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Thx for posting pix.
I did get the pcs from another hull that was soaked everywhere balsa was located ( fore and aft deck and entire floor )/ Initially, I bought that hull to resto, but realized quickly that my heavily damaged hull was still a more solid candidate for a resto.
So, I cut out the pcs I needed, stripped the hull and …well… hull # 2828 is no more ( I did call FS a few years ago to tell them this news. They like to know where the hulls are, or aren’t )
I’ve have read two pertinent West System manuals cover to cover – much of what I’ve done has been learned from those theories although I’ve used poly, not epoxy.
Pix don’t show it, but currently all glassed on inside and out outside. Structurally, ” she ain’t going anywhere ! ” I’m onto the cosmetics phase …
I have never used a fairing board and plan on making one – actually a few to maximize a smooth finish for paint.
For lack of a better product, I used a poly product, Duraglass to do a first fairing coat. And, am leaning on an Evercoat product for final fairing.
This has been a very labor intensive job ! I resto’d this boat when I first bought her. Too much of my energy and TLC was put in her then to just let her die now. And – out of respect and admiration for the older woman I bought her from, Grace, who was in her late 70’s when she realized she couldn’t sail her anymore !
So, my project continues !
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As you can see it has been a long haul. My boat was a MINT and got crushed !
As mentioned, I am in the fairing stage of things – the heavy lifting is done. Now it’s finesse work. I need advice on fairing compunds, sanding/fairing blocks – again someone who has done serious glass / finishing work.
Thx
FLOATATION:
I was hoping to put some of the blue ‘dock floatation’ instead of the 1960’s ( literally ) styro-foam.
WINCH ASSEMBLY:
Also, anyone have info on restoring the aluminum spools on the older main and jib halyard winch assembly’s ? Mine need to be replaced…
SAIL FIT:
Lastly, how can I determine what ‘fit’ sails I have ? My sails were trashed and I bought a new set of used ones online. I’m assuming my boat is rigged for cruising / loose fit – but don;t know what the cut is on these replacement sails…
