Bildge boards may work... I have seen some designs of yore with long keels like dagger boards... Bildge boards are definitely something to...
Hmmm Preservative is usually antibacterial/antimicrobial and keeps membrane damp and in good shape. When a unit is sitting it usually is bio...
I'm not opposed to steadying sails...also considering Lee boards as a possibility.... Either could be retracted/rotated whatever out of the way...
Agreed painted works, penetrating epoxy works better I think, but only if sealed 100% else paint wins. Worst case is 99.99 sealed gets wet and...
Yes but remarkably in freshwater boats the wood always goes 1st.
Resin filter is usually ion exchange....aka softening. Interestingly usually these can be recharged via super saturated sodium chloride solution....
You may be right. As I understand it the wood is the strength....the aluminum sheathing protects and enhances the strength...the top cap simply...
I may have done wrong with my aluminum boats.... When changing out transom wood which I laminated with epoxy and sealed with epoxy then installed....
There are many here more knowledgeable than me....take what they say over what I say. Transom repairs are not horribly difficult....but the...
Maybe. Likely not. If this was a little under sink type unit...most likely expense not worth repair. Additionally repair likely not possible on...
This is one area where I can confidently be of help. RO is part of my work experience in that I am a water and waste water operator...fully...
I realize others have chimed in here that are far more knowledgeable than I am. But I wanted to put in my thoughts based on my experiences as it...
I hope this one isn't too old to respond to... The link didn't work for me, however it was a contemplated project at one point for me. Had a...
Lol I wish it was that simple....life for me rarely is. Currently I believe I have 5 boats in the yard...stored nice and tidy. 2 that are lake or...
Thank you guys for your feedback and thoughts. Well now to my questions for you folks in the know. I have heard the "will roll awful bad" a few...
