Boat Forum / Building / March 2007

A 55 foot all aluminum hull and upper structure boat. It has a 15' beam twin
turbo charged diesels. The trim level is work boat! It is currently licensed
as a dive boat for About 30 passengers. The engines age well maintained and
about 8 years old. the boat is good to better ...

Anyone know of a source or trick for mixing small 2cc to 10 cc) of
West System epoxy? Tired of wasting the stuff when I just need a dab.

I have got a circa 1967 year 24ft lifeboat with SABB 12hp with
variable pitch propeller. It is turning but not starting. As I am not
a mechanic type, I hope to find some help or directions to get it
pulling my boat again.

I am building an outrigger sailing canoe in cedar strip with a
fiberglass epoxy covering and am having issues with varnish
selection.  I have used 1 part on other projects in the past but am
interested in teh possibilities of 2 part.  It is aparantly harder,

I have a large tub of Valvoline X-All grease Part No. 563. I have been
trying to find out if it is similar to the grease normally sold for use
in sailboat winches. The write-up on the side of the tub states similar
properties (I.E:water repellent, salt corrosion resistant, ...

I just posted this to the Morgan groups, addressing Charley Morgan,:
rbc/b has had some opinion on the subject points so I duplicate them
here:
Hi, Charley,

I have found some pirogue plans that look like something to tackle for
a first project.  Simple cuts and nice lines on the finished boat.
Now some questions re:  glues, etc.
Can you use construction adhesives?  If so what brands?  What other

I am looking for some tips for refinishing the hull on my older Valley
fiberglass kayak.  The gelcoat is heavily scratched as well as cracked
in many places.  I talked to someone a while back who did a lot of
fiberglass and epoxy work who recommended using epoxy instead of

I know I saved the message, but can't find it now.
What's the name of that really good sealant?
Slik - something?
Stik???

I have a beautiful new 38' sailboat that has only one problem, it is
nearly forty years old. The 'backrests' in the cockpit area are teak
veneer with a plywood core. I noticed the veneer was soft and cracked
at one point due to the plywood becoming rotten inside. A couple of

Has anyone in the group used moisture cured urethane to repaint spars?
Please tell us about it.  Were you pleased?  How much prep is
required?  Is it a final coat or a primer?  Sprayed or brushed?
Thanks.

Hi, I run into this question every year before spring launch: Should I
bottom paint the prop and shaft to my 28 ft sailboat? I was wondering
what other peoples opinions where or what they've done.
 I have a standard bronze 2 blade prop with a bronze shaft. Most years

The ceiling of my boat is textured gelcoat.  As I read the Awlgrip
instructions they seem to insist on preparation which would destroy
the texture.  Can I not simply wash and deway according to their
instructions, followed by a sound scuffing with an abrasive pad,

I'm building a large water tank (4' x 4' x 12') out of plywood and
fiberglass (wood outside, fiberglass inside). I was wondering if
anyone had some advice about how to seal the seams of the tank - like
where the walls meet the floor. I was thinking of taking some 2" wide

I am searching for name of the manufacturer of  used or new catamaran
10+ to 15 m
which have the  galley on the deck of catamaran ( between the two
hulls)  rather than in one of the hull.