Plastic Classic Forum

I'm looking at replacing the forward hatch on my Ariel. I was wondering (WRT Lewmar ocean series hatches) whether one should purchase the flat style vs one with a flange. I understand the physical difference based on the drawings on the website but wonder what would work best on a small coastal crui...

I need to get to the bottom of this. The stuff I orderd showed up last night. The balsa did in fact come neatly rolled up in the same box as the biax. It would have also fit into the box that held the epoxy and paint. So I really have to wonder why I paid all that shipping? Is there a way to tell if...

We have the bottom and topsides stripped and most of the deck. I've removed most hardware and brightwork. I hope to start a deck core job this w-end. So I guess not very far along at all.

I really enjoy working on her just wish I had more time to do so!

Andrew

I called JD this AM. They said that the reason for he $67 charge was because the package was over sized. While I understand that UPS needs to charge more for over sized packages I don't understand why the package was over sized in the first place. I figured the balsa would come in those rolled up pa...

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I live in Wilmington too. I am restoring an Ariel out by Sneeds Ferry. Where do you keep your boat?

Nice shed...I'm jealous!

Andrew

Thanks folks!

I am going to give them a call first thing tomorrow morning.

By the way I checked and shipping on West System is free.

Andrew

I just had an interesting experience with JD this week. I placed a large order that consisted of all the parts and goodies I would need to start the deck recore on my Ariel. As I was finalizing the order I noticed that shipping was free. I was very happy! Before finishing up however I realized that ...

Perhaps a bit redundant but I think it is always nice to share good experiences.... So I finally broke down and bought a PC 7335. I purchased it from Tools for Less. Was $129 but with free ground shipping. Arrived in about 5 days (to NC) but it was over the MLK holiday so I actually expected a longe...

We insured our boat using Progressive. We couldn't haul it out at the time we bought it so a survey was a non-starter. Progressive was the only company we found that didnt require one. Anyway we got hit by lightening last summer in the marina. Pretty much blew out every light on the boat, melted all...

We just finished the stripping job today!! Now the boat is free of hull paint. Took countless hours of sanding. For once I'm very glad I don't own a bigger boat!

Thanks-folks! Arthur will be on the hard until September. NC summers are hot but humid as you can imagine so maybe she won't dry out much. Yes that is what I was referring to. Interlux 2000 was what I was looking at. OK so when you say " I rolled a a few layers of epoxy" what exactly do yo...

Hi! I have just finished stripping the bottom of my Ariel (A387 -Arthur). Man what a job!!!!!! Had at least 10+ layers of paint. After/during stripping I noticed many areas where the gel coat was pitted and cracked. Figured I'd barrier coat but having read the wisdom here about barrier coat was wond...