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by atomvoyager
Fri Mar 24, 2023 10:07 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Ground Tackle for 6 Ton 35' Rasmus... Generally Speaking
Replies: 3
Views: 506

Re: Ground Tackle for 6 Ton 35' Rasmus... Generally Speaking

Contest31 has made some good points. To add to that, length of anchor rode depends somewhat on budget, space available and how deep of anchorages you expect to encounter. You should be able to anchor in less than 45' depths as a rule unless you are headed someplace know for deep anchorages so you mi...
by atomvoyager
Fri Mar 24, 2023 7:47 am
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Deck Painting
Replies: 7
Views: 757

Re: Deck Painting

If you haven't sprayed automotive or marine paints before than there is a big learning curve and lots of equipment and setup and testing time needed. Spraying can give you a better finish in a shorter time but not worth it unless you will paint more than one boat. This $70 gun works OK for paint and...
by atomvoyager
Fri Mar 24, 2023 7:35 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Strap Recomendation for Hauling a 8600# Full Keel Sloop on a Trailer - 1965 Bristol 29
Replies: 4
Views: 426

Re: Strap Recomendation for Hauling a 8600# Full Keel Sloop on a Trailer - 1965 Bristol 29

I didn't notice this post until today. Those 5,400 lb WLL straps are more than big enough. I use these $50 5,000 lb ones, one in each corner. They will never see even a 1,000 lb load. They are not certified for anything but have worked fine for me on many cross country hauls including a couple tire ...
by atomvoyager
Wed Mar 22, 2023 8:50 am
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Deck Painting
Replies: 7
Views: 757

Re: Deck Painting

Welcome to the group. I'm currently putting primer on and prepping to paint the decks on a Cape Dory 27 and 36. On the 27 I'm spraying Interlux Epoxy PrimeKote followed by Eggshell White Awlcraft 2000 on gloss trim areas with rolled Gray Kiwigrip for nonskid. On the CD36 because it is in a yard wher...
by atomvoyager
Thu Mar 16, 2023 8:28 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Trailer Jack Stand Design
Replies: 23
Views: 2963

Re: Trailer Jack Stand Design

The distance between the square tubes was measured from the base at the top of the trailer frame. The distance apart is not really important as long as you place them as far apart as possible. Hopefully that will make them not less than the dimensions given. Ideally the trailer frame would be even w...
by atomvoyager
Fri Mar 10, 2023 9:58 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Trailer Jack Stand Design
Replies: 23
Views: 2963

Re: Trailer Jack Stand Design

The aft two 2" square tubes are about 30" overall and all the others about 28". The 2.5" tubes are open at bottom. Fully retracted with pins out, the inner tubes sit up to about 2" below the bottoms of the 2.5" tubes and at times you may need them fully down to clear th...
by atomvoyager
Thu Mar 09, 2023 8:56 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Trailer Jack Stand Design
Replies: 23
Views: 2963

Re: Trailer Jack Stand Design

Yes I've used this same trailer specs when hauling A30s. The trailer is designed for any boat up to about 31' and 10,500 lbs so the A30 is a good fit. Right now I have my 28' Triton on one and a Cape Dory 27 on the other same size trailer.
by atomvoyager
Tue Mar 07, 2023 9:40 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Trailer Jack Stand Design
Replies: 23
Views: 2963

Re: Trailer Jack Stand Design

I forgot to mention that the 1.25" threaded rod slips into a piece of PVC tube about 8" long that happens to be a tight fit in the 2" steel channel. They just tapped it in with a hammer and it stays at the top of the 2" channel as a bushing. Since I didn't build the trailer I don...
by atomvoyager
Mon Mar 06, 2023 9:26 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Trailer Jack Stand Design
Replies: 23
Views: 2963

Re: Trailer Jack Stand Design

The upper telescoping tube diameter is 2" and the lower is 2.5". The pin hole positions are three for each support spaced between 9-11" apart depending on overall tube lengths. The screw pad thread length is 24" with 12" sq carpet covered 3/4" plywood pads. The tube sup...
by atomvoyager
Mon Feb 13, 2023 8:45 am
Forum: Sailing and Cruising
Topic: 1 year Awlgrip bubbling at waterline
Replies: 3
Views: 1118

