I'm wondering about grounding for lightning protection with an epoxy coated keel. Isn't that why the mast is connected, electrically to the keel. I've had lightning strike very close, which aroused my interest in avoidance of being hit
Al Liles SV Elendil C&C 37/40+ Vancouver > On May 3, 2018, at 3:02 PM, Dennis C. via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > Josh is on track. I just helped fix a "smile" on a 35-2. Sanded to bare > lead then quickly applied epoxy with a 3M scrub pad with vigorous rubbing. > Minimizes the oxidation and promotes a good bond. Once you get the epoxy on > the lead then you can apply barrier coat, paint, fairing, whatever. > > Dennis C. > Touche' 35-1 #83 > Mandeville, LA > >> On Thu, May 3, 2018 at 4:35 PM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List >> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> I believe West Systems suggests scrubbing epoxy into the metal with a wire >> brush or a scrubby pad. Anytime an epoxy coating is applied (west systems, >> interprotect, etc) I've been told that to ensure proper adhesion between >> layers you need to apply the next layer while the last coating is still soft >> or tacky. This includes the first coat of bottom paint. >> >> Josh Muckley >> S/V Sea Hawk >> 1989 C&C 37+ >> Solomons, MD >> >> >> >>> On Thu, May 3, 2018, 5:11 PM bushmark4--- via CnC-List >>> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>> To the group; I have removed all of the old bottom paint and some old >>> faring compound from my keel and it is now down to bare lead; what should I >>> use for a sealant/primer on the bare metal, before putting on a barrier >>> coat, and what is the best method for application? I have also taken the >>> hull to gelcoat and plan to put on a barrier coat and new bottom >>> paint...any other ideas...? Many thanks... >>> >>> >>> Richard >>> s/v Bushmark4: 1985 C&C 37 CB; on the hard... >>> >>> Richard N. Bush Law Offices >>> 2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite Nine >>> Louisville, Kentucky 40220-1462 >>> 502-584-7255 >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Josh Muckley via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >>> To: C&C List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >>> Cc: Josh Muckley <muckl...@gmail.com> >>> Sent: Thu, May 3, 2018 1:33 pm >>> Subject: Re: Stus-List Yanmar 2gmf >>> >>> Send us a picture. >>> >>> Josh Muckley >>> S/V Sea Hawk >>> 1989 C&C 37+ >>> Solomons, MD >>> >>> On Thu, May 3, 2018, 12:21 PM Bev Parslow via CnC-List >>> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>> Seem to be loosing some fuel. The tank is good. There is no leak from the >>> tank to the primary filter. It then goes to the engine. No leak there. >>> Pardon my ignorance but there is a round attachment with a gasket on the >>> top that seems to be leaking. There are some small screws? bolts? holding >>> it down. It seems to be oozing from there. Can I tighten them leaving >>> everything together or do I need to take the mixing elbow off? >>> Yanmar 2gmf. >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and >>> every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use >>> PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and >>> every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use >>> PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and >>> every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use >>> PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and >> every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use >> PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and > every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use > PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >
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