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by galleywench
Thu Jun 23, 2011 7:58 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Chainplate inspection
Replies: 2
Views: 459

Re: Chainplate inspection

Good question, I'm not sure... I noticed the same thing. It is clearly a different material than the shroud chainplates. If I were to guess, I would say galvanized steel. If it is galvanized, I know it's not optimal, but I am trying to find places to save money. If I can determine that it is still s...
by galleywench
Thu Jun 23, 2011 1:56 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Chainplate inspection
Replies: 2
Views: 459

Chainplate inspection

Who would I go about seeing regarding testing the strength of chainplates? I think there is a dye test of some sort but I need to do some research on cost/reliability etc... I was going to replace all the chainplates for the shrouds and backstay, and still intend to for the shrouds, but I can use st...
by galleywench
Fri Jun 17, 2011 8:38 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: What bedding for hardware on varnished spars?
Replies: 7
Views: 1042

Re: What bedding for hardware on varnished spars?

I relocated some of the hardware on my spruce boom a few years ago and used butyl tape. It seals very well, never hardens and won't destroy your boom should you need to remove the hardware.
by galleywench
Mon Jun 13, 2011 8:35 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Chainplate clearance/tolerance
Replies: 12
Views: 2495

Re: Chainplate clearance/tolerance

Cool, I like those risers. Are they molded in place or are they covers held in place by sealant? Also, is that photo of your a35? If so, it looks like the toerail is a bit narrower than mine (maybe it's the photo), I'm not sure if mine is the original or not but mine is ~3 inches wide. I'll be repla...
by galleywench
Mon Jun 13, 2011 9:48 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Chainplate clearance/tolerance
Replies: 12
Views: 2495

Re: Chainplate clearance/tolerance

It is also important to have a little wiggle room so that when put under load the chainplates don't transfer this load onto the deck in any way. Excellent, thanks for the feedback, this is what I was worrying about. When I pulled the chainplates prior to recoring the deck, they were really tight, b...
by galleywench
Mon Jun 13, 2011 9:09 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Chainplate clearance/tolerance
Replies: 12
Views: 2495

Chainplate clearance/tolerance

I am beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel for my recore (very distant, faint light) and while I'm not quite ready yet, I am thinking ahead about the clearance tolerance for the chainplates as they pass through the deck. I know it needs to be tight enough of a fit to allow for sealant ...
by galleywench
Sun Jun 12, 2011 9:51 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Teak treatment-possible pollutant
Replies: 9
Views: 1223

Re: Teak treatment-possible pollutant

I'm all for caring for the environment but sometimes i wonder if we don't take it a bit far??? Your right, it probably is taken a bit too far in many instances, but if one can exercise reasonable care to reduce the amount of pollutants generated without too much extra work, then everyone wins. I he...
by galleywench
Sat Jun 11, 2011 3:55 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Teak treatment-possible pollutant
Replies: 9
Views: 1223

Re: Teak treatment-possible pollutant

Galleywench.....thanks for the reply. FYI, phosphorus has been discontinued in most common household laundry detergents for many years. Yes, phosphorus has been discontinued in most household detergents, but nitrogen is still a major concern and is often the limiting nutrient in salt water systems ...
by galleywench
Fri Jun 10, 2011 9:57 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Teak treatment-possible pollutant
Replies: 9
Views: 1223

Re: Teak treatment-possible pollutant

My question is ...would one consider this pollution? Yes. What your doing is known as nonpoint source pollution and has and will continue to be scrutinized by environmental agencies (especially in marinas and mooring fields). In a nutshell, nonpoint source pollution is the introduction of natural o...
by galleywench
Wed Jun 01, 2011 11:14 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Heat Shrink Plastic
Replies: 2
Views: 635

Re: Heat Shrink Plastic

Dr. Shrink has a recycling program that I use:

http://www.dr-shrink.com/Store_ProductD ... 57IGF113I8
by galleywench
Fri May 27, 2011 8:55 am
Forum: Boat Photos
Topic: A nice little dinghy
Replies: 26
Views: 5865

