An old surveyor described his rigging wire test to me. He clamps the rigging wire with a pair of VISE-GRIP pliers, and locks the swage with a...
I am surveying a Dufour GL350 and noted some extra glass laminate on top of the hull liner in the bilges. It looks reasonably well-executed,...
I have read through comments on use of acids like phosphoric on interior rust, and agree that is is best avoided. I am prepping some dirty oily...
Time for a chain box re-design and build. I am considering 5052 5mm (3/16) aluminum plate welded up to make the box. Cheaper materials option...
Anybody have experience putting Sanitred rubberized coatings over a painted surface? I have re-painted my steel decks, (zinc rich epoxy, high...
I am adding a new regulator and need the spec on the temperature probes used. I think it is type NTC. Can anyone confirm type and value? is...
I have limber holes about 1/2" radius half round (12mm). After many coats of paint, it is barely 1/4". The slightest debris plugs them up. I...
I am doing some hull plate and stringer replacement under the anchor locker due to some water pooling up and causing corrosion. Looking for any...
I am considering adding a couple streamlined zincs on my steel sailboat hull. Some coating damage left deep corrosion pits in the bow section,...
I am starting in on my first patch in the deck, and seeking advise on welding process. My experience is a fair amount of TIG and basic competency...
My first post here on the forum. I am trying to cure a long term maintenance issue, the deck under my stantion bases keep developing rust patches...
