Recent content by oldsaltoz

Just a short message to all my friends. Here's to a fabulous Christmas and even better New Year. to all. We are expecting a typical tropical Christmas here in North Queensland. Australia. I plan on following the Sydney to Hobart race most of the day and night as I am sure many of you will...

Micro balloons and epoxy resin will be just fine, however, don't forget that nothing will stick to epoxy other than more epoxy. More important if it's going under water. So don't sand it too smooth so the top coat will have something to bond to. There are paints available for coating epoxy. If...

As others have indicated forward will give a little more protection and id good advice. However, the actual location you choose should be tested before fixing it in position. The simple method is to place the transducer in a clear plastic bag and wet the soul so no air is trapped between the...

I have always used heavy equipment manufacturers. Caterpillar Bulldozers have always done a very good job and at a very good price. Good luck and fair winds. :)

20 years ago I used a domestic, all plastic case for a client. 240-volt household standard meter box unit. Cheap, strong, easy access and still working today. All circuit breakers. All mast lamps and electronics soldered in (no screws). Good luck and fair winds. :)

Looks like you have your work cut out on this one. First thing will be to dry her out and get her undercover if possible. Cut a hole in the ply and have a good look around below the deck for any cables that may be damaged with cutting the sheet out. Make sure the cut is angled so the old floor...

Two sheets of ply would indicate a rushed repair, too much trouble to remove the old failed deck.

Hi, Dave. I hope to hang around a bit longer this time. Good luck and fair winds.

Thanks, Larry, I hope to hang around a bit longer this time. Good luck and fair winds.

Hi Little Sister, thanks. I hope to hang around a bit longer this time. Good luck and fair winds.

Hi, all, been away for some time now but back now and still playing on the water as usual. Good luck and fair winds to all.

This refers to the internal rudder tangs that support the aft end of the rudder that is welded to the rudder shaft. Hope this helps.

I suspect the lack of preparation was to ensure poor adhesion to make life easier when it came to replacement. Had they used an Epoxy resin it would take a bit of grinding to remove them. Personally not a fan of placing timber below the waterline as it just means more maintenance. Consider...

If you really want timber cleats then Oak will be fine. However, you need to make the base extra long so the fixings have a good bit of timber between them and the end of the base (Don't ask me why). The top of the cleat needs to long enough for 3 fixing holes and whole thing should be wider...