Thanks for such a quick reply. There is no notation CA on the approved drawings or in the specification but then the vessel was built in 1968....
I need a bit of help here . I have a small ship - 36 metres x 9 metres . Built to LR in 1968. We are looking at steelwork replacement at...
Hi, We are upgrading our generator (ac 3 phase). However it is 110 KW and we wish to use a bow thruster (start delta starting) which has a...
Yup, a few more hours spent at the beginning would have saved alot. Now we are in production its far more difficult to get the time to retool....
Tunnels, one problem is that this is a stepped join, its where an outwardly pointing wheelhouse flange is bolted then glassed over on to the...
PAR : Maybe i could try experimenting with Q cells mixed with milled fibres, I suppose though there is probably no magic material thats light...
My main concern is strength. We can in areas put the filler on 3 - 5 mm thick when fairing complex radiusses on wheelhouse joins. Cabosil has...
Hi Guys, At present when we do large gelcoat repairs on joins etc we have been using cabosil powder mixed with gelcoat as the final filler...
Anyone had much experience of G4 primer? We use it as a primer for plywood decks / bulkheads before applying GRP. Is it really worthwhile...
Michael, Thanks for that. The document suggests that it may be worthwhile for us to consider forced ventilation as I am aware that our cramped...
Hi Gonzo, Thanks, that makes me feel better, I guess I should get it in writing from the manufacturers . Just had a few tales from fishermen...
Hi all, Just a simple question about engine room vent intakes. The rule of thumb used to be 1 square inch per 1 horsepower. Can anyone...
Hi, The yanmar & volvo D4 engines are toys and will not give high hours expected in commercial use. They are high revving (bee in a biscuit...
Tunnels, I remember for years I cut grp with a 4" grinding blade, with the advent of the diamond disc the speed was doubled and machinery life...
Hi, I have found a diamond tipped router bit , am going to check out the cost next. The holesaw idea is how we have doneit for years but the...
Hi Axel, I have read the standards but I cant quite understand where the size cutoff is for the vessel to be built 'under survey' or only for a...
Thanks guys, I guess tomorrow we should try speed adjustment
Has anyone here had any experience with construction of a vessel to 'Nordic Boat Standards for Commercial Boats'? Im interested in finding out...
Hi Guys, thanks for your input. Looks like I will be on the phone to the shop in the morning for a more suitable cutter. Only problem is whether...
Any suggestions for the best type of router bit available for GRP? We are cutting scuppers through 15mm thick laminate. Have been using...
