Tie it up as best you can, reduce windage as best you can, and - if the time comes - get yourself and your family out of the way.
There's no boat that can't be replaced, so don't worry too much about it.
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- Thu Aug 25, 2011 6:30 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Hurricane Irene
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4981
- Sun May 23, 2010 12:16 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Rebedding and Non-Skid
- Replies: 4
- Views: 744
Re: Rebedding and Non-Skid
Just solvent wash it. The textured surface is fine for sealant (actually, a good thing).
- Fri Apr 23, 2010 12:16 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Strong but paint safe solvent or cleaners?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1784
Re: Strong but paint safe solvent or cleaners?
If you really think it needs a solvent to get cleaned, I would use the same solvent that the LPU manufacturer recommends using to clean the surface prior to painting. Of course, test on an inconspicuous area first.
- Sat Jan 30, 2010 11:11 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: General recoring questions
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2246
Re: General recoring questions
In addition to everything Ryan said, a cored structure will also be more rigid than solid glass. It is the better way to go: cheaper, easier, and a better end result. It's not too often those three things go together in boating; so celebrate that by ordering some balsa core. :) Balsa - and other cor...
- Sun Nov 29, 2009 11:14 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Lifelines
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4239
Re: Lifelines
When I repainted the deck of my Triton, I left the stanchions and pulpits off for a while as I preferred the way the boat looked without them. However, when going forward, I felt much less secure in lumpy weather. Not that I rely on the lifelines for support, but I found it having them there made en...
- Mon Jul 20, 2009 7:59 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Awlgrip primer and Interdeck questions
- Replies: 3
- Views: 645
Re: Awlgrip primer and Interdeck questions
According to Interlux, there is no need to prime before applying Interdeck. By the way, Interdeck is a thick paint and the aggregate settles to the bottom of the can. Pour the entire can into a larger paint bucket and mix it well so you get an even distribution of the aggregate. Trying to mix Interd...
- Tue May 19, 2009 7:39 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Small area of rotted core
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2031
Re: Small area of rotted core
A recore from underneath adds to the difficulty of the job by an order of magnitude, but it is doable. It's hard to give you meaningful advice without being more familiar with the installation and the true extent of the rotten core. However, if it's truly only a couple inches, you can mix up a thick...
- Mon Apr 13, 2009 7:50 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: color scheme of boot stripe and bottom
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2485
- Mon Apr 06, 2009 8:08 pm
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: hard times
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1559
- Tue Mar 17, 2009 8:48 am
- Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
- Topic: Atomic 4 not-starting question (Complete with symptoms!)
- Replies: 50
- Views: 7468
I just whacked mine with a crescent wrench a few times when the needle got stuck. It was simple and it cracked me up when my guests' eyes got a little bit wider after it started. There's only so many times in life when hitting something that's broken will actually make it work; shouldn't those oppor...
- Fri Mar 06, 2009 8:30 am
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: 3M or Boatlife?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1664
- Thu Mar 05, 2009 11:56 pm
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: 3M or Boatlife?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1664
- Sun Jan 25, 2009 10:39 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Prep/Primer for Previously painted decks.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 708
It depends on the condition of the paint and what type of paint was used. If the condition is at all suspect, take it all down to gelcoat. It is possible to get it all off - not necessarily easy, but possible. If you elect to paint over the existing paint, be sure you know what type it is. If you to...
- Thu Jan 08, 2009 12:02 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: When to pot deck holes?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2151
- Thu Jan 08, 2009 8:35 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: New Owner of Triton #194
- Replies: 34
- Views: 5254
- Tue Jan 06, 2009 9:01 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: When to pot deck holes?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2151
Hi Warren, The idea of drilling test holes seems a waste when the plywood will be visible. Or am I way off base with this? Are there types of rot around deck holes that are not visible? I do think you're a little off base. The core and it's condition are not visible through the glass; fiberglass can...
- Tue Dec 23, 2008 12:11 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Greetings..and thin deck laminate.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1377
- Thu Dec 04, 2008 2:10 am
- Forum: Pearson Triton Specifics
- Topic: NETA Triton owners list gone!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1094
Britton has been diligently collecting ownership and hull number data for at least a few years. I'm sure that the information is still available and, if it is gone from the NETA site, will soon be back, probably better than ever. Either that, or Britton will have a set back not unlike sanding and pr...
- Wed Nov 26, 2008 1:42 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Islander 32 from A to Z
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4100
- Mon Nov 03, 2008 10:43 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Repairing LARGE holes in fiberglass
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1897
- Mon Oct 20, 2008 10:58 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Cleaning Winches
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1373
- Thu Oct 09, 2008 2:07 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Reinstalling Aluminium deadlights
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1238
- Wed Oct 08, 2008 11:47 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Rebedding ?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 748
The idea is that it creates a better gasket-like seal. The problem is that if the fastener moves at all, it breaks the seal and you've just invited a leak. I say use plenty of sealant and fully tighten all the hardware at once. The way to do it, if someone was really inclined, is to use a screw driv...
- Wed Oct 08, 2008 9:50 am
- Forum: Technical Data and Boat Nerdery
- Topic: Filters and Diesel bleeding
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2505
- Mon Oct 06, 2008 10:04 am
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Hello All - new poster and an introduction.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1103
- Thu Oct 02, 2008 10:12 am
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Google Earth Nautical Charts
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1135
A similar thing is avaible here: http://demo.geogarage.com/noaa/ - you don't need to download anything. Either way you go about it, it's very cool.
