Hello Listers, Rick wrote: I can't imagine reefing any other way than hove to, but that's probably because I've never done it any other way. Hove to the boat is quiet and on a fairly even keel, essentially "parked". I've found that my 17 balances quite well with the boom just over the quarter and the helm hard alee, so I can get at the leach reefing line without leaning out of the boat. I agree. I reef the M17 and the M23 while hove-to. Both park rather well with a slight forward motion of a knot or less. Having a rigid Forespar vang on the M23 really is a plus, thus no topping lift to adjust. Bones ____________________________________________________________ Stock Options Click to learn about options trading and get the latest information. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/c?cp=ROSk54jozQrBJfoLrXvYewAAJ1ApMe...
Hello M boaters, I have been reading a library of Don Casey's books on sailboat maintenance and repair along with results from Practical Sailor on maintaining Gel coat and topside (hull) paints. After sanding one side of the hull lightly with 220,400,600 grit and machine compounding then wax the gel coat is smooth and shiny but no matter what I do (including FSR stain remover) close inspection shows minute checking all over. Not aligatoring or anything major but I am beginning to think that I may be time to paint the 30+ year hull and possibly deck as there are a couple small areas that the gel coat on the cockpit is wearing through. Painting is not an appealing thought but I wanted to see if others have experience with painting. Due to the lapstrake hull I would spray it. Not sure about the deck. I know that Jerry M has recommended auto paint. Anyone try this? One other question is about small roundish rust spots in the interior of the hull. Inspecting the drain hole pipe for the cock pit drain I notice evenly spaced small points of rust looking like metal was left in the hull when made and has rusted. Any ideas what these might be? One other question is the metal rub rail. Has anyone removed and painted a metal rub rail? Any advice on whether this is doable? The rub rail took some abuse this summer chewing up my dock. Did a great job protecting the boat though! Thanks Robbin '75 hull #056
robbin roddewig wrote: Hi Robbin, I have painted several fiberglass hulls using Interlux two-part and one part paints. Our old 29 footer's gelcoat was getting very worn / scratched / dented / and needed refinishing. I used the Interlux two part paint system, with one person applying the paint and the second keeping the wet edge going. When we were finished - as a first attempt and learning process - I had some sags, and drips, but my more experienced friend said, back away 10 feet and you won't see any of the imperfections. He was right. I completely refinished a ComPac 16 and used single part Interlux paints . Had excellent results. The one part Interlux paints were also used on a Bolger CAR TOPPER, and a Bolger NYMPH. So the quick answer is: it's easily doable. The critical part is good surface preparation before you apply the paint. ..... and as always, the first time you do it, is the hardest because of the learning curve. However, having now done it the first time, the second time is very easy. You've been there - done that. Get the WEST Epoxy Manual for repair data. Study the Interlux painting instructions, and follow them, and your boat should look like new when you are finished. Connie ex M15 #400
Hello M boaters, I have been reading a library of Don Casey's books on sailboat maintenance and repair along with results from Practical Sailor on maintaining Gel coat and topside (hull) paints. After sanding one side of the hull lightly with 220,400,600 grit and machine compounding then wax the gel coat is smooth and shiny but no matter what I do (including FSR stain remover) close inspection shows minute checking all over. Not aligatoring or anything major but I am beginning to think that I may be time to paint the 30+ year hull and possibly deck as there are a couple small areas that the gel coat on the cockpit is wearing through. Painting is not an appealing thought but I wanted to see if others have experience with painting. Due to the lapstrake hull I would spray it. Not sure about the deck. I know that Jerry M has recommended auto paint. Anyone try this? One other question is about small roundish rust spots in the interior of the hull. Inspecting the drain hole pipe for the cock pit drain I notice evenly spaced small points of rust looking like metal was left in the hull when made and has rusted. Any ideas what these might be? One other question is the metal rub rail. Has anyone removed and painted a metal rub rail? Any advice on whether this is doable? The rub rail took some abuse this summer chewing up my dock. Did a great job protecting the boat though!
Thanks Robbin '75 hull #056
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Many years ago - early 90's - my fiberglass dinghy slid off its ramp and spent a week bouncing against a concrete wall. I had the fiberglass repaired and the whole boat painted by an auto shop that specialized in Corvette repairs. The boat and paint lasted perfectly for over 15 years, including sitting out in the snow upside down each winter. As far as I'm concerned, auto paint is a good solution. ________________________________ From: Conbert H. Benneck <chbenneck@sbcglobal.net> To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Sun, December 13, 2009 3:43:59 PM Subject: Re: M_Boats: Paint Gel coat, rust and metal rub rail robbin roddewig wrote: Hi Robbin, I have painted several fiberglass hulls using Interlux two-part and one part paints. Our old 29 footer's gelcoat was getting very worn / scratched / dented / and needed refinishing. I used the Interlux two part paint system, with one person applying the paint and the second keeping the wet edge going. When we were finished - as a first attempt and learning process - I had some sags, and drips, but my more experienced friend said, back away 10 feet and you won't see any of the imperfections. He was right. I completely refinished a ComPac 16 and used single part Interlux paints . Had excellent results. The one part Interlux paints were also used on a Bolger CAR TOPPER, and a Bolger NYMPH. So the quick answer is: it's easily doable. The critical part is good surface preparation before you apply the paint. ..... and as always, the first time you do it, is the hardest because of the learning curve. However, having now done it the first time, the second time is very easy. You've been there - done that. Get the WEST Epoxy Manual for repair data. Study the Interlux painting instructions, and follow them, and your boat should look like new when you are finished. Connie ex M15 #400
Hello M boaters, I have been reading a library of Don Casey's books on sailboat maintenance and repair along with results from Practical Sailor on maintaining Gel coat and topside (hull) paints. After sanding one side of the hull lightly with 220,400,600 grit and machine compounding then wax the gel coat is smooth and shiny but no matter what I do (including FSR stain remover) close inspection shows minute checking all over. Not aligatoring or anything major but I am beginning to think that I may be time to paint the 30+ year hull and possibly deck as there are a couple small areas that the gel coat on the cockpit is wearing through. Painting is not an appealing thought but I wanted to see if others have experience with painting. Due to the lapstrake hull I would spray it. Not sure about the deck. I know that Jerry M has recommended auto paint. Anyone try this? One other question is about small roundish rust spots in the interior of the hull. Inspecting the drain hole pipe for the cock pit drain I notice evenly spaced small points of rust looking like metal was left in the hull when made and has rusted. Any ideas what these might be? One other question is the metal rub rail. Has anyone removed and painted a metal rub rail? Any advice on whether this is doable? The rub rail took some abuse this summer chewing up my dock. Did a great job protecting the boat though!
Thanks Robbin '75 hull #056
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