I guess that is just one more reason I try not to shop at West.
1. limited stock (who in their right mind would stock ONE hinge of a certain type?)
2. High prices
3. Untrained personnel giving out false product information
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- Mon Apr 13, 2015 7:24 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Coronado 15 project.
- Replies: 389
- Views: 262631
- Sat Apr 11, 2015 3:34 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Coronado 15 project.
- Replies: 389
- Views: 262631
Re: Coronado 15 project.
According to the manager of a local West Marine store, that sealant you used is
basically the same as 3M5200 (a very tenacious Polyurethane Adhesive/Sealant)
basically the same as 3M5200 (a very tenacious Polyurethane Adhesive/Sealant)
- Sat Apr 11, 2015 3:31 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Coronado 15 project.
- Replies: 389
- Views: 262631
Re: Coronado 15 project.
polyurathaneAccording to the manager of a local West Marine store, that sealant you used is basically the same as 3M5200
(a very tenacious Polyurethane Adhesive/Sealant)
(a very tenacious Polyurethane Adhesive/Sealant)
- Fri Feb 20, 2015 4:42 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Teak Toe rail replacement
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3368
Re: Teak Toe rail replacement
I second IPE as a good replacement
- Fri Feb 06, 2015 6:30 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Chrome Deplating
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8224
Re: Chrome Deplating
Thanks Jeff. I have six 2 speed self tailing Lewmar winches with plating that is in poor shape. I want to remove the plating from them in preparation for re-plating. I appreciate your information on removing the old nasty finish. Thanks again for your help.
- Wed Feb 04, 2015 3:56 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Chrome Deplating
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8224
Re: Chrome Deplating
Thanks, I am looking forward to your reply.
- Wed Feb 04, 2015 12:02 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Chrome Deplating
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8224
Re: Chrome Deplating
Could you please describe your process for removing the plating and possibly post a schematic and specs for equipment used?
Thank you.
Thank you.
- Sat Nov 29, 2014 1:48 pm
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Too Many Boats
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3744
Re: Too Many Boats
Same place as the rest of Obama's promises.
- Thu Nov 13, 2014 8:40 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: [ Help needed ] Window replacement
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3108
Re: [ Help needed ] Window replacement
Acrylic will crack if flexed too much whereas polycarbonate can be bent to follow curves. Acrylic is also subject to cracking when attached with screws. I will leave the sikaflex primer and adhesive questions to someone more knowledgeable than I. Good luck.
- Thu Oct 16, 2014 7:26 pm
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Have a good sail lately?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6011
Re: Have a good sail lately?
*LOL* That is the masking paper that has not yet been removed after spraying the primer.
- Fri Aug 08, 2014 1:17 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: She floats!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6865
Re: She floats!
She's a gorgeous classic you can be very proud of. :-)
- Tue Jun 10, 2014 4:55 am
- Forum: Classic Sailboats
- Topic: Tech Dinghy
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8038
Re: Tech Dinghy
When I was a sophomore in high school (1956) in western NY state a classmate had a Tech Dinghy. I sailed it several times and found it to be great little boat. He kept it at Rochester YC. Those were the days!
- Wed May 28, 2014 5:43 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Why?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5298
Why?
Why has such a huge percentage of the top contributors of the past stopped posting on this forum?
- Thu May 08, 2014 6:06 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Weeping Crack in Hull/Paint
- Replies: 23
- Views: 11164
Re: Weeping Crack in Hull/Paint
Duh !!!!!!
- Thu Mar 20, 2014 3:12 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Pearson Wanderer #102
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5832
Re: Pearson Wanderer #102
You may wish to try Exotic Lumber in Annapolis, MD. They specialize in boat-building lumber and have a very large selection. I know they will ship via UPS or FED-EX. and shipping should not break the bank for enough to fabricate a pair of spreaders. Here is their URL: http://exoticlumberinc.com
- Wed Mar 19, 2014 7:58 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Pearson Wanderer #102
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5832
Re: Pearson Wanderer #102
If I could not get sitka spruce, my second choice would be douglas fir.
- Fri Jan 31, 2014 10:14 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Fender Cleaner
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4704
Re: Fender Cleaner
Much agreed Dennis......And on the topic of fenders, there is one thing that drives me crazy.....That is people out day-sailing with fenders hanging over the side all day long. It is one thing to deploy them before entering the harbor, but come on, stow them while out sailing. :-)
- Fri Dec 27, 2013 4:45 pm
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Main Sail's butyl tape
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4531
Re: Main Sail's butyl tape
I have used this Butyl tape that ws 4 years old with NO problems.
- Sun Oct 20, 2013 12:00 am
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Forum future
- Replies: 27
- Views: 14357
Re: Forum future
TampaBay wrote: I don't care, that you don't enjoy my thread. There are many many other threads on the forum that you could check out. The point is, that thousands of eyeballs still visit the forum every month. For anyone willing to contribute content, your efforts will not go unnoticed. You were t...
