[Rhodes22-list] [SUSPECTED SPAM] RE: Chainplates and handrails installed

The Rhodes 22 Email List rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
Tue Sep 22 15:08:22 EDT 2015


Hi Graham - I'd love to see the photos but for some reason my computer
blocked them, orŠ
Could you resend to the list? Or to me at jefferson at iteract.ca?
Many thanks,
Jefferson

On 15-09-22 10:29 AM, "The Rhodes 22 Email List"
<rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:

>Rob:
>Working with epoxy is not difficult but I understand why it might seem
>intimidating. I have used epoxy often in reconstructing a for structural
>repairs on a wooden boat but this boat is the first time I used it for
>surface finishing. So, put this way, it can't possibly be all that
>difficult. Using the fairing additive for the final work makes it is easy
>to
>sand the surface very smooth with no visible seam. However, in this case I
>did not use gel coat as I completely painted the deck using System Three
>waterborne epoxy paint. Gel coat patching is more difficult in terms of
>getting the color just right and I have virtually no experience with it.
>Other than the color, I don't think gel coat is all that difficult if you
>take your time. There are great videos on YouTube that show how it is
>done.
>
>My undertaking of big projects is in no way a function of either skill of
>experience. I am just foolish. But inevitably I find that it is not as
>difficult as it seems and there is virtually nothing that can't be fixed
>or
>redone when, not if, you screw it up. I just take my time and am prepared
>to
>do it repeatedly until I can live with the result. In the end, I do it
>because I like doing it and seeing the result. Reconstruction has to be a
>satisfying process not just a necessary evil that must be endured to get
>to
>the end product. If I didn't enjoy doing it I would never have gotten this
>far and definitely I would not have been able to justify either the time
>or
>expense. I am a social worker by training so that didn't help in any
>technical sense. 
>
>So, if you enjoy the process, I don't think there is anything that a
>person
>who can read can't do. The only thing that is impossible, in my books, is
>to
>complete anything  according to the time line that I thought was extremely
>generous when I started. Everything takes much longer than I expected so I
>now refuse to tell anyone - especially my wife - when I think the task
>will
>be completed. The lack of technical skill is not the enemy of such
>projects,
>it is being impatient to finish.
>
>Graham
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
>[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of The Rhodes 22
>Email
>List
>Sent: September 22, 2015 8:42 AM
>To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Chainplates and handrails installed
>
>Graham,
>
>I must say, you do some wonder looking work.  I'm in awe at how good your
>chain plate repairs look.  As someone who has never worked with epoxy or
>glass, I wouldn't even think of attempting what you are doing.  I
>understand
>grinding out an area and refilling it with epoxy and sawdust, but how to
>you
>put the gel coat layer on?  I've got a couple of areas on my boat that
>could
>use a similar treatment but I wouldn't know where to start.  The new grab
>rails look fabulous too! - Rob
>
>Rob Lowe
>(still no name) R22
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
>[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of The Rhodes 22
>Email
>List
>Sent: Monday, September 21, 2015 4:13 PM
>To: 'The Rhodes 22 Email List'
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Chainplates and handrails installed
>
>I just completed installing the new lower chainplates and cabin handrails
>and attach some photos for those  who might be interested in these
>projects.
>
>I removed the lower chainplates by grinding out a fairly large area and
>then
>filled the space with epoxy and sawdust. This created a very solid core
>that
>gave what I hope and expect will be a good place for the new forged eye
>bolts that I am using as the new lower chainplates that bolt through the
>cabin top. They are sealed with butyl. They cost about $14 each in Canada
>-
>about double the price in the US.
>
>I replaced the original teak handrails with and 18" and a 24" rail on each
>side. I also installed 9" handrails at the front of the cockpit. They are
>thru-bolted and sealed with butyl after filling the hole with epoxy and
>thickener. The six rails cost about $120 Canadian. They should be
>maintenance free and, I think, look good with the new windows.
>
>Butyl, aside for its excellent qualities as a sealant, is also wonderful
>to
>work with. Given that I do everything a minimum of two times (if I am
>lucky)
>and in the case of the handrail installation, multiple times, it was
>remarkably easy to remove the rails and clean up the butyl left behind.
>Butyl sticks poorly to everything except itself. As a result you don't
>need
>to mask the area as you can just lift off the butyl that squeezes onto the
>deck. To get the tiny bits you can just dab them with a ball of butyl. No
>gloves needed. Butyl never hardens so you have no time limits around
>installation of cleanup. I can't imagine doing this task with sealant.
>
>The deck looks white in the photo but actually it is an off-white on the
>brown side (System Three Whidby white).
>
>Next job, if I can get to it before it gets too cold, is to paint the
>non-skid areas with Kiwigrip. Then, time permitting, will be the rest of
>the
>deck hardware.
>
>
>Graham Stewart
>Agile. R22, 1976
>Kingston Ontario Canada
>
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
>[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of The Rhodes 22
>Email
>List
>Sent: September 15, 2015 11:57 AM
>To: 'The Rhodes 22 Email List'
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Electrical help- nav light anchor light combo
>
>Ted,
>
>The diagram shows that you can hook the light up to a single switch that
>will be three positions, Front only, Both, or all off.
>
>This switch would work perfectly.
>http://www.ebay.com/itm/6Pin-DPDT-ON-OFF-ON-3-Position-Snap-Boat-Rocker-Sw
>it
>ch-6A-250V-10A-125V-AC-/291287946050?hash=item43d21d5342
>
>Hook your power to both the center pins.
>Then hook the white wire to 1a and 1b (marked on the side of the switch).
>Finally, connect the grey wire to 2b.
>
>Set up this way, the forward light will be lit when the switch is set to
>the
>single dash, and will have both lights lit when the rocker is moved to the
>two dash position.
>
>James
>1971 Rhodes Continental, Still unnamed.
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
>[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of The Rhodes 22
>Email
>List
>Sent: Friday, September 18, 2015 11:50 AM
>To: Da List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Electrical help- nav light anchor light combo
>
>So, I am trying to figure out the best way to wire my nav lights and
>anchor
>light. It turns out my factory installed perko masthead light is both a
>steaming light and a anchor light. Who knew?!? When I turn on the masthead
>light on the circuit panel it only turns on the front steaming light
>part. 
>
>I always just thought it was just a steaming light. However, it is not
>wired
>with a switch to turn on the rear anchor light. Not to my knowledge
>anyway.
>See perko wiring instructions.
>
>http://www.perko.com/images/catalog/pdf/Figs%201181&84%20Inst%20(1181INS1)
>.p
>df
>
>So I take it I need to wire in a switch to control both?
>
>How do you guys have your setup?
>
>Cheers,
>Ted
>
>
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