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by southcoasting
Mon Sep 24, 2018 1:07 pm
Forum: Sailing and Cruising
Topic: Storm Anchoring - Florence
Replies: 2
Views: 1443

Re: Storm Anchoring - Florence

Been through this myself when Sandy hit us in the Northeast and we prepared our (previous boat) Tartan 27 as well as I could. Left her on her mooring and threw two additional anchors out. I believe the anchors did most of the work...in particular my oversized 30# Danforth. It was one of the most ago...
by southcoasting
Fri Jul 27, 2018 5:13 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Spot filling after priming. Do I need to spot prime after fairing/filling?
Replies: 2
Views: 1430

Re: Spot filling after priming. Do I need to spot prime after fairing/filling?

Thank you Atomvoyager!

I am all done sanding for the most part...found a few more areas to fill and will be spot priming...then sanding with 320 before spraying this 2 part...

Btw, you know my buddy Fabio, who worked with you for a bit...
by southcoasting
Mon Jul 23, 2018 8:55 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Spot filling after priming. Do I need to spot prime after fairing/filling?
Replies: 2
Views: 1430

Spot filling after priming. Do I need to spot prime after fairing/filling?

So I am at the primer sanding phase of my T34c deck recore. I had found a decent amount of small imperfections and pinholes which i have filled in as I see them during the sanding. Do I need to spot prime after this before i paint? I was not going to since i spent so.much time trying to get the smoo...
by southcoasting
Fri Jul 13, 2018 10:35 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Acquired a new project (Grampian Classic 31)
Replies: 19
Views: 5280

Re: Acquired a new project (Grampian Classic 31)

Nice lines indeed! I want to see more!
by southcoasting
Mon Jun 04, 2018 8:58 am
Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
Topic: Hardware Store PVC Sheets as Deck Hardware Material
Replies: 4
Views: 2857

Hardware Store PVC Sheets as Deck Hardware Material

All, I've been thinking about cheaper alternatives to G10 for backing material for all my deck hardware that I am about to put back on. I just noticed the big box hardware store have PVC sheets in 3/8" and 1/2" thickness. I thought this might be better than just plain wood. Any reservation...
by southcoasting
Mon Jun 04, 2018 8:50 am
Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
Topic: Recommend your experience with type of paint rollers!
Replies: 1
Views: 2161

Recommend your experience with type of paint rollers!

All,
Can you give some recommendations on paint rollers to use for:

2 part epoxy primers
2 part polyurethane finish coats
Non-skid coatings

Thanks in advance!