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- Fri Apr 27, 2018 11:07 pm
- Forum: General chat
- Topic: Hullo Folks
- Replies: 2
- Views: 887
Re: Hullo Folks
Well Simon, you took 3 years to find the WOA Forum - better late than never. Seeing you are East Coast based then no doubt we shall meet at a a WOA meet, provided you come and join us. There is no shame in just sitting on the boat and watching the world go by, even if there are jobs that need to be ...
- Fri Apr 27, 2018 10:17 am
- Forum: Technical Information
- Topic: Which antifouling for boat moored at Littlehampton?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1411
Re: Which antifouling for boat moored at Littlehampton?
The general view of antifouling paints is you get what you pay for. So the more you spend, the better the results. This is the test review for 2016 by PBO. http://www.pbo.co.uk/gear/pbo-great-uk-antifouling-showdown-26053 I could not find a 2017 test, but every year the formulations for every antifo...
- Thu Apr 26, 2018 11:35 pm
- Forum: Cabin fittings & installations
- Topic: RM 69 Heads!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1308
Re: RM 69 Heads!
There is a current thread on ybw.com about the RM69. If it is not you then it may interest you.
http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.ph ... pump-query
http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.ph ... pump-query
- Wed Apr 18, 2018 11:36 pm
- Forum: General chat
- Topic: Fools rush in.....
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1194
Re: Fools rush in.....
Well done in getting your boat moved in not ideal conditions. Glad you enjoyed how she sailed compared to your old Folkboat. Anchoring seems strange for a while, but provided you have enough scope out (3 times maximum depth for chain or 5 times for chain and warp) then the anchor should remain in pl...
- Mon Apr 16, 2018 10:13 pm
- Forum: Hull, Deck, Rigging & Sails
- Topic: Creating a smooth deck finish
- Replies: 2
- Views: 968
Re: Creating a smooth deck finish
Glynn Either of the fillers will work fine. Just remember to get a smooth finish requires good preparation. Primer and 2 coats is certainly an acceptable amount of paint to get a good finish. To help getting the paint on quickly it is necessary to tape all the edges with a good quality masking tape ...
- Thu Apr 12, 2018 10:55 am
- Forum: Hull, Deck, Rigging & Sails
- Topic: Griffon Mk1 - Deck Refurb
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1926
Re: Griffon Mk1 - Deck Refurb
In my photo above, my teak rubbing strake and toe rails had just been rubbed down and looked like new. After a few months the teak had turned grey and after a couple of years had some green growth. So that is why the teak will be sanded and varnished with Le Tonkinois.
- Thu Apr 12, 2018 10:47 am
- Forum: Hull, Deck, Rigging & Sails
- Topic: davits on Merlin28
- Replies: 2
- Views: 852
Re: davits on Merlin28
Antifoul sorted! Thank you for your comments and advice. Now we're looking at installing davits to carry our WakkerBay 275 (8) on our Merlin 28. Has anyone any experience of hanging a dinghy from davits on a Merlin 28? Why do you need davits? They are ugly, changes the center of effort higher and f...
- Tue Apr 10, 2018 9:36 pm
- Forum: Hull, Deck, Rigging & Sails
- Topic: Rudder straightening
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1384
Re: Rudder straightening
Looking at the photograph, I think it is bent beyond repair. However you could still use part it. The rudder could be split open to save the halves of the blade. Then have new metal work made and reassemble. Would certainly cost a lot less than £1500.
- Mon Apr 09, 2018 9:55 pm
- Forum: Hull, Deck, Rigging & Sails
- Topic: Rudder straightening
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1384
Re: Rudder straightening
Have you considered a claim on your insurance? Then you do not need an answer to your question as they would appoint a surveyor and a repairer.
- Mon Apr 09, 2018 2:31 pm
- Forum: Cabin fittings & installations
- Topic: Fitting a diesel blown air heater in a GK29
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1220
Re: Fitting a diesel blown air heater in a GK29
That sounds extremely wrong and a bodge. Looking at the photographs of a GK29 (https://www.yachtsnet.co.uk/archives/westerly-gk29/westerly-gk29.htm) there appears to be a gas locker just forward of the sail locker. This should hold a Camping Gaz blue bottle. In these photos I see there is a plywood ...
- Mon Apr 09, 2018 10:47 am
- Forum: Hull, Deck, Rigging & Sails
- Topic: Hello and port light hinges!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2405
Re: Hello and port light hinges!
Steve (TyroSailor) does have short periods when he cannot access the forum, but he will reply probably to this thread.
- Mon Apr 09, 2018 10:44 am
- Forum: Cabin fittings & installations
- Topic: Fitting a diesel blown air heater in a GK29
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1220
Re: Fitting a diesel blown air heater in a GK29
On my Fulmar I mounted the Ebersparcher in the transom, and quite high up. All the hot air pipes have been wrapped with insulation and in places boxed in with plywood to stop any locker contents touching anything. Some photos on this page of my photo file. http://s1294.photobucket.com/user/ConcertoF...
- Sun Apr 08, 2018 11:04 pm
- Forum: Engines & transmission
- Topic: MD2B gearbox seized: overheated?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4354
Re: MD2B gearbox seized: overheated?
Jonathon
Looking at the latest photograph, the lever on the gear box looks quite rusted. I wonder if this has increased the friction and is stopping it from moving. Worth checking out as that would be a simple fix.
Looking at the latest photograph, the lever on the gear box looks quite rusted. I wonder if this has increased the friction and is stopping it from moving. Worth checking out as that would be a simple fix.
- Sun Apr 08, 2018 5:30 pm
- Forum: Hull, Deck, Rigging & Sails
- Topic: Hello and port light hinges!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2405
Re: Hello and port light hinges!
Welcome to the WOA Forum.
Have a word with Steve (TyroSailor) as he is currently testing the latest version and he can put you in touch with the person make them.
Have a word with Steve (TyroSailor) as he is currently testing the latest version and he can put you in touch with the person make them.
- Sun Apr 08, 2018 5:20 pm
- Forum: Hull, Deck, Rigging & Sails
- Topic: Griffon Mk1 - Deck Refurb
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1926
Re: Griffon Mk1 - Deck Refurb
Glynn The damaged rubbing strake will not be difficult to fix once the timber has dried out. I would use epoxy to bond the wood back together, so use some cramps. Protect the hull to stop any drips or runs on to the topsides by using heavy duty polythene fixed with electrical tape. Once hard, grind ...