze nipples available anywhere. But I think this may be the answer you need. Apparently, to prevent dezincification (which is how normal brass will fail in a marine environment), the ...
- Fri Dec 28, 2007 6:33 pm
- Forum: Technical Data and Boat Nerdery
- Topic: Standards for Awlgrip paint
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4306
I think that the best way to know whether or not someone has the skill to do a job that will be acceptable to you, is to go look at their work. Find out what other boats they have painted recently and check them out. If they look horrid, you should go find someone else. Painting is somewhat of an ar...
- Tue Dec 11, 2007 11:30 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Weight of Cloth for Sea Hood Sheathing
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1074
- Sat Nov 24, 2007 2:10 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Winter is for rudder fun
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2000
Doug, That is quite interesting about Quetzal's rudder. I'd be highly interested to see pictures of that when you take it apart. I wonder what size holes you use to let water in and out without getting nasty growth inside. Or maybe it naturally can't support growth because of the oxygen levels insid...
- Wed Nov 21, 2007 11:27 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Winter is for rudder fun
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2000
Okay, I finally posted the pictures of the rudder repair. Instead of putting it all here, I think it is easier to just use this link:
http://www.javelin38.com/rudderrepair.html
I hope it is helpful for someone.
http://www.javelin38.com/rudderrepair.html
I hope it is helpful for someone.
- Mon Nov 19, 2007 11:12 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Winter is for rudder fun
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2000
- Sat Nov 03, 2007 7:20 pm
- Forum: Technical Data and Boat Nerdery
- Topic: CAD software
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6020
I use a program called TurboCad by Imsi. You can usually buy it on sale some where for $100 and it does do 3D. You have to spend a little time with it to get productive and I only use the 2D capabilities, but it does make nice drawings. http://www.cadandgraphics.com/tcdlx14.html?gclid=CNHOnu_pwY8CFU...
- Sat Aug 11, 2007 8:54 pm
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Fenders for a triple-axle trailer?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1773
My favorite trailer place is Champion Trailers at http://www.championtrailers.com/ . They don't list triple fenders in their catalog but I'll bet they have them if you call.
- Tue Aug 07, 2007 8:13 pm
- Forum: Tools and Techniques
- Topic: They're social animals
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1381
- Thu Aug 02, 2007 10:18 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Stereo Installation Question
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3007
- Tue Jul 03, 2007 12:20 am
- Forum: Tools and Techniques
- Topic: Bottom scrubbing
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2540
- Fri May 18, 2007 9:40 am
- Forum: Tools and Techniques
- Topic: Fein Multi-Master
- Replies: 30
- Views: 8362
- Fri May 18, 2007 9:03 am
- Forum: Tools and Techniques
- Topic: Fein Multi-Master
- Replies: 30
- Views: 8362
The fiberglass cutting blades wear out much quicker than I'd like. It's hard to justify a $30 blade for one cut. I bought the profile sander attachment and only used it briefly. I don't have enough experience with the attachment to say aye or nay, but I can tell you that it seems like an afterthough...
- Mon Apr 30, 2007 5:16 pm
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Rudder Stock
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1488
Yes, you have to take it apart and weld tabs to the new stock, but that isn't a huge big deal. At one time, I wouldn't have blinked to spend the $1700. However, 17 boat bucks just happens to be a pretty big deal to me right now. (Actually it represents 11 weeks of groceries for a family of 7!) And I...
- Mon Apr 30, 2007 4:26 pm
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Rudder Stock
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1488
Rudder Stock
I have been attempting to straighten an old Pearson 30 rudder stock and now that it is fairly straight, I'm not liking its out-of-roundness, pitting and wear. The rudder stock measures 2.342" x 2.382" instead of 2.375" at the lower bearing. So, if I take the rudder apart and replace t...
- Mon Apr 23, 2007 6:36 pm
- Forum: Classic Sailboats
- Topic: Classic Racing Boat
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5731
- Mon Apr 23, 2007 9:34 am
- Forum: Classic Sailboats
- Topic: Classic Racing Boat
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5731
I've watched the lean-to being built and have been really curious what he would be doing in there. The boat in front is a 1973 Pearson 30. I am completing some rudder repairs this Spring, left over from the previous owner. The boat behind her is a 1961 Tripp Javelin 38 that is waiting for some $$ to...
