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Rich:
While I have also heard of many people using epoxy, there was one comment in
the video that is critical. Where he mentioned to make sure that everything
is covered with epoxy or water will get underneath and cause it to lift. For
items like hatch boards, this would be possible and this system would
probably work well. But unless you removed your cap rails and T-track and
coated the undersides, I am having trouble seeing how we could get a
complete seal. Once the epoxy starts to lift, getting it all off and
starting over is a real pain.Here are some typical comments I have read from users that have tried this
system (from SSCA board):“I’ve tried both. Poly and Captains work equally well over epoxy as far as I
could tell. The problem with epoxy is that it will peal away from edges if
any water can get in there, so it works best when the part can be
encapsulated with epoxy to seal it. Also any chip or ding in the surface
will quickly cause the epoxy to lift. Removing epoxy is also very difficult.
I eventually removed all of it and just went back to Captains. There is no
holy grail of bright-work finish, and over the years I have tried most of
them. The latest fad seems to be Honey Teak or the new Cetol, neither look
as good as varnish but seem to last longer. Whatever you use you will have
to keep at it. “Paul
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Linus:
What is the size of hole – Marinco AFI has teak pulls for a 1.25″ hole.
Available in either 5/8″ or 1″ length.Paul
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After reading Rodd’s comments about Micron Extra, I took a look at the PS
report again. It is interesting how some paints work well in some areas and
not so well in others. While Micron Extra was given only a fair rating in
Florida, it was given a Good rating in Long Island Sound, where Rodd is.Paul
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Alan:
Practical Sailors October 08 Bottom Paint report had the following:
Micron 66 is always the top performer for an ablative paint. Of course, it
is the most expensive but it is multi-year, so you won’t need to reapply
while you are out. Epoxcop Ablative and MarPro Super B ablative were the
budget buy choices (less than half the cost of Micron 66)Of the hard paints, Trinidad SR was the best rated (again, more expensive).
The Budget Buys were Epoxycop and Unepoxy Standard.I will bring a copy of the October issue and you can read it when we met on
Walter’s boat in Nassau in April 🙂Paul
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Hi Jack:
My boat only came with a 35 lb Bruce, which is too small in my opinion. I
will be getting one of the new gen anchors. I was ready to order a 60 lb
Manson Supreme, but the Raya anchor that came out last fall has caught my
attention.http://www.ancoralatina.com/acolhimento/ingles/description_carateristic/a_better_penetration.html
I am still waiting to here back some test reports on this anchor. I know one
was shipped to Toronto last fall, but I haven’t talked to the owner to see
how much of a workout it got before freeze up. I would probably go up one
size and look at the 1600 cm2 size.Paul
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Howard:
See page 26/55 of attached manual:
Speaking of hydraulic autopilots, I have one to install as well. Rather than
going the by-pass valve route to tie into the mechanical steering, I was
thinking of converting the whole system over to hydraulic steering. Since
the ram is already in place, the additional cost isn’t that great.Has anyone converted to hydraulic steering on their boat.
Thanks,
Paul
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Patrick
I have a similar oil drain hose on my ski boat. If the hose is long enough,
you may be able to run it to a lower section of the bilge and let it drain
onto a jug. That’s how I do it on the ski boat, no pump required. Makes for
a pretty easy oil change.Paul
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Rich
Here is a blog on a Peterson 34 in Maine that recently applied Kiwi-grip,
with lots of photos:http://members.acadia.net/catamount/Greyhawk/2007-10/index.html
Paul
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“And what did you ultimately
do to repair the oil-canning so that it won’t happen again?”Tor”
Most of this was covered in this discussion last year:
https://www.pearson424.org/bb2forum/viewtopic.php?t=139&highlight=berth
Paul
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Patrick:
My cabin top liner also has some water damage, but is still intact. We
discussed this issue at the rendezvous last summer. That liner is just thin
plywood veneer. Pretty simple to pull out and replace. However, before I
change mine, I am just going to paint it a light color, to see how I like
it. The water stains won’t show through then. Tor has already done this and
has lots of photos on his site:http://www.silverheels.us/photos.htm
Paul
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It appears to be made by Wilson and is worth $30 new.
https://ems.qwik-orderdirect.com/cgi-bin/lansaweb?procfun+ITEMS+ITMDTL+CEP+FUNCPARMS+IMMFGC(A0030):WIL+IMITMC(A0200):60-17-8530
Paul
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Rich:
Since I removed my holding tank when I installed the composting toilet, I
also have the space on top of the keel aft of the mast free. I am thinking
of either installing additional fuel tankage or batteries there. How are you
accessing the batteries to top off the water in that spot. Do you have to
move them out or have you found another way to service them.Thanks,
Paul
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Dan:
I haven’t used the system myself, but there has been a discussion going on
SSCA:http://ssca.org/DiscBoard/viewtopic.php?t=4461&highlight=
I think the overall impression from users has been so-so.
Paul
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Paul
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Rich:
The luff is free on this furler ( or at least 99% free – there is a furling
line attached to the center point on the luff) See the video at the bottom
of this page:http://www.facnor.com/uk/products/asym_spi_furlers/default.asp
As far as size goes, the model for our boat, the AFX 2500 will handle an
ASYM of up to 1290 ft. How does this compare in size to your sail.http://www.facnor.com/uk/products/asym_spi_furlers/fichiers/asymfxuk.pdf
I guess I am trying to get an idea if having a furler like this would allow
those of you with spinnakers to fly them a lot more often due to the ease of
setting them or are the opportunities just not that frequent How low can the
wind go and you can still sail at 5-6 knots with a spinnaker.Paul
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