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by [email protected]
Fri Aug 17, 2007 8:51 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: List of steps - Topside Painting
Replies: 15
Views: 5872

Tim, Thank you for the advice!

I will try and post some pictures this weekend.
by [email protected]
Thu Aug 16, 2007 2:55 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: List of steps - Topside Painting
Replies: 15
Views: 5872

"9. However, if a run occurs while you're painting and you notice it after you've progressed well past that spot, leave it alone and deal with it after the paint cures by wet sanding it out. Trying to fix it while partially cured will only make it worse" Hi Folks Well its been a busy summ...
by [email protected]
Tue Jul 03, 2007 10:48 am
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: Sad, Renegade being chopped for parts...
Replies: 22
Views: 10414

I would make a bid, but the transportation hassles (more than costs) to Canada just put it beyond my reach.
by [email protected]
Mon Jul 02, 2007 6:45 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: Sad, Renegade being chopped for parts...
Replies: 22
Views: 10414

Its back on Ebay again, this time the whole boat.

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie ... ink:top:ca
by [email protected]
Mon Jun 04, 2007 8:03 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: Sad, Renegade being chopped for parts...
Replies: 22
Views: 10414

Very Very True!
by [email protected]
Mon Jun 04, 2007 6:50 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Gelcoat Question
Replies: 2
Views: 3416

Tks Tim The picture must not be relaying the issue in the best light. Sorry my fault. Actually the gelcoat is gone and you are looking at actual fiberglass in the enter of the image. What I have done tonight is fill in a real small area with interlux surfacing putty and the larger area with west exp...
by [email protected]
Mon Jun 04, 2007 6:38 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: Sad, Renegade being chopped for parts...
Replies: 22
Views: 10414

"I think $2K is a little much unless that is $2K CND not USD" - Actually it still would not be a deal. The Canadian dollar is almost at .95 of USD these days. I always find it hard to understand people who leave beautiful boats like these out in the elements to "rot". It is such ...
by [email protected]
Sun Jun 03, 2007 8:25 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Gelcoat Question
Replies: 2
Views: 3416

Gelcoat Question

Hello All

Question, as you can see my gelocat below is in rough shape here in the middle of the image (its gone), what would be the best practice. An epoxy with filler applied and then sanded? What type of filler?

Image

Thank You

Bruce
by [email protected]
Wed May 30, 2007 10:30 am
Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
Topic: Awlgrip Suppliers
Replies: 1
Views: 3411

Awlgrip Suppliers

Hi Folks

Awlgrips or Alexseal products appear to be a hard item to order in maritime Canada. If your in eastern Canada or Northeast of the United States where are your ordering your Awlgrip/Alexseal products from?

Thank You

Bruce
by [email protected]
Thu Feb 22, 2007 10:17 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Solar Panel Wattage Estimate
Replies: 2
Views: 3075

Solar Panel Wattage Estimate

Hi Folks

For a average onboard 12v Battery what would be a good number for the number of watts supplied by solar panels for a average charge rate.

Thank You

Bruce
by [email protected]
Tue Feb 13, 2007 1:36 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Installed Teak Toerail & Cockpit Seats
Replies: 10
Views: 5945

1 more Question

The strips of Teak for the Cockpit Seats, what is beneath the strips to attach the fender washers (spacers) too?

Thank You Once Again

Bruce
by [email protected]
Mon Feb 12, 2007 9:26 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Installed Teak Toerail & Cockpit Seats
Replies: 10
Views: 5945

I agree both the teak toerail and teak cockpit seats look wonderful!

Two Questions please.

(1) Where did you find those spacers to lay down your cockpit seats?

(2) How thick are the strips of teak used in your cockpit seats?

