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- Wed Dec 15, 2010 9:39 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: triton # 122
- Replies: 38
- Views: 6477
Re: triton # 122
Looks great. I am in the same boatyard.
- Wed Nov 10, 2010 9:12 am
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Mystery monohull- Pearson Triton- Not
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1692
Re: Mystery monohull- Pearson Triton- Not
I cant tell from the pic but is that a full or fin keel? My 30' Chris has an outward turning hull flange. It does look similiar to this 26' Chris Craft.
http://sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_id=578
http://sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_id=578
- Wed Jun 23, 2010 3:55 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Fresh life for Nantucket Clipper after 10 years in barn
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3610
Re: Fresh life for Nantucket Clipper after 10 years in barn
My experience with Vinylester is different than with Case,in fact in direct contrast. I have been using it for quite some time and have never had any failure with it. If this were my boat I would go with the Vinylester simply because it is alot easier to laminate with(I am often working by my self)a...
- Tue May 18, 2010 10:29 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Filleting with Polyester Bonding Paste?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1024
Re: Filleting with Polyester Bonding Paste?
Exactly what I did . I removed and replaced everyone of my bulkheads and did all of my fillets with a cabosil/microballon mix in polyester resin. I did all of my glassing with Vinylester resin and three layers of 1708 .
- Tue May 18, 2010 10:22 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Advice please on glassing over fixed portlight openings
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1598
Re: Advice please on glassing over fixed portlight openings
On my boat S&S 30 (1965 Chris Craft) I removed the inner liner on the inside and glued a piece of 1/2" thick marine ply to the side.(running the whole length and width of the cabin top) I used thickened epoxy held in place with screws on the outside . After the epoxy had kicked I removed th...
- Thu Feb 11, 2010 9:54 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Best Source for recoring supplies
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1401
Re: Best Source for recoring supplies
We have Paxton here in Wilmington and when I first got my account prices were pretty good on West, paints, thru hulls ,etc. They then changed their discount codes based on the amount you buy. Basically they are a rip off now. Do you have the same experience.
- Thu Feb 11, 2010 9:47 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: General recoring questions
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2196
Re: General recoring questions
I actually find polyester/vinylester alot easier to work than epoxy. Controllable work times much easier to wet out ability to make whatever size batch you want , no hot pots,etc. When I redid the core on my Chris Craft(balsa)there was nothing wrong with the polyester skins of the deck or with delam...
- Sat Jan 16, 2010 12:37 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Replacing glassed-in chainplates
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1705
Re: Replacing glassed-in chainplates
1. Jib sheeting- The current set up is a jib track on the toerail aft of the chainplates. I know I will lose a couple inches of sheeting ability, but will it really make that much difference? Yes. The fact that it may only change pointing ability a little would be a reason for me not to want to do t...
- Tue Jan 12, 2010 11:50 am
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Bulk mahogany?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1082
Re: Bulk mahogany?
You can also try Hood Distribution in Raleigh. 919-772-7550
- Tue Jan 12, 2010 11:43 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Fiberglassing a Hull to Deck Joint (?)
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3430
Re: Fiberglassing a Hull to Deck Joint (?)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/thomas12345/deckjointJPG.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/thomas12345/sideviewwindowsglassed.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/thomas12345/portsideshiny.jpg I did mine,but mainly because I put on a whole new deck(core,new lamination) so it w...
- Sat Jan 02, 2010 11:43 am
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Where do you buy your fiberglass?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1238
Re: Where do you buy your fiberglass?
http://www.mertons.com/ $6.00 yd for 1708 biax.
I also try to buy locally most of the time. There are alot of boatbuilders where I live and most of them are happy to sell me resin, etc out of there own supply.
I also try to buy locally most of the time. There are alot of boatbuilders where I live and most of them are happy to sell me resin, etc out of there own supply.
- Wed Nov 18, 2009 3:15 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Protecting unfinished fiberglass
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1637
Re: Protecting unfinished fiberglass
It will be fine until you are finished. After I re-glassed my decks w/polyester resin I left parts unfinished for about a year before I got to painting it.
- Wed Sep 30, 2009 4:45 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Scarf Depth - Triton Recore
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1477
Re: Scarf Depth - Triton Recore
Wow , just a comment as well on the weather.Yesterday was actually the first day I had been to my boat since spring. Its finally getting to be boat working weather where I am. Hard to imagine you are dealing with low temps. Good luck.
Hi Rachael ,1708 has a 3/4oz mat stiched to it .
Hi Rachael ,1708 has a 3/4oz mat stiched to it .
- Mon Jun 01, 2009 9:12 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Caprail replacement with Ipe
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2043
Re: Caprail replacement with Ipe
I am getting ready to put down my new teak toe rail. Will be interested in seeing your pics.
