[Rhodes22-list] John about Slim's Repairs and Michael W

[Steven Alm]

Ed,

First of all you're dead wrong about this being an unprofessional quick
fix.  My man, Tim called Stan on the phone and discussed it with him
directly.  The covers were put on as inspection ports so we can open them up
again if needed.  I think it was Chris G. that suggested a nice piece of
teak or mahogany for the covers but I think the white plastic looks
cleaner.  Yes, a good glass man can do what you said but why?

I've been trying to upload my Mississippi River pix to the "My Photos"
section of my gmail.  Its Picasa web pages uploader seems to be working but
the pix aren't showing up in my account.  (?)   Maybe I'll go back to my old
shutterfly account.

Slim

On Thu, Aug 28, 2008 at 11:23 AM, Tootle <ekroposki at charter.net> wrote:

>
> Michael,
>
> I said picture...  it shows what they are taking about phase separation of
> alcohol from gasoline.  That is what is happening and causing all the
> issues.  That alcohol absorbs moisture further deteriorating into water,
> solid gummy residue and from what I am told acids.
>
> John,
>
> Yes I saw the screws.  I believe that in many cases Stan made things the
> way
> he did so that if there was an accident, the accident would not destroy the
> boat.  And that any damage could easily be repaired.  I believe that the
> orginal plates are glued to the walls with polyester resin, the same stuff
> used to lay up the boat.
>
> What those two screws mean is a 'hole' in the exterior cabin wall if it
> happens again.  Epoxy used as a glue to fiberglass should hold without the
> two screws.  Furthermore, when making repairs, a good glass man would have
> saved the cut out piece and epoxy or glued it back in place.  Then filled
> the remining holes and saw edges, faired and either gel coated or painted
> over.  A good glass man can match colors quite closely.  What I am saying
> is
> that the hole covering is a quick fix rather that a professional fix.
>  Maybe
> he installed some back lights behind the piece.
>
> The important thing is the boat is fixed.  Now maybe we can see pictures of
> the Mississippi?
>
> Ed K
> Greenville, SC, USA
> attachment:
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>
>
>
> At 09:58 AM 8/28/2008 -0400, Lowe, Rob wrote:
> >Thanks!  That's exactly what I need to do with my chain plate too.  Part
> >of my hesitancy was reglassing the interior, but the cover over the hole
> >works for me.  Is there any type of block or pin through the plate that
> >resists pulling against the top of the boat?  I'm curious if just gluing
> >it to the side is adequate. - rob
>
> If I interpret the pics correctly, the plate is further fastened to
> the cabin wall from the outside (see two new screw heads in third
> pic).  So, it's glued to the inside and screwed from the
> outside.  Probably not going anywhere.
>
> Cheers!
>
> John Lock
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> Lake Sinclair, GA
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