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by mishnish
Tue Aug 07, 2012 10:19 am
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Faces in the boat...
Replies: 73
Views: 26458

Re: Faces in the boat...

Just realised I was staring at a belter!

Image

Do you think the little boat is overjoyed at the latest progress?!!
by mishnish
Tue May 22, 2012 6:57 am
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: What is the Best Way to Remove Non Skid?
Replies: 14
Views: 6532

Re: What is the Best Way to Remove Non Skid?

Cheers Jeff! Yeah the keels were a bit of a mission... over a month to excavate down to the miserable depths of the bottom of the keels, and an extremely unpleasant, messy job. I am pleased with what I have put back in though, there will never be an issue with galvanised punchings fully consolidated...
by mishnish
Tue Feb 28, 2012 9:52 am
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: What is the Best Way to Remove Non Skid?
Replies: 14
Views: 6532

Re: What is the Best Way to Remove Non Skid?

aha! I just realised that this is a Vivacity 20 project! I also have to remove the non skid on the decks of my Vivacity 20. I have already done a test area with a powerful random orbit and 40 grit paper and had good results. The non skid on the Vivacity is quite fine and not as "big" as so...
by mishnish
Mon Feb 20, 2012 5:20 am
Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
Topic: Brand Name of Foam
Replies: 25
Views: 13419

Re: Brand Name of Foam

Yeah, I will be punished for that diatribe... no doubt my bulkheads will show through now! lol!
by mishnish
Mon Feb 13, 2012 6:43 am
Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
Topic: Brand Name of Foam
Replies: 25
Views: 13419

Re: Brand Name of Foam

Ok, time to weigh in here! :D A bulkhead or any transverse division forms a "shear/compressive" connection to the hull. That is to say, the majority of loadings placed on it by the hull are trying to "rotate" it or "squish" it. These loads come from the hydrostatic pres...
by mishnish
Sun Feb 12, 2012 8:16 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Faces in the boat...
Replies: 73
Views: 26458

Re: Faces in the boat...

http://www.contradanza.co.uk/pictures/face.jpg I have definitely been staring at this project too long... do you ever get to the stage where you have planned something over and over and over, trying all possible permutations of a design in your head, tying yourself in knots with options, sweating t...
by mishnish
Tue Dec 27, 2011 8:21 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Aluminum mast repair
Replies: 10
Views: 5108

Re: Aluminum mast repair

Good point about the welding actually, I think aluminium needs some kind of heat treatment after welding to restore properties.
by mishnish
Thu Dec 01, 2011 12:43 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Can fresh epoxy retard cure of interlux bilgecote?
Replies: 14
Views: 7865

Re: Can fresh epoxy retard cure of interlux bilgecote?

Nice one Northstar, I reckon that closes out this issue... To conclude (like we don't all know this already, but occasionally need reminded!): 1. Let your epoxy cure for a good bit if in any doubt over temperature, say a week or so 2. Water wash first(not solvent! but you could solvent wash subseque...
by mishnish
Mon Nov 28, 2011 7:17 am
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Aluminum mast repair
Replies: 10
Views: 5108

Re: Aluminum mast repair

Interestingly, "traditional" mast design has never really addressed it properly (in my opinion) and seems to have mitigated the affect of the boom loading by saying its point of contact is close to the deck where the mast beam is well constrained, or spreading the load over the length of t...
by mishnish
Mon Nov 28, 2011 5:36 am
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Can fresh epoxy retard cure of interlux bilgecote?
Replies: 14
Views: 7865

Re: Can fresh epoxy retard cure of interlux bilgecote?

Wow! Nice one Rachel, I had a feeling I had seen this somewhere before, and it was what I was worrying about. I think I just didn't leave enough time for the epoxy to fully cure in the cold conditions as I was trying to press on and get the berth tops on. So.... My remedial work happened yesterday. ...
by mishnish
Mon Nov 21, 2011 5:14 am
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Can fresh epoxy retard cure of interlux bilgecote?
Replies: 14
Views: 7865

Re: Can fresh epoxy retard cure of interlux bilgecote?

more points of interest: 1. I am using West Epoxy! 2. It does seem to be very slowly curing... 3. I will try blasting it with the space heater for a couple of hours today 4. had it told me to use a tie coat, I would have used a tie coat! Bloody annoying! 5. In my mind the only thing that changed fro...
by mishnish
Fri Nov 18, 2011 10:21 am
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Aluminum mast repair
Replies: 10
Views: 5108

Re: Aluminum mast repair

Small craft naval architect and engineer chiming in! A mast is not just under compression at all! While sailing there is: 1. A pressure distribution along the aft face of the mast from the mainsail causing distributed bending moment 2. Compressive loadings from the boom resulting in a large compress...
by mishnish
Fri Nov 18, 2011 8:53 am
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Can fresh epoxy retard cure of interlux bilgecote?
Replies: 14
Views: 7865

Re: Can fresh epoxy retard cure of interlux bilgecote?