Re: 1 year Awlgrip bubbling at waterline

I wouldn't bother with the white stripe between bottom paint and bootstripe. You can paint the bootstripe directly over 2000e. As you know, 2000e Interprotect is hard to sand. So go ahead and add epoxy Primecoat over it if you aren't happy with how smooth it is.
by atomvoyager
Sun Feb 12, 2023 9:45 am
Forum: Sailing and Cruising
Topic: 1 year Awlgrip bubbling at waterline
Replies: 3
Views: 1118

Re: 1 year Awlgrip bubbling at waterline

You could strip the affected area, apply 2000e barrier coat and add a 3" bootstripe and hope that it doesn't suffer the same bubbling problem. From pictures I've seen of your boat it looks like you have around 4" from actual resting waterline to the bottom of the white topside paint. If it...
by atomvoyager
Fri Feb 10, 2023 9:30 am
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Port light replacement
Replies: 1
Views: 384

Re: Port light replacement

That's a good solution. Thanks for sharing it.
by atomvoyager
Mon Feb 06, 2023 8:56 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Atom 6.5 Divinycell
Replies: 27
Views: 2883

Re: Atom 6.5 Divinycell

Thanks for the report. If you sand the kiwigrip with 120 grit it will be easier to wipe clean. I don't think motoring with a drain plug out is going to work since the loaded waterline is too low and it's not likely you feel like motoring while cleaning. A sponge and bailer cup will work better than ...
by atomvoyager
Thu Feb 02, 2023 10:24 am
Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
Topic: Adding a Removable Forestay
Replies: 10
Views: 1964

Re: Adding a Removable Forestay

Since the bulkhead is close to the pad eye I would just use the G10 plate as you described and the bulkhead will pick up any potential deflection load. It's most likely strong enough as is but if unsure about the strength of the bulkhead to deck bolted joint you can stiffen it with fiberglass or mak...
by atomvoyager
Wed Feb 01, 2023 9:27 am
Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
Topic: Adding a Removable Forestay
Replies: 10
Views: 1964

Re: Adding a Removable Forestay

Each situation is different. It depends on how close the deck pad eye is to the chain locker bulkhead and how strong that is attached to the deck, how stiff is the deck and how much unsupported area it has in the region of the pad eye, how big the boat is and how large of a sail will be on the inner...
by atomvoyager
Sun Jan 29, 2023 9:51 am
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Which glue for installing bungs (plugs) above water line?
Replies: 1
Views: 388

Re: Which glue for installing bungs (plugs) above water line?

I've used epoxy in the past but Titebond III Ultimate is waterproof and easier to use so I've used that in recent years and don't expect any problems.
by atomvoyager
Sun Jan 29, 2023 9:44 am
Forum: Boat Photos
Topic: Road Town, Tortola
Replies: 3
Views: 1200

Re: Road Town, Tortola

The boat looks great. Congratulations on completing your Allied Seawind refit and getting underway again.
by atomvoyager
Thu Dec 15, 2022 9:14 am
Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
Topic: Adding a Removable Forestay
Replies: 10
Views: 1964

Re: Adding a Removable Forestay

Here's a link to a discussion of inner stay tensioning devices: https://plasticclassicforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=6438&p=52899&hilit=solent#p52899 I would keep the headstay and spinn halyard where they are and add your solent stay to a mast hound within about 2 feet of the top of...
by atomvoyager
Tue Dec 13, 2022 8:34 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Renegade #88 Deck refit (Fall 2019- ???)
Replies: 10
Views: 994

Re: Renegade #88 Deck refit (Fall 2019- ???)

That's a good point about the cleats. You might move them a foot or so aft. I wouldn't go much more than that though because they more easily catch loose jib sheets.
by atomvoyager
Thu Dec 08, 2022 9:07 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Renegade #88 Deck refit (Fall 2019- ???)
Replies: 10
Views: 994

Re: Renegade #88 Deck refit (Fall 2019- ???)

