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by Chesapeake Bob
Thu Jan 17, 2013 5:13 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Group 24 AND Group 27 in same installation
Replies: 0
Views: 3334

Group 24 AND Group 27 in same installation

If I installed two new dual purpose batteries, a group 24 and a group 27, using the old style battery selector switch,(without an automatic charging relay) would there be problem as long as they are both lead acid types?
by Chesapeake Bob
Mon Jan 14, 2013 2:05 pm
Forum: Boat Shops and Facilities
Topic: How to build a float
Replies: 12
Views: 6455

Re: How to build a float

Rachel,

Not sure if you ever built your float, but a freind of mine used plastic barrels for floatation. I think they were pickle barrels.
by Chesapeake Bob
Sun Jan 13, 2013 8:45 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Companionway board storage
Replies: 7
Views: 2653

Re: Companionway board storage

Mike D... Great thread and the photo of the "magazine rack idea" is exactly the right concept. Dick Coerse... Great discription and concept! And, you will be in my prayers as you undergo your hip surgery. I'll pray for a speedy recovery! Send me an e-mail and let me know how you are doing....
by Chesapeake Bob
Sat Jan 12, 2013 4:31 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Companionway board storage
Replies: 7
Views: 2653

Re: Companionway board storage

Dick and Squid,

Thanks for the ideas. I have had in my mind the idea of something made of wood that I could install either in the quarterberth or the nav station. Dick, I like the plywood pouch idea. Any photos by chance? Anyone else?

Thanks,

Chesapeake Bob
Cape Dory 30
by Chesapeake Bob
Fri Jan 11, 2013 10:04 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Companionway board storage
Replies: 7
Views: 2653

Companionway board storage

I want to build a permanent storage for the companionway boards. I was thinking of either a tray/shelf in the top of the quarterberth and lay the boards flat, or perhaps a ledge and store them vertically, perhaps using a bungee cord to hold them in place while sailing, also in the quaretberth. Any t...
by Chesapeake Bob
Mon Apr 30, 2012 7:57 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: outhaul blcok and line sizing
Replies: 1
Views: 652

Re: outhaul blcok and line sizing

I would think 1/4" would be the right answer.
by Chesapeake Bob
Tue Nov 22, 2011 10:39 am
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Cetol Gloss + 333 Brushing Thinner?
Replies: 7
Views: 3226

Re: Cetol Gloss + 333 Brushing Thinner?

Wow Sailtard. Sorry I offended you. Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas.
by Chesapeake Bob
Thu Nov 10, 2011 12:04 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Hillerange Pressurized Alcohol Stove
Replies: 4
Views: 822

Re: Hillerange Pressurized Alcohol Stove

Thanks Dave! Anyone else have some suggestions? I am just going to print this thread (and any suggestions anyone here may have) and take it to guy's boat.
by Chesapeake Bob
Thu Nov 10, 2011 11:05 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Hillerange Pressurized Alcohol Stove
Replies: 4
Views: 822

Hillerange Pressurized Alcohol Stove

I took a look at a friend's stove yesterday. His stove top is seemless with a small bowl molded into the stainless top under each burner. We followed the pre-heat instructions to the letter, but following the pre-heat, the burners refused to light. We tried both 20-25 strokes on the pump and fewer, ...
by Chesapeake Bob
Tue Oct 25, 2011 5:48 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Cetol Gloss + 333 Brushing Thinner?
Replies: 7
Views: 3226

Re: Cetol Gloss + 333 Brushing Thinner?

For what is worth, a sailor over on another site said the kerosene and the VMP naptha (he says better than mineral spirits) that is in the Interlux 333 Brushing Thinner makes this thinner an excellent choice for the Cetol. I know Cetol says do not thin, but I cannot imagine getting a final coat that...
by Chesapeake Bob
Mon Oct 24, 2011 9:41 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Cetol Gloss + 333 Brushing Thinner?
Replies: 7
Views: 3226

Re: Cetol Gloss + 333 Brushing Thinner?