That is an interesting thought.... Conditions for the paint were cool to cold, with little ventilation. I do tend to put my paint on thick... Also, owing to the locker being deep and contained, evaporating solvents may have sat within the confines of the locker. The epoxy definitely kicked hard and ...
by mishnish
Fri Nov 18, 2011 7:17 am
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Can fresh epoxy retard cure of interlux bilgecote?
Replies: 14
Views: 7865

Can fresh epoxy retard cure of interlux bilgecote?

As per subject... One of my lockers under the vee berth was very rough and had resin starved areas, so I decided to apply a light surface tissue with epoxy to get back to a nice uniform surface before painting out the area. The laminating went well. After a day of cure at approx. 12 degrees centigra...
by mishnish
Wed Feb 09, 2011 7:25 am
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: New rig for old Mototyacht?!
Replies: 2
Views: 939

New rig for old Mototyacht?!

Havent posted in a while but I thought some of you might be interested in a look at this... In my previous employ, I was lucky enough to design and specify a sailing rig for a large motor sailor and a private client in the south of Spain. I was told yesterday that the project was a success, and ther...
by mishnish
Fri May 14, 2010 7:42 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Filleting with Polyester Bonding Paste?
Replies: 4
Views: 1020

Filleting with Polyester Bonding Paste?

Hi all, Recently joined the plastic classic owner society (tm!) with a Vivacity 20 - puchased for the princely sum of £1. Needless to say, this is a total restoration, and to that effect, I have chopped out the interior liner, all the structural top hats (which were too flimsy for my liking) and I a...
by mishnish
Wed Oct 10, 2007 1:54 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Boat names
Replies: 67
Views: 13085

My own quest to name my boat was recently concluded. I finally settled on "Le Poisson Rouge" - french for "The Red Fish". There were three reasons for that. 1. In my group of friends if ever a job is completed or done well we say "Jobs a poisson rouge" for no real reaso...
by mishnish
Wed May 30, 2007 6:27 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: 1963 Pearson Ariel #97 Recore
Replies: 31
Views: 7672

What is going on with all this talk of "Saftey Dance" !??!!?! I can't get it out of my head now for love nor money!!!
by mishnish
Wed Nov 22, 2006 11:44 am
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: what do you think?!
Replies: 38
Views: 8302

haha!!! I wish! Im now working at the RNLI... I was kicking myself when I saw the spirit 54 in a trailer for the bond film! I went to see the film on sunday and I have to say its the best bond film yet! the boat was fantastic too.... I sent spirit an email congratulating them on getting their boat i...
by mishnish
Thu Jun 22, 2006 8:15 am
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: Tripp 30 / Tripp Lentsch
Replies: 33
Views: 14693

That fin... a couple of thoughts that spring to mind Could be a remedy for inadequate longitudinal and course keeping stability. If the vessel tends to yaw or slew about under helm adding area as far aft as possible is a way to fix it. This supports the case of the inadequate windvane. Rig imbalance...
by mishnish
Sat Jun 10, 2006 4:20 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Building a Hatch
Replies: 16
Views: 2835

Yeah the drain is a toughie, but not insurmountable. I noticed on the Spirit 70 they done it with a stainless pipe from the routered section of the hatch out through the cabin sides and im most cases it was visible, but on the side of the hatch that was least conspicuous and it integrated well in th...
by mishnish
Sat Jun 10, 2006 12:07 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Building a Hatch
Replies: 16
Views: 2835

Ok here goes: http://www.students.ncl.ac.uk/c.j.dowie/hatch.jpg This is the cross section of the above pictured hatches. As you can see its really simple and could be routered up out of a hard wood very nicely. Also you could add your own touches to the basic profile here as you see fit. The frame, ...
by mishnish
Sat Jun 10, 2006 11:55 am
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Building a Hatch
Replies: 16
Views: 2835

I consider myself coerced! Just uploading the drawing now... stand by
by mishnish
Sat Jun 10, 2006 7:19 am
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Building a Hatch
Replies: 16
Views: 2835

