Vc 17 in cold weather. I put mine on two weeks ago in 40 F degrees. All went well. The warmer it is the faster it seems to evaporate. There are no temperature notes on the can. I don't think I'd do it if its below freezing.
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Re: primer on unpainted gelcoat (Knowles Rich) > 9. Re: - Handrail heartbreak (Chuck S) > 10. Re: primer on unpainted gelcoat (djhaug...@juno.com) > 11. applying vc17 in cold weather (Pete Shelquist) > 12. Re: applying vc17 in cold weather (Hoyt, Mike) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:44:53 -0400 > From: "D.Drake" <d...@rogers.com> > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Subject: Re: Stus-List - Handrail heartbreak > Message-ID: <516dfe95.3020...@rogers.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > > I thought I did have some photos but I guesss that was a computer crash > ago . > I will be at the boat this weekend and take a few pics and post them > > I made them myself from 1" ss tubing and SS standoff fittings > Took 4- 10 ft lengths and bent them to a slight curve to match the cabin > top curve > Cut them to length so that I had 2 long exterior rails and 2 shorter > interior rails . > I matched the standoffs ,inside to outside and thru bolted the standoffs > to each other ,much like the original teak rails but much stronger. > I did seal the thru bolts with butly tape and have no leaks for 3 years now > > > > > On 16/04/2013 8:04 AM, djhaug...@juno.com wrote: >> Really? >> >> Got any photos? That was suggested by another Viking owner. >> >> Danny >> ---------- Original Message ---------- >> From: "D.Drake" <d...@rogers.com> >> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> Subject: Re: Stus-List - Handrail heartbreak >> Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:22:04 -0400 >> >> Mine broke as I was installing it ! >> I feel your pain . >> I have since replaced the wood grab rails with Stainless ones >> >> On 15/04/2013 8:32 AM, djhaug...@juno.com wrote: >>> So, >>> >>> I decided to make new handrails for Lolita. All I could find on line were >>> A.) not long enough and B.) 12" on center for the loops. Mine are 11.5" on >>> center. >>> >>> I go out Saturday morning and buy a couple 5" x 12' rough cut boards (one >>> as an extra), buy myself a router and router table and I'm off and running. >>> Well, I noticed a couple knarly areas but they seemed solid, I tried to >>> bend them and twist them and the knot was not well formed and definitely >>> seemed solid (you already know where this is going right?) >>> >>> I worked on these the rest of the day Saturday and a good part of Sunday. >>> I had just started finish sanding and the opposite end slipped off the >>> table and the stupid thing broke! >>> >>> I was gutted! I guess better now than after I'd finished them >>> >>> I was all happy with how they were turning out. Lesson learned...no knots >>> are good knots! >>> >>> Well at least it won't take as long this time and I only have to make one. >>> >>> Here are some links to the work and the heartbreak... >>> >>> http://sdrv.ms/103PWto >>> >>> http://sdrv.ms/17BaJES >>> >>> http://sdrv.ms/17BaQ38 >>> >>> You can probably see why I felt new handrails were in order when you see >>> the new ones next to the old ones. I'm willing to bet those are original >>> and never saw any attention. >>> >>> Oh, and my handrails were lagged to the deck from below instead of through >>> bolted. Anyone else have the same condition. I'm thinking I'll to the >>> same thing only with heavier lag bolts. This way I can completely finish >>> them at home and won't have any touch up work after the install. At 24 >>> hours between coats and doing the suggested 8 coats, thats a real time >>> consuming job. Not to mention a lot of gas a 30 miles each way! >>> >>> Danny >>> Lolita >>> 1973 Viking 33 >>> Westport Point, MA >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >>> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >>> CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > -- > D.Drake 73 Jensen Healey C&C 26 > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:47:45 -0400 > From: "D.Drake" <d...@rogers.com> > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Subject: Re: Stus-List - Handrail heartbreak > Message-ID: <516dff41.5090...@rogers.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"; Format="flowed" > > I sourced all the components from Suncor Stainless > > On 16/04/2013 10:09 AM, airdale...@juno.com wrote: >> Where did you get the stainless ones from? >> >> ---------- Original Message ---------- >> From: "D.Drake" <d...@rogers.com> >> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> Subject: Re: Stus-List - Handrail heartbreak >> Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:22:04 -0400 >> >> Mine broke as I was installing it ! >> I feel your pain . >> I have since replaced the wood grab rails with Stainless ones >> >> On 15/04/2013 8:32 AM, djhaug...