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

Tue Sep 22 15:53:00 EDT 2015

Jefferson,

Scroll all the way to the bottom of his email and you will see a link to
each photo.

Hank

On Tue, Sep 22, 2015 at 3:08 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:

> 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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