Just joined the list, minutes ago. Hopefully a new C&C owner after the survey in 10 days. Enjoyed the boat works video. Noticed the the East Greenwich RI tag after Gary's name. That is where the survey will take place. Small world. Sorry for the hijack.
Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 7, 2015, at 12:20 PM, Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > That boatworks guy has some great videos. Thanks for the link! > > Steve > Suhana, C&C 32 > Toronto > >> On Sat, Nov 7, 2015 at 9:10 AM, Gary Russell via CnC-List >> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> Fred, >> Please note that the 3M VHB tape is available in black, eliminating (I >> think) the need for Fusion Black paint. >> Gary >> S/V High Maintenance >> 1990 C&C 37 Plus >> East Greenwich, RI, USA >> >> ~~~~~~~_/)~~~~~~ >> >> >>> On Sat, Nov 7, 2015 at 7:37 AM, Gary Russell via CnC-List >>> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>> There is a great BoatWorks video on Youtube describing the VHB tape method. >>> See link below: >>> >>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQyjxVUskd8 >>> >>> Gary >>> S/V High Maintenance >>> 1999 C&C 37 Plus >>> East Greenwich, RI, USA >>> >>> >>> >>> ~~~~~~~_/)~~~~~~ >>> >>> >>>> On Thu, Oct 22, 2015 at 9:51 AM, robert <robertabb...@eastlink.ca> wrote: >>>> Gary: >>>> >>>> I sent you the process I used 'off list'. >>>> >>>> The 2 forward windows on my boat are also curved.....not exactly sure how >>>> much but it is noticeable.....you can get a better idea when you take the >>>> old windows out and lay them on a flat surface. I used Sika 295 UV with >>>> the Sika primer and I also wondered if this adhesive would hold the curved >>>> window(s) in place. It's been 6 seasons and no problems. >>>> >>>> Before installing the new windows, I wondered how I was going to 'brace >>>> them' while the Sika cured. I explained all of that in my 'off list' >>>> email to you. Any further questions, don't hesitate to ask. >>>> >>>> Rob Abbott >>>> AZURA >>>> C&C 32 - 84 >>>> Halifax, N.S. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> On 2015-10-21 11:07 PM, Gary Russell via CnC-List wrote: >>>>> Fred, >>>>> The VHB tape with DOW Corning 795 Silicone Sealant is starting to >>>>> look like and attractive method. I am replacing the windows over the >>>>> winter, also. We should keep in touch. Do I assume you would use the >>>>> gray VHB tape with the gray silicone sealant? I am wondering if the VHB >>>>> tape will be a problem with peel. My cabin sides are curved, so the >>>>> windows will have to be bent slightly to conform to the side of the >>>>> cabin. I wonder if that will be a problem with the 3/8" thick acrylic >>>>> trying to return to a flat shape? >>>>> >>>>> Gary >>>>> >>>>> ~~~~~~~_/)~~~~~~ >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> On Wed, Oct 21, 2015 at 2:03 PM, Frederick G Street via CnC-List >>>>>> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>>>>> Gary — I’m going to be replacing the fixed windows on my LF38 over the >>>>>> winter. I’ve done the Plexus thing twice now (previous >>>>>> boat); this time, I’m going to try the VHB tape with Dow 795 approach, >>>>>> like Paul did on Johanna Rose: >>>>>> http://svjohannarose.blogspot.com/search/label/NewPorts. >>>>>> >>>>>> I’ll be using 3/8” bronze acrylic with a chamfer to the outside edge. >>>>>> >>>>>> — Fred >>>>>> >>>>>> Fred Street -- Minneapolis >>>>>> S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI :^( >>>>>> >>>>>>> On Oct 21, 2015, at 12:45 PM, Gary Russell via CnC-List >>>>>>> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi Paul, >>>>>>> I agree that 1/4" is too thin. The other 37+ at my club has 5/16" >>>>>>> It amazes me that people with no marine design experience would change >>>>>>> the design. I plan to go with 3/8" acrylic. But then again... >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The problem with Lexan (which is a polycarbonate) is that it is >>>>>>> less scratch resistant than Plexiglas (acrylic). You are probably >>>>>>> trading one problem for another. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> As for Plexus vs Silka 295, I am really torn. The write-up in the >>>>>>> Photo Album suggest that Plexus will be flexible enough if (big if) the >>>>>>> bond thickness is large enough. To that end he added glass beads to >>>>>>> the adhesive to make sure the bond thickness didn't get thinner than >>>>>>> 0.030". >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Thoughts, anyone? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Gary >>>>>>> S/V High Maintenance >>>>>>> '90 C&C 37 Plus >>>>>>> East Greenwich, RI, USA >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> >>>>>> Email address: >>>>>> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >>>>>> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >>>>>> bottom of page at: >>>>>> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> >>>>> Email address: >>>>> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >>>>> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >>>>> bottom of page at: >>>>> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >>>>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> Email address: >>> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >>> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >>> bottom of page at: >>> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> Email address: >>> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >>> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >>> bottom of page at: >>> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Email address: >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom >> of page at: >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom > of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >
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