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- Mon Dec 15, 2008 3:05 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Grinding out tabbing... how far to go?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1288
I trick I use sometimes with old roving is to get a good stainless steel (has to be stainless, not plain steel) wire brush, and scrub the surface with that initially, then grind it reasonably smooth. This way you are keying all the surfaces, even if it isn't ground all the way down. Don't use a regu...
- Mon Nov 17, 2008 12:45 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Covering holes from removed deck hardware
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1815
- Thu Nov 06, 2008 3:33 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: removing silicon
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3324
To test for remaining residue, mist it with water from a spray bottle. If the water beads up, silicone remains.I found with silicone residue it takes many solvent wipes to remove. Don't bother misting with water after every wipe on/wipe off, you'll only frustrate yourself. Use the 2 rag method, o...
- Mon Nov 03, 2008 1:38 pm
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Small, affordable bluewater?
- Replies: 58
- Views: 7532
- Fri Oct 31, 2008 12:14 pm
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Small, affordable bluewater?
- Replies: 58
- Views: 7532
The problem isn't with people a foot taller than the headroom though. It is tempting to stand in a boat that is an inch or two too low... Yeah, I think it's far worse to almost have standing headroom--sure to lead to discomfort and head-banging. Be sure there's either real standing headroom, or non...
- Thu Oct 30, 2008 6:05 pm
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Small, affordable bluewater?
- Replies: 58
- Views: 7532
- Sun Oct 26, 2008 2:42 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Restoring Cape Dory 10: Need wood working advice
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2891
I have a fiberglass shell sitting in my yard that my Dad and I made a number of years ago. We borrowed a mold from some friends that were in the dinghy building business. It needs a little work, some gel peeled off popping it from the mold, and it fell on its side requiring a minor repair. When I fi...
- Sat Sep 27, 2008 4:47 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: About a hull that has been deformed by a jackstand
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1104
- Fri Sep 12, 2008 11:24 am
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Brain storming session...
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1994
I always toss my brushes after using them in epoxy. I buy cheap brushes, and figure it costs as much in acetone as it does a new brush, so why bother. And vinegear works great - just be sure to rinse anything that is plain steel or aluminum off after using. Vinegear can cause some metals to oxidize.
- Fri Jul 11, 2008 11:03 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Removing Polycrylic
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1162
- Wed Jul 09, 2008 1:52 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Removing Polycrylic
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1162
I am currently building some new spashboards for the boat. If you would like, I can take some pictures of it for you, so you can see what the finish looks like. Pictures good. Sorry if I missed it, Rick: but in what climate do you find this effective? Greg We live on Vancouver Island, which is on t...
- Wed Jul 09, 2008 12:27 pm
- Forum: Classic Sailboats
- Topic: Design Ideas For My Next Boat Sought
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2273
Another boat you might want to add to your list would be a 32' C&C Corvette.
http://www.corvettesailboatassociation. ... imer.shtml
http://www.corvettesailboatassociation. ... imer.shtml
- Wed Jul 09, 2008 12:20 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Removing Polycrylic
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1162
This is not intended to hijack the thread, but I have been thinking about water born finishes for a while. I have used varathane diamond coat successfully for a number of non-boat projects, and have used water based instrument lacquers on a number of guitars now and get excellent results now that I...
- Tue Jul 08, 2008 6:16 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 10 days in the yard
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1877
- Tue Jul 08, 2008 6:15 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Removing Polycrylic
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1162
It should finish hard. I would suspect as Quetzalsailor pointed out, something (perhaps surface prep), was not up to par. I have been using water based Varathane ontop of Watco Teak Oil on my exterior bright work for about 7 years, and I am quite happy with the finish. The cool thing about the water...
- Mon Jul 07, 2008 4:29 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 10 days in the yard
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1877
- Mon Jul 07, 2008 4:27 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: heat gun paint removal
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1198
Re: heat gun paint removal
Tim, Thanks for the advice and caution. Sounds like the old sanding with mask, goggles and paper suit, while time consuming, may be the safer way to go. The sooner I get this job done the sooner I can get my boat closer to the water. Pat McD P.S. -Great forum.. I'm not sure how much time a heat gun...
- Fri Jul 04, 2008 4:53 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: KDAT wood for sole stringers
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1494
Locust is tougher than boiled owl. You use some interesting materials up there in New Brunswick... Hi Rachel, it's only a matter of time before it replaces carbon/boron/unobtainium fibers in the America's Cup boats. Renewable AND environmentally friendly (Unless, of course, you are the owl...) Best...
- Fri Jul 04, 2008 11:39 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: KDAT wood for sole stringers
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1494
- Thu May 29, 2008 11:48 am
- Forum: Tools and Techniques
- Topic: Drilling metals
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1924
- Tue May 27, 2008 1:11 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: De-Waxing solvent
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1326
Virtually all paint strippers contain wax to slow the evaporation of the solvents used to break down the bonds in the paint you are removing, so anytime you use stripper, it should be wiped with a solvent. The instructions usually call for a wipe with mineral spirits or something similar, so I'm you...
- Fri May 09, 2008 5:31 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Rewiring mast for lights
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1169
I used the wire tie method on my boat years ago. It works fine - I never hear the wires banging. Be sure to use a reasonably heavy tie, and don't leave to long of a space between ties. I put three on, in a row, each turned 1/3 ot a turn, then left a space, put three more on. I don't recall the spaci...
