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Tallystick wrote: I have the choice of either covering the end grain on the front board with thin teak strips,............ The first choice would be more durable,

What makes you think that?

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White oak would work much better than red oak. If you were building the frames for a traditional wooden plank on frame boat, or building something that lives in the bilge I would agree. But for cosmetic ceiling I don't think it makes the slightest bit of difference what you use. I don't think rot i...

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Maybe this is a dumb question, but have you oriented the die in the right direction?

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Heffalump is perched on the end of the boom of the boat in the foreground - lower right corner of the photo. Not in the picture I have, it doesn't show the end of the boom so I guess my picture must be smaller than what others receive which makes me wonder what else I've been missing . . . probably...

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If you go with an ablative it is good to have a tracer coat on first. Paint the bottom some color that contrasts with your choice of color. Then paint 2 coats of the color you want. Now any year you think the paint is building up do not paint that year. Or just hit the high wear spots (leading edge ...

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Zach wrote:You can strike your boot top now, but don't paint the bottom paint until a day or two before she goes over. Bottom paint oxidizes and isn't much good after it has...

That depends on the paint. Micron Extra, an ablative, works just fine the next year so long as there is enough still on the boat.

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Have you cleaned the venturis lately? Even with the most pure alcohol they get dirty then fail to work. They are not overly difficult to clean, but certainly a nuisance. I used to cook on a charter boat in my much younger days. I used head alcohol from the Cavalier distillery in Antigua for fuel. I ...

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I sure don't like the idea of housewraps or anything close to the spar. The housewrap weeps moisture through and holds it tight to the wood. Only if you put it on inside out. It is working well on untold thousands of houses right up against the sheathing. That being said I still don't like the idea...

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I leave my batteries on the boat over the winter, but I charge them every couple months. I think more than temperature the life of the battery is affected by being over-discharged.

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Would simply wrapping it in aluminum foil work? That would protect from the sun, and you could leave small gaps in the wrap on the underside to allow water to escape. I find with the storage of anything made of wood that more than the water or moisture itself, the lack of air is the issue. Trapped ...

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333 Brushing Liquid is a slow drying solvent to ease brushing and facilitate the flow of specified paint coatings. Extends drying in hot weather. Also recommended in various topside systems for removing sanding residue from fiberglass and wood surfaces. Interlux seems rather adamant about what it s...

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Considering that the mast was strong enough before the radar was removed it should be strong enough now. This is probably true. Assuming that the rig is intact the primary loading on the mast is compression. This is not true at all. Compression is the primary loading on the mast when at the mooring...

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The house wrap idea is interesting. It does do what is says it does concerning water and moisture. But then so is the concern for abrasion. The rain isn't much of an issue, but snow and ice on a horizontal mast are. If you have a drain in the bottom of the mast I would certainly cover/wrap that. I t...

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I think 5200 is just as evil as silicone.

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The biggest problem for finished wood is ultra-violet light. I would want them under cover. A tent or roof over the rack would be ideal. The problem with wrapping them isn't so much moisture as it is lack of air. Does the spar rack have a roof over it?

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I would varnish it, then protect the varnish with a Sunbrella tiller cover, as Rachel suggests. It will last for decades that way, without the complication of epoxy. I agree completely, but there seems to be 2 topics being discussed here. The original topic is what to use and the second one is how ...

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If the goal and reason for using epoxy is to waterproof then I don't understand why anyone would consider thinning at all. Epoxy has an amazing attachment strength and does not require deep penetration to adhere well. Sand, clean (with solvent as necessary), apply 3 coats of epoxy within hot recoat ...

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The problem with using any product in an attempt to keep metals looking polished is that they will fail. And now you have a mess. Not only does the item need polishing again, but you have to remove all the old coating. This is the primary reason I like bronze so much. I let it patina and quit fussin...

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There is nothing significantly wrong with using Purpleheart. It may be a little hard to bend if there is much curve without using steam. I love the color for decorative stuff like picture frames. But when exposed to ultraviolet it turns a deep brown that I don't particularly like. Is African Mahogan...

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Brodie wrote: but with wide open fetch to the NE (9 miles!)

You are on the East Passage side of Jamestown?

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Seeing as this has become an opinion thread I will chime in with my thoughts. At this turning point in the evolution of this forum it is probably a good idea for some of these things to be said. The future of this forum will depend on how things evolve, or don't due to the transfer of ownership. Tim...

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Anyway, my question: Beading the through hulls... -Bead onto interprotect coat #5 before applying coat #6 to hot coat bottom paint or, -Bead onto bottom paint? I don't know enough about the chemistry of the Interprotect to know what effect there might be of bedding to a partially cured material. Bu...

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That price is a bit on the high side but not beyond reason. Mine was made to the similar specs. for $2400 about 5 years ago and further from Boston. Mine has an added grab bar across the aft end covered in elkhide. Dodgers are not easy to make well. There are a lot of people making poor ones out the...

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Other than a deterrant to "stuff" getting caught between the shrouds, i have no other idea. This is all I can think of, but not so sure what would get caught there. Lots of older boats used boom crotches. Almost all Concordias have gallows or boom crotches. Sometimes the crotch is located...

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falcon wrote:Hi Glen,
I just wasnt sure if I needed to worry about chaffing.

