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todd gustafson

Congrats......... I think you were the one asking about the teak work..... Any decisions on the road you will take? The teak looks in mint natural condition.

Good luck
Todd

todd gustafson

I agree with both of the earlier posts..... and will add It is nice to see a boat with natural teak, sure it's greyed a bit...... better that than a old varnish job that has been neglected chipped away with time. Now what do you do... I have done my fair share of countless hours of brightwork and te...

todd gustafson

I have a few simple questions.......... we are just about to start the varnishing campaign on all the teak and new mahogany coamings, companion way trim, dorade box, etc. and was wondering two things. 1. With new milled pieces is it wise to cut bungs holes first before varnishing or wait till instal...

todd gustafson

Rachel,

Thanks for the info, all of our hardware is off so it's going to be a clean slate, we can do any method.

We also have the hand rail in the coach roof at an angle as this post is questioning......... Bring on thee drill and epoxy....:)

todd gustafson

Rachel, We are close to re-attaching all deck hardware on "Rosie" after our very long paint job on the deck... I have a question, why do you fill holes from the bottom rather than the top? Is it because your drilling a oversized hole? Is this the case for all the thru deck holes? Thanks Todd

todd gustafson

P.S. Bronze looks better on a Hess Cutter too........

Todd

todd gustafson

They look in perfect condition to me (new in fact) unless there is some structural defect i can't see. Why change them? They have used bronze many decades if not centuries in all types of marine uses and are still going strong.... I'm sure new replacement pieces today would not be any better made. T...

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Well, after a week of nights sanding we are attempting another go at the top-coats to the deck....... We thoroughly cleaned the boat and work area, threw away any dirty rags used sand paper etc. ..... anything that could create dust. We plan to wash brushes, de-lint (new) rollers, new paint suits an...

todd gustafson

Window idea.........How about a canopy like awning they have at the local Bistro...............Cut the window (any size or shape but round) out of roof, just so the edges could be glued to the frame.... than Apply a larger, much larger square or rectangle patch on the outside attaching it only to th...

todd gustafson

Hi all. The face lift to "ROSIE'' continues. Last night was our first coat of Top Coat of Awl Grip. After many countless hours of prep work we are finally getting closer to the words that came out our mouths 3 months ago "lets paint the deck and top sides on "Rosie" this winter.&...

todd gustafson

Most of our cleaning is done with eco-friendly cleaners when on the water, when on the hard we use power wash.
todd

todd gustafson

From reading the threads it looks like we will be putting on Interdeck for the non-skid and was wondering how the deck holds it color?......We are leaning towards the lighter colors.... we are not sure about white, gray or a mix......... We often entertain, what should i expect when let's say coffee...

todd gustafson

Regarding the toe rail, it is attached from screwing underneath thru both the hull and deck flange till hitting the toe rail, the rub rail (also mahogany) covers all from the side. "Hirilondë" wrote This yeilds a great result but has to be one of the most tedious, uncomfortable, frustrati...

todd gustafson

Thanks for the feedback(s).

Regarding the toe rail, it is attached from screwing underneath thru both the hull and deck flange till hitting the toe rail, the rub rail (also mahogany) covers all from the side.

Todd

todd gustafson

In a few weeks we plan to install all deck hardware and exterior wood back on Rosie and since a lot of the cleats, teak & mahogany, bollard bitt etc....will be replaced fasteners will have to be ordered. First, I have always wondered what the rule of thumb is when replacing old weather worn, bro...

todd gustafson

Looks like a nice spring project. If i was fixing it up i guess i would clean all wholes and cracks to good solid wood by what ever means....grind/drill/sand..., make sure there is no rotten wood anywhere, fill all voids with epoxy filler. May not hurt to glass areas too.....From the picture it look...

todd gustafson

Hi Rachel, I have many pictures to "show and tell" but am still trying to figure how to attach from Photobucket....:):)

Todd

todd gustafson

Hi all, we are ready to apply the 545 primer. Can we apply multiple coats (in the same day) without sanding between coats? How long do we have to wait before sanding?

Thanks
Todd

todd gustafson

Looks great, We are in the planning stages for the toe-rail replacement in the next few weeks. How did you make the cut for the scarf. Did you have to make a jig? I have seen where you stack one one length of toe rail over the other, off set each piece the length of the scarf and machine or hand pla...

todd gustafson

In the case of my Pearson Ensign ''Flying Cloud'' #1772 built in 1983, records indicate that it was the second to last (Ensign) built by Pearson..... and hull #1776 was built in 1982 . Seems to me even though the hulls were molded with the hull # on the transom the boats might not have been given a ...

