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1970 Columbia 34 MkII Project
Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2006 2:25 pm
by Columbia34
Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2006 4:21 pm
by Jason K
That is a BIG 34' boat!
You've definitely got some sanding ahead of you. What are those holes in the deck that have been glassed over? I hope someone didn't do all of those to inject epoxy into the core. It would have been easier to cut the skin off.
Nice boat, I hope you keep us updated on the progress.
Pattern Drilling
Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2006 4:44 pm
by Columbia34
Yeah its a big boat, but we think it will be a great crusing boat for the great lakes.
The previous owner did all the drilling, he said it worked great but has learned his lesson and not just cuts the skin of a boat he is working on.
Scott
Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2006 6:48 pm
by Tim
Those Columbias are massive inside, and have huge deck areas. Is there interior work to be done, or is it mostly the exterior cosmetics?
Will the name be staying, or going?
I know we've talked before about your paint, but I look forward to seeing more and watching your progress. Welcome!
Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2006 10:17 pm
by Columbia34
Fiberglass Deck Layup
Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 9:48 am
by Columbia34
Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 10:28 am
by Figment
Cool projects, all!
I love that broad expanse of flush deck.
What measures are you taking to ensure that you don't glue those chainplates in place? When I was in the final cloth-laying stages of my deck, I used strips of corrugated cardboard in lieu of the chainplates to hold the gap, then chiseled out a pocket for the sealant afterward. It did the job, albeit in a rather hack-ish fashion. It occurred to me afterward that I might have simply wrapped the chainplates themselves in several layers of wax paper.
Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 11:00 am
by Columbia34
I did not glass right up to the chain plates, i just left a little gap, once all the painting is done i have some stainless plates that are slotted and go over each one and is sealed and bolted down down so you will never see the actual slot on the deck.
Scott
Must say...
Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 10:16 pm
by FloatingMoneyPit
I'm fascinated by the hole drilling on deck. Just can't imagine myself doing it, and then sitting there injecting epoxy in each one. "one....two...eight hundred ninety two, eight hundred ninety three...."
That guy must have really loved drilling. Ah well, at least it's a project you don't have to worry about now.
Also gotta love the perspective rendering of the cabin in the 60's advertisement. I wonder how often, back in the day, people plunked down their deposit for first hulls based on drawings like that, thinking "hmm, I know it's impossible, but just maybe it will be roomy enough for a dinner party of 14".
Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2006 6:06 am
by Tim
I've never understood why people somehow end up under the impression that widescale hole-drilling is somehow less invasive and easier than just cutting off the top skin and actually recoring the right way--never mind the fact that all it does is fill a rotten deck with epoxy, which is heavy, brittle, and probably doesn't begin to replace all the rotted material in the first place.
Small areas are one thing, but to do even a remotely large area makes no sense at all.
Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2006 9:25 am
by Columbia34
Yeah I am not sure why he did the hole drilling either. I know that he has mentioned in some of our phone converstaions that since then he has restored 2 other boats and now cuts the top skin off and replaces the core instead, but either way our boat is done with th drilling and there is no going back now.
Scott
Sprayed The Primer
Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 10:42 pm
by Columbia34
Well we painted the primer over this weekend and it went really well overall only had one run on the port side that will need to be sanded out. First coat on the decks was light gray, 2nd White, then on the topsides first coat light gray, 2nd coat gray. Took about 45min to get all the way around the boat so the timing will be perfect for the topcoats. Here are some pictures.
Prep Work
Deck Gray
Deck White
Top Side Light Gray
Topside Dark Gray
Ready For Topcoat
One question I had a few pin holes show up on the deck from the epoxy and was wondering are there any fillers/bondo out there that can be used after the primer and then directly topcoated over?
Scott
Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2006 1:19 am
by Allen
We actually looked at a Columbia 50 before I found Kaholee. They have a huge amount of interior room, enough deck space to take up ballroom dancing and very nice lines. I can't wait to see her finished.