Tender repairs

[Highndry]

I picked up an old tender at the weekend and although I paid very little for it, it needs a small amount of work doing. The most important jobs seem to be replacing the keel strips (assuming that's what they're called) and the towing wheels on the stern.

Is there a particular type of timber I should be using to replace the keel strips or do I just use varnished pine and treat them as sacrificial? Alternatively, would a couple of stainless strips be a better bet?



Also, can anyone identify the type of wheels from the pic of their remains?

 

[Ruffles]

Is there a particular type of timber I should be using to replace the keel strips or do I just use varnished pine and treat them as sacrificial? Alternatively, would a couple of stainless strips be a better bet?

Essential for a Royal Marines style approach to a concrete slip!

I have the same problem. Mine are galvanised mild steel slat and rather rusty. It's the rust between the strip and the hull that's the problem.

You'll be amazed at the cost of stainless steel. And don't even think about half round!

I did think about aluminium. But might not slide well on concrete.

 

[CreakyDecks]

Also, can anyone identify the type of wheels from the pic of their remains?

No but you can get wheels cheap off ebay.
For example
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/qedcastor...rial_Handling_ET&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

 

[Highndry]

No but you can get wheels cheap off ebay.
For example
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/qedcastor...rial_Handling_ET&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

Thanks for that, definitely something among that lot of the correct bore. So, now just to the keel strips.

 

[Lakesailor]

Essential for a Royal Marines style approach to a concrete slip!

I have the same problem. Mine are galvanised mild steel slat and rather rusty. It's the rust between the strip and the hull that's the problem.

You'll be amazed at the cost of stainless steel. And don't even think about half round!

I did think about aluminium. But might not slide well on concrete.

I fitted 1"x 1/4" alloy strips. Pretty cheap and tough, but can be a bit grippy on concrete and stone.

 

[jon711]

What's left of the wheels look like golf trolley wheels.... May be possible to get some from your local golf shop....

Jon

 

[Lakesailor]

Get a pair of sand hopper wheels http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/sand-hopp...d=100011&prg=9178&rk=1&rkt=10&sd=121211189016

You can often get them at agricultural merchants if you have one nearby. Save post costs and often cheaper.

 

[Highndry]

Thanks all. Aluminium it is and I'll take a look at the sand hopper wheels once I've removed the old wheels and checked/cleaned the axle. Thinking about it, the wheels will prevent most of the wear and tear on the keel strips anyway.

 

[VicS]

My father found the wheels for my dinghy outside a supermarket.

Not sure if there was still a trolley attached when he found them or not.​

 

[seadog30]

VicS

Not sure that thoes wheels were a wise move, they have no sense of direction you know.

:encouragement::encouragement:

 

[Lakesailor]

That's not the real problem. It's a bugger having to remember to have a pound coin with you when you go to the boat.

 

[Searush]

Thanks all. Aluminium it is and I'll take a look at the sand hopper wheels once I've removed the old wheels and checked/cleaned the axle. Thinking about it, the wheels will prevent most of the wear and tear on the keel strips anyway.

Go to your local scrappies, they will have loads of metal strip, brass, stainless, galvanised or alloy, you will be able to take your pick for as little as double the weigh in value - which will still be peanuts compared to new.

 

[neil_s]

Galvanised water bar used to be the stuff. This was Galv mild steel strip, 1 or 11/4 inch by 1/4 inch. You used to get it at the builder's merchants. It was for stopping the water getting under doors, when doors and frames were made of wood but was also ideal for cheap chain plates and rubbing strips on dinghies. I wonder if Cover's can still supply it?

 

[Highndry]

Rubbing strip, is that the name?

 

[Lakesailor]

Rubbing strip or strake normally refers to the band along the gunwhale ( or just below it, for the pedants)

I think we are discussing keel bands.

 

[Ruffles]

Galvanised water bar used to be the stuff. This was Galv mild steel strip, 1 or 11/4 inch by 1/4 inch. You used to get it at the builder's merchants. It was for stopping the water getting under doors, when doors and frames were made of wood but was also ideal for cheap chain plates and rubbing strips on dinghies. I wonder if Cover's can still supply it?

Good idea. And usually properly hot dip galvanised too. But I don't think it would be long enough on our dinghy. Even with the gap for the centre board.

 

[30boat]

Stailnless steel is quite affordable over here.I fitted a strip over the keel on my dinghy because the ramp at the club is made of very abrasive concrete.Aluminium wouldn't have lasted a week.

 

[PuffTheMagicDragon]

Stainless flat bar 25 x 3mm is not expensive at all. Self-tapping countersunk screws with a dollop of sealant underneath just before you screw them into the fibreglass.