Recent content by Reelin2

I did a transom on a classic with Carbon Core. The work is the prep, cleaning the old core. I added a couple layers of glass to the outer skin, this served two functions, added a bit of strength but mainly wanted to fill all the holes 😀. You can view some photos under the Hunky Dory album.

I’ve had lots of years of reliable cable service, but also had one break on the water and multiple frozen cables. In my experience, hydraulic steering is easier to install and there is zero torque steer. If you are keeping the boat I’d go hydraulic.

Check out the C Dory Facebook page, there are a couple of 16’s that cruise the San Juan’s. I know one will be at the Friday Harbor rendezvous. They are a capable little boat.

Based on your use, rarely in salt or brackish water, I’d consider removing the bottom paint entirely. That said it is easier to scuff the hull and apply another coat of the existing bottom paint than it would be to strip to Gelcoat and polish. The two coats of epoxy your surveyor recommended is...

I replaced the slider glass on my 22 this year, it’s pretty straightforward. There is a step by step video on the SeaGlaze website. Go to the support tab then videos / downloads. A local glass shop cut laminated safety glass for the project. Personally I wouldn’t go acrylic or Lexan. Good luck

I have 200ft of 1/4” on my drum winch under the chain and 150ft of nylon for deep anchoring. The major benefit of the dyneema is in its small diameter to strength ratio. I don’t see the benefit for your application as your windlass requires 12mm rope to operate.

I used Pettit products, really happy with the results. Two coats of Pettit Protect Epoxy Barrier Coat followed by Odyssey HD ablative bottom paint. I’m in the Bellingham area.

I don’t think you can go wrong with any of the new EFI motors. As previously mentioned Ethanol Free fuel will eliminate many future issues and not a bad idea to support the dealer that will do your warranty service should it be needed. I repowered last year with a 115 Mercury command thrust, No...

Impressive!! Can you share more of the process you used to roll it? Great work, please post more on your progress. Sorry no help on the rub rail insert.

Replaced the 30+ year old slider window glass. The lamination failed allowing dirt between the glass layers. http://www.c-brats.com/modules.php?set_ ... _photo.php

If it was my project, I’d use 1700 biax (no mat backing). My experience with 1708 and epoxy is that it takes a lot to wet it out. Also the mat backing doesn’t add much in strength but it does sucks up a lot of epoxy.

Dates were just posted. Begins May 16 in most areas

Congratulations! Looks like a great boat. And, the ferry off the island is free, what a deal 😀.

We just experienced this with my dad, he’s mid 80’s, 250 lbs, not very mobile but not to the point of needing a cane. I have a crab Davit on the boat, he was able to use that as a handhold for support while he stepped on an ice chest inside the boat (Multiple people assisted and the ice chest...

Yep, I jump around both groups. I oversized, bedded 1” PVC in thickened epoxy. Installed new garboard bedded in 4200. Easy project. I added a few photos to my album.