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- Tue Dec 17, 2013 4:39 pm
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Main Sail's butyl tape
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3462
Main Sail's butyl tape
I bought some a few years ago, still have one roll. Does anyone know if there is a shelf life for this stuff? Are there temperature restrictions when using? And finally, when using, to you take, say, a 2" piece and stretch it as demonstrated in the pictures he put up? I must confess, I will not...
- Mon Dec 16, 2013 9:19 pm
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Forum future
- Replies: 27
- Views: 8773
Re: Forum future
Just stopped in. Glad to see some familiar names. Sad to hear that Rachel was dissed in any fashion. Not a sweeter, kinder, more humble poster exists. A walking and talking (and sailing) Funk and Wagnall! Whoever is in contact with her please send my regards. I hope somebody punched the offender in ...
- Thu Aug 30, 2012 1:38 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Mooring Advice
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3798
Solution Found!
I apologize for not coming back sooner to share this but I found the solution shortly after my last post. I found it in some random forum - I doubt I could find it again. First, it's worth noting that this 'problem' only seems relevant to heavy displacement boats with large bow sprits. The solution ...
- Wed Jun 13, 2012 5:27 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Mooring Advice
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3798
Re: Mooring Advice
UPDATE: This is my 5th season and I have still not resolved this problem. The fender thing got ixnayed that same season in 2008 and I ended up putting pipe insulation on each pendant. With the lines shortened up, in heavy weather the sprit could/would have hit the ball if there was weather, I saw it...
- Fri Jun 03, 2011 5:02 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Re finishing the tiller
- Replies: 1
- Views: 852
Re finishing the tiller
When I got my boat, the tiller was delamintating. I brought it down to bare wood, did some filling with resin and some filler and then varnished it. I always intended to make a sleeve for it but I never did. Now I have to do it again. I've often heard and read about how some people in this scenario ...
- Mon May 30, 2011 8:47 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Soda blasting, then Inerprotect, then Micron Extra
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1836
Re: Soda blasting, then Inerprotect, then Micron Extra
Update: Not much to say. One barrier coat after another. A gallon takes care of the bottom, just barely. They calculate for a 32'er 1.25. This is correct if you want to include the rudder :). I've discovered I am lousy at creating just 1/4 gallon so the rudder has a few less coats than the bottom. W...
- Sun May 22, 2011 2:55 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: What happened to the registration link?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2263
Re: What happened to the registration link?
My memory is not photographic but my memory of photographs is pretty good.
- Sun May 22, 2011 9:26 am
- Forum: Tools and Techniques
- Topic: Death of a Sander
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2860
Re: Death of a Sander
And there's my pat, economy boosting answer: Off to Home Cheapo. This time I will pay attention to the ass end of this sander. I have two, one with a round fanny and one with an oblong ovalish fanny. Guess which one broke? The one that connects to my shop vac hose without major Rubing! I never even ...
- Sun May 22, 2011 8:04 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: What happened to the registration link?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2263
Re: What happened to the registration link?
Hi Britton, thanks but that seems to be a more of a question. I'm a bit of a plain speaker...Am I supposed to read into your response that Tim is quite busy and needs someone to help with the forum and until he has the help he has removed the registration link? Days before posting here, I tried cont...
- Sun May 22, 2011 7:10 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: What happened to the registration link?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2263
Re: What happened to the registration link?
28 views and no responses. Is it safe to say there is no registration link?
Nanette
Nanette
- Sat May 21, 2011 3:41 pm
- Forum: Tools and Techniques
- Topic: Death of a Sander
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2860
Death of a Sander
Or perhaps there is a way to revive ole faithful. It's a Dewalt orbital. When I turned it on today it started to whine (can't really blame it) and then it would just stop. Turn if off, turn it back on...same thing. I tried tightening all screws. No change. Any thoughts?
- Sat May 21, 2011 3:34 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: What happened to the registration link?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2263
What happened to the registration link?
Or is there no room at the Inn? I referred someone here and he can't find it, nor can I.
If you can show me, I'll be danged.
If you can show me, I'll be danged.
- Mon May 16, 2011 5:56 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Looking for inspiration: what to do with the anchor locker
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1253
Re: Looking for inspiration: what to do with the anchor locker
I divided my anchor locker in half because my chain was getting stuck when deploying the anchor. I actually had too much room for the chain to drop into and it was falling over on itself. Dividing it in half took care of that. Now, the other side could be used for anything. In my case it's an all ro...