I was shown the routering sequence for the custom flush hatches that spirit build into their yachts and could probably draw a diagram if coerced. This hatch I reckon would be very easy to replicate and looks great too. perhaps the channel design ideas presented here might prove useful to you? http:/...
by mishnish
Sat May 27, 2006 6:11 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: what do you think?!
Replies: 38
Views: 8302

Tank is right! The hull laminate is some 300mm thick!! Very very indestructable and unsinkable, and stable almost to a fault... they are so stable that the motion is generally described as "fierce" with crews having to be strapped into a heavily dampened chair for transit to the scene of t...
by mishnish
Sat May 27, 2006 8:12 am
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: what do you think?!
Replies: 38
Views: 8302

Well the job is well and truly done now! I recently signed the contract for working for the RNLI and I even got my expenses back! I start there in october and have the rest of the summer to mess around on boats in greece. I have my last exam next week and theres only a presentation to give and some ...
by mishnish
Fri May 19, 2006 7:30 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Handheld VHF reccommendation (or admonition)?
Replies: 6
Views: 669

I can personally vouch for this excellent unit. I use this one for my flottilla work during the summer and I found it to be great. It comes with a belt clip and lanyard which was perfect for having it close to hand. Battery wise it would last a whole week for intermittent use and would charge quickl...
by mishnish
Mon May 01, 2006 6:09 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: what do you think?!
Replies: 38
Views: 8302

Always been a massive fan of Wally yachts and the thought of owning one makes me salivate! Dark Shadow pulled into a bay in greece while I was working as a flotilla leader there last summer so I trucked it over in my dinghy and started chatting with a guy onboard about the beautiful italian design a...
by mishnish
Wed Apr 26, 2006 7:07 am
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: what do you think?!
Replies: 38
Views: 8302

well the job is done... I called spirit and was very straightforward with them. It seems that they are no further forward with the 130 footer project and cant say for definite if it is now, 6 months or a year that they will know if they get it, and thats what my employment there hinges on. I jokingl...
by mishnish
Wed Apr 26, 2006 4:55 am
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: what do you think?!
Replies: 38
Views: 8302

Its big decision time for me folks.... I said i didnt have all my eggs in one basket... very true. My passion is yachts, and becoming a yacht designer/architecht is the long term plan, but I recently had an interview with our Lifeboat charity, the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) - http://...
by mishnish
Thu Apr 13, 2006 6:12 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: what do you think?!
Replies: 38
Views: 8302

Tim - Totally agree... The big spenders out there are more apt to buy one of the larger versions, such as those above; people interested in 24-footers often have much more severe restrictions on their budget. The labor costs to build a high-quality and well-detailed boat in this genre would be high,...
by mishnish
Mon Apr 10, 2006 3:45 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: what do you think?!
Replies: 38
Views: 8302

exactly! a "spirit of tradition" type vessel... similar lines to triton but with bang uptodate appendages and rig. can still look classic as spirit has shown.
by mishnish
Mon Apr 10, 2006 2:50 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: what do you think?!
Replies: 38
Views: 8302

I have had a major thing for them ever since I first wanted to be a naval architect, and that was the first time I had seen one face to face! I was almost speechless when they offered to show me around... they are really something. To say that 70 totally eclipsed everything else in that marina is un...
by mishnish
Fri Apr 07, 2006 6:21 am
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: what do you think?!
Replies: 38
Views: 8302

Operation Ipswich was a resounding success!! Spirit are now taking on larger and larger projects and so they are going to need an additional naval architecht, so Im now just waiting for a definite response pending on wether or not a large project goes ahead! I met the builders and designers and they...
by mishnish
Tue Apr 04, 2006 11:50 am
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: what do you think?!
Replies: 38
Views: 8302

Cheers guys! Its great having the support and encouragement of the boat people ;-) Ill let you know how it goes. I certainally dont have all my eggs in one basket with this company, but it is certainally on the top of the favourites list! As for the interview, rest assured that I have got the resear...
by mishnish
Tue Apr 04, 2006 7:07 am
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: what do you think?!
Replies: 38
Views: 8302

what do you think?!

Im going to be graduating soon as a naval architecht! 5 years of slog is paying off and im finally going to be getting involved fully in the small craft industry over here in the UK... and I have stumbled on a bit of luck... You see I have been a major fan of these guys for a long time... http://www...
by mishnish
Mon Jan 30, 2006 11:09 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Questions Regarding Removal of Framework from Wooden Boat
Replies: 12
Views: 2370

An old fisherman once told me a wooden boat is like a whale... it needs the water to support it, and if it were out of the water it would suffocate due to the weight of itself... this guys just removed the whales "ribcage" and expects it to live... not going to happen. Also the frames hold...
by mishnish
Thu Nov 24, 2005 8:00 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Model Construction Underway!!
Replies: 0
Views: 884

Model Construction Underway!!