Congratulations on a fine looking boat. I'm curious what you used for deck paint and how it was applied and if you were happy with the choice. Either layout could work but I have a slight preference for the cleats in the outboard position since it gives you less obstructed footing. I like the bollar...
by atomvoyager
Wed Dec 07, 2022 9:03 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Introducing Katie-J
Replies: 369
Views: 175513

Re: Introducing Katie-J

That makes sense. I'm going to try G10 3 and 6mm in some places going forward. Thanks.
by atomvoyager
Tue Dec 06, 2022 8:59 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Introducing Katie-J
Replies: 369
Views: 175513

Re: Introducing Katie-J

This is all impressive and well done. I hadn't considered using G10 for cabinetry, partly because of cost and weight and I thought the 1/4" panels would flex too much and require stiffeners in many places. But I see there are a lot of possibilities. Have you found that the larger panels need mo...
by atomvoyager
Fri Dec 02, 2022 9:11 am
Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
Topic: Weatherstrip for cockpit lockers
Replies: 3
Views: 1074

Re: Weatherstrip for cockpit lockers

I've been using whatever weatherstripping is available at the time on Amazon but it probably isn't the best for longevity. I do take care to apply it with 3m black super weatherstrip adhesive and don't rely on the self-adhesive backing that it comes with. And I apply the gasket to the lid not the fr...
by atomvoyager
Tue Nov 29, 2022 9:39 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Mantus Anchor Swivel
Replies: 3
Views: 654

Re: Mantus Anchor Swivel

He's probably talking about galvanized shackles that can corrode and be difficult to remove after awhile. In general galvanized shackles are potentially stronger than equivalent stainless shackles and less chance of breaking due to poor casting or stainless corrosion when underwater. I had a stainle...
by atomvoyager
Wed Nov 23, 2022 8:46 am
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Rhodes 19 chainplate replacement
Replies: 2
Views: 458

Re: Rhodes 19 chainplate replacement

My thought would be that as long as you strengthen the hull as described then they are best thru-bolted with butyl and not buried under glass. You just have to use your judgement on how thick and wide of fiberglass to reinforce the hull and if adding a knee near each one is warranted to stiffen the ...
by atomvoyager
Fri Nov 18, 2022 8:47 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Setting up the Mast for safe travel on a trailer
Replies: 2
Views: 405

Re: Setting up the Mast for safe travel on a trailer

If the mast clears the coachroof when sitting on pulpit and pushpit then the simplest way to reduce those loads is to just add a center support on the coachroof to share the load. That could be a v-shaped 2x4 crutch with a bolt or build a wood brace of any type that is stable. The pulpit would have ...
by atomvoyager
Tue Nov 08, 2022 8:45 am
Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
Topic: Sourcing BedIt butyl tape
Replies: 3
Views: 812

Re: Sourcing BedIt butyl tape

Also, Sail-rite sells their version of butyl. I found it useable but a bit less sticky than Bed-it although it sticks to the backing paper too well.
https://sca.sailrite.com/Trimmable-Butyl-Tape-3-4
by atomvoyager
Tue Nov 08, 2022 8:30 am
Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
Topic: Sourcing BedIt butyl tape
Replies: 3
Views: 812

Re: Sourcing BedIt butyl tape

I noticed Bed-it butyl had been out of stock everywhere for about a year but apparently is now available again from Hamilton Marine: https://shop.hamiltonmarine.com/products/butyl-tape-bed-it-1-2--x-50--roll-4482.html This Dicor brand on Amazon is cheaper and might be OK but I haven't tried it yet. ...
by atomvoyager
Wed Nov 02, 2022 8:19 am
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: Bristol 29.9 CB
Replies: 5
Views: 626

Re: Bristol 29.9 CB

If it were me I'd prefer to have 1/4 all around but that is not essential. You could go with 1/4 headstay and 7/32 everywhere else if that was easier for you to get clevis pins to fit existing hardware. 3/16 is undersize for what I would want though. Chainplate clevis pin holes can be drilled out on...
by atomvoyager
Sun Oct 30, 2022 10:49 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Introducing Katie-J
Replies: 369
Views: 175513

