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jlroberts280

Have you tried painters tape on both surfaces leaving a consistant gap between them? Apply caulk, smooth with tool or finger, then remove the tape. This makes caulking much more consistant and managible.

jlroberts280

I only see "image" but imagine it looks good

jlroberts280

I've had good luck removing bungs by driving in a self taping screw (by hand) in the center of the bung. The new screw only goes in as far as it takes to hit the old screw, stops advancing, and lifts the bung right out. Often it pops out in one piece. Quick and easy.

jlroberts280

Thank you Dave

jlroberts280

I move one at a time briefly each year to do bottom maintenance. The first time I did it I was really nervous. If it makes you nervous you can rig a temporary support or even better try to find used stands that are the right size and sell or trade yours.

jlroberts280

Our new to us Ericson 35 came with a rotted bulkhead forward of the V berth. I have removed the deck mounted anchor locker tub/bin that sits directly over part of the bulkhead. This has given me great access to all the deck hardware in that area and I plan to remove and rebed it all while I have the...

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I dont care for the original Cetol but I like the Natural Teak. I think it is easy to apply (I have had good luck without sanding between coats) and while it stays fairly soft, it is very easy to spot repair. I know it doesnt look as traditional as the deep (10 plus coats) varnish but I think it has...

jlroberts280

This is for the 23ST, Its not the exact same winch but I think it is close...try this link. If the link doesn't work, it's from the Ericson owners website.

http://www.ericsonyachts.org/infoexchan ... =35&id=144

jlroberts280

Awesome!

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Congratulations

jlroberts280

great picture

jlroberts280

Hi Ric,

I am always up for a daysail. I am in South Portland on Casco Bay. You didn't mention when you will be coming through, but let me know.

jlroberts280

I have enjoyed Earlylight's website often. You have done a great job with her. Thank you for sharing your experiences. How would you have changed your technique to deal with compund curves in the sole? (side to side and front to back, and the angle changes as you move forward) I am sad to say that I...

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Another rookie question.. What is the proper setup for an outhaul? I have a block at the end of the boom and a cleat for it, just no line. Would I want a piece of hardware like a ring with an eyespliced line? I would think the spliced line would be preferable over a bowline. Im not sure about your ...

jlroberts280

Cool little system. Thanks.

jlroberts280

Looks great. What is your cabin sole made of?

jlroberts280

Anyone else get a little depressed when they log on and find Tim hasn't posted his daily update yet AND there are no new active topics in the forum? My morning will not be the same.

jlroberts280

Im looking for ideas on how to reface my cabin sole. I have admired some of the work others have done with this project including several of Tim's detailed descriptions. However, most of the soles that I have seen others build consist of a flat section that runs down the middle of most of the cabin....

jlroberts280

I had a Compac 16. Great little boat but it is small and much more a daysailer than a cruiser.

jlroberts280

Thanks Dave

jlroberts280

In an effort to rebed leaking hatch rail slides I had to remove the hatch. The hatch has wooden slides on the underside that rest on the metal tracks mounted to the cabin top. Over the years this wood has worn down from rubbing back and forth as the hatch opens. Now there are exposed screws that hol...

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Sad really

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The short version is......due to many distractions when I put the boat away this fall about 1-2" of water was left in the bottom of the bilge (deep full keel). Now it has frozen. I know this is bad. The question is... is it worth doing anything about it now, or is the damage already done and ju...

jlroberts280

Thank you

jlroberts280

Sorry if I was not clear. My whole hull, above the waterline looks just like the picture that started this thread. The boat has never been painted. I bet the hull below the waterline looks like this also but I have not removed all the bottom paint to see it. And, I dont think this is in the near fut...

jlroberts280

My boat has this same issue. If you were going to paint it would you try to fill the cracks with fairing material or would primer take care of covering/filling these cracks?

jlroberts280

I saw the worst ever the other day, a fishing boat called...... "Master Baiter". Imagine calling the coast guard with that one.

jlroberts280

Thanks for the ideas and sorry for the spelling. (gauge not guage)

jlroberts280

How do people deal with the transition from a 16 guage wire run to a unit like my GPS that has VERY small wires (Im not even sure the guage)? I know they make step down butt connectors but I have not seen them cover this much change in size. Would you make several "step downs" with a short...

jlroberts280

I know it's an older thread, but how has the machine worked out?

jlroberts280

Thanks, I'll try that in the future. Over Friday and Saturday I was able to get the boat back together. Installed new shaft, bearing, coupling, and prop. I had to reuse the stuffing box because I could not find a new one with the correct hose size and shaft size in the same unit. I cleaned up the bo...

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I spoke to Moyer Marine this afternoon. They suggest that a stripped 3/8 hole is the starter hole size for the next size tap. Therefore, I would not need to drill out the holes in the coupling. I would just need to clean them up and tap them for the next size bolt up. If this does not work, I might ...

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I guess I might be able to drill new holes. Part of the problem is the tight fit to the transmission. I would guess there is only about 1/8". I guess I might have to get the coupling off either way. Anyone remove this before? Tim while I have your attention I would like to say thank you for thi...

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I looked at the piece that came off with the bearing again. It looks like about 1/4" of tube and the rest is fairing material. I reviewed the link about replacing the tube. Do you have a source for tube material? The deadwood is pretty thick but I will not get to the boat again until Friday. Th...

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As part of preparing to go back in the water, I decided to service my stuffing box. In our purchase survey last season it was suggested that I service the stuffing box and replace the clamps due to some discoloration. I removed the clamps and found that the hose had a crack in the end that attaches ...

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Tim do you find a big difference in the green LI batteries when used with the older style drill and other tools? I need to replace a few batteries and want to know if the extra cost is justified. Also, while I agree that there are better brands, I have used and abused my Ryobi tools and they refuse ...

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thanks, I'll leave it for now

jlroberts280

First, I know this was a touchy subject in the past but I have a question about teflon tape used on gas line fittings. Last fall I replaced the carb and fuel pump on my A4. When I did, out of home improvement habit and being new to engines, I used teflon tape on the connections. I will be starting t...

jlroberts280

FYI: It was the two part already mixed. The "feel" of the seat now is not comfortable.

jlroberts280

I had already tried the suggested manner of cleaning. This of course did not work. I was looking for a miracle cure. Thanks anyway. Love the site.

jlroberts280

My wife spilled a can of Bristol Varnish on her car seat. Without knowing about the spill it remained on the seat until it was completely dry, imbedded in the cloth seat, and very hard. Is this a lost cause or is there something out there that might get this out?

jlroberts280

so cool

jlroberts280

Great site. Cool boat. Has anyone else painted the deck of their boat without taking off the deck hardware? I would think it would be a good time to check for leaks or water damaged core and then rebed the hardware after paint.

jlroberts280

Thanks again. Great site. Happy Holidays! I'll try to get some pictures up. By the way, I noticed a thread while browsing the site talking about Norhteast Sailboat Rescue out of Freeport ME. This happens to be where we bought the Coaster. Michael, the owner, was very helpful. He took our Compac 16 i...

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Hello, My wife and I purchased a 'new to us' 1969 Pearson Coaster last winter. This is our first 'big' boat and I have not done a lot of sailing since High School when a friend of mine bought a Triton for almost nothing and we spent our summers sailing around Block Island. The engine on Orion never ...

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Re: Need help with finish work material

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Replacing bulkhead with limited access to one side

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Hatch slides

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ice in the bilge

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the forbidden question... again: teflon tape

how to clean varnish from car seat...is it possible?

question about the order of fiberglass layup repairs