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by mashedcat
Mon May 14, 2007 9:24 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: automotive paint on boats
Replies: 8
Views: 3922

automotive paint on boats

At a seminar on epoxies, the presenter mentioned that automotive paints have improved by leaps and bounds in the past few years while marine paints have stayed just about the same. His point was that it makes sense to use automotive paints on boats simply because they hold up so well. You can oilcan...
by mashedcat
Sat May 05, 2007 1:38 am
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Strictly Sail West
Replies: 0
Views: 2241

Strictly Sail West

I went to Strictly Sail West a couple weeks ago. Lots of candy and lots of expensive plastic. It seems there is no limit to what a person can spend if he has the bankroll or the desire to do it. But, there were two really nice highlights for me there. I went to a seminar given by the owner of MAS ep...
by mashedcat
Wed Dec 06, 2006 11:17 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Asbestos?
Replies: 19
Views: 7406

I have probably pulled up a dumpster worth of old asbestos junk. That would be 30 years ago. I'm still here. But, who knows? Could be that some people get affected more than others. I had a quintuple bypass, ate low fat and all the usual crap. Maybe you ate cream and bacon and live to be 100. Put on...
by mashedcat
Fri Jan 20, 2006 12:49 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Removing old boat name
Replies: 4
Views: 2984

John
These guys are very helpful. If the answer isnt on the site, they will tell you the answer on the phone or by email.

http://www.speedysigns.com/lettering/
by mashedcat
Wed Dec 07, 2005 5:53 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Congrat's, Tim!
Replies: 35
Views: 18834

wow. the magazine is getting classier..dave
by mashedcat
Mon Dec 05, 2005 11:49 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Cedar lined locker
Replies: 6
Views: 7348

doug, i've been checking your site periodically, i enjoy seeing your progress on the ensenada. i just sold my balboa 20. (hull is identical to yours, with different topsides., as i m sure you know). i would have liked to do a similar project on my b20, but the boat was too small for my needs. but, h...