Antipodean Boats Connection

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  • Phil Y
    Banned
    • Apr 2010
    • 21066

    Originally posted by epoxyboy
    Looking really good, Phil. As an alternative to sanding lumpy bits and raised grain prior to glassing, I'd offer this http://www.linbide.co.nz/product.php?c=26
    They are way quicker than sanding (seriously way quicker), produce shavings instead of dust, take of high spots more effectively, don't clog like sandpaper does with epoxy, the blades are solid carbide and last ages (you might need three or four on a job that big), and you dont need masks and goggles and ear defenders. And they cost maybe $15. I wish I could say I had shares in the company, I don't.
    After the you've knocked the worst of the lumps off with one of these, a quick whiz with a sander to matt the surface, and you're done.

    Pete
    Lumps? Pffft.

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    • WX
      Uki NSW Australia
      • Feb 2002
      • 35917

      Re: Antipodean Boats Connection

      Originally posted by Phil Y
      A bit of protection on my deck. It's a nice feeling. Turned out I had to go over it with a brush asI rolled it on as the roller raised lots of bubbles. I only had 1 inch chip brush. Slow and frantic combined.

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      That looks much better.
      Without freedom of speech, we wouldn't know who the idiots are.

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      • Phil Y
        Banned
        • Apr 2010
        • 21066

        Cheers. It will look even better with some glass and primer and kiwigrip and toerails and jib tracks and cleats and fairleads and winches and.......beer.

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        • RFNK
          Port Stephens, Australia
          • Feb 2007
          • 26941

          Re: Antipodean Boats Connection

          Phil, how are you going to seal the chainplates - temporarily and permanently?

          Rick
          Rick

          Lean and nosey like a ferret

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          • RFNK
            Port Stephens, Australia
            • Feb 2007
            • 26941

            Re: Antipodean Boats Connection

            Have you made a map of beam locations etc. so that after you add paint you'll know where things go? Combined with photos, it can be very helpful.

            Rick
            Rick

            Lean and nosey like a ferret

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            • Phil Y
              Banned
              • Apr 2010
              • 21066

              Originally posted by RFNK
              Have you made a map of beam locations etc. so that after you add paint you'll know where things go? Combined with photos, it can be very helpful.

              Rick
              That's a good idea. No I haven't.

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              • Phil Y
                Banned
                • Apr 2010
                • 21066

                Originally posted by RFNK
                Phil, how are you going to seal the chainplates - temporarily and permanently?

                Rick
                I'm not going to seal them temporarily because it's not going to rain until mid May. In the original build they were a close fit and always leaked. I don't know what if any goop was used. I've left a CM or so clearance. I plan to fit a close fitting plate underneath, squish in as much butyl tape as I can and then screw down some sort of plate on top to create a compressed gasket.

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                • brucemoffatt
                  Senior Member
                  • Apr 2012
                  • 8495

                  The new owners of Arawana came for a sailing arvo today prior to settlement to make sure they are ok with how she behaves in the waves and wind. Two adults, two kids and an old pirate. Very relaxed tutoring from me and everything seemed to go very well.

                  I'm happy to say that I'm happy. The new owners have taken ownership. The landlady at the berth is happy to have them there. Next weekend will be a sorting out of all the stuff that is stored onboard and in the shed.

                  Arawana is in very good hands.


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                  When I first joined WBF they made me write a book to prove I was a real yachty. I was so gullible.

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                  • RFNK
                    Port Stephens, Australia
                    • Feb 2007
                    • 26941

                    Re: Antipodean Boats Connection

                    Originally posted by Phil Y
                    That's a good idea. No I haven't.

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                    Now's the best time, while you can still see the screws.

                    Rick
                    Rick

                    Lean and nosey like a ferret

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                    • Phil Y
                      Banned
                      • Apr 2010
                      • 21066

                      Well done Bruce, lovely afternoon for a sail yesterday.

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                      • Stiletto
                        Grant S
                        • Jan 2003
                        • 11234

                        Re: Antipodean Boats Connection

                        Originally posted by brucemoffatt

                        Arawana is in very good hands.
                        That's good to hear Bruce. Well done!
                        There is nothing quite as permanent as a good temporary repair.

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                        • RFNK
                          Port Stephens, Australia
                          • Feb 2007
                          • 26941

                          Re: Antipodean Boats Connection

                          +1

                          Rick
                          Rick

                          Lean and nosey like a ferret

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                          • MattSplatt
                            Senior Member
                            • Feb 2014
                            • 1615

                            Re: Antipodean Boats Connection

                            Excellent, Bruce. Well done!

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                            • Geftb
                              Good Enough For the Bush
                              • Aug 2017
                              • 973

                              Re: Antipodean Boats Connection

                              I'm happy your happy with the outcome Bruce.
                              You had your fair share of internal debate going into this.
                              You must like them. Good to see.

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                              • MattSplatt
                                Senior Member
                                • Feb 2014
                                • 1615

                                Re: Antipodean Boats Connection

                                No Pixie work today. It's my wife's birthday and the kids and I have been tasked with building a pair of wicking garden beds out of this:

                                Last edited by MattSplatt; 03-17-2019, 05:23 PM.

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