Sailing Movie For me, I like the sailing movies. "Wind" is my favorite. It is a 1984 film staring the same young lady that stared in “Dirty...
I have poured the acid out of batteries, refilled with new acid and then recharged them, to successfully bring them back to life. I think it is a...
This may be of some help. http://www.sponbergyachtdesign.com/Bluebill.htm
I believe Perlite is similar to Poraver. The Poraver starts as recycled glass, and then soaked in some caustic (alkaline) proprietary solution....
nimble, I researched cement as a boat material several months ago to find that it has a lot of potential for advancement, however, it is not...
Peel Ply is essentially a Nylon Taffeta, so ask for Taffeta at the fabric store also. You probably want a very loose weave, which they might...
I've been contemplating a catamaran, say about 100'. Use two 40’ containers for each ama. Then use two or three 40’ containers for cross-members....
PU foam adsorption properties Perhaps a source of differences in observations regarding absorption properties is in the density of foam used....
Water & Cement Here is some of what I've come up with. A crystalline structure would seal against the penetration of water and other liquids...
Yellow Cat, thanks for the link to ic.gc.ca but my site searches did not come up with poraver. “Is this product for the boat industry? “...
Thanks Richard, That is good information. Is that from your experience or a supplier's technical reference? What happens when you go to 95%?
LOL, That industry does seem a little mysterious sometimes.
Herman, Thanks for your reply. It seems that the examples of its use are broad, and light weight concrete is fairly common. I have found very...
Recently, I visited UT Tyler engineering department to view a concrete canoe. It was very interesting, and the faculty and students were very...
Pratt & Lambert - Palgard Does anyone have experience with this paint in marine applications?
Sanded on the Trapeze dinghy today. This was the first time I’d seen it since the PC-11 had been applied. It was not as bad as I was expecting....
I got the name of the paint that we currently have. Palgard produced by Pratt & Lambert...
I typically take a hammer and beat the packing a little flatter. Then measure and cut. By flattening the packing it will go in easier. With the...
Thanks, that sounds like a good technique.
Yes, it is a 2 part paint.