Thank You

Bruce
by [email protected]
Tue Dec 26, 2006 3:22 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Woods similar to Teak
Replies: 8
Views: 6951

Woods similar to Teak

Hello all What wood would be very similar to Teak in its properties and appearance and found in North America. I have a project or two in mind requiring such a type of wood for my 25 foot Shark but Teak in this area of the world is to say the least "very expensive" Thank You for your Help!...
by [email protected]
Mon Nov 27, 2006 8:46 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: List of steps - Topside Painting
Replies: 15
Views: 5872

8. The topcoats will not hide imperfections in the primer. In fact, it will highlight them as it is glossier. If you see an unfair spot or a run, address it before moving on to the next coat. How many coats of primer do you recommend and what is a good brand for two part topside paints? Thank You B...
by [email protected]
Mon Sep 25, 2006 8:09 pm
Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
Topic: Backstay adjustment
Replies: 16
Views: 6549

Does anyone have any pictures of their block and tackle setup?

Thank You

Bruce
by [email protected]
Sun Sep 24, 2006 7:20 pm
Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
Topic: Lee-Valley
Replies: 10
Views: 5585

Yes Lee Valley is a wonderful company. They are based out of Ontario Canada. If you are having trouble finding a door knob, latch, etc etc to suit I highly suggest looking at their hardware catalogue. Another good site in Canada is this site http://www.princessauto.com/ While they started in the aut...
by [email protected]
Sun Sep 24, 2006 7:12 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: List of steps - Topside Painting
Replies: 15
Views: 5872

No Worries Rachel. Thank You everyone for your advice. Bruce Uhmmmmm - It did sound a tad un canadian..... We are all not Doug and Bob MacKenzie types up here:) Well I had to go look them up. Ohmigosh, I didn't mean to imply that you're dim-witted - not at all! No-one comes into sailing knowing what...
by [email protected]
Sun Sep 24, 2006 5:53 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: List of steps - Topside Painting
Replies: 15
Views: 5872

"Deck is.... deck; and topsides is the part of the hull that you see above the waterline. After all, you don't want to end up with non-skid topsides" Uhmmmmm - It did sound a tad un canadian..... We are all not Doug and Bob MacKenzie types up here:) Jason - Thank You for the list. One las...
by [email protected]
Sat Sep 23, 2006 8:42 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: List of steps - Topside Painting
Replies: 15
Views: 5872

List of steps - Topside Painting

Hello All I have searched this site repeately and have a found a "over whelming" amount of instuctions on how to do a wondeful job of painting the decks of your boat. I plan to use a two part interlux paint for the top deck this spring and plan to start sanding once the boat is out of the ...
by [email protected]
Mon Feb 06, 2006 9:12 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: Free Triton, and boat stands in Maryland
Replies: 16
Views: 8507

Well the price is right and the hull looks to be in not too bad of shape.
However the line that says "the decks are really soft" scares me. Anyone
know of a boat mover in Maryland that ships to Atlantic Canada?

-Bruce
by [email protected]
Thu Jan 26, 2006 9:07 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Best Method of Attach
Replies: 3
Views: 3260

First, the subject should of been, BEST METHOD OF ATTACK not attach, sorry about that. Working too many hours these days. Thank You for the plywood tip and yes it is fiberglass tabling over the those bunks. What type of plywood would you recommend for veneer and what type of adhesive would you use? ...
by [email protected]
Tue Jan 24, 2006 10:01 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Best Method of Attach
Replies: 3
Views: 3260

Best Method of Attach

Hello One and All This image http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f158/brucebrown100/bottom.jpg is one of my 1964 Shark 24. I want to build a new cabin floor and received some advice about this earlier in the winter. After looking at it again I would like to smooth out the sides of the bunks going down...
by [email protected]
Mon Jan 23, 2006 8:52 am
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: 33' RHODES SWIFTSURE SAILBOAT on eBay
Replies: 15
Views: 6212

Hello All Well, I took a stab. Yes I realizied the amount of work and money this project would take as it would have been my second project and you learn much from the first the hard way:) but it would have been a grand boat. Thank You all for your encourgement. If you know of any boats in the maine...
by [email protected]
Sun Jan 22, 2006 9:17 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Congrat's, Tim!
Replies: 35
Views: 19672

Hi All

I just finished reading the article this week. Very well done Tim.

