Grand Banks 42, Hull 259

[cstevens]

Re: Grand Banks 42, Hull 259

This is one of those topics that generates a lot of heat and while that can be interesting, in this case done is done. I'd sure like to see how the rest of the project unfolds.

Well said Jim. Ok, I'm getting off of my soap box now. Enough said on the subject.

[navydog]

Re: Grand Banks 42, Hull 259

Just to be clear, many opinions expressed here are from people with vast amounts of knowledge and experience. "*have not heard from a nay sayer yet that has actually tried this technique" This isn't true.

[BBSebens]

Re: Grand Banks 42, Hull 259

I do hope that jstafford is willing to stick around and keep us posted on the project, and how the hull actually performs once in the water.

[LISC]

Re: Grand Banks 42, Hull 259

Just to chime in and say congrats on the 42 GB. One of my personal favorites and was on my personal short list before I decided on the Huckins. Please keep posting jstafford. My best suggestion is to get the boat in the water and use her as you work on her. Life is short for those of us that have 6 decades behind us!

[jstafford]

Re: Grand Banks 42, Hull 259

The flybridge wings have been mounted.20180929_135720.jpg20180929_132429.jpg

[jstafford]

Re: Grand Banks 42, Hull 259

I have also rebuilt the area where the mast mounts.20181015_181815.jpg

[jstafford]

Re: Grand Banks 42, Hull 259

I am now going after my worst rot areas.20181027_152934.jpg20181027_145013.jpg20181027_145048 mod.jpg20181018_185722 mod.jpg

[LISC]

Re: Grand Banks 42, Hull 259

You're making good progress. Yikes the house-sides look like they need some help!

[jstafford]

Re: Grand Banks 42, Hull 259

yes, in a few places but the bulk of it is solid. The PO got behind on his maintenance and let the water start getting in. Hopefully I can replace the bad spots and get her sealed back up.

[jstafford]

Re: Grand Banks 42, Hull 259

Now that the temperature has dropped I'm struggling with making any progress. I would rather fix an area and then move to the next. The above sports are waiting for me to finish cutting out because I can't do the steps to patch them up. Not real comfortable with tearing apart a bunch of stuff with the thought that I will fix it up in the spring. Do I tear out my windows now? Or do I wait until spring so I can work on one area at a time?

[BBSebens]

Re: Grand Banks 42, Hull 259

Is there a way to rig up a heater? Either electric, or maybe it has a diesel stove? Shouldn't be too hard to provide appropriate ventilation.

[jstafford]

Re: Grand Banks 42, Hull 259

I have a couple ways to have heat short term as in when I am there. She has 3 electric heaters that I can run off my generator, but I cannot leave my generator running when I am not at the boat. I also have some propane heaters from camping but again I'm not going to leave them running. For the epoxys or coatings to cure the temp has to stay up for ... days? That is where the problem comes in.

[jstafford]

Re: Grand Banks 42, Hull 259

For the patches what do I use to bond the 1/4" and 3/8" ply together to make my 5/8" thick patch?

[LISC]

Re: Grand Banks 42, Hull 259

I would use epoxy...

[jstafford]

Re: Grand Banks 42, Hull 259

Like a CPES?