ohlson 38
ohlson 38
Think there were only a handful of these built. I had all but forgot about this one. It is the hull that really got me thinking about sailboats instead of kit built planes. Probably saved my life!
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Ohlsons are beautiful boats, especially when they have the varnished mahogany cabin trunk that seems to be common. This photo shows a yawl version that I haven't seen before.
I used to pine over a green 38 named Apogee that used to sail in our local racing circuit back in the late 70s. She was a beautiful boat.
Ohlson also built a 35 footer that looked similar, but featured a traditional transom. I've seen both in person, and the 38 is a touch sleeker.
I used to pine over a green 38 named Apogee that used to sail in our local racing circuit back in the late 70s. She was a beautiful boat.
Ohlson also built a 35 footer that looked similar, but featured a traditional transom. I've seen both in person, and the 38 is a touch sleeker.
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Ah, such a small world!
Yes, Tynaje is the Ohlson 38 I was referring to in my post above, which by the date I would guess to be just after the Fall Off-Soundings regatta. I still recall trading a few tacks at the south end of Gardiner's that Saturday.
I didn't mind seeing the tail of that boat one bit.
Yes, Tynaje is the Ohlson 38 I was referring to in my post above, which by the date I would guess to be just after the Fall Off-Soundings regatta. I still recall trading a few tacks at the south end of Gardiner's that Saturday.
I didn't mind seeing the tail of that boat one bit.
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Polyester products actually will cure/adhere to epoxy as long as the substrate is prepared carefully and correctly.Tynaje wrote:Gelcoat will not cure over epoxy.
Epoxyworks: Polyester Over Epoxy (PDF File)
I followed the basic processes described here in a small repair earlier this winter, and the result seemed to be a complete success. Like most people, I previously also thought that gelcoat would not work properly over epoxy repairs, but another post on this forum opened my eyes to the possibility.
Epoxy hull patch:
After gelcoating:
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Gelcoat color change
We are considering changing the color of the Rhodes 19; From light blue to __________?
Is it feasible to change the color by spraying a new gelcoat layer, rather than painting?
What are the considerations?
Thanks
Is it feasible to change the color by spraying a new gelcoat layer, rather than painting?
What are the considerations?
Thanks
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Peter,
It sounds like an interesting process. I agree that one should be wary in attempting to apply polyester over epoxy, unless you can be sure of the underlying substrate. Personally, I wouldn't make a habit of gelcoating over epoxy, but in certain instances it might be good to know it's possible.
As part of all our educations, would you be willing to detail, step-by-step, the process for sanding and buffing the gelcoat product once you've applied it as you've described above--tools used, grits, machines, pads, and compound specifics?
Machine buffing can work wonders, but without the proper materials and techniques, a satisfactory result can be quite elusive. So it'd be good to know what you have found works in your process.
It sounds like an interesting process. I agree that one should be wary in attempting to apply polyester over epoxy, unless you can be sure of the underlying substrate. Personally, I wouldn't make a habit of gelcoating over epoxy, but in certain instances it might be good to know it's possible.
As part of all our educations, would you be willing to detail, step-by-step, the process for sanding and buffing the gelcoat product once you've applied it as you've described above--tools used, grits, machines, pads, and compound specifics?
Machine buffing can work wonders, but without the proper materials and techniques, a satisfactory result can be quite elusive. So it'd be good to know what you have found works in your process.
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