- Wed Oct 01, 2008 6:36 pm
- Forum: Tools and Techniques
- Topic: The Right Tools
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1714
- Tue Sep 30, 2008 10:07 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: What Calk/Sealer to use?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 767
- Thu Sep 18, 2008 10:31 am
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Chesapeake Forumites?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1738
- Tue Sep 16, 2008 10:08 pm
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Ike v. Texas
- Replies: 3
- Views: 889
Ike really packed more of a punch than I anticipated. While Texas bore the brunt, we actually got more storm surge than during Gustav (7+ feet) and tropical storm conditions that lasted for a couple of days. I've had my boat tied up for storms since TS Fay - I'm going to take those lines off in a sh...
This is something I know a little bit about. I can tell you with certainty that you do not want the boat on the hard when one of these storms comes through. The question of whether or not you're better served by a slip or at anchor in a hurricane hole depends on the slip and the hurricane hole that ...
- Tue Sep 02, 2008 11:45 pm
- Forum: Boat Photos
- Topic: vacation pics
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2357
- Sat Aug 02, 2008 8:01 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Bottom cleaning whilst in the water -
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1885
I clean the bottom regularly. I use Baltoplate for bottom paint and it is not great at retarding growth and slime. For in the water cleaning, I simply wait for calm weather and string a line from the bow cleat to the stern cleat along both sides of the boat. That's enough to easily move along the bo...
- Mon Jun 30, 2008 11:44 am
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Lifecaulk, 3m 101 or ? for sealing seams exposed to UV
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1480
- Mon Jun 30, 2008 11:42 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Cleaning up a mess (on my gelcoat)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 977
- Thu Jun 05, 2008 11:32 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Adding Core to a Finished Hull
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2660
If the sole purpose is insulation, then I would strongly suggest abandoning the idea of adding core material, which I think is a lot of cost and work for very limited benefit, and using materials specifically designed for the purpose. I believe Britton insulated his Triton and I know others have as ...
- Thu Jun 05, 2008 9:36 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Adding Core to a Finished Hull
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2660
- Fri May 23, 2008 11:49 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: The Kaholee Project
- Replies: 188
- Views: 48897
- Fri May 09, 2008 3:56 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Instalation of New Found Metals Ports
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3276
I used to be able to find butyl in tubes at hardware and big box stores - sold as gutter and flashing sealant. The last time I checked though, the gutter sealant was some sort of synthetic blend that included silicone. It's out there, though. I've been wondering about the butyl tape as a means of av...
- Thu May 01, 2008 10:21 am
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: My new to me Westsail32
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3040
Hi Nanette (formerly Scout, right?), How much vertical clearance do you have? If the goal is simply to keep it at the rear of the locker, why not just construct a simple box or frame that fits flush against the back of the locker? I really like the Westsail 32's, by the way. They're distinctive, but...
- Wed Apr 30, 2008 5:26 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: An Unusual Floating Dock
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2311
- Wed Apr 30, 2008 10:25 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: After the fairing compound .. before painting ..
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2453
I will never again buy another can of Brightsides. Not only does it hold up poorly, it's unpleasant to apply. I painted the Triton's decks with it and it had good initial gloss. I had the (unfortunately unpleasant) opportunity of seeing my old boat a couple months ago and the Brightsides had lost a...
- Tue Apr 29, 2008 9:36 am
- Forum: Classic Sailboats
- Topic: Bristol 24…
- Replies: 30
- Views: 9026
- Mon Apr 28, 2008 12:47 pm
- Forum: Pearson Triton Specifics
- Topic: Triton Bulkhead modification
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4571
- Mon Apr 28, 2008 12:44 pm
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Opening Portlights
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4198
Any vendor/service provider will provide both positive and negative experiences. Hopefully, the positive greatly outweighs the negative. I've certainly experienced both from a variety of places (as we all have, of course). However, the mark of a good organization is how well they handle mistakes. It...
- Fri Apr 25, 2008 2:51 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Recore from below
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2169
Recore from below
I know this topic has been covered a bit, but I spent last weekend in my anchor locker and I'll be spending much of this weekend in the same place. So, I thought I'd hit this horse one more time and reiterate the importance of properly sealing hardware. I knew about these spots when I bought the boa...
- Tue Apr 08, 2008 9:16 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Winch Handles
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1296
- Wed Apr 02, 2008 10:58 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: The Re-core: process
- Replies: 27
- Views: 7534
Inner skins are typically considerably thinner than outer skins. However, if it is very weak, go ahead and reinforce it with a couple layers of glass. As to the plywood - it is a viable core material, but I think you'll be happier with balsa. The balsa is very workable, considerably lighter, and mor...
- Wed Mar 05, 2008 7:31 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Just Aquired a Triton
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3873
- Tue Mar 04, 2008 10:00 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: The Iota Project
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3997
Tim, I had a question for you when I read the latest Iota update: I know from past threads why you chose butyl to bed the large ports, but I'm curious why you chose a different sealant (I think it was polysulfide) for the smaller, opening ports. ? Rachel Not to speak for Tim, but I think I would do...