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Zach We tried the Guide Coat application on the hatch cover and didn't like the effect on the surface, very hard to sand out and gummed up the disk often..... I noticed that i was looking to much at the Guide Coat, where i sanded and didn't, where to sand next..... I like to "feel" the are...

todd gustafson

Well, back to sanding the high-build..... it was a nice break to get away from it ......We are getting hit with as much as 12 inches of snow today so i might as well work on the boat even if it's sanding ... I have heard about the guide coat........ I take it that you would sand till all paint is ju...

todd gustafson

Well, it was a long day.....14 hours. Cleaned the deck with TSP as well as M.E.K. to make sure it was clean, taped off all openings.......and went to town with the High-Build Primer, we started in the cockpit......still not knowing what to expect with rolling, as you all said it takes awhile to get ...

todd gustafson

Wow..... Big boat to ship. We shipped a 27' from CT. to MN 6 years ago and cost $2500 (much different era)....... with other boats on the trailer....... your will likely be the only one on the trailer at over twice the distance........Also might try to get bids to ship to Chicago...... than another ...

todd gustafson

Thanks Tim, as i said before....... great site, great information. And to answer your question the boat is in a heated garage. Now that i know we have to sand right away(next day) i'll have to push cleaning-prep to Saturday morning and priming in the afternoon.... New Question *What grit(s) of sand ...

todd gustafson

We are painting both hull and deck........This post is mainly for the deck..... The priming of the hull is much more forward which we will do after the deck.

Todd

todd gustafson

Rachel
We are painting waterline up........:) sorry for any miss-quotes or verbiage..... Thanks

Todd

todd gustafson

Hi all, I just want to start by saying thanks for all your help, this site is worth it's weight in GOLD..... Hat's off to Tim for the start up. I have spent many hours scanning the posts. And hope my questions are not repetitive. Recap: "Rosie" is a 1976 Tartan 27 that are giving a face li...

todd gustafson

I have put coins under all my boats masts every spring as i splash for years and years....... i understand it has to be the same year that the boat was built....is that right?

Todd

todd gustafson

Ray The tank is a very heavy gauge metal tank.....we measured everything and it seems it may come out if we cut off all the external fittings. We were thinking of first flushing with detergents and than filling with water before cutting fittings. We are going to prime the decks first so we have some...

todd gustafson

I like it. Might have to do the same.....though we are R&Ting....:)

todd gustafson

Hey Zach..Thanks for the pointers..... We are in a heated garage so not sure if i need any additives yet...... Now trying to decide Awlgrip or Perfection

todd gustafson

Thanks Tim...... wealth of information, we ordered our primer Awlgrip high build and 545..... hope to start this weekend. We'll post photo's
Todd

todd gustafson

Hi all.... Well, we are in the midst of painting the topside of our Tartan 27 and have taken all hardware off.....sanded, filled, made 4 new deck scuppers, and thought while waiting for the primer to arrive to remove the gas tank (without removing the engine), we have had problems with dirty gas for...

todd gustafson

A real beauty, congrats........ i saw it for sale a few weeks ago and have been following it........ i knew it wouldn't last long......

Todd

todd gustafson

With that said.... what is your opinion on the Quik-Dry.... vs. the regular longer drying time version? Is it important to have a quicker flash so it won't drip,sag etc. Or longer dry time for a "wet edge" so it has more time to flow?

Todd

todd gustafson

Hi,i have been reading all the threads that I could find re: 2 part primers before Roll-tip my deck/hull begins. I am going to use Interlux Perfection for final after priming. It looks like most recommend Awl-Qwik Medium Build primer (2 coats) and 545 for the final coats (1-2 coats).... I found that...

todd gustafson

you said it.......plenty

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Bob
Hey, I think the coverage is 30 coats rather than 300...:)

todd gustafson

Some of the posts have mentioned applying epoxy before varnish. I assume that's supposed to water proof the wood. Is that really needed? I would think several coats of varnish would do the job unless the wood is under water continuously.

todd gustafson

The same happened with me when i used the 2 part.....with up to 6 coats it was not enough the first season to protect from chips/cracks/....

todd gustafson

The last time we refinished our wood on Rosie was a few years ago and tried Interlux 2 part clear perfection...... it brushes on very thin and being a 2 part there is a short pot life before it sets up...you really have to work fast to get all wood covered, and it being a very thin coat, any foreign...

todd gustafson

Tim, I read in one post that you take off your coamings each year for maintenance, or did i miss read the thread?No bungs i presume? Do you varnish all the entire surfaces? How does the flexing or camber effect the finish?

todd gustafson

Well, as i had said, i have used them all......i prefer the traditional varnishes and like the process, almost militant upkeep every spring.....it's not that bad if you do it every year.....Like going to the dentist for a cleaning...do i have to go?....but in the end your glad you did it, good for a...

todd gustafson

I am in the midst of a topside make-over on "Rosie" a Tartan 27.....and all hardware and teak/mahogany has been removed..... .....Between sanding, filling, sweating and cursing i plan to do much of the brightwork off the boat at home........I have worked with most varnish companies includi...

todd gustafson

Thanks.....I fell in love with the Ensign the first time went to see one for sale #765 (purchased in 1996)..... i never had seen one before......the first look did it.... I will have to look for some photos of my newer Ensign #1772 that i purchased in 2007 and post them......:) The Tartan 27 was a d...

todd gustafson

Hi, new member here. I have Ensign #1772 and love it (as well as a Tartan 27), It was the second to last Ensign made by Pearson. I can't say enough about it. It was my second Ensign.......#765 was my first and sold due to the repairs needed on the deck......and figured it would have been cheaper to ...

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