- Mon Jun 01, 2009 9:03 pm
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: The pink stuff......
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1274
Re: The pink stuff......
You may already know this but the problem with multihulls especially performance multis they suffer greatly in performance with any extra added weight. I think you may be over thinking this one as the amas should be stiff enough as they are.They are balsa cored ,right? To give you some perspective, ...
- Sun May 31, 2009 11:03 pm
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: The pink stuff......
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1274
Re: The pink stuff......
I dont see why not. Although my choice would be 1/4" or smaller plywood. I am curious as to why there are even bulkheads in there in the first place. How big are your amas? My 18' and 16' catamarans have no bulkheads.
- Thu May 28, 2009 8:44 pm
- Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
- Topic: Can anyone in Wilmington NC look at a set of sails for me???
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1350
Re: Can anyone in Wilmington NC look at a set of sails for me???
Dont know if its to late ,but I am in Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach.
- Wed May 27, 2009 8:39 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Epoxy, polyester, vinyl ester
- Replies: 3
- Views: 846
Re: Epoxy, polyester, vinyl ester
I use all three. Mostly Vinlyester these days.
- Wed May 27, 2009 8:19 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Tiny bubbles.....
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2863
Re: Tiny bubbles.....
I completely disagree. And do you have a reason for this opinion? Knowing that you don't agree alone doesn't add much to the discussion. My own almost 45 year old boat. Out of everything I have done the hull has remained untouched except for painting . The reason for my opinion is widely publicized...
- Tue May 26, 2009 4:37 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Tiny bubbles.....
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2863
Re: Tiny bubbles.....
For the record, I am using epoxy. I will pre-wet the next batch of balsa with a thinned mix before I apply the cloth and report back here. You will thin the epoxy with a solvent? I know of no brand of epoxy that was formulated to be thinned. I see no good coming of this. You can actually thin epoxy...
- Tue May 26, 2009 4:24 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Tiny bubbles.....
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2863
Re: Tiny bubbles.....
I completely disagree.bcooke wrote:Unless you are building new hulls, polyester is never acceptable. Even then it is only 'good enough'.
- Tue May 26, 2009 4:08 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Brush on Gel Coat?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1225
Re: Brush on Gel Coat?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/thomas12345/portgelcoat.jpg Hmmm my text never showed up. This is a pic of my catamaran that I just brushed on the gel coat. I am a very active racer and I am constantly fairing the bottoms before every regatta. I use cabosil and microballons in polyester resi...
- Tue May 26, 2009 3:51 pm
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Chain Plates - looking for fabrication source
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2084
Re: Chain Plates - looking for fabrication source
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/thomas12345/makingchainplates.jpg Mine are 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 1/4" thick angle stock 316 stainless. I am doing the cutting with a porta-band saw and the rounding with the grinder. I am going to send them off to be electropolished ($75.00 for all eight). Check ...
- Fri Aug 08, 2008 9:01 pm
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Oak Posts
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2217
Just checked your website. I am getting ready to do a VW bus as well. My boat is actually in Hampstead about 30 miles north(Anchors Away). I hope to have it in the water this winter and bring it to my neighbor hood marina and finish out the interior. The Vinlyester from US Composites is good stuff. ...
- Thu Aug 07, 2008 8:37 am
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Oak Posts
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2217
Zach, where in NC are you? I am familiar with Atlantic Veener. Thats where all of my bulkheads are from. I will be going thru Beufort shortly on my way to Hatteras for a Regatta on the 23rd. If you happen to remember the number let me know. I cannot speak for the other Chris Crafts but my Capri does...
- Wed Aug 06, 2008 9:24 am
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Oak Posts
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2217
No, not a Columbia. Its a 1965 Chris Craft Capri 30(Sparkman and Stephens). There was no failure. My boat was neglected for years before I got it hatches open etc and filled with water ,so most of the interior wood was rotten and moldy. I have completely stripped the inside tossing just about everyt...
- Tue Aug 05, 2008 7:03 pm
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Oak Posts
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2217
- Tue Aug 05, 2008 5:09 pm
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Oak Posts
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2217
Oak Posts
Does anyone have a source for 4x4" Oak posts. I need to replace my two existing posts for my decked stepped mast on my Chris Craft. Cant find anything local. (Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach,NC)
- Wed Feb 13, 2008 6:25 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Restoring the gelcoat ??
