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E.J.
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Topic: Tips for fitting out a new boat. Posted: 26 Jan 13 at 10:31am |
I will be taking delivery of a new hull in few weeks and I have decided to do the entire fit out myself. Armed with all the bits and fixtures, as well as sealant I am ready to go. The boat is Epoxy with a Gel coat finish. It’s been a while since I drilled so many holes in a boat, so before I begin I would like to hear any hints, tips, general good practice and especially hard learned lessons about how to make a nice and lasting job of the fittings. What is your preferred process to ensure success? Please feel free to mention the most obvious things; although I am fairly proficient in this stuff, being reminded of the basics can only do me good. |
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OBC
Newbie Joined: 09 Dec 12 Online Status: Offline Posts: 9 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 26 Jan 13 at 4:22pm |
measure once, curse twice
or measure twice, drill/cut once |
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MR 2404. Finn K468
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frow3n
Groupie Joined: 14 Aug 12 Location: London Online Status: Offline Posts: 95 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 26 Jan 13 at 5:35pm |
Just out of interest what class is the boat :) ?
Fit it out so it suits you and your sailing style, that works best :)
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Laser Radial 201357
29er 1907 Queen Mary SC |
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Rob.e
Really should get out more Joined: 19 Oct 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 545 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 26 Jan 13 at 5:39pm |
Countersink the holes before you screw into them, so the glass doesn't crack.
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MattTrinder
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 26 Jan 13 at 5:42pm |
Don't seal/fix fittings with silicon. And don't use 3M 5200 if you ever want to get things off again without destroying the Gelcoat.
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mongrel
Far too distracted from work Joined: 27 Aug 08 Online Status: Offline Posts: 304 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 26 Jan 13 at 5:52pm |
If it is a Contender, I would look at getingt one of those carbon mast foots, that the Germans use, with the wings for the blocks for downhaul & outhaul, save drilling a few holes in the hull. Edited by mongrel - 26 Jan 13 at 5:54pm |
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E.J.
Posting king Joined: 19 Feb 06 Online Status: Offline Posts: 184 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 26 Jan 13 at 9:16pm |
It is a Contender; from CServe. Funnily enough I have just made the mast base plate myself, looks good and saves me 8 holes.
I'm happy with the locations of the fittings now; its much the same as everyone elses, I was more after tips to make it a nice job.
Incidently, how do you all judge what bit size to use on screws when dealing with epoxy, is it the shank width, as with poly/vinylester or is there more to consider? Edited by E.J. - 26 Jan 13 at 9:17pm |
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E.J.
Posting king Joined: 19 Feb 06 Online Status: Offline Posts: 184 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 26 Jan 13 at 9:45pm |
Matt Trinder I was intending to seal with sikaflex 291, when you say don't use silicon does this qualify, if not what would you recomend?
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RichTea
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 26 Jan 13 at 10:25pm |
I think you should look for the pimp tread, that will give you inspiration when the 300 boys were about.
Are you going to pro grip, if so what colour. Oh and this thread is useless without pics
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E.J.
Posting king Joined: 19 Feb 06 Online Status: Offline Posts: 184 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 26 Jan 13 at 11:15pm |
I'll have a hard job adding picture I don't have the boat yet.
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