CS-20 MK1 # 36: "Gavia" Restoration

[Hirilonde]

5 hours ago, Paul356 said:

Ah, but I didn't let the varnish go.

And the epoxy didn't accomplish anything. It was covered in waterproofing with UV protection.

[Andy B]

On 10/5/2024 at 9:20 AM, Don Silsbe said:

Let’s get back to that deck fairlead topic.  Yesterday, I noticed excessive wear on my plastic, non-bushed deck fairleads.  I’ll flip this bad one around for the Messabout, but will replace it afterward with these.  The stainless bushing will make all the difference.

https://defender.com/en_us/spinlock-triple-bulls-eye-for-leading-lines-be10-3 

 

@Don Silsbe Thanks, Don.  Interesting it has that much wear.  I suspect hard wood might not wear as much, but then again maybe all the friction is going to the rope.

Right now I have a request in to Port Townsend Foundry for a bronze triple fairlead.  Pricey (I think it will be around $180 for two), but it looks awesome!  If not I'll build one out of wood, but perhaps have a SS insert.

[Hirilonde]

@Andy B My deck triple fair leads are made of Teak and all I did was varnish.  I considered making sleeves out of copper tubing, but haven't really had the need.  I did this for the halyard on my Spindrift instead of a block.  As I have a luff sleeve. the only real use for the halyard is reefing, and as it is a small mast/sail combo, it works fine raising and lowering for reef and full sail.

Oooh, bronze, I am jealous!

[Andy B]

Here is the product I'm lusting after (the triple on the right).  Port Townsend Foundry said this item is sized for 1/2 lines or bigger, so probably too much for the 3/16 lines for the halyard, snotter, and downhaul.  However, they say they are a factory, not a store, so they are happy t cast me something.  This model is $98, I'm not sure how much the smaller one would be.

 

[Andy B]

Here is a goofy question as I put my boat away for winter storage.  My hatches stink--some sort of varnish/epoxy chemical smell.  Not mold or mildew.  The thing is, the boat is 20 years old, so any off-gassing should have stopped long ago.  The hatches got full of water in 2023, but they spent all winter with the covers up and were dry this summer.

The smell is strong enough that I think twice about throwing clothes or life jackets in there because I don't want them to smell.

 

Has anyone experienced this and/or have any suggestions?

[Don Silsbe]

My Spinlock fairlead came today.  It ain’t brass, and she’s small, but I like it!

[Andy B]

I like that, Don.  After an initial email, the foundry hasn't responded, so I will be looking at that product you bought.

[Don Silsbe]

Those fittings can be purchased stateside.  Fisheries Supply handles Davey & Co, but I don’t see the fairlead.

[Andy B]

Hello, I'm wondering if anyone has some scrap plywood they could ship to me?  I need a very small amount, just to fill two holes about the size of a silver dollar each.  If anyone is willing to ship me a scrap, maybe in one of those one-size fits all envelopes, I'd be happy to send you the cost of shipping and a bit extra for your troubles.  You can send me a message through this site.

[Captain Tim]

I have some  ¼” Okuome. Let me know where to send it and size

[Andy B]

Thanks, Tim, check your messages here.  I really appreciate it!

[PadrePoint]

https://a.co/d/6hi5JhZ
Seems pricy to me. 

[Mike Vacanti]

Harken makes very nice stuff but their prices have gotten out of hand.

[Don Silsbe]

Under $13.

[JJVir]

On 11/7/2024 at 11:17 AM, Andy B said:

Hello, I'm wondering if anyone has some scrap plywood they could ship to me?  

Hi Andy, sorry I didn't see this sooner. I'm still in the area and I have some scrap plywood. What thickness? Marine ply?

[JJVir]

On 10/29/2024 at 8:44 AM, Andy B said:

Here is a goofy question as I put my boat away for winter storage.  My hatches stink--some sort of varnish/epoxy chemical smell.  Not mold or mildew.  The thing is, the boat is 20 years old, so any off-gassing should have stopped long ago.  The hatches got full of water in 2023, but they spent all winter with the covers up and were dry this summer.

The smell is strong enough that I think twice about throwing clothes or life jackets in there because I don't want them to smell.

 

Has anyone experienced this and/or have any suggestions?

Have you tried cleaning with a good soap and then letting them dry? Something like Murphy's Oil soap or Pinesol.

My life jackets don't smell that good, so I wouldn't worry about putting them in the hatch compartments.

Worse comes to worse, you can put clothes in stuff sacks before putting them in the compartments.

Did you find a good spot for winter storage? I have a great indoor place for my CS here in Elk Rapids. 

[Hirilonde]

Until now, when my boat is in my garage, which I air condition when working in the shop, I stored life jackets, cushions, anything that could absorb moisture in my house, hanging up.

[Andy B]

Thanks @JJVir  Tim sent me some plywood, which arrived today. And I do have some great winter storage just a bit north of you. I wish it was heated so I could do some work, but it is safe, dry, and free, so I’m doing well.