Re: A nice little dinghy

I don't know exactly, but I would say it is in the 70-90 lb range. I built it using 1/4 okume plywood which kept it fairly light. If your's is built with roughly the same materials it would be in that range or lighter because you don't have a centerboard trunk or mast partner/step. I was too cheap t...
by galleywench
Wed May 25, 2011 12:19 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Alberg 35 Refit
Replies: 14
Views: 4579

Re: Alberg 35 Refit

Wow, I just noticed this thread and have to commend your efforts. You have done a ton of work in a very short time. I wish I was a few weeks away from a launch.
by galleywench
Wed May 25, 2011 10:59 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Morse control??
Replies: 2
Views: 843

Re: Morse control??

I had that same control on my A-35 but there were a few bushings that wore out and the thing came apart. I couldn't find suitable replacement parts but Teleflex had an entire unit (slightly different) for sale (lots of $$$). I was never a huge fan of it to begin with because it required that I opera...
by galleywench
Tue May 24, 2011 1:03 pm
Forum: Boat Photos
Topic: A nice little dinghy
Replies: 26
Views: 5865

Re: A nice little dinghy

Yes, definitely a D4. I built one about 10 years ago and has been a great little tender. I built the sailing version with centerboard trunk and mast step forward although I never rigged the boat (built to use an optimist rig). The heavy rocker in the boat makes it bob nicely but tends to yaw a bit w...
by galleywench
Mon Nov 29, 2010 7:15 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Alberg 35 Hull/Deck Joint Anatomy
Replies: 10
Views: 2256

Re: Alberg 35 Hull/Deck Joint Anatomy

I found it interesting that Magic, being the same production year as Auriga, used plank core while Auriga had end-grain blocks. I think production changes were par for the course, but a midyear change is a bit odd. Magic is hull #16, so they probably learned a few things in the 35 or so boats they ...
by galleywench
Wed Nov 24, 2010 2:43 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Alberg 35 Hull/Deck Joint Anatomy
Replies: 10
Views: 2256

Re: Alberg 35 Hull/Deck Joint Anatomy

Was there any reason you decided to lay down new glass instead of reusing the old skin? I think the general consensus on the issue is that the work involved to get the old skins to a satisfactory state where they can be re-expoy'd to the new core may exceed that of doing a new layup. Also, if your ...
by galleywench
Sun Nov 21, 2010 10:06 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Alberg 35 Hull/Deck Joint Anatomy
Replies: 10
Views: 2256

Re: Alberg 35 Hull/Deck Joint Anatomy

Attached is a picture of the joint on a section up by the bow that I pulled off this morning. I can't see any evidence of mechanical fasteners (other than what is holding the mahogany toe rail in place. I don't know what is lives inside of the bulwarks but is approximately 2 inches wide and 3 inches...
by galleywench
Sat Nov 20, 2010 9:21 am
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Alberg 35 Hull/Deck Joint Anatomy
Replies: 10
Views: 2256

Re: Alberg 35 Hull/Deck Joint Anatomy

Congrats on the new boat, you won't be disappointed. They sail and look beautiful (IMHO). Of course I might be a bit biased since I also have a '62 A-35 (hull 16). I have not taken my rail off yet during my restoration because it keeps my sticky hands from grubbing up the hull when I am going up and...
by galleywench
Mon Nov 08, 2010 10:08 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Amine blush on cold layup
Replies: 9
Views: 945

Re: Amine blush on cold layup

I pulled the toerail off and found the material between the bulwark top flange, and the top edge of the hull, had fallen out in places. When water enters these openings, either from rain or burying the rail it seems to find its way to the genoa track thru-bolts,and no matter how well I've bedded th...
by galleywench
Mon Nov 08, 2010 8:16 am
Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
Topic: Reefing System - Convert Roller Boom to Slab Reefing?
Replies: 21
Views: 7908

Re: Reefing System - Convert Roller Boom to Slab Reefing?

