funlovincriminal 218 Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 Was transported a shortish distance from yacht club to my house up a twisty road utilizing a Nissan Navara with a Hydraulic transmission lifter lashed on the tray, Borrowed digger trailer with an engine lifting crane bolted to the back end, motorcycle tie downs, carpet off cuts, a not insignificant amount of overhang, a firm belief in luck and no plausible Level 4 get out of jail story.... Middle coat is Resene 81a Etch Primer. Full System was: Linbide/orbital/ Hand Sand old coatings off. Detergent/waterblast extrusion. Allow to dry. Tramline Sand with 180g paper top to bottom. Air Dust, then clean whole thing with Wax and Grease remover, changing to clean rags regularly. Mix 81a and B etch primer and catalyst and allow to stand for 20 mins induction time, meanwhile: Apply Hydrafos Acid/Water Mix (2:1) with garden weed sprayer, allow to fizz but not dry out, wipe with clean damp rags then dry with paper towels until they come clean. Wax and Grease remove again, wiping with clean rags as you go (think Mr Miyagi Wax on/off here) Spray 1 Wash Coat of etch primer. Allow to dry overnight. Then apply chosen top coat - in this instance Resene Durepox Black 1st coat thinned 20% followed 10 mins later by the same but with 10% clear added for a bit more sheen and a serviceable finish. A LOT of work but considering the worn and beaten to sh*t original Metallic Grey Caprathane that was on it from New I had no real other option but to paint. Quietly stoked with how it's come up 😎 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ex Machina 390 Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 8 hours ago, funlovincriminal said: Was transported a shortish distance from yacht club to my house up a twisty road utilizing a Nissan Navara with a Hydraulic transmission lifter lashed on the tray, Borrowed digger trailer with an engine lifting crane bolted to the back end, motorcycle tie downs, carpet off cuts, a not insignificant amount of overhang, a firm belief in luck and no plausible Level 4 get out of jail story.... Middle coat is Resene 81a Etch Primer. Full System was: Linbide/orbital/ Hand Sand old coatings off. Detergent/waterblast extrusion. Allow to dry. Tramline Sand with 180g paper top to bottom. Air Dust, then clean whole thing with Wax and Grease remover, changing to clean rags regularly. Mix 81a and B etch primer and catalyst and allow to stand for 20 mins induction time, meanwhile: Apply Hydrafos Acid/Water Mix (2:1) with garden weed sprayer, allow to fizz but not dry out, wipe with clean damp rags then dry with paper towels until they come clean. Wax and Grease remove again, wiping with clean rags as you go (think Mr Miyagi Wax on/off here) Spray 1 Wash Coat of etch primer. Allow to dry overnight. Then apply chosen top coat - in this instance Resene Durepox Black 1st coat thinned 20% followed 10 mins later by the same but with 10% clear added for a bit more sheen and a serviceable finish. A LOT of work but considering the worn and beaten to sh*t original Metallic Grey Caprathane that was on it from New I had no real other option but to paint. Quietly stoked with how it's come up 😎 Looks awesome man ….you should put a Ctech sticker on it for a psychological advantage against your competition . That durepox black is the dogs bollix ! We have that on our new prod and it’s hard as nails 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,776 Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 Magic, turned an alloy mast into a carbon one, I gotta try that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 412 Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 Nice carbon rig mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
funlovincriminal 218 Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 1 minute ago, Jon said: Nice carbon rig mate I wish 😉 Can you imagine the anguish that would cause in the Owners association! I'm probably already in trouble for changing the back stay to Dyneema... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 412 Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 Probably in trouble changing colour 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,776 Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 Does that affect PHRF? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cantab 341 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Apparently I can still row a dinghy, left the oars on the yacht though. I can swim to the yacht to get the oars and bring them back, that would be much safer than just using the outboard wouldn't it? If I had a kayak I could fish from it, but I don't have a kayak. If I finally get to the yacht in the dinghy can I stand on it at the mooring and fish? Its less than 200m from shore. Why is everything so confusing now? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,776 Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 I went sailing. I put the sailing dinghy in the water. I sailed downwind for about an hour. Then stepped back aboard BP. Big tides at the moment. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
funlovincriminal 218 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Friday afternoon/Saturday ... Painted new charcoal metallic boot top above my laboriously reclaimed white gelcoat factory stripe. Re drilled bolts for rudder top gudgeon, removed, freed up and reinstalled grease gland packers for bearings. Fitted rudder bearing tube and rudder. No play now! Installed new prop and prop speeded sail drive and prop. Wife and kids masked and sanded teak interior window trims. I prepped external window surrounds and installed vhb tape, and marked and masked window outlines. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
funlovincriminal 218 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Today Installed sail drive boot, epoxy primed and applied first coat of Antifoul. 2nd coated internal window trims, installed windows just in time to weatherproof boat for the forecasted rain! Windows a hard job solo in a breeze 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
funlovincriminal 218 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
funlovincriminal 218 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Yes I did clean the run up and no I don't know why last pic upside down 🤣 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Psyche 850 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Lockdown projects! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,313 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 FLC, looking great! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Priscilla II 450 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 On 8/10/2021 at 8:15 AM, Black Panther said: Magic, turned an alloy mast into a carbon one, I gotta try that. To easy try turning a carbon spar into a wooden one. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,776 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 OK, that is seriously impressive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AJ Oliver 155 Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 This weekend, after 35 years of sailing . . I learned to whip a line. Let the mockery begin. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrWatson 382 Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 2 hours ago, AJ Oliver said: This weekend, after 35 years of sailing . . I learned to whip a line. Let the mockery begin. 35 years ago my father taught me how to whip a line - still it’s a hit n a miss for me… about 50% work out well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AJ Oliver 155 Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 10 minutes ago, DrWatson said: 35 years ago my father taught me how to whip a line - still it’s a hit n a miss for me… about 50% work out well. Were it not for Ytube I would not have even tried. My dad was MIA, figuratively not literally. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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