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by TampaBay
Wed Feb 17, 2016 11:04 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Coronado 15 project.
Replies: 389
Views: 217271

Re: Coronado 15 project.

Replacing a signal lamp on the trailer (again.) This time I sanded and repainted the bracket and bought new stainless hardware. This stuff was a mess to disassemble so now, it's anti-seize everywhere. http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m512/TampaBay2/Mobile%20Uploads/0bf880ef-7a39-4ee4-a712-3bb61f...
by TampaBay
Wed Dec 16, 2015 10:49 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Coronado 15 project.
Replies: 389
Views: 217271

Re: Coronado 15 project.

Here is that compression post from the front.The front triangles are notched into the stringers.The epoxy is Six10, it looks messy because it is. This is a very tight space and so perfect looking fillets are just not happening. http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m512/TampaBay2/maststep21_zpswcv6ql...
by TampaBay
Tue Dec 08, 2015 12:32 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Alternate style kayak repair.
Replies: 6
Views: 3294

Re: Alternate style kayak repair.

Kayak project is on hold whilst the truck gets new fuel lines.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2LEIcsAcBA
by TampaBay
Wed Sep 02, 2015 9:35 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Alberg 30 refit
Replies: 26
Views: 9244

Re: Alberg 30 refit

Wow! The deck will be awesome when you're done.
by TampaBay
Mon Aug 17, 2015 11:13 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Alberg 30 Project
Replies: 14
Views: 7146

Re: Alberg 30 Project

I always thought that photobucket was fairly easy. Click, click, click and done.
by TampaBay
Tue Aug 11, 2015 11:30 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Bristol 27
Replies: 111
Views: 96960

Re: Bristol 27

Making good progress.
by TampaBay
Wed Jul 22, 2015 8:57 am
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Alternate style kayak repair.
Replies: 6
Views: 3294

Re: Alternate style kayak repair.

Good for a couple laughs. Part 5 of "fishing kayak repair" is now up and running.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IHpB7FN_bo
by TampaBay
Sun Jul 05, 2015 4:27 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Could use some jib sheet advice.
Replies: 1
Views: 1751

Could use some jib sheet advice.

Here are the ends of my jib sheets. Can anyone tell me how to repair this? http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m512/TampaBay2/sheets1_zps2ccvf5fo.jpg http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m512/TampaBay2/sheets2_zpsdfkov0ta.jpg http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m512/TampaBay2/sheets3_zpsqphixwyy.jpg
by TampaBay
Fri Jun 12, 2015 12:07 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Alberg 30 refit
Replies: 26
Views: 9244

Re: Alberg 30 refit

I took a look at the blisters. I think you are on the right path. That West System guide sets the standard.
by TampaBay
Wed Jun 10, 2015 7:56 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Alternate style kayak repair.
Replies: 6
Views: 3294

Re: Alternate style kayak repair.

Part 4 of the "Fishing Kayak Repair" video series is up! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwD3-GogxYc

Not bragging, but this is my best video to date. (It's not bragging if it's true, right?)
by TampaBay
Mon Jun 08, 2015 3:25 pm
Forum: Tools and Techniques
Topic: May need a new Shop Vac
Replies: 4
Views: 3936

Re: May need a new Shop Vac

Duh,,,Your talking about a shop vac and I thought we were talking about air compressors. Just realized that now.
by TampaBay
Fri May 29, 2015 12:41 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Alternate style kayak repair.
Replies: 6
Views: 3294

Re: Alternate style kayak repair.

Part 2 of the kayak repair is up and running. Please stop by for a visit and check out the new video.

Click "subscribe" and experience firsthand, the undisputed zenith in boat maintenance infotainment!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjOdoy ... subscriber
by TampaBay
Mon May 25, 2015 5:18 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Alternate style kayak repair.
Replies: 6
Views: 3294

Alternate style kayak repair.

Posted on my Youtube channel.

This polyethylene kayak split along the bottom, and I'm trying a different approach to the repair.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rO5MuRYwfvg



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by TampaBay
Fri May 22, 2015 11:46 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Coronado 15 project.
Replies: 389
Views: 217271

Re: Coronado 15 project.