Like Ric In Richmond, I have the original roller reefing mechanism and other than occasionally having to give it a few twists to straighten it out, it hasn't given me any problems. I don't see any reason to fix it in place, other than to spend money. The boom is now setup with slab/jiffy reefing (is...
by galleywench
Wed Nov 03, 2010 6:43 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Amine blush on cold layup
Replies: 9
Views: 945

Re: Amine blush on cold layup

... the A35 hull to deck joint is different than any other pearson that I have seen.Maybe you have some insight on sealing it up. I've been wondering about that myself. I did pull all the screws out of the toerail but in some areas it still has a bedding compound that is keeping it in place. Origin...
by galleywench
Mon Nov 01, 2010 8:39 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Amine blush on cold layup
Replies: 9
Views: 945

Re: Amine blush on cold layup

Just reading up on sys3 epoxy since I'm starting the deck phase of repair, and working in similare conditions. Where you using the #1 hardener , that they claim will cure down to 35 deg and damp conditions, and still dealing with issues? Also I noticed that sys3 has a phase two epoxy for composite ...
by galleywench
Sat Oct 30, 2010 5:05 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Amine blush on cold layup
Replies: 9
Views: 945

Re: Amine blush on cold layup

Thanks Tim,
I put some heat lamps on the surface and things have hardened up nicely over the course of the day. I'll get rid of the blush tomorrow before continuing on.
by galleywench
Sat Oct 30, 2010 9:17 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Amine blush on cold layup
Replies: 9
Views: 945

Amine blush on cold layup

Last night I started glassing the starboard deck on Magic but ran out of time before I was able to complete. I had planned on getting 2 layers of biaxial down but ended up with 1 full layer and about 1/3 of the second layer. It was colder than I expected too. When I got up this morning it was 35 deg...
by galleywench
Tue Oct 26, 2010 10:11 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Tartan 34C Deck Paint
Replies: 6
Views: 1580

Re: Tartan 34C Deck Paint

Looks fantastic. I can only dream of being as far along as your project.
by galleywench
Wed May 05, 2010 11:16 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: 2 recore questions
Replies: 17
Views: 1620

Re: 2 or maybe 3 recore questions

Ok, so I think I might have messed up a bit. I tackled the chainplate areas on the starboard side last night. First I wrapped each of the 3 chainplates in packing tape (clear stuff). Then I installed them and held them in place with a single bolt. Next I laid in 4 layers of biax with unthickened epo...
by galleywench
Tue May 04, 2010 8:33 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: 2 recore questions
Replies: 17
Views: 1620

Re: 2 recore questions

Sadly, I wasn't able to try out these methods last night, I'll have more time today.

Drew, I see you have an Alberg 35 listed as your boat. Have you done a complete recore/restoration? I'd love to hear what you've done.
by galleywench
Mon May 03, 2010 11:23 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: 2 recore questions
Replies: 17
Views: 1620

Re: 2 recore questions

As a matter of fact, I didn't have any HDPE on hand and was going to coat my existing chainplates with pastewax (I think I read about this in Tim's Iota restoration page), but I had concerns with the pastewax smearing all over the inner skin when I put them in place. It seems like if that happened I...
by galleywench
Fri Apr 30, 2010 11:35 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: 2 recore questions
Replies: 17
Views: 1620

Re: 2 recore questions

Sure enough, I added one more layer of 1708 and the cabintop is flush. It is still green, but the sound seems much more solid than with 2 layers. I had only planned on 2, but it's clear that 3 are in order. Guess I'll be ordering more glass.
by galleywench
Fri Apr 30, 2010 6:15 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: 2 recore questions
Replies: 17
Views: 1620