- Sat Oct 19, 2013 2:41 pm
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Forum future
- Replies: 27
- Views: 14357
Re: Forum future
If you wish to know the truth and this will probably rub you the wrong way, but I and about a dozen others have moved on to other forum sites where those who post stick to boating topics rather than flora/fauna and motor vehicle restoration. We feel there are plenty of forums where those kind of top...
- Sat Oct 12, 2013 10:18 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Triton mast beam attached how?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5017
Re: Triton mast beam attached how?
Instead of through bolting, try using SS or Bronze lag bolts long enough to go into the beam a couple of inches. I had a boat with a deck stepped mast that was done this way. Never had a problem.
- Thu Oct 10, 2013 12:39 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Will Perfection Plus varnish stick to epoxy base?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2510
Re: Will Perfection Plus varnish stick to epoxy base?
I have used Perfection over West System epoxy but the West epoxy must be scuffed up sufficiently to give the surface some tooth for the Perfection to grasp. I found 100 or 120 grit seemed to do a pretty good job.
- Thu Oct 10, 2013 12:30 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Back to Tiller Steering
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3516
Re: Back to Tiller Steering
How about a Teflon bushing (2 inch OD and 1.5 inch ID) at the bottom of the glass tube where it exits the hull. It could have a 2.5 inch or so OD shoulder which could be fastened to the hull with a couple of machine screws into tapped holes in the hull to keep it from possibly turning and riding up ...
- Fri Oct 04, 2013 8:41 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Pearson Ensign Restoration
- Replies: 47
- Views: 31140
Re: Pearson Ensign Restoration
seasailor55,
I had a dock-mate some 20 year ago who had a Paceship 23. If my memory serves me correctly, she was a very quick boat in her day and her owner sailed her like she was a spirited dinghy. :-)
Best of luck
I had a dock-mate some 20 year ago who had a Paceship 23. If my memory serves me correctly, she was a very quick boat in her day and her owner sailed her like she was a spirited dinghy. :-)
Best of luck
- Fri Oct 04, 2013 9:47 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Pearson Ensign Restoration
- Replies: 47
- Views: 31140
Re: Pearson Ensign Restoration
Congratulations, she looks like a real sweet vessel. :-)
- Wed Oct 02, 2013 12:32 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Replacing the interior lining
- Replies: 33
- Views: 25025
Re: Replacing the interior lining
Another possibility is using fiberglass shower panels. They come in 4 ft x 8 ft sheets and are about 1/8 inch thick so they bend to the curvature of the overhead quite easily. They have a textured finish and clean very easily. I have a couple of friends who used these panels on the overhead of their...
- Wed Oct 02, 2013 10:32 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Replacing the interior lining
- Replies: 33
- Views: 25025
Re: Replacing the interior lining
Tiago, I had vinyl on the sides if the V-berth on my boat and removed it and replaced with wood ceiling strips. You can use a light wood such as ash, cyprus, satinwood or any other wood of your liking. Here is a pic of one side of the V-berth before installing trim at either end. http://www.earlylig...
- Wed Sep 25, 2013 7:47 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Pearson Ensign Restoration
- Replies: 47
- Views: 31140
Re: Pearson Ensign Restoration
Congratulations, she is a beauty1 Tell your Venture Scouts that they should be proud of their accomplishments, Now all that hard work pays off in fun on the water.:-)
- Thu Sep 19, 2013 9:59 pm
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Taylor Made bimini
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5674
Re: Taylor Made bimini
CharlieJ None of the canvas shops around here will use aluminum tubing for either dodgers or bimini tops. The reason given by all of them is that if salt water gets inside the tubing it begins to decay on the inside. It will not be noticed until one day the tubing just breaks from the corrosion. Whe...
- Thu Sep 19, 2013 7:29 am
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Taylor Made bimini
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5674
Re: Taylor Made bimini
You get what you pay for. A well made bimini from a reputable canvas shop would have had a stainless steel frame instead of the cheap aluminum frame that Taylor Made uses. It would also have been covered in Sunbrella acrylic fabric and cost over twice as much as the junk he purchased from Taylor Mad...
- Wed Sep 11, 2013 6:34 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Monitoring Battery Temperature
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3262
Re: Monitoring Battery Temperature
Dennis,
I believe you are spot on. I feel that for the average weekend boater money spent on battery temperature monitoring could be put to better use on other items.
I believe you are spot on. I feel that for the average weekend boater money spent on battery temperature monitoring could be put to better use on other items.
- Mon Sep 09, 2013 7:03 pm
- Forum: Pearson Triton Specifics
- Topic: Prop size?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 10527
Re: Prop size?
The two Tritons I know of that have been re-powered with diesels also used 3 blade props. The aperture on a Triton is quite small.
- Fri Sep 06, 2013 6:50 pm
- Forum: Pearson Triton Specifics
- Topic: Prop size?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 10527
Re: Prop size?
The MINIMUM vertical clearance between the tip of the propeller blade to the hull or prop aperture should be 15% if the prop diameter.
- Fri Aug 30, 2013 11:08 pm
- Forum: Pearson Triton Specifics
- Topic: Prop size?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 10527
Re: Prop size?
Jeff,
Michigan props website (http://www.miwheel.com/) should provide the info you need. Good luck!