@juno.com wrote: >>> So, >>> >>> I decided to make new handrails for Lolita. All I could find on >> line were A.) not long enough and B.) 12" on center for the loops. >> Mine are 11.5" on center. >>> >>> I go out Saturday morning and buy a couple 5" x 12' rough cut boards >> (one as an extra), buy myself a router and router table and I'm off >> and running. Well, I noticed a couple knarly areas but they seemed >> solid, I tried to bend them and twist them and the knot was not well >> formed and definitely seemed solid (you already know where this is >> going right?) >>> >>> I worked on these the rest of the day Saturday and a good part of >> Sunday. I had just started finish sanding and the opposite end >> slipped off the table and the stupid thing broke! >>> >>> I was gutted! I guess better now than after I'd finished them >>> >>> I was all happy with how they were turning out. Lesson learned...no >> knots are good knots! >>> >>> Well at least it won't take as long this time and I only have to >> make one. >>> >>> Here are some links to the work and the heartbreak... >>> >>> http://sdrv.ms/103PWto >>> >>> http://sdrv.ms/17BaJES >>> >>> http://sdrv.ms/17BaQ38 >>> >>> You can probably see why I felt new handrails were in order when you >> see the new ones next to the old ones. I'm willing to bet those are >> original and never saw any attention. >>> >>> Oh, and my handrails were lagged to the deck from below instead of >> through bolted. Anyone else have the same condition. I'm thinking >> I'll to the same thing only with heavier lag bolts. This way I can >> completely finish them at home and won't have any touch up work after >> the install. At 24 hours between coats and doing the suggested 8 >> coats, thats a real time consuming job. Not to mention a lot of gas a >> 30 miles each way! >>> >>> Danny >>> Lolita >>> 1973 Viking 33 >>> Westport Point, MA >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >>> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >>> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> >> -- >> D.Drake 73 Jensen Healey C&C 26 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > -- > D.Drake 73 Jensen Healey C&C 26 > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > <http://cnc-list.com/pipermail/cnc-list_cnc-list.com/attachments/20130416/5c579070/attachment-0001.html> > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 22:21:44 -0400 (EDT) > From: "Richard N. Bush" <bushma...@aol.com> > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Subject: Re: Stus-List - Handrail heartbreak; handrail covers > Message-ID: <8d009297035cc6b-8f4-67...@webmail-d232.sysops.aol.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > > I agree with the handrail covers idea; actually I have two sets; one for > summer and one for winter layup; they are both worth they're weave in gold! > > > Richard > 1987 33-II Ohio River, Mile 584 > > Richard N. Bush Law Offices > 235 South Fifth Street, Fourth Floor > Louisville, Kentucky 40202 > 502-584-7255 > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Jake Brodersen <captain_j...@cox.net> > To: cnc-list <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Sent: Tue, Apr 16, 2013 8:37 pm > Subject: Re: Stus-List - Handrail heartbreak > > > > Nate, > > I had handrail covers made as well. They are worth their weight in gold. I > still overcoat the handrails every year. The bases sometimes get a little > sun when the cover flips up. I have snaps centered in each loop and they do > a pretty good job of keeping the covers on. > > Jake > > Jake Brodersen > C&C 35 Mk-III > Midnight Mistress > Hampton VA > > > From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Nate > Flesness > Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 9:23 AM > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Subject: Re: Stus-List - Handrail heartbreak > > > So after several years of refinishing handrails annually (or maybe every > other year when I was sloppy), I finally added sunbrella handrail covers - > and based on one year's experience, my handrails are now immortal and their > finish is close to immortal. The covers were a minor addition to a new dodger > order, though there are online sources too. I can't believe I didn't do this > sooner. > > > > Handrail covers are rare around here (I'm now the only one with them in my 50 > boat marina), but every time I take them off to go sailing, and look at a > very nice shiny teak finish, looking just a perfect as the last time they > were uncovered, I don't understand why they are rare. For all the cost and > effort or replacing handrails eroded or sanded to oblivion, not to mention > the effort and cumulative cost of refinishing them, I would strongly > recommend getting covers. > > > > and, BTW, this year I'm no longer sure why we live here..... > > > > Nate > > "Sarah Jean" > > 1980 30-1 > > Siskiwit Bay Marina > > Lake Superior > > > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > <http://cnc-list.com/pipermail/cnc-list_cnc-list.com/attachments/20130416/a5360bef/attachment-0001.html> > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 22:26:29 -0400 > From: Eric Frank <efran...