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Shoalcove

Thanks, I appreciate the opinion. I'll put the money into the Soundown.
David

Shoalcove

What about using the Silent Running and covering it with the Soundown? Is that more effective or just more expensive? I hope to haul the old engine next week and will have the area at my disposal.
Thanks,
David

Shoalcove

Thanks for the link and info Mike. That sounds very nice! I plan to look into that further tomorrow. Thanks to all for the insight.
David

Shoalcove

I want to clean up the engine compartment this year to better organize things and to reduce the noise. I've looked at both the paint from Silent Running and the foam from Soundown. It seems to me that you would gain best advantage from using both products(assuming they actually work). Has anyone tri...

Shoalcove

I'm planning to replace my old rusty racor with a new one as part of my repower project this fall. I was planning a 500ma. Those dual units are priced through the moon here. Are they that much better than a single? What is the big advantage? Also has anyone created there own dual from two singles? T...

Shoalcove

There is a lot of info on the Harken.com site that will help on those questions. A sailmaker would also be a good resource.
Good luck

Shoalcove

Be careful with PB Blaster around any seals on your tranny. It will eat them up for dinner and you'll get the bill. This I learned...
David

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I just finished painting my boat with Perfection last week and was happy with the results. I will say that the finish was not perfect but it was pretty good. I got some complements and mostly met my goals. The shady side looks best. I worked outside and it's hard to control all the variables to get ...

Shoalcove

Chris,
I'm pretty sure that I got 1708 biax at OP Plastics. I just got up after working all night so my info is suspect but I'd call them. They may be open on Saturday's.
I've no business/family etc connection but they did give me a hat once.
David

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Thanks Chris. I'll give Jim a shout.
David

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That's great Chris. Do you have a contact number? I was about to call around to get a new headstay. I'd rather give him the business. Good luck with the re-core. I start prepping the hull for a paint job next week. I decided to stick with Perfection paint since I have some experience with it and am ...

Shoalcove

That's great Chris. I know Jim a bit as well from the Binnacle. Has he gone out on his own?
Good luck with the project.
David

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Decide that you like your beard varnished and suggest outloud that you may do the rest of it. Once varnish understands that you want it there it will peel and lift immediately. Except on any inside corners...

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Hi Chris,
I assume you have a source for your materials but if not, OP Plastics on Mosher Drive in the Burnside Park have what you'll need.
Have fun,
David

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Chris, You should be able to find PB Blaster at Canadian Tire; I've seen it there in Moncton. It is wonderful stuff but not if you get it on a seal. This I know...
Cheers,
David

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Hi Tom, Thanks for the tip. I've done the same with the Wood Finish Gloss on the exterior. I've never used the Jet but it may be something to consider in the future. We are at coat 3 now so we'll plug away. I certainly don't want to do anything that risks ruining the job. It was a lot of work stripp...

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Thanks for the input. I use the Wood Finish Gloss on the exterior wood but find it a little soft and have been topcoating that with the "regular". It looks and lasts great. I thought I'd use the Classic varnish down below since it won't be getting regular topcoats. It looks like I'll be di...

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I'm starting to put some Epiphanes Classic varnish on the locker doors I stripped and sanded this winter and am wondering about everyones approach to adding coats. Do you sand lightly between every coat or just after a couple to help flatten to surface? I know what it says on the can but it also say...

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Local white oak (not red) would work great I think. Sitka would seem fine if you have the would already. Douglas fir could be used as well. I'm no expert but all these woods get used for such things. Have fun.

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3 years and no sign of yellowing. In theory it never will.[/quote]

That's interesting. Perhaps I should reconsider. Thanks again.
David

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Yes indeed! I'm envious of your shed, I know that my biggest challenge is the weather in spring. I tend to arrive at the boatyard with a inside and an outside list. Of course some days I change lists 3 or 4 imes in a day! A couple seasons ago I redid my decks with Perfection. I applied my last coat ...

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Thanks for all the input. I really have come to appreciate the wealth of knowlege here. Does the 291LOT yellow as quickly as the polysulfides?
I want this to last a loooong time so I accept that eventually they will be yellowed. It is not a big issue if it continues to do it's job.
David

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Hi Dave, The reason I wondered about the 291LOT is that it is a polyurethane and I had read that the polysulphides had better resistance to teak cleaners and fuel spills. Also, I do not want to use a permanent adhesive since I will be the guy that would have to take them off to repair if they got da...

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I'm gathering supplies for the spring worklist and on my to-do list is rebedding the teak toerails on Patiently. I am considering using polysulphide - either 3M 101 or Lifecalk Sealant. Any preferences? I've used the 3M but have no experience with Lifecalk. I was originally planning to use Sika 291L...

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In Canada ,at least, the Devoe paints are sold under the name Ameron. I've used the 235 and it is tough stuff. A PITA to sand! I've also used their 2 part poly but found that it would not lay out well. I switched to Perfection (roll and tip) and liked it much better. I've got bilges that need painti...

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Yep Rachel, that is exactly my take on the foam types. Some interchange the names and create confusion. I imagine that carefully installed blueboard foam with vapour and foil barriers will be far, far superior to 99% of our current (well not very current really) factory jobs and quite cost effective...

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I would think that the red vapour barrier tape would work well to make a smooth cover without gaps or leaks. I believe he suggests completely encapsulating the foam with vapou barrier so also put in around the outside.
David

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Take a look at kollman-marine.com to get some pretty good advice on iceboxes and refrigeration. I think you'll find some answers there under the Technical Updates section. I've got no affiliation or experience with Kollman but he seems to have some practical info.
Good luck, David

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Hi Rachel, I think your roof will be fine. My understanding is that it is the particularly moist environment of ice box insulation that makes iso absorb H2O. Mind you this too is internet info so it may not be factual. This internet stuff is a lot different than waiting for the latest Marine Book Cl...

Shoalcove

Thanks Chris, it's tough to decide which way to go at times. There is a lot of different opinions. I'll have to investigate the System 3 a bit.
David
PS Nice progress on the shed, it'll be a big help.

Shoalcove

Hi Chris, Is anyone in Canada (or even better- Nova Scotia) carrying the System 3 paint. I've used the Perfection 2 part with some degree of success in the past. It's pretty simple and safe if rolled and tipped and widely available ( The Binnacle and others) which is a big plus when you need an extr...

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My understanding is that although the "iso" has a higher r value than regular blue foam board the "iso" will absorb moisure and eventually lose its insulating properties. I'm planning on doing this job someday myself and most of what I've seen suggests that blue or pink board is ...

Shoalcove

I've read this with interest since I'm doing some electrical work this year as well. 180-200 amps seams like a TON on a small boat without a fridge and watermaker. Again, I agree with the others that there is likely a error. I fully agree with Mainesail that it is very effective to reduce need rathe...

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Thanks Chris. I think I'll wait for it to warm up a bit first. I've been stripping varnish off of locker doors today. Every once in a while I aim the heat gun at me! -37C with the wind. Gross... Best of luck with the shed, David

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I wouldn't mind sometime. I keep my boat 30 minutes south of there so go by regularly. Unfortunately, I'm either in a rush to get there or to get home. I do find that watching others slaving away on their boats is very therapeutic...

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My aft cockpit coaming was in very bad shape. It was made of 3 laminations of 1/4" teak to fit the curve of the cockpit. I took it apart last spring and replaced the top layer with a new piece. I made a form and used about 35 clamps to laminate it up with epoxy. Lots of fun!! Teak is so expensi...

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I hear you on the toerails! I need to remove and rebed mine. I'm not planning on replacing them but it will need a couple graving pieces on the one side. I gave up trying to varnish mine a couple years ago and left them bare. Handrails are bare too. The rest of the brightwork has Epiphanes. I did ha...

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I took the coamings off my CheoyLee last year to rebuild and refinish them. I live in the frozen North so I decided to make them easily removeable for future jobs. The side coamings are are just connected by machine screws into tapped holes in the fiberglass. The curved aft piece has nuts that I can...

Shoalcove

Nice boats! I hope the photo's are helping you deal with the snow this winter. Welcome back.
David

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I've got a Monitor and quite like it but I am no expert and have a couple issues to work out. I messed with mine for 2 summers and couldn't get it to work right until a friend came out one day and pointed out a set-up error. My boat (CL35) is well balanced and hid the fact that it was set up wrong u...

Shoalcove

Thanks for all the pointers! Stand by for more questions!
David

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Thanks for all the input! I printed off the Blueseas article (and a few others) to add to my ideas/methods binder. I think that I will gather up the stuff to get this project done this spring. I'd like a new panel and a battery monitor someday too but this looks like a priority.
Thanks again, David

Shoalcove

Thanks to all! I appreciate the help.
David

Shoalcove

Now that it's too cold to actually do anything I've decided it's time to plan some spring projects. One thing I know I need is to put some big fuses on the battery cables. The only trouble is I can't really figure out what size I need. I've checked Calder, Wing, and Casey and while they all suggest ...

Shoalcove

Hi Tim, I agree with what you say, to a point. In Chris's case I made the suggestion for a couple reasons. First, I know the area where he lives and they rarely have snow that lasts for more than a week most winters, so huge accumulations of snow won't be an issue. Since it's in his yard he could ea...

Shoalcove

There are a lot of boats that don't do anything and survive. If you are concerned about the cockpit you could run a 2x4 from cabin to stern rail and put a 12x10 cheap tarp over it. Tie it down well and it'll do most of what you want until March or so. Just leave one corner easy to untie to get under...

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Nice looking boat! I think that if it was me, I would put a tarp on the boat and build a Stimson shed in the spring. I built a frame out of strapping with a high peak (using Tom Young's idea that he describes in an old issue of Good Old Boat) that worked well and allowed me to work on the deck and b...

Shoalcove

Thanks, I've used your idea of chamfering the fastener hole for a while and think that it's a great one. I enjoy your site as well. My only complaint is that you and so many others here always remind me that I am an all thumbs hack! We need a butchered project thread here to make me feel better. Som...

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This years list looks a lot like last years list (and quite similar to the year before). However, this year I am determined to: - refinish interior cabinet doors with fresh varnish - lift, repair and rebed the teak toerails - replace last of standing rigging ( new turnbuckles already in transit!) - ...

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It threw me off at first as well. Post more and move up the food chain. You'll note we all have a role. It's part of the forum and part of the fun!
Cheers,
David

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