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Greetings everyone! I have been hiding in a cave the past year or two, so I hope I am not barking up the wrong tree with this one. I am restoring a 1974 fiberglass canoe (I am considering putting in a mast mount), but rather than go off and overkill the paint, I am considering System 3 water based L...

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I am also looking to System 3's clear waterbased LPU for several upcoming projects. I am looking forward to what everyone else has to say. I will be ordering some in the next month to use soon....

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I apologize in advance for the lack of picture, but I saw a ~25' cabin runabout last night named:

Oh-Sea-Dee

It did appear to be quite clean.

I refuse to call it OCD anymore. Simply Unacceptable. It is CDO.

(it absolutely must be alphabetized)

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As General Haig said, 'There's light at the end of the tunnel.'

I thought he said "I am in charge here"? Anyway, sailboats don't do well in tunnels.

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Not to disagree with Tim, but I do not think these are exactly the same vessel, though they could be different years or some other minor variant. If you look at the companionway at the forward part of the cockpit you will see it is not centered but offset to starboard. This is as it was on the boat ...

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This boat looks nearly identical to a 40ish' boat I worked on in Florida years ago (I believe the boat was out of Dog River Marina in Mobile, AL). I really liked the boat but don't remember the model. Funny how some details stick out and others don't. The boat had not been well maintained (inside or...

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Somehow I though it was. The color card I was looking at online had it as just a shade or so grayer than the back ground on your avatar, but about as dark. I just wasn't looking for something quite that bright. I do believe this is the paint I want to use, but I will have to consider another color. ...

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They say a picture is worth a thousand words! Thanks. What color is that? Is that Shaw Blue? It looked as if Shaw Blue was much more grey than that....

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Drew, I would call that relevant information. So what alternative would you consider for an epoxy pot? Would something like this be ok? http://images.lowes.com/product/converted/098262/098262225002md.jpg And what type of roller did you use? Foam? What alternatives are there to this? And one more que...

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Thanks for the replies. After what was posted, I studied the material and came across the same comment. Looks like this is what I am look for. And I like the Shaw Blue for the hull; in my opinion a near perfect color for a canoe. I have a couple of questions for those who have used this product. It ...

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Thanks for the info. I had not really considered System Three. My question is how will will it put up with being in the water as described above.

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Before I begin, let me say, I am back from the depths of the black lagoon. It's good to be back. I recently inherited an old fiberglass canoe--just what I need, another boat that needs work (please don't tell my wife). I can only guess it is 40 or so years old, as it came to our family used sometime...

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Insurance value of a boat is a tricky thing. I am not an expert, but I did see the fallout of this following Hurricanes Ivan, Dennis and Katrina. Much of this is what I heard from talking to owners, friends, businesses and insurance adjusters (one couple sailed in from Houston and lived aboard for 2...

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Look at this latest predicted track. If this is accurate, Fay could make 5 (that's five landfalls in the state of Florida. It's like a buzzing fly that you just can't shew away. I'm not sure if I am honored or irritated that I live so close to the final expected landfall.... http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/...

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Sorry, I guess I missed that too. I agree with Hirildone. Use screws from the inside. Here's mine.

I used wood screws with washers, but I also used 5200 Mahogany to bond and seal this on my transom.

How did you have your boards made?

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Not my good chisel mind you but I try to keep it sharp.

Well, it doesn't stay sharp for long, but it is a good starting point.

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I strongly recomend 3M Citrus Cleaner. http://www.partsexpress.com/imageslarge/350-340L.jpg We used to use this on most every job we had in the shipyard, as the (business) owner refused to buy the #225 longmask tape. Instead, he insisted on the green automotive tape (3M #233). This was fine for 2-3 ...

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Interesting to read that. Any idea how well it would work on mahogany? I presume not as well, as teak has such a high oil content to begin with, and mahogany does not. I need to redo everything on mine which is mahogany and I would consider something like this if it is as good as you have observed.....

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Amazing job! I have, like all of you, been following this one from day one. I can hardly imagine seeing a prettier boat on the water, and we already know she is a great sailer. All the pictures are terriffic, but I like this one best. More than any other, it really accentuates the boat's lines, whil...

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The shipyard in which I used to work was very strict on bottom scraping/sanding (all boatwork was done by contractors or individuals, not by the yard itself). All sanders were required to have vacuum attachments. When yard personnel (especially the manager, a brute named Rocky) saw that bottom work ...

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hint, hint:

Show us some pictures of your boat Jim.

Dave, I am ashamed of you. Soliciting boat porn from a new member on your welcome post. How rude!

And welcome to the forum, Renegade. Dave is right about one thing though: we all love to see boat photos; got any to show?

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Duh. I am so embarrassed.....

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I was wandering aimlessly through ads and I came across a listing describing a: ...kee-stepped aluminum mast. I may have actually been on this particular boat (or it's sister) a few years ago. It is a Durbeck D-46, a unique vessel built in Florida in the early-mid 70's. I did some searches on "...

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It is kind of plain to work with (no pun intended), not unlike pine. It is very soft and does not stain evenly (sanding sealer helps). Very light color. Compared to hardwoods, it does not sand smooth completely smooth because of the grain. I like it for many out of the way projects. Last year I fini...

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Dave, I am not knocking you for using treated wood, and I certainly understand the necessity of taking cost into account. I pay about 3.00 bf for cypress at the local mill. I can get most any thickness, including rough milled 2x4s (I pay a little more than that at the local lumber supplier, but the ...