- Replies: 6
- Views: 604
- Fri Jan 11, 2008 8:31 pm
- Forum: Boat Photos
- Topic: Winter Sailing
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1335
Thats just a picture of a boat in the winter:) Here is some winter sailing on some classic plastic day sailers. I am on the #21 boat.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jhOi5_Ue88
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jhOi5_Ue88
- Wed May 23, 2007 10:46 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Pre-made FRP board PART II
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3060
- Wed May 23, 2007 10:29 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Gel coat
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1819
You could probally buy just a small amount locally. I always buy gel-coat and resin unwaxed and just add wax for my finish coat for sanding. I would think you could just thicken the gelcoat with cabosil for your first pass and then maybe one or two more passes till your fair again. I keep two catama...
- Fri Mar 30, 2007 5:26 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Repairing Deck Core
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5021
- Fri Mar 30, 2007 4:57 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Fiberglassing
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1351
- Wed Feb 07, 2007 6:48 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: when to replace bulkheads?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2939
Mine are on the sketchy side and wasnt really planning on doing this at this time but since I am waiting for the sixty degree temps its supposed to be to redo my roof .I thought I would try to keep the cause rolling. Today was actually sixty so I knew if I removed yesterday I could re-install today....
- Wed Feb 07, 2007 6:38 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: replacing bulkheads
- Replies: 6
- Views: 873
- Mon Feb 05, 2007 9:50 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Rusted/Stuck Centerboard
- Replies: 39
- Views: 7419
- Mon Feb 05, 2007 8:24 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Rusted/Stuck Centerboard
- Replies: 39
- Views: 7419
- Mon Feb 05, 2007 8:15 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: replacing bulkheads
- Replies: 6
- Views: 873
- Mon Feb 05, 2007 7:57 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Rusted/Stuck Centerboard
- Replies: 39
- Views: 7419
The quote I got for mine was $600. (way to much) A 4x8 3/8 thick plate steel is around $250.00. I figure a hour charge with a machine shop to have it cut About $50.00 to have sand blasted and then whatever it costs for four coats on Interprotect. Where are you located ? I am going to have alot of ex...
- Mon Feb 05, 2007 6:05 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: replacing bulkheads
- Replies: 6
- Views: 873
replacing bulkheads
When replacing bulkheads do you remove and replace asap or can I remove bulkhead take it back to my shop cut new one come back in a couple of days and reinstall. This will be the two aft bulkheads. The current bulkheads are 1/2" is this okay or should I use 5/8 or 3/4?(30ft.boat offshore trips ...
- Mon Feb 05, 2007 5:48 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Rusted/Stuck Centerboard
- Replies: 39
- Views: 7419
Sounds like I just did the same thing.Is your board re-usable? Mine is pretty spent ,but still not bad for 40 years in saltwater. Are you sure its cast iron? Mine is 3/8th steel. I am just going to buy a new sheet of steel (4x8) and find someone with a plasma cutter and have a new one cut out. http:...
- Tue Jan 10, 2006 9:35 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: A little more progress
- Replies: 4
- Views: 848
Tim, I think there are two different models of vacs. The two gallon like mine does not come with a battery($99/Home Depot). There is also a one gallon that came with a battery (149.00). I have alot of Dewalt stuff so have plenty of batterys and I thought the two gallon would be more useful for the b...
- Mon Jan 09, 2006 8:34 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: A little more progress
- Replies: 4
- Views: 848
- Mon Jan 09, 2006 8:30 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: A little more progress
- Replies: 4
- Views: 848
A little more progress
Got all of my windows glassed up. Will be installing three round bronze ports. Not sure what size yet ,but probally six or eight inch. Went ahead and glassed up my hull to deck joint as well since I am replacing my teak toe rail and since it was off .... you know how that goes! http://img.photobucke...
- Mon Jan 09, 2006 8:08 pm
- Forum: Boat Photos
- Topic: oDay Mariner
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2626
- Mon Jan 09, 2006 7:57 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: re-coring balsa
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1131
Cant see the pics. The best prices for balsa and great service is http://www.mertons.com/. About 10 dollars cheaper on all sizes (4x2 piece) than Defender.
- Mon Jan 09, 2006 7:52 pm
- Forum: Boat Photos
- Topic: oDay Mariner
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2626
- Wed Jan 04, 2006 8:37 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Making chainplates
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1114
Ryan, yours are made with the L bracket piece of stock also? The bend in the last inch or so follows the direction of the rigging coming down. I think I am trying to do the same as you ,but am worried about having no bend where the turnbuckle hooks up to follow the angle of the rigging.Not sure what...
- Wed Jan 04, 2006 7:11 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Making chainplates
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1114
Ryan, I just recently dropped my old ones off at a machine shop and mine will be 316. My question is why are mine made with this angle piece.BTW they go thru deck then bolted to knees inside the hull. Colud I not just use a straight piece of stock bolted to the knee. Is there a reason it bends. The ...