Recent content by NaplesbobT

Nate: When I was out looking for my 35-2, one of the prospects had done the treadmaster bit. It really looked good, in a contrasting color, and the fellow that did the job, seemed to be very happy with it. The 35 I ended up with, is in Bristol condition, as far as the deck goes, but it does not...

Members: Gareth had recommended in a prior reply to this thread, that I obtain a copy of Don Casey's book, "Hull and Deck Repairs", which I did. The book came in today (9-23-05). I know we all love our Ericsons, but from my own experience, and from having read those of other owners, a decided...

Membership Re Chainplate maintenance - The new issue of "Practical Sailor" is out today, (9-22-05) and there is a page in it on chainplate rebeding, that I recommend for reading. Thanks to all for your interest in the subject. NaplesbobT :egrin:

For John Bouchard: Thanks for your reply, I do intend to take care of the situation, as quickly as possible, but I do not want to turn a job, which could be done with minimal time and labor with experience such as yours and Gareth's, into major down time and cost, if at all possible. As per...

Chainplate maintenance, cont. Gareth Harris: Thanks so much for your time and information. I am an ex-power boating fan, so although the "nautical scene" is not new to me, a lot of these basic sail problems are. Thanks also for the reference to Don Casey's "Hull and Deck Repair". Am I correct...

Steve: How did you do on your chainplate repair? I may have to do the same thing, and I am in about the same situation as you were, going in. It appears that this could turn in to a major job. I believe at this point that mine are still in good condition. Before I start trying to get into the...

"Peregrine" has developed a small water leak over the port chainplates. Your experience please in handling this repair. :egrin: