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While I agree that there are fewer choices in Canada, I'm not too sure I'd say that about the UK or Europe. Pick up a British sailing rag and check out the back pages. Anytime I did I was impressed with the selection. The Brits tend to have some pretty hardy stuff- Nicholsons, Ebbtides, and Vancouve...

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I did mine last spring. Sanded where needed, zinc cromate, appropriate primer and Perfection 2 part paint. Used a brush. Looks great! A good time to replace dodgy fittings and fasteners. Good luck, David

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I keep mine inside the hull. I stuck a piece of pvc pipe to the hull with 4200 and filled it with mineral oil. For a long time it didn't even have a cap- I just stuck a piece of sponge in over the transducer but this year I added a lovely orange Home Depot cap fitting. 4 years: no leaks - no problem...

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Not anymore...

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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...

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A lot of strip planked wood-epoxy boats are built out of softwoods that are not necessarily decay resistant. The epoxy coating is intended to provide the protection from rot. Spruce, fir and pine all seem like a reasonable choice IF you do a thorough job coating them. They are pretty strong and ligh...

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Thanks Zach,
I'll look for one of those to add to my tool kit. I'll likely pass on the CNC machinery; I struggle with a drill press!
I appreciate all your help.
Best regards,
David

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Comet and Ajax cleaners have oxalic acid in them. I've used it on my toerails with OK results.
David

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Thanks Zach, sadly I've never heard of a center drill. Is that a specific style or just a smaller drill to start the hole? It's grand to display my ignorance yet again...
Best regards,
David

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I'm in the process of varnishing my coamings as well and had a similar problem. The sunbleached wood is lighter than the rest and as you sand the coaming the natural darker wood is exposed. You have to remove a lot of wood to get an even color. I decided not to remove that much teak on my old coamin...

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I've had good luck picking up stuff at machine shop/metal fabricators. I usually drop in personally with my request and am almost always successful. Half the time they have stuff in the scrap bin that is the size I need and sell it very cheaply or, occationally, give to me. I find that letting payin...

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Thanks for all the good advice. I'll print off the tips and put them in my shop. I'm no machinist but there are times that I drill metal and I'm tired of ruining bits. I'll get some Rapid Tap and a center punch. I've used Cobalt drill bits before. Some of the nicest bits I've ever ruined. The new se...

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I have just aquired a complete set of high quality HSS machinist's drill bits ( at an auction at a severe discount) and would like to get some advise on drilling aluminum and Stainless properly without ruining them. I have a reasonably good Delta drill press but don't know much about proper speeds o...

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I replaced my chainplates (Cheoy Lee35, #15,000) with 5/16 SS. Recommended by Bob Perry himself. I guess if you have the bucks the 1/2 will let you sleep like a baby. I'm no engineer, so I can't offer advice beyond that.
Best regards, David

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I used some Bilgecoat in my engine"room" last summer and quite liked it. I intend to use in in some storage lockers this spring since it looked good and had a smooth finish. Seems very suited to the purpose IMHO. Best regards, David

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I've certainly used a lot of interior latex. We've used Benjamin Moore's top of the line paint in the house for years and really like it. I've shied away from using latex on the boat interior mostly because I had never heard of anyone having done it. I don't mind trying new things but I hate sanding...

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The choices keep coming! Charlie, do you use interior or exterior latex paint on your boats? I've seen some photos of your boats and there is no doubt that you wouldn't use a substandard product. All the advice I've recieved has had merit and all seem like good choices. Since I sail with my two kids...

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I see there is quite a range of products to do the job. Unfortunately, Kirby Paints are not readily available since I'm in Canada and the shipping would be horrendous. Thanks for the Zinsser tip Peter, I'll look into that. As far as house paint go , I tend towards Benjamin Moore and only use their g...

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Thanks, my interior is mostly plywood and solid teak (1980 CheoyLee) so nothing fancy there to worry about. The teak is all satin finished varnish. With a CheoyLee, familiarity with a varnish brush is unavoidable! The paint below appears semi gloss, I've been thinking of satin (low gloss) exterior a...

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Congratulations! A hard earned victory from the sounds of it. Best of luck with the rest of the job.

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As I wrestle with an oncoming cold, an apparently endless winter and a long list of house projects that can't be delayed another year (she thinks), I escape into the spring worklist. One of the things I'd like to do this year is repaint the white down below. The interior is a mix of teak and white p...

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Pathfinder Marine is still producing marine diesels based on VW motors. Their latest model is based on the 1.9litre. I'd love to replace my old 1.5 vw with the new one since everything would fit in the same spot. Maybe some day... John and Inge at Pathfinder have been great to deal with. Best regard...

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Hi Pete, FWIW, I have built both a 71/2' Nutshell and the 11N Spindrift. Both are great boats. The 11N is a real load carrier and a hoot to sail. It really works for my growing family BUT I do not find that I use the nesting function very often since it is a bit of a chore. The Nutshell is great for...

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I'm glad the B-40 came out nicely but really after spending $500,000 on a boat worth half of that amount I guess that it should. There is no doubt that Hinkley makes quality boats but if you have to pour that kind of money in to keep them "bristol", I guess it's not the boat for me! The th...

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I prefer to fill my tanks down below rather than use the deck fill. I like to see what is going on when filling rather than rely on the vent. I carry my own hose in case the fuel dock hose is too short and a garden variety sprayer handle ( a couple bucks at Wallyworld) to control the flow. I'm sorry...