Re: Introducing Katie-J

Nice to see all your progress. Did you mention somewhere the reason you are using G10 rather than plywood for all this?
by atomvoyager
Fri Oct 28, 2022 8:05 am
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: Bristol 29.9 CB
Replies: 5
Views: 626

Re: Bristol 29.9 CB

Welcome Craig A friend of mine fit out his B29.9 and sailed from California to Australia around 2015. Last year I heard the boat was in Indonesia. As for rigging size you should check what's on there now (probably 7/32" or 1/4" or a combination of the two) and then decide if you can or sho...
by atomvoyager
Tue Oct 18, 2022 8:56 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Teak plywood inlay in locker seats
Replies: 2
Views: 668

Re: Teak plywood inlay in locker seats

I once did a relatively quick repair on one of these A30 seat lids when it was just the top couple plys that were loose and peeling. I ground off the damaged area and ground the fiberglass edge down just past the gelcoat and then built up new glass that overlapped onto the fiberglass for the inch or...
by atomvoyager
Wed Oct 05, 2022 8:20 am
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Bristol 24 - repairing the arch under the deck stepped mast
Replies: 7
Views: 819

Re: Bristol 24 - repairing the arch under the deck stepped mast

Can you give us more details of what you are trying to do exactly? It sounds like you want to repair the mast support beam because it is visibly sagging on the inside? and the deck is sagging also? Were you planning to leave the deck alone and cut the fiberglass liner and support beam from inside th...
by atomvoyager
Wed Sep 21, 2022 8:34 am
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Inner forestay halyard block
Replies: 2
Views: 463

Re: Inner forestay halyard block

I think that's a good choice. It may be for inner stays on smaller boats but it's lightweight and inexpensive enough to be good for your purpose.
by atomvoyager
Wed Sep 21, 2022 8:31 am
Forum: Tools and Techniques
Topic: Pressure cooker size
Replies: 3
Views: 671

Re: Pressure cooker size

You won't have any issue with concentrated heat on the wider standard version since liquids diffuse the heat well enough. In fact, my guess is the standard version is more efficient use of heat since it has a wider surface to capture the flame instead of some of the flame heat rolling up the side in...
by atomvoyager
Tue Sep 20, 2022 8:18 am
Forum: Tools and Techniques
Topic: Pressure cooker size
Replies: 3
Views: 671

Re: Pressure cooker size

I don't know if anyone else here has a recommendation but I would get at least 2 liter capacity even if cooking small amounts since it's easier to deal with a half full pot than one that is close to full.
by atomvoyager
Tue Sep 20, 2022 8:13 am
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Jib sheet stand up swivel blocks for inner stay jib
Replies: 2
Views: 454

Re: Jib sheet stand up swivel blocks for inner stay jib

The small one is probably strong enough but it has 3/8" max line size. The large one is more than needed. I would get the intermediate size 30-19US: https://www.garhauermarine.com/shop/blocks-mast-boom-blocks-hardware/single-blocks-blocks-mast-boom-blocks-hardware/single-stand-up-blocks-single-...
by atomvoyager
Tue Sep 13, 2022 6:58 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Atom 6.5 Divinycell
Replies: 27
Views: 2883

Re: Atom 6.5 Divinycell

The next person to build might compromise weight to impact/abrasion resistance and use 1208 on the bottom instead of 1708 but I think it is a good idea to have something down there thicker than on the sides. The plywood version I built ended up about 59.5 lbs after all hardware and gunwale guard wer...
by atomvoyager
Fri Sep 09, 2022 8:01 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Atom 6.5 Divinycell
Replies: 27
Views: 2883

Re: Atom 6.5 Divinycell

Looks nice. You mentioned to me earlier that you had some ripples of thick resin under the single layer of outside fiberglass. If they are small you can add 407 as you described and long board it but if they are high I would probably sand them out and add a single layer of 6oz cloth instead and take...
by atomvoyager
Sun Sep 04, 2022 7:53 am
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Bar Rust 233 curing question
Replies: 27
Views: 2625

Re: Bar Rust 233 curing question

Assuming the mix was correct, the odor will go away over time. With the charcoal filter in place you won't notice any odor or taste to the water now. If drying conditions weren't good and you put the top of the tank on without letting the coatings air dry for a week or so first then this is normal. ...
by atomvoyager
Sat Sep 03, 2022 8:35 am
Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
Topic: Mounting a Dwyer Mast hindge to the topsideon an Albin vega
Replies: 3
Views: 442