This summer I saw a team of "teak pros" working in the boatyard. These guys were equipped and you could tell this was not their first rodeo. I asked them what they were adding to the Cetol and in a Caribbean dialect they said: "tree, tree, tree, Mon." I tried it and today it look...
by Chesapeake Bob
Mon Oct 24, 2011 8:09 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Cetol Gloss + 333 Brushing Thinner?
Replies: 7
Views: 3226

Cetol Gloss + 333 Brushing Thinner?

This post is after the fact, but taking advantage of the last good weather weekend of the year, my First Mate and I applied Cetol Gloss to all of the teak trim on our Cape Dory 30. I had never tried this before, but I added a splash of 333 Interlux Brushing Thinner and the results were very good. I ...
by Chesapeake Bob
Wed Oct 05, 2011 7:19 pm
Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
Topic: Need halyards, sheets, rope, cord?
Replies: 8
Views: 6966

Re: Need halyards, sheets, rope, cord?

Much of NER is now made in China anyway. I am sure the Rope Dope will do a fine job for you!

Chesapeake Bob
Cape Dory 30 #335
sv "Aloha Spirit"
by Chesapeake Bob
Tue Mar 08, 2011 4:53 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: LED INTERIOR LIGHTING
Replies: 8
Views: 1619

Re: LED INTERIOR LIGHTING

I have found that Imtra Brand Products are of excellent quality, vs. some others that I tried. Good customer service too.

F/W
Bob O.
by Chesapeake Bob
Tue Mar 08, 2011 4:48 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Battery Terminal-Fuse Holder Sizing Problem
Replies: 9
Views: 1295

Re: Battery Terminal-Fuse Holder Sizing Problem

Doug, assuming that you cannot change the ends of the fuse holder to the correct size, then: 1. Use a fender a washer of the correct ID. 2. Or use a bushing to prevent the pplay at the battery terminal 3. Use hex nuts. Wing nuts are no longer approved for marine use. I work at West Marine. All of th...
by Chesapeake Bob
Mon Aug 02, 2010 11:18 am
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Morey's Red Grease on Lewmar Winches?
Replies: 9
Views: 1743

Re: Morey's Red Grease on Lewmar Winches?

Read... From experience on two of my winches... The Morey's is a little "heavy" for the winches. My search for the perfect, yet reasoanably priced grease for winches continues. The Morey's Red is PERFECT for bronze seacocks. I would like to find that same "perfect grease" for win...
by Chesapeake Bob
Mon Jun 28, 2010 9:06 am
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Morey's Red Grease on Lewmar Winches?
Replies: 9
Views: 1743

Re: Morey's Red Grease on Lewmar Winches?

Reply to Rachel and Questal: Rachel is correct. I learned about Morey's over on the Cape Dory Board. It is spectacular on the Spartan sea cocks. Questal... The grease is not used on the pawls and springs. The grease is used on the bearings and gears. Oil is used on the pawls and springs. I am not su...
by Chesapeake Bob
Sun Jun 27, 2010 7:37 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Morey's Red Grease on Lewmar Winches?
Replies: 9
Views: 1743

Morey's Red Grease on Lewmar Winches?

I was introduced to Morey's Red grease a couple of years ago, and it has been fantatsic for seacocks. Any thoughts about using this waterproof grease on Lewmar winch bearings?

Thanks,

Chesapeake Bob
by Chesapeake Bob
Thu Jun 24, 2010 1:29 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Winch Grease?
Replies: 0
Views: 613

Winch Grease?

I was introduced to Morey's Red grease a couple of years ago, and it has been fantatsic for seacocks. Any thoughts about using this waterproof grease on Lewmar winch bearings?

