Recent content by Nova

Insulation question What did you use to adhere the closed cell foam to the FRP? I am redoing my E 30+ interior and temps are already in the high 90's here. The underside of the deck will cook your hand when touched. Would like to insulate it.:egrin:

And wear gloves I have removed all the teak veneer from Nova on the cabin sidewalls as it had suffered grevious water damage. The 1" wood chisel worked real well but unless you like busted knuckles gloves are a definite necessity. Have lots of patience especially on the staples. Most of mine...

Its done! All good suggestions and carefully considered. As I am still limping, I chose to go with a pintle hinge. After installation I found the companionway ladder to be very secure. It takes a little more effort to align and reset once removed to get at the engine box but I don't think it...

Thanks for the tips. The ladder uprights are sort of rounded on the bottom and the pocket edges are also worn. I can fix these but it just seems that the ladder should be "fixed" in place more securely. I would hate for the ladder to fall or come loose in heavy weather or from under my First Mate.

The companionway ladder in my E 30+ is not very secure, it has a habit of leaving its place at the most inopportune time (like when I am stepping up into the cockpit!) and if your not quick causing serious bruises. Hopefully none of you have experienced this, but if you have how have you secured...

Me Too Guy do they carry the rubrail for an 1983 30+? Also do you know the magic number? Thanks.

I too would like one if you have extra.

Insulation John what did you use for insulation? Nova is pretty bare inside now and I am making plans to start the refurb. I am looking at lighting and wiring along with headliner options now. Insulation is one item that has me stuck. The foam under the old headliner was a mold factory :mad...

finishing removing panels Martin, I am chiseling/sanding the last of the side panels off the salon interior (was lucky/unlucky:mad: that one came off almost intact, but it left most of the last ply glued to the frp!). I have a question or two about your earlier reply.:esad: What is...

I have recently had the same problem. :esad: From the E30 documents section I downloaded the plumbing diagram for the boat and found the port scupper and sink share the same thru hull. I assume the food locker, being on the port side also shares the same thru hull. As my problem has occurred...

Martin that looks like alooooootttaa work!!!:D Gotta say I like Loren's idea a little better. It should get me back on the water sooner. I figured I couldn't get the veneer off the cabin side walls in one piece but my Dad always said to ask if you didn't know, now I do. I like your...

Nova has been dockbound for years and has some serious wood rot on the cabin interior around the portlights. I am renovating her and would like to fix this by replacing it. I would like to preserve the pieces to use as a template but really don't have an idea as to how to remove them without...