Stus-List Bruce anchors again - and chain

So, after the recent discussion on anchors I too grabbed 15kg genuine Bruce on Kijiji for use on my 33-2, which currently has 50' HT chain (3/8| I believe) and a 10kg bruce, a setup that has never failed me. This anchor and chain weighs around 100lb. I bought the second Bruce as a backup for c

Stus-List Bruce anchors again - and chain

The best holding would be something like 250 feet of ½” chain, but then your boat would float bow-down. For decades we had 6 feet of ¼” inch chain. This was pretty much standard issue for racing. It did work, we made up for lack of chain catenary by using 7:1 scope. The problem I had with it wa

Stus-List Re: Bruce anchors again - and chain

Recommended chain at least equal to length of boat. On Fri, Aug 27, 2021 at 7:50 AM Dave S via CnC-List wrote: > So, after the recent discussion on anchors I too grabbed 15kg genuine > Bruce on Kijiji for use on my 33-2, which currently has 50' HT chain (3/8| > I believe) and a 10kg bruce, a set

Stus-List Re: Bruce anchors again - and chain

I would say that, generally, you should have the biggest (the best holding) anchor you can afford (and this includes both your wallet and back capacity). However, an option might be to use a much smaller anchor for your day-to-day use (a better “lunch hook”) and have the “good one” available for

Stus-List Re: Bruce anchors again - and chain

That said, 3/8” chain is overkill on a boat that size. I usually have 2 or 3 anchors aboard, the main anchor, the FX-16 Fortress for a second anchor or kedge, and sometimes little lunch hook. The problem with “lunch hooks” is that unless one is literally using it for a lunch break, you end up

Stus-List filling holes in coachtop

Hi all, On my 33-MK 2, I want to move the coach top winches about 12-18 inches from their current location. The site I'm moving them to is a designated location by design and the coach top is round and flat in the new location to allow a winch placement. My question is, can I just fill the old

Stus-List Re: filling holes in coachtop

Counter sink top and bottom, tape over bottom of hole. Then fill with thickened epoxy. I go for about the consistency of ketchup. Without the counter sink. It will crack over time. DougSent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device Original message From: Wade Glew via CnC-List Date: 8/27/

Stus-List Re: filling holes in coachtop

If deck is cored, I suggest using penetrating epoxy, not thickened. The penetrating epoxy will soak into the core and there will be much lower propability of air bubbles in the fill. Leave the top of the hole about 1/16" low from deck then finish with gel coat. Jeff L.

Stus-List Re: filling holes in coachtop

Unthickened epoxy will just drool out like syrup. You need some kind of filler plus colloidal silica, which makes it thixotropic. (won't sag or run) In theory, I suppose you could use unthickened epoxy but it'd be more work, not less in the end. It's not a structural application job so you hav

Stus-List Re: filling holes in coachtop

100%, + mask over the top before you countersink. If you have a small syringe, you can inject the material which is a little bit easier. Dave On Fri, 27 Aug 2021 at 12:16, svrebeccaleah via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Counter sink top and bottom, tape over bottom of hole. Then

Stus-List Re: filling holes in coachtop

Yes, if a bit structural  ( like I did, replaced Barient 6 bolts with Lewmar EVO 5 bolts ), put tape underneat, fill with clear/liquid epoxy w/slow hardener so the balsa absorb some, then suck epoxy from the hole and then fill holes with a mix of epoxy/silica ). Pretty strong.If not structural

Stus-List Re: filling holes in coachtop

Just tape the hole. Get Outlook for Android From: Dave S via CnC-List Sent: Friday, August 27, 2021 2:53:29 PM To: Stus-List Cc: Dave S Subject: Stus-List Re: filling holes in coachtop 100%, + mask over the top before you countersink.

Stus-List Re: filling holes in coachtop

By mask over the top I'm guessing you're saying cover the hole with masking tape then use the countersign bit? Does that prevent chipping? Wade On Fri, Aug 27, 2021, 13:53 Dave S via CnC-List, wrote: > 100%, + mask over the top before you countersink. If you have a small > syringe, you can i

Stus-List Re: filling holes in coachtop

It shouldn’t chip from the countersink bit. It’s just an easier way to mask right up to the edge of the hole. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 27, 2021, at 4:43 PM, Wade Glew via CnC-List > wrote: > >  > By mask over the top I'm guessing you're saying cover the hole with masking > tape then

Stus-List Re: filling holes in coachtop

I always use a cone shaped grinding stone to bevel the edges of deck penetrations. In a pinch, you can use a drill bit in reverse. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the costs involved. If you want to show your