@mac.com> > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Subject: Stus-List primer on unpainted gelcoat > Message-ID: <79b94da3-fb39-4fbe-9dd1-e259fb5da...@mac.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > A couple of areas (a few square inches) on the hull of Cat's Paw just below > the waterline are completely bare: no antifouling paint and no primer either > - just bare gelcoat. What do CC'ers recommend for a primer to coat these > spots? How many coats? And then what primer should go over that to make a > good base for the antifouling paint (I use Micron 66)? > > Eric Frank > Cat's Paw > C&C 35 Mk II > Mattapoisett, MA > > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > <http://cnc-list.com/pipermail/cnc-list_cnc-list.com/attachments/20130416/7b870f57/attachment-0001.html> > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 5 > Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 22:29:46 -0400 > From: "=?utf-8?B?d3dhZGpvdXJuQGFvbC5jb20=?=" <wwadjo...@aol.com> > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Subject: Re: Stus-List - Handrail heartbreak; handrail covers > Message-ID: > <mailman.434.1366203767.19917.cnc-list_cnc-list....@cnc-list.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Anyone have internet source for handrail covers in choice of sunbrella > colors? Had some > On previous boat and since I am doind teak right now good time to get some. > Bill Walker > Evening Star > C n C 36 > Pentwater, Mi. > > ----- Reply message ----- > From: "Richard N. Bush" <bushma...@aol.com> > To: <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Subject: Stus-List - Handrail heartbreak; handrail covers > Date: Tue, Apr 16, 2013 10:21 pm > I agree with the handrail covers idea; actually I have two sets; one for > summer and one for winter layup; they are both worth they're weave in gold! > > > > > > Richard > > > 1987 33-II Ohio River, Mile 584 > > > > Richard N. Bush Law Offices > > 235 South Fifth Street, Fourth Floor > > Louisville, Kentucky 40202 > > 502-584-7255 > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Jake Brodersen <captain_j...@cox.net> > > To: cnc-list <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > > Sent: Tue, Apr 16, 2013 8:37 pm > > Subject: Re: Stus-List - Handrail heartbreak > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Nate, > > > > I had handrail covers made as well. They are worth their weight in gold. I > still overcoat the handrails every year. The bases sometimes get a little > sun when the cover flips up. I have snaps centered in each loop and they do > a pretty good job of keeping the covers on. > > > > Jake > > > > Jake Brodersen > > C&C 35 Mk-III > > Midnight Mistress > > Hampton VA > > > > > > From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Nate > Flesness > > Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 9:23 AM > > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > > Subject: Re: Stus-List - Handrail heartbreak > > > > > So after several years of refinishing handrails annually (or maybe every > other year when I was sloppy), I finally added sunbrella handrail covers - > and based on one year's experience, my handrails are now immortal and their > finish is close to immortal. The covers were a minor addition to a new dodger > order, though there are online sources too. I can't believe I didn't do this > sooner. > > > > > > > Handrail covers are rare around here (I'm now the only one with them in my 50 > boat marina), but every time I take them off to go sailing, and look at a > very nice shiny teak finish, looking just a perfect as the last time they > were uncovered, I don't understand why they are rare. For all the cost and > effort or replacing handrails eroded or sanded to oblivion, not to mention > the effort and cumulative cost of refinishing them, I would strongly > recommend getting covers. > > > > > > > > and, BTW, this year I'm no longer sure why we live here..... > > > > > > > > Nate > > > > "Sarah Jean" > > > > 1980 30-1 > > > > Siskiwit Bay Marina > > > > Lake Superior > > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > <http://cnc-list.com/pipermail/cnc-list_cnc-list.com/attachments/20130416/bdcf1385/attachment.html> > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 6 > Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:39:56 -0700 (PDT) > From: "Dennis C." <capt...@yahoo.com> > To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Subject: Re: Stus-List ?