I thought that a couple "before and after" pictures would be fun. This is bellow the cockpit, port side looking aft from just alongside the mast compression post. At left is the centerboard trunk. That loose lumber was a backing strip for the centerboard gasket screws. I found 3 pieces ro...
by TampaBay
Sun May 03, 2015 11:40 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Coronado 15 project.
Replies: 389
Views: 217271

Re: Coronado 15 project.

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by TampaBay
Thu Apr 30, 2015 4:57 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Coronado 15 project.
Replies: 389
Views: 217271

Re: Coronado 15 project.

I took the boat out on Monday. It was very fast and it performs great. Now it 's time to sell,,,, looking for a bigger boat.

See the listing here.
http://sarasota.craigslist.org/boa/5003789451.html
by TampaBay
Fri Apr 17, 2015 12:56 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Coronado 15 project.
Replies: 389
Views: 217271

Re: Coronado 15 project.

All the hardware is reinstalled. All the control lines are back in place. There have been some serious changes over the winter. Rebuilt foils, changes to the hull's super structure and a new bottom. I am very excited to get out for a test sail. The weather in Sarasota right now is warm and overcast...
by TampaBay
Wed Apr 15, 2015 9:47 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Coronado 15 project.
Replies: 389
Views: 217271

Re: Coronado 15 project.

I threw a small carpet over two saw horses, uncoiled the garden hose and wet sanded the rudder and centerboard up to 1000 grit.
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by TampaBay
Sun Apr 12, 2015 1:18 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Coronado 15 project.
Replies: 389
Views: 217271

Re: Coronado 15 project.

This is West Marine Model 14010425. Here is a description of the product copied from the West Marine web site. "A good choice for bedding, bonding and sealing deck hardware and thru-hull fittings above and below the waterline where the need for future removal may arise." Here is the link....
by TampaBay
Sat Apr 11, 2015 11:44 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Coronado 15 project.
Replies: 389
Views: 217271

Re: Coronado 15 project.

After a few long projects the hardware is getting reinstalled. http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m512/TampaBay2/hardware3_zpsz6frm3ny.jpg I'm fairly sure this is West Marine's version of 4200. I hope so :) I'll confirm that with a google search now. http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m512/TampaB...
by TampaBay
Wed Apr 08, 2015 4:55 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Coronado 15 project.
Replies: 389
Views: 217271

Re: Coronado 15 project.

The rebuilt centerboard has more lift. Because the foil is thicker, the slot had to be widened with a jig saw. http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m512/TampaBay2/centerboard49_zps4iry9e5p.jpg From each edge I removed about the width of two saw blades. After a little finish work with a sanding block...
by TampaBay
Tue Apr 07, 2015 4:13 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Coronado 15 project.
Replies: 389
Views: 217271

Re: Coronado 15 project.

And the panels that were cut from the cockpit are glued back into position. This feels really good.
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by TampaBay
Sun Apr 05, 2015 7:44 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Coronado 15 project.
Replies: 389
Views: 217271

Re: Coronado 15 project.

The compression post install is completed. It's tied into the new stringers and the cockpit. This is now a much stiffer hull.
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by TampaBay
Sat Apr 04, 2015 9:16 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Coronado 15 project.
Replies: 389
Views: 217271

Re: Coronado 15 project.

Reinforcing the corners. Lots of small pieces to cut out.
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by TampaBay
Fri Mar 27, 2015 8:12 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Coronado 15 project.
Replies: 389
Views: 217271

Re: Coronado 15 project.

Distribute the compression.
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by TampaBay
Thu Mar 26, 2015 2:56 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Coronado 15 project.
Replies: 389
Views: 217271

Re: Coronado 15 project.

Laminated and installed a new compression post. This was a Father and Son project. http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m512/TampaBay2/2c89283d-3ccf-4df5-9cdd-86aedb25f6af_zpsxpxdl6vn.jpg Six layers of 3/8ths inch Okume. Added stringers and new fiberglass. The dimensions of that forward bulkhead are...
by TampaBay
Sun Mar 22, 2015 11:43 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Coronado 15 project.
Replies: 389
Views: 217271

Re: Coronado 15 project.