- Sun May 15, 2011 7:22 pm
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Where's the sense (cents)?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3578
Re: Where's the sense (cents)?
There are so many cheaper sources for so much of the stuff we need from washers to paint. If I need something sooner than later I am forced to use Least Marine. But before I go, I sit at the computer and print out the purchase price of what I need from the cheapest source...Defender, Jamestown, Hami...
- Sun May 15, 2011 3:37 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Soda blasting, then Inerprotect, then Micron Extra
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1836
Re: Soda blasting, then Inerprotect, then Micron Extra
Well since possession is 9/10's. Renewal...that will be when the bell tolls.
We've got a forcast of a week of rain, I am now at the alter praying that it's not followed by serious summer weather!
We've got a forcast of a week of rain, I am now at the alter praying that it's not followed by serious summer weather!
- Sun May 15, 2011 3:21 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Soda blasting, then Inerprotect, then Micron Extra
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1836
Re: Soda blasting, then Inerprotect, then Micron Extra
Oh, I've got what Interlux folk say down pat, I was just wondering about the details of Paulus' experience. He's a smaller hull than mine too. As for yard people. There are no 'pro's' at my yard that I'm aware of - not that work for the yard. For instance, the scrubbing of the hull with fresh water ...
- Sun May 15, 2011 3:13 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Interlux Perfection Failure?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1873
Re: Interlux Perfection Failure?
jhenson, my heart goes out to you. I did this job 5 years ago or so. The key then was thin, thin, thin the paint. Indirect sun was also a plus (but hard to arrange, I know). We were constantly thinning the paint as we made our way down the hull. I no longer own the boat and just yesterday I was able...
- Sun May 15, 2011 2:55 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Soda blasting, then Inerprotect, then Micron Extra
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1836
Re: Soda blasting, then Inerprotect, then Micron Extra
Paulus, how much time did you have between finishing last coat of Interprotect and starting 1st coat of bottom paint? How did you manage to find an 80 degree day? :) After a month of rain (April) and a stellar beginning of May...never saw 80 for too long though. Must be the diff between NJ and CT. I...
- Sun May 15, 2011 2:40 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Soda blasting, then Inerprotect, then Micron Extra
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1836
Re: Soda blasting, then Inerprotect, then Micron Extra
Yes Paulus, they use the term 'thumb tacky' or something like that. Funny thing is, by the time the Interprotect is just right and the time you're done putting on that crucial first coat, the Interprotect is "too dry" as you are finishing up with the bottom paint. How much time between the...
- Sun May 15, 2011 8:43 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Soda blasting, then Inerprotect, then Micron Extra
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1836
Soda blasting, then Inerprotect, then Micron Extra
Since there is no thread dedicated to this process (with pictures). I thought I'd give it a try. Soda blasting was done and yesterday I sanded and sanded and sanded - knowing there was a week of rain ahead, starting today. The process: (as per the tech guy at Interlux) 1. After soda blasting, scrub ...
- Wed May 11, 2011 8:27 am
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Peel-Away or other strippers.
- Replies: 35
- Views: 10775
Re: Peel-Away or other strippers.
Yes, was wiping whle still wet. Never been painted prep is different than when brought down to gel coat. Still don't see why putting 202 in a plastic spray bottle (not some pressurized gizmo) shouldn't be done. It's like the night before the exam now, I'm getting less concerned with getting it all r...
- Tue May 10, 2011 8:43 am
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Peel-Away or other strippers.
- Replies: 35
- Views: 10775
Re: Peel-Away or other strippers.
Where does one get the shop paper towels. Yes, I'm using Interprotect, after that, watertite, sanding to 80 grit, after that Micron Extra. I will start again. I think I'll start with the bottom half this time. I was taking, say a two foot square and going back and forth with the 202 and after that I...
- Mon May 09, 2011 11:20 pm
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Something of a Slob
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1641
Re: Something of a Slob
Slobs unite!
- Mon May 09, 2011 11:06 pm
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Peel-Away or other strippers.
- Replies: 35
- Views: 10775
Re: Peel-Away or other strippers.
The 202 can says to spray water after treating the hull. If the water beads up, it'sa no good. The tech guy today said 'don't worry about it'. What I meant by let's go over it again, was the 202. "give the whole hull a wiping with Interlux Solvent Wash 202 or equivalent, paying particular atten...
- Sun May 08, 2011 7:06 pm
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Peel-Away or other strippers.
