[Rhodes22-list] Fiberglass repair techniques & maintenance

[Lou Rosenberg]

Mike,
  My only criticism ,if so allowed, of the Don Casey Book  "Sailboat  
Hull and Deck Repair" is that he doesn't  give as much time to  
smaller boat maintenance, ie: different centerboard configurations,  
and chainplate anchorages.  For example, only by talking to a  
surveyor did I find out that the the Rhodes 22 lower shroud  
chainplates can only be serviced by taking the cabin off the hull.   
( Unless one is inclined to cut a hole inside the cabin with a  
sawsall, which I would not recommend.)
The book seems to be aimed at the 26-40ft category of sailboats.  It  
still is a fine reference for anyone beginning work with epoxy and or  
structural renovations, including the acceptable ways to brighten up  
bad gelcoat.
Lou


On Jun 23, 2006, at 1:55 PM, Michael D. Weisner wrote:

> Lou (and everyone else),
>
> Thank you for the excellent recommendation to purchase Don Casey's  
> great text entitled Sailboat Hull & Deck Repair (hardcover, 1995)  
> ISBN:0070133697.  I purchased it on www.half.com (eBay) from   
> fantastic_shopping (highly recommended) for $11.18 + $3.70 shipping  
> - arrived in 1 week (brand new condition) and I have been reading  
> it cover to cover.  Throughout the book all I could say was "Ah,  
> that's why that didn't work!"  Casey takes you through repair and  
> maintenance techniques including the magic and pitfalls of using  
> all sorts of epoxy and caulking materials.  Whenever I went down to  
> West Marine to buy stuff, I knew that the suggestions from the  
> sales help were worthless but I truly never knew the difference  
> between the products - their strengths and weaknesses.  Casey says  
> that other than as a very specialized gasket usage (with plastics),  
> avoid silicone caulk, unless using it as a worm to catch fish.
>
> Great book - should be read thoroughly and regularly by any serious  
> boat owner, especially those of us who own older products.  NOT  
> JUST FOR REPAIRS BUT ALSO ANNUAL MAINTENANCE to keep your  
> investment in good shape and seaworthy.
>
> Thanks again for the great recommendation.
>
> Mike
> s/v Shanghai'd Summer
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