- Handrail heartbreak; handrail covers > Message-ID: > <1366166396.19755.yahoomail...@web121903.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/SET-OF-2-SUNBRELLA-SAILBOAT-HANDRAIL-COVERS-BOAT-HAND-RAIL-COVERS-REAL-SUNBRELLA-/181120359263?pt=Boat_Parts_Accessories_Gear&hash=item2a2b9d5b5f&vxp=mtr > > > > >> ________________________________ >> From: "wwadjo...@aol.com" <wwadjo...@aol.com> >> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 9:29 PM >> Subject: Re: Stus-List ?- Handrail heartbreak; handrail covers >> >> >> >> Anyone have internet source for handrail covers in choice of sunbrella >> colors? ?Had some >> On previous boat and since I am doind teak right now good time to get some. ? >> Bill Walker >> Evening Star >> C n C 36 >> Pentwater, Mi. >> >> >> ----- Reply message ----- >> From: "Richard N. Bush" <bushma...@aol.com> >> To: <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >> Subject: Stus-List - Handrail heartbreak; handrail covers >> Date: Tue, Apr 16, 2013 10:21 pm >> >> >> I agree with the handrail covers idea; actually I have two sets; one for >> summer and one for winter layup; they are both worth they're weave in gold! >> Richard >> 1987 33-II Ohio River, Mile 584 >> >> Richard N. Bush Law Offices >> 235 South Fifth Street, Fourth Floor >> Louisville, Kentucky 40202 >> 502-584-7255 >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Jake Brodersen <captain_j...@cox.net> >> To: cnc-list <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >> Sent: Tue, Apr 16, 2013 8:37 pm >> Subject: Re: Stus-List - Handrail heartbreak >> >> >> Nate, >> ? >> I had handrail covers made as well.? They are worth their weight in gold.? I >> still overcoat the handrails every year.? The bases sometimes get a little >> sun when the cover flips up.? I have snaps centered in each loop and they do >> a pretty good job of keeping the covers on. >> ? >> Jake >> ? >> Jake Brodersen >> C&C 35 Mk-III >> Midnight Mistress >> Hampton VA >> ? >> ? >> From:CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Nate >> Flesness >> Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 9:23 AM >> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> Subject: Re: Stus-List - Handrail heartbreak >> ? >> So after several years of refinishing handrails annually (or maybe every >> other year when I was sloppy), I finally added sunbrella handrail covers - >> and based on one year's experience, my handrails are now immortal and their >> finish is close to immortal. The covers were a minor addition to a new >> dodger order, though there are online sources too. ?I can't believe I didn't >> do this sooner.? >> ? >> Handrail covers are rare around here (I'm now the only one with them in my >> 50 boat marina), but every time I take them off to go sailing, and look at a >> very nice shiny teak finish, looking just a perfect as the last time they >> were uncovered, I don't understand why they are rare. For all the cost and >> effort or replacing handrails eroded or sanded to oblivion, not to mention >> the effort and cumulative cost of refinishing them, I would strongly >> recommend getting covers. >> ? >> and, BTW, this year I'm no longer sure why we live here..... >> ? >> Nate >> "Sarah Jean" >> 1980 30-1 >> Siskiwit Bay Marina >> Lake Superior >> _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > <http://cnc-list.com/pipermail/cnc-list_cnc-list.com/attachments/20130416/26b761a4/attachment-0001.html> > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 7 > Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 23:18:46 -0400 > From: Josh Muckley <muckl...@gmail.com> > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Subject: Re: Stus-List primer on unpainted gelcoat > Message-ID: > <CA+zaCRAjT9JxYhxBATiQ4d2LsY6ZuXEGSAR7foHz9r6c7Nm=u...@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Are you having a hard time year after year with the same spot? If so there > is probably wax or mold release stuck in the Gelcoat. Unfortunately it get > grounded in while sanding so you have to work hard to get it out/off. I > would try cleaning with Interlux striper cleaner solvent 202 repeatedly. > Then scuff, clean, feather, clean, scuff, clean, then ensure an 80 grit > scuff and a final clean. At this point you could just paint with bottom > paint and see how it goes. Or apply Interlux barrier coat (2000e??) > according to the directions and then "hot coat" with bottom paint while the > barrier paint is still "soft". The barrier coat has directions on the can > for "hot coating". > > Good Luck, > > Josh Muckley > S/V Sea Hawk > 1989 C&C 37+ > > -- > When security matters. > http://www.secure-my-email.com > On Apr 16, 2013 10:26 PM, "Eric Frank" <efran...