I bought a Columbia 26 MKII in 1974 and moved it to the Corinthian Yacht Club.
In 1976 I moved it to Lake Grapevine because it was closer to where I live in
Bedford. I sold my boat in 2012 because the slip fees went up every year.
Since then I have sailed with the American Airlines Sailing Club and several
other people. I teamed up in January of this year with the guy who owns the
C/C 29. He pays the slip fee and I do most of the repairs for him. Actually
the boat is a mess/wreck due to water leakage over many years. Fortunately, I
am still reasonably healthy at 82 and have about 65 years experience on boats
of all kinds. I hope to keep sailing for another 10 years as long as someone
will share their boat. Sorry to rant on but not much on TV except the
Republican Convention and I do not argue politics.
Frank
On Thursday, July 21, 2016 3:20 PM, schiller via CnC-List
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
Frank,
Where do you have your boat? My previous boat (Southcoast 23) was in Lake
Lewisville at Dallas Corinthian Yacht Club. That was a long time ago (before
Lake Ray Roberts). We lived in the Colony.
Neil Schiller
1970 Redwing 35, Hull #7
(C&C 35, Mark I)
White Lake, Michigan
WLYC
On 7/21/2016 2:36 PM, Franklin Schenk via CnC-List wrote:
Thanks for the detailed response. It sounds like a lot of work so I will
wait until October when the temperature drops to a comfortable level. Just now
it is very hot in the DFW area. I did a few minor repairs on the boat this
morning and had to drink two bottles of water and one beer to get hydrated
again. BTW, I appreciate everyone's advice.
Frank
On Thursday, July 21, 2016 9:15 AM, Jean-Francois J Rivard via CnC-List
mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote:
Hi Frank,
I tried several things and my best result was take all oxidation with a high
speed polisher with wool pads / 3M super duty, wet sand it with 1500-2000 grit
paper and lots of water then buff with a high speed polisher with wool pads, 3M
Finesse-it compound or Meguire's fine compound. And finish with 3 coats of
Meguire's Carnauba wax. That's how the pros that charge you $1,200 bucks do it.
It was a lot of work but the 25 year old boat looked better than new.
See picture: https://www.flickr.com/photos/133565480@N04/26529592414/
On It's been 3 years and very little wax, just a light coat at the dock once a
year or so and it still looks great. The key here is that the super shine is
not artificially created by the wax, the gelcoat itself is just that smooth.
Nothing sticks to it. Zebra stripes are a spritz of Starbrite cleaner and light
wipe away, scuffs disappear with a touch of cleaner wax.
You don't' have to spend a fortune on the polisher either. I got the one shown
on the link for 49 bucks it has slow start and digital speed control which is
more just a gadget, you can control the speed in a very fine way and it keeps
constant RPM. I figured if it lasts long enough to do the boat it paid for
itself compared to paying somebody to do it. I'm sure it's still good for
several boats. If you can get someone to show you how to use it that's even
better. If I lived closer I'd let you borrow it.
http://www.harborfreight.com/7-in-10-Amp-Heavy-Duty-Digital-Variable-Speed-Polisher-69696.html
I kind of went overboard and bought a dual action polisher as well for the
finishing buff and apply / buff the wax. I thought it was finer for that
mirror finish (Plus it's awesome to buff the ports):
http://www.harborfreight.com/power-tools/polishers/6-in-57-amp-heavy-duty-dual-action-variable-speed-polisher-69924.html
Good Luck,
-Francois Rivard
1990 34+ "Take Five"
Lake Lanier, GA
Jul 20, 2016, at 10:27 PM, Franklin Schenk via CnC-List
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote:
My friend has a C&C29 with a red hull. I would like to polish it with
something to bring back the original color. Many years ago I could buy a car
polish that would do the job. I assume that there are new products available
today. Any suggestions?
Frank
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