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by patentnick
Fri Feb 09, 2018 7:20 am
Forum: Hull and Deck
Topic: Mast step truss, inevitably:(
Replies: 154
Views: 592446

Re: Mast step truss, inevitably:(

Hi Mike: I actually just did that. I filled the gap with thickened epoxy and then applied two double layers of biaxial+mat fabric (425g biaxial+225gmat) for a total of 1300g. When cured, I epoxy-primed the area and anti-fouled. It's not nearly as thorough a job as Mark's but there wasn't evidence th...
by patentnick
Sun Feb 04, 2018 7:08 pm
Forum: Hull and Deck
Topic: Mast step truss, inevitably:(
Replies: 154
Views: 592446

Re: Mast step truss, inevitably:(

Hi to all: Taking a break from drilling the mast for mast steps, internal forestay tangs and running backstays, I decided to check on the forward keel joint. There was just a tiny crack that appeared to be dry and the rest was solid (I worked on the joint with a chisel to make sure, which is why it ...
by patentnick
Fri Jan 19, 2018 6:48 am
Forum: Hull and Deck
Topic: Mast step truss, inevitably:(
Replies: 154
Views: 592446

Re: Mast step truss, inevitably:(

Hi Mike: You're right, I don't have a rust problem. However, Owatrol protects metals from rust, by forming a hydrophobic, flexible film on the surface. So now, I'm between using this or filling the gap with epoxy (or a flexible sealant?). I don't think that there's movement in the truss. I would hav...
by patentnick
Sun Jan 14, 2018 8:01 pm
Forum: Hull and Deck
Topic: Mast step truss, inevitably:(
Replies: 154
Views: 592446

Re: Mast step truss, inevitably:(

Well, I had a discussion with a German steel boat owner--and these owners understand rust better that any of us--and he suggested to pour Owatrol oil in the crack. It forms a water-repellent film on galvanised surfaces and neutralises any existing rust, major or minor. The plot thickens :) .
by patentnick
Tue Jan 09, 2018 3:28 pm
Forum: Hull and Deck
Topic: Mast step truss, inevitably:(
Replies: 154
Views: 592446

Re: Mast step truss, inevitably:(

Well, this morning I decided to investigate that crack. I wanted to reach all the way to the back of the truss, figuring that if there was any corrosion it would show on the trailing edge. Since the crack moved to the right, I drilled holes on the left side in order to form a V and then dig the whol...
by patentnick
Mon Jan 08, 2018 1:07 pm
Forum: Hull and Deck
Topic: Mast step truss, inevitably:(
Replies: 154
Views: 592446

Re: Mast step truss, inevitably:(

Hi guys and Happy New Year: With the mast down in order to change the rigging, I thought it'd be a great time to look into the mast truss issue further. My mast is made by Proctor and the base is far more substantial than the ones I've seen posted on the site. In fact, it's a base that Moodys have b...
by patentnick
Wed Nov 29, 2017 4:47 pm
Forum: Accomodation
Topic: Window replacement
Replies: 7
Views: 24266

Re: Window replacement

Thanks Mike.

I talked to Dave yesterday and I think I will take the plunge and order the windows.
Just took the boat out of the water this morning (after 3.5 years). The jobs are mounting :)

Nicholas
by patentnick
Tue Nov 28, 2017 3:14 pm
Forum: Accomodation
Topic: Window replacement
Replies: 7
Views: 24266

Re: Window replacement

Hi Mike:

Do you remember if your original windows were made by N.C. BJERG? Apparently it makes a difference when ordering.
If you can't, what is your Ballad's hull number/ year of manufacture?

Thanks,
Nicholas
by patentnick
Fri Nov 24, 2017 7:34 pm
Forum: Accomodation
Topic: New facias for galley and chart table shelves
Replies: 3
Views: 16806

New facias for galley and chart table shelves

Hi to all: This is a follow-up to the "Strengthening the Ballad" topic posted in the "Hull and Deck" section. However, since it involves interior joinery in the accommodation area, I thought it'd be better to post it here. Since glassing in the bulkheads required the removal of t...
by patentnick
Fri Nov 24, 2017 4:53 pm
Forum: Accomodation
Topic: Window replacement
Replies: 7
Views: 24266

Re: Window replacement

Hi Mike and Mark: I'm also looking into windows right now. I got a quote from Ertec in Denmark for a complete set of windows which came to 1,200 euros (incl. VAT). They have the Ballad templates but their windows are of the clamp type which I also don't like, preferring the through-bolt type. Mark, ...