I would worry. After drilling this over sized hole it wouldn't hurt to sand the sharp corner on either side of the bulkhead to make the entire opening smooth and rounded.

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In Rhode Island we have Wickford Marine Consignment and Newport Nautical. I've seen bronze and chromed bronze cowls in both places, the problem is getting a matching plate and plate cover as these items tend to be orphans . I do believe they have web sites. http://marineconsignment.com/boat-parts/ ...

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I totally agree with those saying that the over board option is most desirable if not necessary. Some info to help you decide on tank size. Most manual heads require close to a gallon to flush really well and assure all gets through the plumbing to the tank or where ever it ends up. So figure out fo...

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Alberg had a few choice words about calling the Triton a cruising boat for 4. I can only imagine what he would say if he saw the added pipe berths :>)

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I burned up a hacksaw blade sawing through nails to get the siding off without destroying the rows above the row I was tearing off. I have the Fein and I use it all the time. But for this application I used to just take a regular hack saw blade and tape up one end to make a handle and saw the nails...

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I like discussions that include terminology (reeve) that is not common. Makes for a good lesson for all and the better our vocabularies the more exacting our discussions become. The primary reason/advantage to double ended sheets is that the sail can be controlled from 2 locations easily. Graham Byr...

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Thinning epoxy with any solvent compromises all of it's characteristics including the ability to waterproof. It also does not need to penetrate deeply to adhere, so it doesn't really accomplish anything, and likely makes things worse. 3) Water resistance of a piece of wood is not enhanced by deep pe...

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I like Rachel"s idea. But no matter what you do I highly recommend not thinning epoxy at all using solvents.

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If there is room and you like anchoring amongst a ton of power boats. I have seen them raft up in a semi-circle around the entire anchorage.

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I have often cleaned bronze hardware on a jeweler's rouge wheel before re-bedding it. I never tried to coat anything to keep it shiny though. I don't think you can succeed. You may find that you get a more even patina though by tumbling stuff before putting it back on the boat.

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I think either biscuits or a spline would be fine. I disagree. I don't think biscuits have any use on boats. There are a couple issues at least with them. First of all they are designed to be used with water based glues as the water in the glue swells the biscuit to go from loose to a tight fit. Th...

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Yes, I'm leaning toward a toungue and groove joint, or rather a matching 1" deep groove in each panel and a 1 7/8" hardwood piece to act as a toungue. And a practice run on the old bulkhead might help! I was thinking about using a spline instead just after I hit the submit button yesterda...

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The only thing I could think of that explain it is that a flat main makes all the difference. . Flat sails reduce healing forces and weather helm significantly. Full sails are great for light winds. This does not mean a blown out sail is good for light winds as the shape will likely be wrong. Event...

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Scarf joints are for materials that will be loaded by bending or other such forces that will try to break the joint. This is not the case with a bulkhead. I don't see any need for a scarf What complicates getting a good hidden joint is the fact that you'll have to assemble it inside the boat. That m...

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I can't imagine having a holding tank that is too big unless it doesn't fit.

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David VanDenburgh wrote:See subject line. : ) Better?

LOL, much. Now I wish I had some advice to offer.

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Why do you want to heat hot water? (sorry, just couldn't resist) ;>)

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The ABYC code does not require a fuse from the battery to the starter (but my preference is to fuse EVERY wire at the battery). The reason ABYC does not recommend a fuse in this line is because it would not work. The amps needed to crank an outboard would blow the fuse. Don't ask me how I know this...

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I forget the maximum run to the panel for leaving that unfused but it is so simple to include an in line fuse holder right at the battery that I still used one on my boat. I used a 30 amp fuse and what ever wire was safe for carrying 30 amps the 3 feet or so it was to my panel. Your outboard manual ...

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Also, perhaps applying a thinned coat of epoxy first would help minimize this, by being thin enough to allow any trapped bubbles to escape all the way out, and then after curing, it would seal the wood surface and prevent any more air bubbles from coming out? . Epoxy is a chemical curing process an...

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Here is a look at the Birch, with one coat of epoxy. How do I apply epoxy, and avoid these trapped air bubbles? http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m512/TampaBay2/airbubbles.jpg There is air trapped in the outer layers of the wood. As the epoxy warms during curing it heats the wood which heats this...

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In this image, it's clear were some epoxy found a path onto the wrong side. I don't want to finish the front in epoxy, because of the eventual sun damage. Anyone know if these epoxy spots will disappear behind a clear coat of varnish? Why no epoxy on the finished side? Actually, any plywood used ex...

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inprin wrote: I like the Ideal chain locker pipe and cover, just looks like it belongs on a 1969 classic plastic.

Probably because Ideal Windlass dates back to that era. ;) They were one of if not the first to offer powered windlasses to the yachting community.

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Dolfinite. Virtually no adhesive property.

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Hello Hirilondë, I did some sailing on a Pearson Renegade out of RI. I think her name was Sapience; ever see her around? I used to keep Hirilondë in Stonington CT. During that time I did a cruise that included Narragansett Bay. I saw a Renegade in Wickford. I later moved my boat to Wickford but nev...

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You need just enough room that the chain plate does not work against the deck. So I figure there is no need for any more than 1/8" all around. They should not really move when loaded, but the small gap assures that any slight movement does not interpret into pressure against the deck. It is jus...

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