- Mon May 05, 2008 11:44 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Repainting glossy rough surfaces - getting stick
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1899
The flap wheel might work. Wire brush even. I'm sick of sanding. If you are going to use a wire brush anywhere on your boat, make sure is is a stainless/brass/bronze wire brush. Don't use a regular steel wire brush, as little specs of steel will come off when you are brushing. They will stick every...
- Mon May 05, 2008 11:23 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: After the fairing compound .. before painting ..
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2457
I painted my kitchen cabinets with brightsides - couldn't be happier with the finish. After 8 years, still smooth and glossy. The teflon in the paint means it is extremely easy to clean. I also used it to paint out the insides of the compartments on my boat. This was about 13 years ago, and it is ho...
- Tue Apr 29, 2008 12:57 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Graphite for rudder bearings
- Replies: 3
- Views: 918
- Tue Apr 29, 2008 11:32 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Graphite for rudder bearings
- Replies: 3
- Views: 918
I've heard of people doing this. It is something that seems to need doing every few years. The epoxy/graphite seems to wear out fairly quickly. What I did on my boat was to shim the stock with a piece of sacrificial plastic, in this case it was a plastic water bottle that I cut into flat sheets, as ...
- Fri Apr 25, 2008 11:19 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Sanding rounded corners?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2185
- Tue Apr 22, 2008 12:49 pm
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: April, going on November
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1303
- Tue Apr 22, 2008 12:29 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Oil and Varnish
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1464
I did a hand rubbed finish on a highly figured piece of mahoghany for a coffee table, and feetup is right - the effect is very three dimensional. When you walk past the table looking at it, the rippling and ribbons change from dark to light, and shimmer, like a piece of folded silk. It is very appea...
- Fri Apr 18, 2008 2:18 pm
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: RANT: Antifouling color selection
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1600
- Thu Feb 14, 2008 3:57 pm
- Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
- Topic: Hinge or Tabernacle mast step?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1954
- Thu Feb 14, 2008 3:49 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Painting the "back" of molded fiberglass parts
- Replies: 5
- Views: 496
- Wed Feb 06, 2008 3:17 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Interior paint recommendations please!
- Replies: 33
- Views: 4011
Adhesion shouldn't be a problem as long as the surface is well prepped and has the recommended primer on it. Think of all the houses that used to be finished in oil that are now latex - the ones done properly are holding up fine. I have no idea how the new acrylic latex paints sand. Should be easy t...
- Tue Feb 05, 2008 1:06 pm
- Forum: Tools and Techniques
- Topic: Carbide Grit Jigsaw blade for cutting thick fiberglass
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1053
- Fri Jan 18, 2008 7:26 pm
- Forum: Boat Shops and Facilities
- Topic: What's the Status?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5039
- Thu Jan 10, 2008 5:41 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: 12V system
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3262
When I rewired my boat, I bought a roll of 14 AWG Ancor 2 conductor wire. It was I believe red/black, and sheathed in white. To colour code it, I simply bought some Jiffy Markers in various colours. When I ran my run, I pulled the wire through my hand, with a Jiffy marker pressed against the white s...
- Wed Dec 19, 2007 3:36 pm
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Tired of waiting for the drawbridge?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1354
The first thing that came to my mind when I saw this is from another thread:
http://plasticclassicforum.com/viewtopi ... d6aa#26227
Not sure relying solely on a halyard for a tether is such a good thing!
http://plasticclassicforum.com/viewtopi ... d6aa#26227
Not sure relying solely on a halyard for a tether is such a good thing!
- Mon Nov 26, 2007 5:05 pm
- Forum: Boat Shops and Facilities
- Topic: Paint booths
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4472
- Mon Oct 29, 2007 8:04 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: unseizing a ball valve?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2864
- Thu Oct 25, 2007 6:03 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Working with Lexan
- Replies: 37
- Views: 3402
- Mon Oct 22, 2007 12:15 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: GREYHAWK's Refit -- Continued
- Replies: 27
- Views: 6340
A J30 moored near me used Kiwi Grip 2 summers ago. He reported the same as you - dealer was extremely helpful and knowledgable (the national distributor even stopped by to check on the progress!), and it went on very well. He painted his deck in stages - it was a work in progress, and were the overl...
- Wed Oct 17, 2007 1:27 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Triton #680 deck work
- Replies: 157
- Views: 33477
I feel for you Britton. I had an unexpected rain shower on my freshly primed deck last year. I knocked the loose stuff off, sanded it well, and kept going. I now have a handful of spots were the primer has peeled up off the deck. You are doing the right thing by taking the majority of the primer off...
- Wed Oct 03, 2007 11:22 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Epoxy Cleanup
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1338
- Thu Sep 27, 2007 11:31 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Water and Waste Fill Locations
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1321
- Wed Sep 26, 2007 11:21 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Water and Waste Fill Locations
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1321
As much as I love providing dockside entertainment for my neighbors when filling my water tank via the hose down the foredeck hatch, I really would rather have it on deck. If your maintenance regimen can't manage to keep a decent O-ring on the fill cap to keep seawater from polluting the tank... we...
- Fri Sep 21, 2007 11:58 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: What's you favorite GPS handheld and why?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4905
- Wed Sep 12, 2007 11:35 am
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Burgee/Flag clips
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1957
- Fri Sep 07, 2007 11:12 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Forestay Fitting Backup Structure Failure
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1410
- Thu Sep 06, 2007 3:41 pm
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Heavy-duty hatch hinges?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2045
- Thu Sep 06, 2007 11:49 am
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Holiday weekends
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1950
Re: Labor Day Sailing
Sometimes those work out to be the best trips.David VanDenburgh wrote:It wasn't the trip we'd planned for, but it turned out great.