@mac.com> wrote: > >> A couple of areas (a few square inches) on the hull of Cat's Paw just >> below the waterline are completely bare: no antifouling paint and no primer >> either - just bare gelcoat. What do CC'ers recommend for a primer to coat >> these spots? How many coats? And then what primer should go over that to >> make a good base for the antifouling paint (I use Micron 66)? >> >> Eric Frank >> Cat's Paw >> C&C 35 Mk II >> Mattapoisett, MA >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > <http://cnc-list.com/pipermail/cnc-list_cnc-list.com/attachments/20130416/a3f92855/attachment-0001.html> > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 8 > Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 04:42:48 -0300 > From: Knowles Rich <r...@sailpower.ca> > To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Subject: Re: Stus-List primer on unpainted gelcoat > Message-ID: <a3c10ee0-3b2c-4e3f-900d-541baa464...@sailpower.ca> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > International Paint has plenty of I do that should help. > http://www.international-marine.com/marinehome.aspx > > Rich Knowles > Indigo. LF38 > Halifax > > On 2013-04-16, at 23:26, Eric Frank <efran...@mac.com> wrote: > > A couple of areas (a few square inches) on the hull of Cat's Paw just below > the waterline are completely bare: no antifouling paint and no primer either > - just bare gelcoat. What do CC'ers recommend for a primer to coat these > spots? How many coats? And then what primer should go over that to make a > good base for the antifouling paint (I use Micron 66)? > > Eric Frank > Cat's Paw > C&C 35 Mk II > Mattapoisett, MA > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > <http://cnc-list.com/pipermail/cnc-list_cnc-list.com/attachments/20130417/9faaefbb/attachment-0001.html> > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 9 > Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:57:04 +0000 (UTC) > From: Chuck S <cscheaf...@comcast.net> > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Subject: Re: Stus-List - Handrail heartbreak > Message-ID: > > <1937100411.510524.1366192624879.javamail.r...@sz0179a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Pictures? > > > Chuck > Resolute > 1990 C&C 34R > Atlantic City, NJ > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "D.Drake" <d...@rogers.com> > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 9:47:45 PM > Subject: Re: Stus-List - Handrail heartbreak > > I sourced all the components from Suncor Stainless > > > On 16/04/2013 10:09 AM, airdale...@juno.com wrote: > > > > Where did you get the stainless ones from? > > ---------- Original Message ---------- > From: "D.Drake" <d...@rogers.com> > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Subject: Re: Stus-List - Handrail heartbreak > Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:22:04 -0400 > > Mine broke as I was installing it ! > I feel your pain . > I have since replaced the wood grab rails with Stainless ones > > On 15/04/2013 8:32 AM, djhaug...@juno.com wrote: >> So, >> >> I decided to make new handrails for Lolita. All I could find on line were >> A.) not long enough and B.) 12" on center for the loops. Mine are 11.5" on >> center. >> >> I go out Saturday morning and buy a couple 5" x 12' rough cut boards (one as >> an extra), buy myself a router and router table and I'm off and running. >> Well, I noticed a couple knarly areas but they seemed solid, I tried to bend >> them and twist them and the knot was not well formed and definitely seemed >> solid (you already know where this is going right?) >> >> I worked on these the rest of the day Saturday and a good part of Sunday. I >> had just started finish sanding and the opposite end slipped off the table >> and the stupid thing broke! >> >> I was gutted! I guess better now than after I'd finished them >> >> I was all happy with how they were turning out. Lesson learned...no knots >> are good knots! >> >> Well at least it won't take as long this time and I only have to make one. >> >> Here are some links to the work and the heartbreak... >> >> http://sdrv.ms/103PWto >> >> http://sdrv.ms/17BaJES >> >> http://sdrv.ms/17BaQ38 >> >> You can probably see why I felt new handrails were in order when you see the >> new ones next to the old ones. I'm willing to bet those are original and >> never saw any attention. >> >> Oh, and my handrails were lagged to the deck from below instead of through >> bolted. Anyone else have the same condition. I'm thinking I'll to the same >> thing only with heavier lag bolts. This way I can completely finish them at >> home and won't have any touch up work after the install. At 24 hours between >> coats and doing the suggested 8 coats, thats a real time consuming job. Not >> to mention a lot of gas a 30 miles each way! >> >> Danny >> Lolita >> 1973 Viking 33 >> Westport Point, MA >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > -- > D.Drake 73 Jensen Healey C&C 26 > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > > > -- > D.Drake 73 Jensen Healey C&C 26 > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > <http://cnc-list.com/pipermail/cnc-list_cnc-list.com/attachments/20130417/92d5c61a/attachment-0001.html> > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 10 > Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:45:24 GMT > From: "djhaug...