Re: Mounting a Dwyer Mast hindge to the topsideon an Albin vega

It may be strong enough as is but I would install compression nuts or sleeves of whatever type so that the vertical weight will be transferred to the step by the nuts instead of putting all the load on the plate and pins.
by atomvoyager
Sat Aug 27, 2022 10:29 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Stainless steel companionway U-channel, water tank inspection port.
Replies: 4
Views: 635

Re: Stainless steel companionway U-channel, water tank inspection port.

The Beckson 6" deck plates are from defender.com. The model is DP60-W-C. I see they are backordered now but you might find them at another vender: https://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|7504|2290180|2290183&id=7781413 I haven't been able to find any off the shelf stainless companionwa...
by atomvoyager
Fri Aug 26, 2022 9:14 am
Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
Topic: C-Head compost toilet warning
Replies: 2
Views: 1275

Re: C-Head compost toilet warning

Kurt In the link you posted was this comment: "05/21/2022 We tracked down the cell number of the company founder and we're contacted by the current owner. We eventually received our toilet but were left with a sour taste for the company due to the poor customer service. The case can be consider...
by atomvoyager
Sun Aug 21, 2022 8:32 am
Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
Topic: C-Head compost toilet warning
Replies: 2
Views: 1275

C-Head compost toilet warning

I've installed C-heads in the past as a lower cost, smaller footprint to the Air Head and Nature's Head but people have notified me that since at least early 2022 the owner of the website takes orders and charges you but they are not delivering the product or answering any inquires. Several people h...
by atomvoyager
Mon Jul 11, 2022 8:34 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Anchor Locker drains to bilge - good? bad?
Replies: 3
Views: 682

Re: Anchor Locker drains to bilge - good? bad?

On my boat I never had an issue of bilge pumps clogging on mud. The drain hose might clog though. I have a shut-off valve on the chain locker drain hose at the aft end where it drains into the bilge with a short piece of hose aft the drain and if it plugs I can pull up the end of the hose and blow i...
by atomvoyager
Mon Jul 04, 2022 7:46 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: South Coast 21
Replies: 73
Views: 9671

Re: South Coast 21

That looks great. What paint did you use on the exterior and was it sprayed? By the way, when I epoxy joints or cracks in teak or mahogany that will get varnished I thicken the epoxy with a mix of about 70% West System 406 silica and 30% 405, more of less depending on the darkness of the wood. The 4...
by atomvoyager
Sun Jun 12, 2022 8:13 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Introducing Katie-J
Replies: 369
Views: 175513

Re: Introducing Katie-J

Yes there are some recipes you might not want to do that way but pizza is an easy one we've made with the Omnia. Here's an article on that. There are a surprising number of things you can bake in that donut shape.
https://vanlifeeats.com/best-ever-omnia-pizza-recipe/
by atomvoyager
Fri Jun 10, 2022 8:18 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Introducing Katie-J
Replies: 369
Views: 175513

Re: Introducing Katie-J

We've used this stove top oven on several boats and it works pretty good if you can adapt your recipes to the donut shape:
https://www.omniasweden.com/us/
by atomvoyager
Thu Jun 09, 2022 7:06 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Gasket for sliding hatch
Replies: 6
Views: 710

Re: Gasket for sliding hatch

You might be able to add a trim lip on top the sliding hatch that overhangs an inch or so to shed water as in the photo here, although I'm not sure if it will interfere with the current hasp setup you have. Otherwise, if your gasket failed at the glue joint, try using 3m Black Super Weatherstrip Adh...
by atomvoyager
Tue Jun 07, 2022 7:33 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Gasket for sliding hatch
Replies: 6
Views: 710

Re: Gasket for sliding hatch

A sliding contact usually doesn't work for gaskets. It needs a compression contact not sliding so most people just rely on the overhanging trim lip of the hatch to shed water. If your trim piece does not overhang about an inch with not too big a gap then you can replace or add a larger piece of trim...