Thanks,

Chesapeake Bob
by Chesapeake Bob
Thu May 20, 2010 10:15 am
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Companionway Sliding Hatch Reinforcement
Replies: 4
Views: 1190

Re: Companionway Sliding Hatch Reinforcement

Dave, The fiberglass edges of the hatch slide in channels mounted on the top of the cabin. The channels are teak. Inside the channels, there are U shaped plastic or perhaps nylon "liners," to facilitate the ease of the sliding action. Sorry I do not have a picture. I am at the desk and the...
by Chesapeake Bob
Thu May 20, 2010 9:41 am
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Companionway Sliding Hatch Reinforcement
Replies: 4
Views: 1190

Companionway Sliding Hatch Reinforcement

Plastic Classic Sailors All: For some time, I have been concerned about the strength of the fiberglass sliding hatch over the companionway on our 1984 Cape Dory 30. Specifically, I wonder about the strength of the tabs of the hatch that slide in the nylon and wood rails. When I am working on the sai...
by Chesapeake Bob
Wed Nov 04, 2009 10:20 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Galley Cabinet for Cape Dory 30
Replies: 13
Views: 2373

Re: Galley Cabinet for Cape Dory 30

BCooke: Wow, this discussion has grown more legs than I expected! No, the rivets I used are listed below. McMaster Carr item #97217A359 on page 3240 of their online catalog. "Slotted-Body Rivet Nuts for Thin Materials" I drilled 11/32" holes. These worked great. I installed ten (10) o...
by Chesapeake Bob
Tue Nov 03, 2009 8:12 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Galley Cabinet for Cape Dory 30
Replies: 13
Views: 2373

Re: Galley Cabinet for Cape Dory 30

Britton, the rivets I used were made of steel and used 5 across the top and 5 across the bottom, all 3/16" in diameter. I think it will hold.

It sure feels secure, anyway.

Chesapeake Bob
by Chesapeake Bob
Mon Nov 02, 2009 9:44 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Galley Cabinet for Cape Dory 30
Replies: 13
Views: 2373

Galley Cabinet for Cape Dory 30

This is a cabinet built for the specific need of creating more galley space on our boat. The dimensions and shelf locations were set to hold specific sized containers. I epoxied the corners with reinforcing blocks with thickened West System Epoxy. To assure that the food will stay put when underway,...
by Chesapeake Bob
Tue Aug 25, 2009 4:19 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Galley countertops?
Replies: 43
Views: 5813

What about Corian or even Granite?

I am just wondering out loud... Has anyone ever done a galley counter in Corian (or the competitor's materials) or granite?

Thanks,

Chesapeake Bob
Cape Dory 30
sv Aloha Spirit
by Chesapeake Bob
Tue Aug 25, 2009 3:41 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Attachment of cabinet to hull liner?
Replies: 9
Views: 949

Slotted Body Rivet Nuts!

To anyone interested... I drilled and installed ten 10-32 threaded rivets yesterday. I used both the rivets and rivet tool available from McMaster Carr. I cannot tell you how pleased I was with the installation. These rivets can best thought of as a cross between an old fashioned Molly Bolt and a Po...
by Chesapeake Bob
Thu Aug 06, 2009 4:35 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Attachment of cabinet to hull liner?
Replies: 9
Views: 949

Re: Attachment of cabinet to hull liner?

Plan A is the threaded rivet system! My rivet gun and 10-32 rivets arrived this week from McMaster Carr. A test I tried on a thin piece of luan plywood looks and feels promising! I will keep you updated and at some point I'll put up photos.

Thanks,

Bob Ohler
Cape Dory 30
sv Aloha Spirit
by Chesapeake Bob
Tue Jul 28, 2009 11:05 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Attachment of cabinet to hull liner?
Replies: 9
Views: 949

Re: Attachment of cabinet to hull liner?

Rachel,

Small cans of food and condiments will go in the cabinet. I do not see this cabinet serving as a grab handle while going up and down the companionway.

I''try to post some photos.

Thanks,
Chesapeake Bob
Cape Dory 30
sv Aloha Spirit
by Chesapeake Bob
Tue Jul 28, 2009 10:43 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Attachment of cabinet to hull liner?
Replies: 9
Views: 949

Attachment of cabinet to hull liner?

I am completing the construction of a cabinet (approx 18" x 20") to go in the galley area, just inside the companionway on my Cape Dory 30. There is a sturdy hull liner where the cabinet is to be located. I have allowed for 10 fasteners (5 at the top and 5 at the bottom) to hold the cabine...