@juno.com" <djhaug...@juno.com> > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Subject: Re: Stus-List primer on unpainted gelcoat > Message-ID: <20130417.084524.2332...@webmail-beta03.vgs.untd.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > I think at some point the bottom needs to be stripped and started fresh. I > think the areas like you're seeing may be your first signs that it might time > for your boat. However, you could simply sand and feather it and coat it > with bottom paint.I've actually just asked the yard for a quote on stripping, > Barrier coating and Bottom Painting... If it isn't too frightening I may > just go for it this year. If it is too much I'll touch up, paint and splash > and worry next year... I'm not really 100% sold on barrier coat necessity > but, I do tend to try over-fix stuff...LOL DannyLolita1973 Viking 33Westport > Point, MA > > ---------- Original Message ---------- > From: Eric Frank <efran...@mac.com> > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Subject: Stus-List primer on unpainted gelcoat > Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 22:26:29 -0400 > > A couple of areas (a few square inches) on the hull of Cat's Paw just below > the waterline are completely bare: no antifouling paint and no primer either > - just bare gelcoat. What do CC'ers recommend for a primer to coat these > spots? How many coats? And then what primer should go over that to make a > good base for the antifouling paint (I use Micron 66)? > > > Eric Frank > Cat's Paw > C&C 35 Mk II > Mattapoisett, MA > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > <http://cnc-list.com/pipermail/cnc-list_cnc-list.com/attachments/20130417/692c1b9f/attachment-0001.html> > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 11 > Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 07:55:21 -0500 > From: "Pete Shelquist" <pete.shelqu...@comcast.net> > To: <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Subject: Stus-List applying vc17 in cold weather > Message-ID: <002f01ce3b6a$d28f6c70$77ae4550$@shelqu...@comcast.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > I have crew coming up to help work on the boat this weekend. One task I > wanted to bang out was putting on bottom paint. > > > > Unfortunately the high is only going to be in the 30s. Any tips/tricks for > applying VC17 in colder weather, or should I punt and wait for another > weekend to do this? > > > > Fred - I'm at Port also (for the winter) and I'll check the ice. Lots of > wind last week helped break it up. > > > > Thanks, > > > > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > <http://cnc-list.com/pipermail/cnc-list_cnc-list.com/attachments/20130417/8913b9fa/attachment-0001.html> > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 12 > Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:02:05 -0300 > From: "Hoyt, Mike" <mike.h...@impgroup.com> > To: <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Subject: Re: Stus-List applying vc17 in cold weather > Message-ID: > <4cdebb6b0f16c541ba8f985b72705d5415cdb...@hfxexc02.impgroup.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > 30s is very warm here ... you should move to Nova Scotia > > ________________________________ > > From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Pete > Shelquist > Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 9:55 AM > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Subject: Stus-List applying vc17 in cold weather > > > > I have crew coming up to help work on the boat this weekend. One task I > wanted to bang out was putting on bottom paint. > > > > Unfortunately the high is only going to be in the 30s. Any tips/tricks > for applying VC17 in colder weather, or should I punt and wait for > another weekend to do this? > > > > Fred - I'm at Port also (for the winter) and I'll check the ice. Lots > of wind last week helped break it up. > > > > Thanks, > > > > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > <http://cnc-list.com/pipermail/cnc-list_cnc-list.com/attachments/20130417/0f8c3542/attachment.html> > > ------------------------------ > > Subject: Digest Footer > > _______________________________________________ > CnC-List mailing list > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > > ------------------------------ > > End of CnC-List Digest, Vol 87, Issue 92 > **************************************** _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com