- Replies: 35
- Views: 10775
Re: Peel-Away or other strippers.
OK, let's go over this again :) Whatever I did was not good enough, it failed the water test. I'll talk to the tech people again tomorrow, in the meantime I think I need to buy stock in rag distribution. In the middle of it all I had to go topside to get something, it was the first time I'd been up ...
- Sun May 08, 2011 9:40 am
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Peel-Away or other strippers.
- Replies: 35
- Views: 10775
Re: Peel-Away or other strippers.
"Neat epoxy", like Rum, neat? :)
- Sat May 07, 2011 7:49 pm
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Peel-Away or other strippers.
- Replies: 35
- Views: 10775
Re: Peel-Away or other strippers.
Chris....now ya tell me! I can take solace though in that you are typing in Nova Scotia and the fellow you mention is scraping in the same place. The blasting went very well. Westsail's hulls are two pieces put together. It is quite obvious the port piece was layed up under different circumstances t...
- Wed Apr 13, 2011 9:47 pm
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Peel-Away or other strippers.
- Replies: 35
- Views: 10775
Re: Peel-Away or other strippers.
Barry, thanks for that. These people are quite quirky and frankly I'm a little nervous. If I have to sand for 12 more hours, I will cry. But I'm hoping for the best. Some have horror stories and some are delighted. I'm looking forward to being delighted. Rachel, I won't forget to wash her bottom fir...
- Wed Apr 13, 2011 5:14 pm
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Peel-Away or other strippers.
- Replies: 35
- Views: 10775
Painting after soda blasting
Hey Rachel, good to see your voice! I will talk to the paint tech people, they're on my list! As for the soda blasting people, they - up front- have made it pretty clear that they are the best and that they are not liable if there was any previous damage to the hull, blisters etc. All the thru hulls...
- Tue Apr 12, 2011 6:51 pm
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Peel-Away or other strippers.
- Replies: 35
- Views: 10775
Re: Peel-Away or other strippers.
I have committed to having my boat bottom soda blasted (e.g. they have my money). I chose this because 3 years ago, the last time I had Balance out of the water (and my first time), I worked like a dog getting it prepped for painting in a green yard. The yard requirements are quite strict and my con...
- Wed Nov 24, 2010 9:38 am
- Forum: Boat Photos
- Topic: New Member
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3023
Re: New Member
And, uh, how's the rudder?
- Tue Nov 23, 2010 6:05 pm
- Forum: Boat Photos
- Topic: New Member
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3023
Re: New Member
A+ so far!
- Sat Jul 31, 2010 5:15 pm
- Forum: Technical Data and Boat Nerdery
- Topic: Bill Tripp's Proportions
- Replies: 18
- Views: 7022
Re: Bill Tripp's Proportions
What is also interesting about this is that Tripp himself was quite short.
- Wed Nov 25, 2009 3:37 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Lifelines
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4135
Re: Lifelines
Just a thought, if your bulwarks are high, stanchions attached to bulwarks are less intrusive to the toes, eliminate potential leaks to the core- and - for you - get the whole set up a little higher (above your knee). I know of a source for such stanchions if interested.
- Fri Nov 20, 2009 4:43 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Deisel fuel filters
- Replies: 39
- Views: 4061
Re: Deisel fuel filters
Megalops. Please accept my apologies and thanks. I said I was resurfacing this thread, when, in fact, you did. You also addressed my twice repeated question about the fact that my "primary" (not attached to the engine) filter is a 2 micron, as per the Volvo diesel mechanic's advice. Althou...
- Wed Nov 18, 2009 3:36 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Deisel fuel filters
- Replies: 39
- Views: 4061
Re: Deisel fuel filters
I am resurfacing this thread again. My research has continued. I finally decided to just buy the West Marine filter (and by the way the price is much higher than discussed) only to find out from them that the filter is only good for a certain amount of uses. This stopped me in my tracks and also gav...
- Sun Nov 08, 2009 9:39 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: What a day!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 470
What a day!
What a gift, today's beautiful weather! 65 degrees! The job at hand was to remove the fuel tank because, as previously discussed, I had a 'clog' between the tank and the primary filter. Removing the fuel line (to refresh your memories) at the primary and blowing into the tank and releasing the fuel ...