Re: 2 recore questions

Just a joke... consider all Dr. Phil references stricken from the record.
by galleywench
Thu Apr 29, 2010 8:46 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: 2 recore questions
Replies: 17
Views: 1620

Re: 2 recore questions

Thanks Tim. Your like the Dr. Phil for people with boat problems.
by galleywench
Thu Apr 29, 2010 5:41 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: 2 recore questions
Replies: 17
Views: 1620

2 recore questions

I am approaching the end of my marathon recore (in time, not work). I took this week off to get as much done as possible and I am getting pretty weary. 4 days of 8 AM to 10:30 PM is beginning to take its toll but I am making good progress and learning a lot along the way. Of course my dream of getti...
by galleywench
Wed Apr 21, 2010 4:34 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Icebox Liner
Replies: 7
Views: 761

Re: Icebox Liner

I thought the same thing and was the reason I didn't glass the liner when I FIRST built my icebox... Someone (it couldn't have been me) dropped a big block of ice into it and it cracked the laminate. I didn't notice it for a few seasons, but evidently it was done more than once because the icebox ev...
by galleywench
Wed Apr 21, 2010 4:25 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Layup schedule question
Replies: 8
Views: 892

Re: Layup schedule question

Looking at the picture, it does look a little thin and it may be but most of the tapers I cut are roughly 1.5 inches (I think that should be adequate). The picture makes it hard to see where the taper ends, it appears that the white area is the taper, but that is just the gelcoat (or whatever the to...
by galleywench
Wed Apr 21, 2010 3:18 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Layup schedule question
Replies: 8
Views: 892

Re: Layup schedule question

Tim, you should write a book. I'm serious -- you have the knowledge, experience, and an excellent command of the English language. When you describe a process or outline the steps involved in accomplishing a specific task, they are very clear and easy to follow. In addition to that, you have many u...
by galleywench
Wed Apr 21, 2010 3:12 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Layup schedule question
Replies: 8
Views: 892

Re: Layup schedule question

Thanks Tim, I knew you must have had good reasons for your methodology. I certainly don't want to jeopardize all this work for the sake of a few hours. The small areas I did made it easy to do that, and to be honest, I'm not sure I could pull it off with a piece of cloth 4 feet long because once the...
by galleywench
Wed Apr 21, 2010 10:59 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Layup schedule question
Replies: 8
Views: 892

Layup schedule question

I'm interested in everyone's opinion regarding the layup schedule when doing a recore. Last night I finished the first small layup on my cabintop (there were 6 areas +/- 1 square foot). In each of the 6 areas I set the balsa core, filled it flush (including any hardware cutouts) and waited about an ...
by galleywench
Wed Apr 21, 2010 8:00 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Finally moving forward
Replies: 3
Views: 1022

Re: Finally moving forward

Thanks for the kind words. I checked in on the boat before heading out to work this morning and all the layups appear to be in good shape with no voids. Laying down a piece of plastic then taking a big bag of sand and plunking it down, making sure to cover up the entire layup (ensuring reasonably ev...
by galleywench
Tue Apr 20, 2010 10:17 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Finally moving forward
Replies: 3
Views: 1022

Finally moving forward

I just finished my first of many layups on my Alberg 35 deck recore project. A bunch of small areas on the cabintop that I needed to be done and are serving as my test/training area. Everything went better than expected and I did not end up glued to the side of the boat. If interested writeup is at ...
by galleywench
Tue Apr 20, 2010 7:26 am
Forum: Tools and Techniques
Topic: Fiberglass Cutting Scissors
Replies: 5
Views: 2435

Re: Fiberglass Cutting Scissors

I've used heavy Wiss scissors, but I'm really enjoying this rotary cutter. http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=rotary+cutter&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&cid=1879552470230485637&ei=gxvNS8jDFIqUwgW3p_mvCA&sa=title&ved=0CA8Q8wIwAjgA#p My mother in-law uses them for cutting o...
by galleywench
Mon Apr 19, 2010 12:10 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Epoxy Cleanup
Replies: 3
Views: 387