Michigan props website (http://www.miwheel.com/) should provide the info you need. Good luck!
- Tue Aug 27, 2013 7:58 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Outrigger Project
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3652
Re: New Project
What an interesting project. Please keep us informed of your plans and post plenty of pics no matter what course you take.
- Fri Aug 02, 2013 5:16 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Cockpit Seats
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4862
Re: Cockpit Seats
Wow, what a beautiful job and a wonderful bit of documentation. Congrats on a job well done!
- Mon Jul 22, 2013 9:02 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Triton Structural Question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5309
Re: Triton Structural Question
Glad to hear the project appears rock solid. I look forward to your pics. Meanwhile enjoy the sailing
- Wed Jul 17, 2013 7:41 pm
- Forum: Classic Sailboats
- Topic: Mystery Cutter (CAUTION: VERY SALTY)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5385
Re: Mystery Cutter (CAUTION: VERY SALTY)
Wow, that i one sweet looking vessel; What harbor is she moored in?
- Fri Jul 05, 2013 6:43 am
- Forum: Boat Photos
- Topic: Sailing
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4140
Re: a little Dutch sailingtrip
That is one fine looking vessel. Who is the designer of the Contessa 32?
- Thu Jul 04, 2013 1:43 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Triton Structural Question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5309
Re: Triton Structural Question
Steve,
Is there an external rub rail on the hull that may be using it for backing for attaching screws? If you have any photos of this 1 x 1 stiffener you could post here it might be helpful.
Is there an external rub rail on the hull that may be using it for backing for attaching screws? If you have any photos of this 1 x 1 stiffener you could post here it might be helpful.
- Mon Jul 01, 2013 10:38 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: New Chainplates
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5635
Re: New Chainplates
SS chain-plates have served many of us very well for many years. It is just one more item that should be checked from time to-time. I pulled my 31 year old SS chain-plates .last year. There was absolutely NO sign of crevice corrosion. I do take care to re-bed them about every 3 years.
- Sun Jun 23, 2013 8:20 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: The Christina Louise
- Replies: 86
- Views: 41171
Re: The Christina Louise
All I can say is WOW !!!!! You certainly have far more patience than I do. How long does it take you to complete one port?
- Sat Jun 22, 2013 9:29 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: The Christina Louise
- Replies: 86
- Views: 41171
Re: The Christina Louise
I would think 9 inches would be more than enough I wish there was 9 inches clearance to the raw water pump cover on my Westerbeke 27.
- Thu Jun 13, 2013 9:00 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Lifting engine to replace motor mounts
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4223
Re: Lifting engine to replace motor mounts
There are a number of things that can cause vibration including:
Lose engine mounts (either at the engine or the bed logs)
Old and tired engine mounts
Poor shaft alignment
A worn cutlass bearing
A shaft that is not true (bent)
A bent prop or a prop out of balance
A badly fouled prop
Lose engine mounts (either at the engine or the bed logs)
Old and tired engine mounts
Poor shaft alignment
A worn cutlass bearing
A shaft that is not true (bent)
A bent prop or a prop out of balance
A badly fouled prop
- Wed Jun 12, 2013 7:02 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: New Chainplates
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5635
Re: New Chainplates
How costly is it to have stainless steel polished by a shop that specializes in it?
- Wed Jun 12, 2013 6:53 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Lifting engine to replace motor mounts
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4223
Re: Lifting engine to replace motor mounts
YES....disconnect the shaft coupling from the transmission BEFORE you loosen the engine mounts.
- Wed Jun 12, 2013 9:01 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: freedom 21 Catboat and Carbon Fiber Mast
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1947
Re: freedom 21 Catboat and Carbon Fiber Mast
This is infornation from Vanaheim Technologies Ltd website. Hope it helps. Carbon Fibre has been a real boon to the racing dinghy sailor. It's long lasting properties ensure that the inital higher cost of a spar is easily offset by a long life span. Add to this is the ability of a carbon spar to be ...
- Tue Jun 11, 2013 3:27 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Lifting engine to replace motor mounts
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4223
Lifting engine to replace motor mounts
If your engine is tucked well back under the cockpit sole and you merely wish to raise it up sufficiently to replace the motor mounts, try this trick. Place a deflated basketball, volleyball or soccer ball under the engine's oil pan.. Now, just inflate the ball sufficiently to get it raised the requ...
- Tue Jun 11, 2013 1:35 pm
- Forum: Pearson Triton Specifics
- Topic: Filling the prop shaft hole
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6190
Re: Filling the prop shaft hole
I hear you....The newer four strokes have a lot going for them, but price is not one of them. That said, I have a 2001 four stroke, air cooled 2 HP Honda that I hang on either my 8 ft 6 in inflatable with a roll-up floor or my little 8 foot sailing dinghy and it does a wonderful job, is extremely qu...
- Tue Jun 11, 2013 12:13 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: The Christina Louise
- Replies: 86
- Views: 41171
Re: The Christina Louise
Most engine instruments have provisions for lighting. Check the back of each instrument and see if there is a small hole (roughly 1/2 in diameter) that a lamp socket snaps into.