Thanks pjesus. The boat is off the horses and back on the trailer. It's a big milestone because now, I can park my car in the garage. The area of the centerboard trunk that takes the lateral forces of the board was reinforced with epoxy and 3/8ths inch Okume plywood. I also added 4 layers of 10 oun...
by TampaBay
Thu Mar 12, 2015 2:20 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Coronado 15 project.
Replies: 389
Views: 217271

Re: Coronado 15 project.

The shoes are slightly wide. Rock the board forward and strike a mark, rock it back and strike another mark. http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m512/TampaBay2/centerboard44_zpsbycpnyma.jpg X marks the spot (where you sand.) Remove the mark then check the fit (repeat.) http://i1129.photobucket.com/...
by TampaBay
Wed Mar 11, 2015 2:10 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Coronado 15 project.
Replies: 389
Views: 217271

Re: Coronado 15 project.

The rough edges of the epoxy shoes were sanded away. They were then fixed into position. One pair at the leading edge and one pair at the trailing edge. http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m512/TampaBay2/centerboard43_zpso7gtpxc9.jpg With the left over epoxy I did some repairs on this chair. http:/...
by TampaBay
Sat Mar 07, 2015 12:49 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Coronado 15 project.
Replies: 389
Views: 217271

Re: Coronado 15 project.

To center the board in the slot, I hung a plumb-bob from the trailing edge (mid span.) http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m512/TampaBay2/centerboard40_zpsrggq1mcl.jpg With shims, the board was centered in the slot. http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m512/TampaBay2/centerboard39_zpss4erfkhz.jpg Af...
by TampaBay
Mon Mar 02, 2015 2:22 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Coronado 15 project.
Replies: 389
Views: 217271

Re: Coronado 15 project.

Marking out the bracket's territory. The other spaces need to be built up. http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m512/TampaBay2/centerboard38_zpsni0bsvht.jpg Way to much yard work. The old bamboo canes are removed and slowly make their way to the curb for pick up day. http://i1129.photobucket.com/alb...
by TampaBay
Fri Feb 13, 2015 11:01 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Coronado 15 project.
Replies: 389
Views: 217271

Re: Coronado 15 project.

Thanks pjesus. This time of year is nice because we get a short break from the humidity. Anyone have experience with this tape? I'm considering it to shim the centerboard in the slot but I don't know if the adhesive is waterproof. It's "Jap tape." http://www.dieballsailing.com/japanese-gl...
by TampaBay
Mon Feb 09, 2015 4:20 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Coronado 15 project.
Replies: 389
Views: 217271

Re: Coronado 15 project.

The centerboard was set with 3 degrees of rake. To stop the side play of the board, I have to add 1mm shims to each side of trunk slot (somehow.)
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by TampaBay
Thu Feb 05, 2015 10:02 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Sadler 25 Refit for Ocean Cruising
Replies: 48
Views: 17432

Re: Sadler 25 Refit for Ocean Cruising

Excellent work on this boat. I thought you sold it?
by TampaBay
Fri Jan 30, 2015 8:07 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Chrome Deplating
Replies: 13
Views: 4961

Re: Chrome Deplating

Well, usually people are trying to get chrome onto stuff. I don't know that acid and an electrical charge will erode the chrome exclusively. If there are other metal parts it will all dissolve together.
by TampaBay
Sat Jan 24, 2015 9:07 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Coronado 15 project.
Replies: 389
Views: 217271

Re: Coronado 15 project.

I didn't realize how much square leading edge showed below the water line (not fast.) This was rounded off with a belt sander.
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by TampaBay
Tue Jan 20, 2015 11:24 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Coronado 15 project.
Replies: 389
Views: 217271

Re: Coronado 15 project.

The 3rd coat provided decent final coverage, and there's a small amount of paint remaining for touch up projects. http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m512/TampaBay2/bottom10_zps6f6b16db.jpg The paint cured slowly overnight (cool temps.) Today I added a blanket and placed two 500 watt halogens under...
by TampaBay
Mon Jan 19, 2015 10:37 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Remember that old redirect?
Replies: 0
Views: 5054

Remember that old redirect?

