Recent content by ron7546

Hi To All, This post title may look familiar to some from last fall.With the weather here in the North-East I am able to get an early jump on the project.I am using an angle grinder with 40 grit. I don`t have a feather touch so I will need to do some fairing. The Gel coat seems to be quite...

Wow-Wow Thanks, I`m glad to know that.

How do they do that ? If I understand you correctly they are able to spray more than one color of Gel Coat into the mold.I always thought they sprayed one color and painted any accents. Interesting ! ! Thanks Ron

Along with stripping the bottom I have started stripping the boot stripe also. What the " H " I seem have all paint and primer off but the blue color remains on the boot ? ? ? Did Ericson somehow add color to the Gel Coat for just the boot ? If so how ? Thanks in advance Ron

Guy,how wide of a spring worked for you ? ? ? Thanks for the input Ron

Any recollection as to finding that post ? ? ? anybody.I really think that would have merit . Has anyone tried that method ? ? Ron

Did I hear someone mention using a truck leaf spring as a scraper ? ? ? I don`t know if it was this forum or elsewhere . Maybe someone just trying to be a PITA. Ron

David, Thanks for the info. I have started opening the blisters and indeed they are 1/8 to 1/4 in.dia. Some have liquid behind them , NOT ALL . As I stated,I have several coats of VC Tar topped with VC17.The blisters so far seem to go only as deep as the tar and in some cases only to the...

I am going to open them now and let them dry through the winter. Come spring how deep do I grind ?? And what to use as a filler ? Also should I spot each "blister" with VC tar before total repaint. As far as the boot stripe problem- - I primed with Pre-Kote and used Briteside as a top coat. I...

Hi to all, When I purchased my 1976- E27 five years ago I did not have any blisters at haul out or I did not notice them ( it was about 24 degrees and freezing rain). She is totally a freshwater boat.The previous owner had just carbide scrapped the bottom down to the VC Tar,added 2 additional...

All Set Thanks, I have the lnfo I need. Ron

Hi Fellow Sailors, Two years ago I built new hatches for my E27 using teak and Acrylic. I used Sika 295UV along with all recommened primers and cleaners ( no mechanical fasteners) They look and perform great. My problem is ! ! I am building another hatch and can`t find the very detailed and...

It`s the measure twice cut once rule. Didn`t follow it. Being a rather short fella,I end up doing a " toe dance" on top of the cockpit divider when connecting or disconnecting the topping lift. (wire rope hung off backstay) So I purchased a longer piece of wire rope and 2 swage fittings and...

pedestal guard feet Eric,I sent you a private message but, I never know if I`m doing it correct.I am looking for a pair of Edson pedestal guard feet.I see, at one time you had a pair. If you still have a pair I might be interested...

Looks like a good approach ! ! YKNOT try it ? ? I don`t need to complicate this chore. I have pushpit seats on the list as well as a pedestal guard for which I have puruchased a new top plate & guard .Between ebay and Cruisers Forum I have $ 46.00 invested.Still looking for mounting feet and...