- Thu Apr 19, 2007 9:30 am
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Epoxy
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3379
One interesting note about epoxies that is not very well published, is that all epoxy ratios are volumetric . If you mix by weight rather than volume, you need to account for the density difference between the resin and the hardener. Depending on the brand and the particular hardener, the density di...
- Tue Apr 17, 2007 5:22 pm
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Pencil Frustration
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4760
- Tue Apr 17, 2007 2:16 pm
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Pencil Frustration
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4760
- Mon Apr 09, 2007 5:24 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Removing sticky paper cover from Lexan
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1555
- Wed Mar 21, 2007 9:04 pm
- Forum: Classic Sailboats
- Topic: Classic Racing Boat
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5731
- Wed Mar 21, 2007 7:40 pm
- Forum: Classic Sailboats
- Topic: Classic Racing Boat
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5731
Classic Racing Boat
OK as long as someone brought up classic racing, let me share this picture of a boat built by DeDood (Germany) in the late 60's. Her name was Nicola IV. Anyone care to guess the designer?
- Mon Mar 12, 2007 8:42 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Windless Question??
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2161
Rachel -
You sure are good at finding stuff. There is also a great PDF file of the entire windlass there that should identify any potential unseen locking parts at http://www.slspares.co.uk/Seatiger.pdf
You sure are good at finding stuff. There is also a great PDF file of the entire windlass there that should identify any potential unseen locking parts at http://www.slspares.co.uk/Seatiger.pdf
- Mon Mar 12, 2007 7:46 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Windless Question??
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2161
I can't tell you if there is anything else mechanically holding the gypsy, but I can tell you a story about a winch drum that wouldn't come off. I found after examining the thing every which way from Wednesday, that there couldn't be anything else mechanically holding it. So, I used the brute force ...
- Sat Mar 10, 2007 3:24 pm
- Forum: Classic Sailboats
- Topic: Holland Built "Dutch Treat"
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2060
Yes, she was batten seamed. I have three main memories of that summer liveaboard: 1) I remember that there was condensation on my shaving mirror that never went away all summer. 2) I remember that I was shocked at how human hair falls out at a rate that actually blocked the limber holes in the bilge...
- Fri Mar 09, 2007 5:39 pm
- Forum: Classic Sailboats
- Topic: Holland Built "Dutch Treat"
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2060
Holland Built "Dutch Treat"
I debated about posting these since it is a wooden boat and the pictures aren't that great. I didn't want to clutter the board with just a bunch of pictures of an old boat. Well, I decided to anyway, so just shoot me. All my good pictures of the boat were lost several years ago. But in any case she'...
- Wed Mar 07, 2007 12:16 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Deck Resurfacing
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1662
Thanks guys. I really appreciate the input. It sounds from all of the above that E-Glass is the way to go. Even though the gelcoat looks really terrible, it is quite amazing how well it is attached. It does not seem to be at all loose like you'd expect. Since it is extremely hard (probably one of th...
- Tue Mar 06, 2007 6:19 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Deck Resurfacing
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1662
Deck Resurfacing
This question is primarily addressed to Nathan and Tim as they resurfaced Nathan's deck by encapsulating it in 10 ounce cloth and epoxy. Like many boats of that era, mine has the same very tight gelcoat crazing that either must be ground back to the glass, or encapsulated as you have done. My questi...
I went to IBEX a few years back in Miami. I found it to be a really good thing to do for learning. I can promise that it is WAAAAAAY different than a regular retail boat show. You get a chance to speak with all the engineers that designed the stuff you will be looking at and there are some very info...
- Mon Feb 26, 2007 7:12 pm
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Quality Control
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3702
For the Sailboats, I'd have to say that Sabre wins hands down. My buddy Marvin from New Wave Boats, sold the 426 that was on display. You can look anywhere that isn't even accessible on a Sabre and you'll find good workmanship. When I looked at the new Tartan, I thought their quality is really down ...