Re: Epoxy Cleanup

... But I am not so sure that just dropping the tool in a bucket of it will remove the epoxy well enough or stop it from curing... Thanks, I read somewhere that vinegar could be used, but I couldn't find it in search. I was exaggerating a bit about just dropping it in a bucket... I expect I need to...
by galleywench
Mon Apr 19, 2010 11:30 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Epoxy Cleanup
Replies: 3
Views: 387

Epoxy Cleanup

I have used paint thinner and acetone for epoxy cleanup in the past but for my current re-core, I have a few roller tools that are reusable and I'd like to keep a bucket of something that I could drop them into so the epoxy doesn't destroy them and I can use them the next day. I'm not really fond of...
by galleywench
Mon Apr 19, 2010 11:22 am
Forum: Tools and Techniques
Topic: Fiberglass Cutting Scissors
Replies: 5
Views: 2435

Re: Fiberglass Cutting Scissors

Mine came Friday and had a chance to try them out. They are amazing, not sure I'd invoke the 'better than sex' analogy (especially with sharp scissors), but they certainly cut cloth effortlessly and very cleanly.
by galleywench
Wed Apr 07, 2010 1:17 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Estimating materials
Replies: 2
Views: 364

Re: Estimating materials

Wow, thanks Zach... that is a ton of information. Your an animal (I mean that in the best sense of the word). I have to read your techniques in more detail to fully digest, but I like the idea of doing it all at once. I had planned on doing it one step at a time but if I can keep from epoxying mysel...
by galleywench
Wed Apr 07, 2010 8:39 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Estimating materials
Replies: 2
Views: 364

Estimating materials

Hi all, I am going down to Merton's in Springfield later this week to pick up re-coring supplies and I'm having trouble trying to figure what and how much additives to buy. Here are my assumptions - For the initial installation, bedding, and filling of the new balsa core I will need to use a structu...
by galleywench
Wed Feb 17, 2010 8:13 am
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Woe is Weather in the Mid-Atlantic!
Replies: 24
Views: 2253

Re: Woe is Weather in the Mid-Atlantic!

... Don't understand why anyone would complain about the weather ... the forecast for Vancouver BC says it is going to be clear and sunny for at least the next four days with afternoon temps of 10 - 12 at the airport and 15c inland (where I live) ... I believe 15c is about 60 on the fahrenheit scal...
by galleywench
Wed Feb 10, 2010 9:04 am
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Woe is Weather in the Mid-Atlantic!
Replies: 24
Views: 2253

Re: Woe is Weather in the Mid-Atlantic!

It's pretty sad here in New Hampshire as well. Haven't had any snow in weeks.

Send the snow up here where we can put it to good use.
by galleywench
Mon Feb 01, 2010 11:42 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Re-core questions
Replies: 20
Views: 1807

Re: Re-core questions

Despite the nasty cold this weekend, I managed to get the support structure built and in place. Now I can stand on the area where I pulled the core out with only minor deflection (from gap between headliner and bottom skin). I also added some padding (thanks for the suggestion) so I didn't crack the...
by galleywench
Thu Jan 28, 2010 11:20 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Re-core questions
Replies: 20
Views: 1807

Re: Re-core questions

For the person who has started, be very careful to not distort the single lamina that you have remaining. Yep, that bottom skin is mighty thin, I wish I had waited until I had shored up that area. Fortunately, the section is relatively small and I can mirror the curve from the other side to create ...
by galleywench
Thu Jan 28, 2010 10:41 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Re-core questions
Replies: 20
Views: 1807

Re: Re-core questions

Holy cow Triton185, that is some serious bracing... I guess I will be making an extra trip to home dopey this afternoon. I had planned on getting a sheet of plywood, ripping it into 1 foot by roughly 4 foot strips and kerfing it slightly so it will bend to shape of deck underside. Then bracing it up...