Does a link to this web site still do that "redirect" thing?

A link used to open a page that instructed surfers to click on an updated link. Is that still going on?
by TampaBay
Mon Jan 19, 2015 10:24 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Coronado 15 project.
Replies: 389
Views: 217271

Re: Coronado 15 project.

Somehow, the foil project turned into a bottom job. I chose Rust-Oleum Topside. http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m512/TampaBay2/rustoleum1_zps8728359c.jpg The hull was fared with epoxy a couple years ago. It was faster, but there was room for improvement. I sanded the epoxy down to bare hull wit...
by TampaBay
Sat Jan 17, 2015 11:51 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Coronado 15 project.
Replies: 389
Views: 217271

Re: Coronado 15 project.

The word from the fleet is, the board should be at 90 degrees in the full down position. This is 16 degrees of aft sweep.

A bag from Target and some bungee cords are holding the board steady.

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by TampaBay
Thu Jan 15, 2015 5:37 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Coronado 15 project.
Replies: 389
Views: 217271

Re: Coronado 15 project.

Fitting the new centerboard: From the cockpit, the board won't fit into the trunk. The maximum width of the board is 1 and 1/8th", the top lip of the slot is about 1 and 1/16th". I'll feed it through the bottom for now. I'm waiting for a small epoxy patch at the forward end of the slot, t...
by TampaBay
Sat Jan 10, 2015 10:10 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Bristol 27
Replies: 111
Views: 96960

Re: Bristol 27

I'm checking out your Christmas loot. Can't see what that stuff is though, I think that the picture is just to small. I clicked on it and an image opened up, it was small too.

So what is that stuff?
by TampaBay
Tue Dec 30, 2014 8:24 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Coronado 15 project.
Replies: 389
Views: 217271

Re: Coronado 15 project.

Oops, looks like a small fire in the computer. I think, this could be the problem.
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by TampaBay
Mon Dec 29, 2014 12:38 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Coronado 15 project.
Replies: 389
Views: 217271

Re: Coronado 15 project.

The boat: Waiting in the wings, as a truck project takes center stage. The air flow meter was tested with a multimeter. It has 12v in and a good ground. If the computer determines that the output voltages are not within range, it ignores the air flow meter and will control the engine with informati...
by TampaBay
Tue Dec 16, 2014 10:28 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Coronado 15 project.
Replies: 389
Views: 217271

Re: Coronado 15 project.

Thanks CapnK. I have to wonder how this boat will sail will nice foils. I still have to fit some "shoes" into the top and bottom of the centerboard trunk, in order to hold the leading edge and trailing edge securely in place. Here is a look at the original shape of the board, when compare...
by TampaBay
Mon Dec 08, 2014 7:16 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Coronado 15 project.
Replies: 389
Views: 217271

Re: Coronado 15 project.

It's tough to get good pictures of bright, white, glossy objects. These foils are done for now. I'm looking forward to sail testing them. http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m512/TampaBay2/foil22_zps3422b9c1.jpg There's no way these foils are perfect, but their sooooo much better than the factory o...
by TampaBay
Sat Dec 06, 2014 10:20 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Coronado 15 project.
Replies: 389
Views: 217271

Re: Coronado 15 project.

The storage area/office is a great place to cure epoxy. It's not attached to the main house and it stays very warm all day and night. I think these foils are almost done. I might add another coat of pigmented epoxy, but I'm starting to use epoxy like it's paint. So,,,,, it's time to go shopping for...
by TampaBay
Tue Dec 02, 2014 12:07 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Coronado 15 project.
Replies: 389
Views: 217271

Re: Coronado 15 project.

The foils are better. The final fairing was done with neat epoxy (tinted white.) I'll fair once more, and then apply finish coats of white epoxy. Centerboard. The low spots are circled. http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m512/TampaBay2/foil19_zpsd5770cd1.jpg Rudder. http://i1129.photobucket.com/al...