I agree with you PAR, however, on this project i'm just a technical advisor (and perhaps free labor), not the executive with the checkbook. :)...
Yes, I agree there is lots of room for gimicks, and I am skeptical of this "epoxy" paint. After all, it is from the same guy that recommended the...
Steve, I've seen the can only once. I don't remember the brand name, but it was one that I had never seen before. I looked a the contents and it...
Yes "Boat" stuff does seem to add to the price. Perhaps it is not very practical, but I like to make repairs that will increase the life...
Thanks for the suggestion of a chisel, that might save some time. That is an interesting idea of using an electric drill with a very large bit....
BobBill, the mast has a rope groove.
PAR, you were exactly correct about the PC11. According to reports, the PC11 was too think to properly fill the holes, and it very hard to sand....
Sabahcat, It did come from a mould, and the hull is generally in very good condition. If it is gel coat on the surface is seems very thin. There...
That is scary. I'd like to have seen the stuff before he put it on, but I was not there and it is his boat. I'll let you know how it goes....
My cousin bought the PC-11 and applied it to the boat. His initial response is that PC-11 is too thick (viscous) to apply in thin layers. Says...
Has anyone used this product, PC-11, as a filler on a marine applications? http://www.right-tool.com/pcwhiteppas.html There is a local...
thanks for you suggestions and the link. I am currently rethinking this and looking for a supplier of microballons.
Last night we began working on an Elvstrom Trapeze dingy, which I’ve shown on another thread....
Bob, thanks for the links. that info on the rigging may be useful. I have not been able to download the pic's from imageshack, but I'll keep...
Here is he link for the spec's. http://www.sailingnetworks.com/design/details/d-trapez
I like using a the clear plastic tape better than duct tape. Not much strength is generally needed, it just needs a good seal. Here in the US...
Dimensions LOA 4.86 m Beam 1.7 m Displacement 127.0 kg Sail area 15.61 sq m (inc 100% foretriangle).
Here is more info that I found: This was a high performance all-purpose dinghy designed by Paul Elvstrom and built by his company; not very...
Thanks Doug! That is great information.
Bob, thanks for inquiring about the identity on SA. Yes, there are two mast steps as you said. I don't think that I've sailed anything this...