Regards

Bruce
by [email protected]
Sun Jan 22, 2006 8:33 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Mystery boat?!?!?!?
Replies: 5
Views: 2245

Looking at your address, I will have to take your word for it!!!!

Mostly scottish decentants in this area, a boat could sink 5 times and get run over by a tank and they would only drop the price 3%

Thank You

Bruce
by [email protected]
Sun Jan 22, 2006 8:25 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: 33' RHODES SWIFTSURE SAILBOAT on eBay
Replies: 15
Views: 6212

Thank Folks

3 Hours 4 Minutes Left

Tim, I may need the name of a good mover who will move the boat north
to P.E.I.?

Regards

Bruce
by [email protected]
Sun Jan 22, 2006 7:05 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: 33' RHODES SWIFTSURE SAILBOAT on eBay
Replies: 15
Views: 6212

Well I have made a bid, may the gods be merciful

Bruce
by [email protected]
Sun Jan 22, 2006 7:02 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Mystery boat?!?!?!?
Replies: 5
Views: 2245

It sure does look clunky, yech. Not sure what design it is?

Being Canadian and not directly effected by the terrible storms in the states
I often why boats like these (and much better) ones are going so cheap? Even with the exchange:)

Bruce
by [email protected]
Sun Jan 22, 2006 6:50 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: Speaking of eBay boats,
Replies: 2
Views: 2380

Its a 60,000 and the bidders still have not met the reserve bid. Ouch!
It does look like a work of art however. I wonder how much varnish a
year its consumes?

Bruce
by [email protected]
Sun Jan 22, 2006 6:47 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: 33' RHODES SWIFTSURE SAILBOAT on eBay
Replies: 15
Views: 6212

Figment wrote:i love the swiftsure.
I already have a project.
Oh but why not two projects?

Bruce
by [email protected]
Sat Jan 21, 2006 10:17 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: 33' RHODES SWIFTSURE SAILBOAT on eBay
Replies: 15
Views: 6212

No Comments

Very surprised to see no additonal posts for this boat?

Bruce
by [email protected]
Tue Jan 17, 2006 11:28 am
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: 33' RHODES SWIFTSURE SAILBOAT on eBay
Replies: 15
Views: 6212

33' RHODES SWIFTSURE SAILBOAT

Yes I agree a very nice looking boat. Proably the cost of shipping with out a
trailer to Canada would put it beyond my range.

Bruce
by [email protected]
Sat Jan 07, 2006 11:41 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Hatch Cover Pictures
Replies: 0
Views: 2743

Hatch Cover Pictures

Hello All I am going to replace the fiberglass stern hatch cover on my Shark 24 with one made of wood. The current hatch is 41 years old and has its share of fill, bumps, dents, scratches and patches. Would anyone have any pictures or plans of wooden hatches or information on where I might find some...
by [email protected]
Mon Dec 26, 2005 9:35 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: 1964 Shark 24 Advice
Replies: 4
Views: 3259

Re: Shark Advice

Hello Tim and Lyman Thank you for the advice on the wood types and the shark24.org site. My favorite woods are ash and birch. I am a frequent visitor to the shark site but had forgotten about the window articles. The ideal of ply wood as a base is a good one. As I start these two projects I will no ...
by [email protected]
Sat Dec 24, 2005 2:01 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: 1964 Shark 24 Advice
Replies: 4
Views: 3259

1964 Shark 24 Advice

Hello All I am thinking of two small projects for my 1964 Shark 24 this winter. (1) New Windows (2) Floor for the Cabin. (1) The windows and window seals are the orginal from 41 years ago and therefore quite scratched and leaky. The windows are made from plastic and the rim of aluminum. I would like...

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