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I avoid treated lumber like splinters under my fingernails. I am an advocate of naturally rot-resistant woods, namely mahogany, teak, white oak, and my favorite in many applications, cypress. I like cypress because of it's light weight, high strength, and relatively low cost. Availability is importa...

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I have used both 3M spray adhesives type 77 and 90. The 77 is good for light work, but i do prefer the 90 (Hi-Strength) by far. I used the Hi-Strengh 90 when remaking the overhead panels on a Stevens 47 (Hylas predecessor)--Ivan damage. I also used it to rebuild the interior vinyl on the Sabre 42 wh...

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Here is one for everyone. I know we all spend much of our day keeping up with the forum, but just how important is it to you? Hope you find this fun.

Gotta go read my personal email....

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What are you now?...

Well I am still a slave to my own boat, but I no longer prostitute myself out to work on OPBs (other people's boats). My secret identity by day is a computer programmer--but shhhhhhh--don't tell anyone.

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I really must concur with Hirilondë . When I used to be a boat whore, I used this exact technique on a several boats. Pre-scarfing the joints does make an unweildly (is that a word?) piece, especially on longer boats, but really makes it easier to get that "perfect" joint around the bend o...

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Nicely done! I am everything but a mechanic. I fixed my little Suzuki outboard last week. I know how good that made me feel. I can appreciate how such a successful job made you feel (other than the sore hands--they heal eventually)!

When do you launch?

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Sorry Guys (and Gals!),
I am from a place where there is no such thing as sea weed like that. I think I can guess how those "spurs" work (I'm smarter than your averge bear!), but can someone show a picture of those things installed? A picture is worth a thousand words.

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I have found that this product worked really well to "chemically strip" the teak. It provided even equalization of the weathered and the sanded/previously varnished material. It is a 2 part product called Te-Ka. The first is an acid, rinse thoroughly with water; the second is a base stabal...

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Britton,
I know I have been lurking around black holes for a while, but when did you paint the boat that color. It's, well, let's just say you can never sneak up on another boat.

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A little background. The station does a "lunch show" every day based upon a different theme, which is relevent locally (the station is out of Atlanta). The boat names show was because of the Atlanta Boat Show. Midway through the program they have a "cheese" segment, which as the ...

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So far they have done:

"Sweet Dreams" Eurethmics
Jane's Addiction (it covers songs or bands)
"Into the Mistic" Van Morrison
"Float On" Modest Mouse
"She's the One" Bruce Springsteen....

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Quickly, tune in to http://www.929dave.fm/. They do a themed show from 12-1pm eastern every day. Today is "boat names which are songs."
Tune if if you like, interesting listen.

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Thanks, Tim.

This just became my background as well (at work). I had a shot of a Louis Vitton race, but this creates a better, more relaxed state of mind in the office.

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Now that really is some useful information! Thanks for that. I agree that SA/D is an important ratio to consider, but without taking into account the position of the mast, it can be somewhat misleading.

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Let me know if you want any details about how I did it.

You mean you have to ask if we want to know? Of course we want some details...

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I picked up mine from my local woodworking tool shop. When I was at the shipyard, we bought all our replacement pads, 5", 6" h&l and sticky back from them, as well as most of our sanding disks. This is the typical store with everyting from table saws to router bits, lathes to clamps. S...

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I have a PC 7336 (converted with a 5" pad) and it is a real workhorse. I really do not like using any other sander (I also have a PC 333VS-5" Variable speed, a PC 340-1/4 sheet, and Craftsman 1/3 sheet and 1/2 sheet sanders, in addition to 2 belt sanders) Given the opportunity, I would upg...

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Wishing all of you a Merry (and safe) Christmas! May the new year bring renewed prosperity to our boats.

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When I was working in the yard following Hurricanes Ivan, Dennis and Katrina, we dealt with all sorts of insurance companies and representatives. Unquestionably, Progressive was the best one to be around. They were frequently on site and always asking questions, and though they stayed mostly in the ...

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Kristian, here is a post from 2 years ago. Serious stuff. I'll have to post the finished work photos after I completed the interior repairs some time (though the work was completed by the spring of 2006, I never got around to following up and showing them...) http://www.plasticclassicforum.com/viewt...

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Britton,

Nice to be missed! Especially when the welcome is phrased so warmly and eloquently.

Actually, I have been lurking in the shadows for some time, but my new job kept me away from the forum and the boat. Things suddenly settled so I felt it was time to climb out of the hold--I mean hole.

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So, an impeller, a thermostat, a lot of cleaning, all new cooling hoses, and several sessions of practicing sailing into the slip later, I'm inclined to blame a $3.00 gasket. Yes, but you feel so much more secure knowing you have those new hoses, thermostat and impeller not to mention your advanced...

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Yea, I need to do some updates. I made some headway last winter, but work in the yard decreased my motivation to dive into my own boat after hours (hence my joy at returning to amateur status). I have also been distracted with other things here. I am an active Boy Scouter, and I have just undertaken...

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Well let me ask you all this...did anyone else keep their boat high and dry this year, or was it just me.

And where can I find updates on Tim's new place (ok, new to me--I really have been that out of touch!)

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After a nearly 2 year foray into the professional world of boat repair and restoration (following Hurricane Ivan), I am retiring from my paid position in the yard and I am once again restoring vessels as an amatueur. Man...this feels good . So, after this long being away from the group (no computer ...

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