I thought you already had more than one boat........?
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Steve H
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- Mon Feb 02, 2015 2:52 pm
- Forum: Boat Chat
- Topic: Family sailing
- Replies: 19
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- Fri Jan 30, 2015 2:47 pm
- Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
- Topic: Boat building acadamies/schools
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7085
Re: Boat building acadamies/schools
Yes Rupert, I spent a fruitful afternoon exploring that site yesterday. I particularly like the possibility taking your own boat on an old boat repair course for a week. I could take Planet and replace a rib and scarf in a couple of new planks as well. But first I need to strip her externally to see...
- Fri Jan 30, 2015 10:25 am
- Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
- Topic: Boat building acadamies/schools
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7085
Boat building acadamies/schools
Hi all, I am about to have some time on my hands as I am being made redundant in a month or two. I am not retiring, but I thought I might take the time (and the money) to attend one of the courses, run by the various boat building schools that are available. I am not heading for a career change and ...
- Wed Jan 07, 2015 9:49 am
- Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
- Topic: F272 hole fixed....
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4850
Re: F272 hole fixed....
Yes, well done. I have been thinking twice before taking this on.
Cheers
Steve
Cheers
Steve
- Mon Jan 05, 2015 4:09 pm
- Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
- Topic: Redecking Sparkle - N12 2383
- Replies: 14
- Views: 10419
Re: Redecking Sparkle - N12 2383
It was Robbins marine ply, not the cheapest variety, but the next one up.
I did use foamy glue.
Cheers
Steve
I did use foamy glue.
Cheers
Steve
- Mon Jan 05, 2015 2:45 pm
- Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
- Topic: Redecking Sparkle - N12 2383
- Replies: 14
- Views: 10419
Re: Redecking Sparkle - N12 2383
Its got a bit of the 'boiled sweet' look about it at the moment, as she definitely needs a rub down. Not quite the abandoned boiled sweet thats been under the couch for a year! But its what you get for getting 3 coats on, in a cold, short, day. Its Dinghy Sailing Instructor Training next weekend, an...
- Mon Jan 05, 2015 9:14 am
- Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
- Topic: Redecking Sparkle - N12 2383
- Replies: 14
- Views: 10419
Re: Redecking Sparkle - N12 2383
And from the rear:
- Mon Jan 05, 2015 9:12 am
- Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
- Topic: Redecking Sparkle - N12 2383
- Replies: 14
- Views: 10419
Re: Redecking Sparkle - N12 2383
Shaped the gunnels and then 3 coats of G4 over the Christmas period.
Have to let her harden off for a week or two, before she gets 'wet & dried' and then a couple of coats of traditional varnish. Then she will be ready for whatever next year throws at her.
Have to let her harden off for a week or two, before she gets 'wet & dried' and then a couple of coats of traditional varnish. Then she will be ready for whatever next year throws at her.
- Wed Dec 03, 2014 2:55 pm
- Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
- Topic: Making varnish non slip
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5429
Re: Making varnish non slip
The was a thread about this recently - well, I the last year.
Every thing from mixing in sand into paint or varnish to sprinkling on sugar when the varnish is down. The sugar then dissolves, just leaving its imprint.
Cheers
Steve Hawkins
Every thing from mixing in sand into paint or varnish to sprinkling on sugar when the varnish is down. The sugar then dissolves, just leaving its imprint.
Cheers
Steve Hawkins
- Tue Dec 02, 2014 4:13 pm
- Forum: Boats and bits for sale
- Topic: Solo Bargain
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3500
Re: Solo Bargain
You go to admire his optimism though...starting at £150. Some people have no idea what a boat is worth....If you can still call it that.
Cheers
Steve H
Cheers
Steve H
- Mon Dec 01, 2014 11:23 am
- Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
- Topic: Redecking Sparkle - N12 2383
- Replies: 14
- Views: 10419
Re: Redecking Sparkle - N12 2383
Yes, Rupert gave me a bag full to borrow. I felt that it was my duty to ensure that they were all functional.
I avoided using nails down the centerline, especially on the second sheet, by using that long piece of wood and those large clamps. Seemed to work okay. Foamy glue used.
Cheers
Steve H
I avoided using nails down the centerline, especially on the second sheet, by using that long piece of wood and those large clamps. Seemed to work okay. Foamy glue used.
Cheers
Steve H
- Mon Dec 01, 2014 10:23 am
- Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
- Topic: Redecking Sparkle - N12 2383
- Replies: 14
- Views: 10419
Re: Redecking Sparkle - N12 2383
I used a length of mahogany trim down the centerline of the foredeck to butt the new panels up to. I have a small piece of tidying up with the same trim at the very tip of the bows before I put the gunnels on. Then some G4 in the new year.
Cheers
Cheers
- Mon Dec 01, 2014 10:19 am
- Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
- Topic: Redecking Sparkle - N12 2383
- Replies: 14
- Views: 10419
Re: Redecking Sparkle - N12 2383
And after a bit of making good.
- Mon Dec 01, 2014 10:18 am
- Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
- Topic: Redecking Sparkle - N12 2383
- Replies: 14
- Views: 10419
Redecking Sparkle - N12 2383
Just put the new foredeck on. Hopefully soon be ready for the gunnels.
Cheers
Cheers
- Mon Dec 01, 2014 10:14 am
- Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
- Topic: Glued clinker, hot air guns and a little leak
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8318
Re: Glued clinker, hot air guns and a little leak
Michael, Sorry to hear about potential leaks on Desperation. I had no indication whatsoever that there were any issues with the glued planks when I was working on her - stripping the outer varnish. I would check the bailers. I suspect that the nonslip floor has been varnished over on more than over ...