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I used Por-15 to paint my diesel this spring and so far it has been fine. I brushed on their engine enamel with a small brush and although a slower process, there were no problems with overspray. The hardest part is getting it clean. Degreaser, solvents, brushes of all sorts and I still missed some!...

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I'm not sure that I would ever give up my cordless drill. Or my multimeter. I carry most of my tools in the wide mouthed contractors bags. The sides are soft and I can stuff lots in them. My shelves are full of spare parts and "goodies". I think that my fixation on tools and parts is a res...

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I'm not sure if it is a classic but the Tanzer22 has a big cockpit. It is a pretty good sailer with keel or centerboard options. They built a pile of them and can be had for a reasonable price.
David

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Thanks for the replies. I'm going down to the boat in a couple days so I'll measure things up and decide.
David

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I don't need to use piano hinges. In fact I'm not sure they will even work well on my boat. My port cockpit locker is big on my Cheoy Lee and a piano hinge may be tough to line up. I did look on the McMaster-Carr site. Wow! Lots of goodies there. My preference would be to find a source of quality he...

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Thanks for the input folks. Jason, thanks for the kind offer! I'm not sure that piano hinges will work for me - most seem too light. I will take a look at the McMaster-Carr site to see what is available. I'm hoping to find something massive so that my heavy hatches don't tend to twist them. Thanks a...

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I replaced the hinges on my cockpit lockers a couple years ago with what I thought to be good quality Stainless hinges. They are not. The pin is rusting and freezing up the hinge to the point that some are unuseable. I want a very strong hinge ,either Stainless or chromed bronze. One side must be sh...

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I had a Stainless holding tank onboard that had a weld failure. I won't be doing THAT again! I realize that CheoyLee is not renowned for their metal work but I think that SS is poorly suited to be a holding tank.
Best regards, David

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Hey Tim, I got a mug last year for some galley tips. It took several months. Don't give up hope! Regards, David

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I had the exact same thing happen to me although I never knew that the PB Blaster was the problem. Had to replace a damper plate and used copious amounts of PB Blaster to loosen all the bolts and, voila, next day my tranny fluid is in the bilge. A little late for me but maybe someone will be saved t...

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ARRGH.
Just when I felt I had it beat.
Thanks Tim. I really do appreciate the help. I hope someday that my engine and area will look like that. Nice work.
David

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Thanks for the info. I'll likely go Perko. It seems robust and there are more parts to drop in the bilge...
Geez Rachel, I do all my own work and am forever breaking stuff. I was always under the impression that a pro would be smarter. I appreciate the tip.
Best regards,
David

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I need a new larger raw water strainer and am wondering if there is any particular brands to choose or avoid. I looked at the Hamilton Marine site and they have a Perko and a Groco that are about the same $. The Perko has tie rods and, a drain plug and wing nut adjustment. The Groco appears to sugge...

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Hi Charlie, I've got GPS and even an old radar onboard and am happy to have both. No TV or Gameboys for the kids though. I still row the plywood dinghy I built. Knots work great in a lot of situations. I'm probably just cheap, but I can't bring myself to buy a chain hook for the anchor snubber (i.e....

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I back splice my anchor rode to the chain as well. I haven't had any problems and it is easy to check for chafe. I figure the worry about chafe is equal to the worry about shackle strength or the pin coming loose. I use three strand and it only takes a few minutes to throw in a splice if there is we...

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Filling the old thruhull with5200 sounds tempting but, whenever possible, I prefer to things the hard way. Also, I need to put a bigger hole in that spot. It is very difficult to tell how things are connected. There are no screw heads visible in the screen covering the thruhull but there are 4 areas...

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Thanks for the ideas. I hadn't thought about trying the Dremel so that might be the first attempt. The Dremel would be ideal if it was a normal thruhull and not the more substantial style with a scoop/screen. The grinder will be on site. Perhaps a combo of the two.As far as the fiberglass repairs, I...

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I've got to remove my current raw water seacock and replace it with a larger one to accomadate my new raw water pump. The trouble is the reluctance of the current seacock to go quietly into the night, as it were. I have no photos but it appears to be a thruhull with an integrated screen connected to...

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Last time I removed my prop I asked the yard to borrow their prop puller. They handed me a sledge hammer and a big bronze drift! "Place drift on back of prop, apply persuasion" said they. Worked fine. I later discovered that the same tool also removes chainplates but that is another story....

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Hi Chris,
There is an Alternator shop on Kempt rd. (I believe it is called Rands) that may be able to help. I would give them a call. I bought a starter there and they seemed OK. If they can't fix it, they may know who can.
Best regards,
David

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Sorry for the slow reply. I have the bolts on the outside, where I can see them. Don't use 3M 5200 if you even want it off!
Best regards,
David

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My CheoyLee has it bolted on and I prefer it that way. There will be a time you want to get under there for some reason and glassed in will be a problem. Just my opinion of course but I did have to remove mine last year and it was nice to use a wrench instead of a grinder!
Best regards,
David

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I used Hi-mods last year which I got from Rigging Only. They were great to deal with and gave me the "Middle aged grunt" advice as well. I'm in descent shape ( for the shape I'm in) and gave them a good effort. I feel I'd rather have them too tight than too loose but I opened a couple up j...

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Pure guess based on bubble cabin. Bill Tripp?

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Thanks Keelboat, for the vote of confidence. I really enjoy this forum because there is so much hands-on experience as opposed to the"I read this in cruising world" crowd. I'll give it a go.
David

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