- Mon Oct 12, 2009 3:15 pm
- Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
- Topic: Me and my Volvo, again
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1768
Re: Me and my Volvo, again
Hi David, I think my rpm's go as high as 3500, at least 3000 for sure. I only took it to 22, because of my recent fuel woes I was hesitant to force things too much. I think I'll get a diver down there this as that is the easy to do. I've heard that this has been a very high growth season
- Sun Oct 11, 2009 7:55 pm
- Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
- Topic: Me and my Volvo, again
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1768
Re: Me and my Volvo, again
Yes, 2,000 (M is work spake, sorry). I was able to get a gander at the propellor today and it's not pretty but it's not ugly either. My friend Nigel suggests it's fuel related. My primary filter is clear, fuel flow seems fine, temp is perfect, oil is good, but since those first two mentioned were a ...
- Sun Oct 11, 2009 10:48 am
- Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
- Topic: Me and my Volvo, again
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1768
Me and my Volvo, again
Seems like the universe really wants me to learn more and more about deisel engines, or one in particular. Went out for a glorious sail yesterday. Used the engine for about 5 minutes and that was just to ease the strain on the mooring lines in order to release them. Was able to kill it and sail off ...
- Mon Sep 21, 2009 3:47 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Old Newbie post
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1171
Re: Old Newbie post
Tom, you got me curious and I went looking on the internet for other Kittiwakes and came upon this sweetheart:
http://www.sailingtexas.com/skittiwake23101.html (click on that <)
http://www.sailingtexas.com/skittiwake23101.html (click on that <)
- Sun Sep 20, 2009 9:58 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Old Newbie post
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1171
Re: Old Newbie post
Tom, I sailed an O'day Tempest for many years, near and far. She too had a well for the engine. The only bummer about it was, as someone else mentioned, the tendendcy for the engine to overheat with the top down. I even installed vents but that didn't do the trick. The best solution was to just poin...
- Fri Sep 18, 2009 9:02 am
- Forum: Classic Sailboats
- Topic: My 1978 O'day 25
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1335
Re: My 1978 O'day 25
Lovely classic lantern there! A buggy dusk?
- Wed Sep 16, 2009 9:11 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Deisel fuel filters
- Replies: 39
- Views: 4061
Re: Deisel fuel filters
There is no inspection port for this tank. I have no idea what there is or is not inside.
- Wed Sep 16, 2009 4:56 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Deisel fuel filters
- Replies: 39
- Views: 4061
Re: Deisel fuel filters
That link was very interesting, thank you. I think, though, I have to stick with what I've got so I'm back with more questions. I've investigated fuel polishing and tank cleaning (two different procedures). Both are dubious for me because my deck fill is not a straigh shot down to the tank. It elbow...
- Sat Sep 12, 2009 8:11 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Deisel fuel filters
- Replies: 39
- Views: 4061
Re: Deisel fuel filters
Problem solved. Until the next time anyway... The fuel line between the tank and the Racor turned out to be clear and blowing against 25 gallons of diesel turned out to be quite easy (once I disconected to top of the sight tube and put my thumb on it). Out came some black crud. I suppose there is mo...
- Fri Sep 11, 2009 10:25 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Deisel fuel filters
- Replies: 39
- Views: 4061
Re: Deisel fuel filters
Well life got in the way yesterday and I never made it to the boat so today is now the big day. Overnight, it occured to me that I should 'simply' completely disconnect the fuel line between the tank and the Racor - not just the racor side and blow whatever, if anything that's in there into some rec...
- Thu Sep 10, 2009 1:49 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Deisel fuel filters
- Replies: 39
- Views: 4061
Re: Deisel fuel filters
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Ric, tonight, that is my next step. I can't wait.Ric in Richmond wrote:I found it by blowing into the tank through the fuel line...
- Tue Sep 08, 2009 9:25 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Deisel fuel filters
- Replies: 39
- Views: 4061
Re: Deisel fuel filters
David that's a beautiful set up. I'm green. I do have a dual racor but I have not installed it yet. This is what my situation looked like on the last filter change. My engine died while under way in 20 knots and 4 foot seas, on the nose of course. I could not deal with it then but later took these p...
- Tue Sep 08, 2009 3:56 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Deisel fuel filters
- Replies: 39
- Views: 4061
Re: Deisel fuel filters
I am resurfacing this thread to get answers to my original question and a subsequent one after reading this... 1. I have a racor as my 'primary' (initial filter) with a 2 micron filter, my secondary, mounted on engine is also a 2 micron. This is what a Volvo mechanic had recommended to me last year ...