Hey all! It seemed like this was the best section to put this in, after all it is a wooden power boat! My friend and fellow student naval architecht Dave have started a building project for a model remote controlled boat. We are not building it to any current design, just our own as its more of a pl...
by mishnish
Mon Oct 10, 2005 8:19 am
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Rules of thumb
Replies: 33
Views: 9075

No worries Tony! When you pick your vessels, they dont have to be the exact length. They can be plus or minus perhaps 10 feet. The key to this selection is having the hulls as similar as possible in shape and having the vessels as closely matched in purpose and design drivers to get the right inform...
by mishnish
Sat Oct 08, 2005 8:48 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Rules of thumb
Replies: 33
Views: 9075

Starting with a blank hull and coming up with a design to fit into it is quite a design challenge. There are a few ways to tackle it, but fundamentally, you are trying to balance the sail area with the ballast... can I make a suggestion or two that will get you off on the right foot? When yacht desi...
by mishnish
Sun Aug 21, 2005 10:05 am
Forum: Sailing and Cruising
Topic: Britton's Glamour Shot
Replies: 6
Views: 1339

As a highlandman brought up on the west coast of Scotland, I thought i'd give you a little "Laphroaig Enrichment" ! Islay, the home of Laphroaig, is 2hrs sail from where we keep our boat. A number of famous scottish distilleries, some of which you will probably have heard about, like Talis...
by mishnish
Tue Aug 16, 2005 6:04 pm
Forum: Sailing and Cruising
Topic: Now THIS is some exciting photography.
Replies: 2
Views: 1016

Im no photographer, but this guy has made the world of the optimist dinghy seem really glamorous! Just goes to show the power of a good photo!
by mishnish
Tue May 03, 2005 2:01 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: What is it?
Replies: 5
Views: 764

Passive Sonar Array
by mishnish
Mon Apr 25, 2005 10:20 am
Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
Topic: Bronze Plaque Needed for Engraving
Replies: 5
Views: 1245

I agree! dont farm it out! theres too much fun to be had in casting your own! http://www.backyardmetalcasting.com My housemate Dave over here in newcastle has played about with this and he built the plant pot foundry on this site. he was able to melt about a kilo of bronze or brass no sweat! Add to ...
by mishnish
Mon Apr 18, 2005 6:19 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Southern ocean, anyone?
Replies: 4
Views: 4110

hell yeah!

Its good isnt it!?! just what a young man like me dreams of! one day I will do something like that... I have actually said "just another day at the office" after a crazy spinnaker broach in a heavy air university yacht race.... think I have potential?!
by mishnish
Mon Apr 11, 2005 6:08 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Bulkheads
Replies: 14
Views: 2435

PS...

when she floats on an even keel (and she will!) you will have done a better job than the large design office at Bavaria, whose Bavaria 32 trims to starboard by an alarming 2 degrees! They fluffed up the position of the water tank or something! she does particularly well on that tack!
by mishnish
Mon Apr 11, 2005 5:58 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Bulkheads
Replies: 14
Views: 2435

Ha! We're not cringing at all tim! We would be if you were trying to wing it on some huge 50ft project with tanks and bulkheads all over the place, but I can see that what goes into a hull of this size is relatively easy to keep tabs on, and with your experience of this type of boat its clear that t...
by mishnish
Sun Apr 10, 2005 7:09 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Bulkheads
Replies: 14
Views: 2435

Nice indeed!

Having spent 4 years infront of lecturers and whiteboards with another 2 to go trying to learn the maths and engineering behind small craft, nothing has given me such a clear and practical education in nuts and bolts boat building as your wonderfully documented work tim! As a result my Naval Archite...
by mishnish
Sun Nov 07, 2004 6:53 am
Forum: Tools and Techniques
Topic: Pant Respiration! Mast Awlgrip Problems?!?
Replies: 1
Views: 843

Pant Respiration! Mast Awlgrip Problems?!?

Hi Tim!! Your recent unfortunate spell with the Awlgrip on Glissando's mast got me thinking... I noticed in your pictures that you placed the mast and its supports on the lawn and then left it overnight with the plastic sheeting over it... Now, during the day, plants photosynthesize, so they are con...