What a gentle reminder for us amateur boatbuilders!It was a relief to read that no bodies were lost with the sinking......although it is difficult for me to...
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pan@...
Apr 1, 2001 1:24 pm
The link below will take you to the 3M Australia Marine site. They are pretty specific about the attributes of 5200 and I think I would tend to take their...
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delliott@...
Apr 1, 2001 1:33 pm
Hi Les, and how do you interpret what they are saying. Don ... From: <pan@...> To: <bolger@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, April 01, 2001 8:24 AM ...
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pan@...
Apr 1, 2001 1:35 pm
Hi Don, by reading their statements. Les ... They ... would ... but ... but ... such ... of ... by ... Essential ... joint ... deck) ... with ... temperature ...
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delliott@...
Apr 1, 2001 1:38 pm
Les, what is it the statement tell you? Don ... From: <pan@...> To: <bolger@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, April 01, 2001 8:35 AM Subject: Re:...
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pan@...
Apr 1, 2001 2:07 pm
Don, what parts of the links or statements don't you understand? I think my comments and links are quite specific. I will point out my main point in this...
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KF4call@...
Apr 1, 2001 2:24 pm
test message...
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delliott@...
Apr 1, 2001 2:26 pm
Les, all I'm trying to do is find out what your meaning is. I understand exactly what your links are saying, I'm not so sure you do. I know of no plans by a...
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KF4call@...
Apr 1, 2001 2:27 pm
Several messages have been sent to the group, but I have not seen them appear....
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KF4call@...
Apr 1, 2001 2:28 pm
To all: looks like I just sent you a duplicate of Carrons letter with no added text, sorry about that. If the hatch was full width and could be fixed in the...
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pan@...
Apr 1, 2001 2:40 pm
I will place the quote from the 3M site here: "Bonding and sealing wood to fibreglass, portholes, deck fittings or mouldings requires a product having...
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KF4call@...
Apr 1, 2001 2:50 pm
Has anyone seen or used the flexible (two-part) epoxy from Pettit? It appears to be a standard epoxy equivalent of a 5200-like product in that they promote...
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LM2
lm2@...
Apr 1, 2001 2:50 pm
Some time ago as I recall Phil designed a lapstrake boat that used 5200 or Sikaflex as the adhesive...it was one of his more crafty plans and he had high hope...
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delliott@...
Apr 1, 2001 3:02 pm
Les, I see no point in continuing this topic, you seem to be unable to give a direct answer. Don ... From: <pan@...> To: <bolger@yahoogroups.com> ...
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pan@...
Apr 1, 2001 3:09 pm
Don, I agree to discontinue this thread, I can't seem to get a direct question. Les ... to give ... or ... and ... results ... reading ... as ... understand? ...
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michaelgalvin@...
Apr 1, 2001 3:16 pm
I am building a Bolger June Bug and am now preparing to install flotation. The bow and stern sections seem ideal locations for styrofoam flotation. I...
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StepHydro@...
Apr 1, 2001 3:22 pm
In a message dated 04/01/2001 11:<BR16:<BR56 AM ... Not neccessarily...not even probably :-) Your boat will float even if flooded because of the positive...
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pvanderw@...
Apr 1, 2001 3:33 pm
... 5200 or Sikaflex .I wish I had the design name but I am sure it was written up in MAIB... This is his Shivaree, I think. Aside from the construction...
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julian fouser
jfouser@...
Apr 1, 2001 3:39 pm
I believe that in the origin of this thred there was the desscution of construction adhesive,not just polyurathane. Also I did not meen to give the impression...
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KF4call@...
Apr 1, 2001 3:44 pm
I had mentioned this product earlier, but now have a brochure to give some additional particulars. After setting, it is said to retain 40% elasticity....
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cadbury@...
Apr 1, 2001 3:48 pm
... bulkheads ... off ... foam ... access ... Jim Michalak has designs for many small boats with air flotation chambers. His main concern is that access...
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ghartc@...
Apr 1, 2001 4:18 pm
Using floatation volume for storage is certainly a univerally appealing idea, but the Coast Guard rules don't allow it. I'm not an advocate of following all...
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cha62759@...
Apr 1, 2001 5:07 pm
I'm not sure what site I gleaned the following strategy but I think it is pretty good. Whoever it was built flotation chambers fore and aft as you suggest...
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ellengaest@...
Apr 1, 2001 6:11 pm
Les, Thanks for the information-packed posting!I enjoyed the links to the various sites along with the technical information provided. It has always been my...
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Stan Muller
smuller@...
Apr 1, 2001 6:32 pm
... This is why the USCG disallows flotation chambers that are connected to the hull, i.e.; share a side of the chamber with the hull structure. The easy fix...
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Stan Muller
smuller@...
Apr 1, 2001 6:58 pm
Hi All, Since I had the chance to borrow a flame proof suit form our local fire department, I will offer a comment to add the this thread. I know this is hard...
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James Fuller
james@...
Apr 1, 2001 7:17 pm
If it is a flotation chamber that will be forever sealed ( hopefully ) how about a thinned coating of epoxy on the foam packing peanuts as they are installed?...
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GHC
ghartc@...
Apr 1, 2001 7:21 pm
I've never seen another Sneakeasy in the flesh. I'm of the opinion that my box-keel version pounds less, but other flat-bottom version owners don't seem to...
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jensenms@...
Apr 2, 2001 1:08 am
Pat, Your experience is living proof of the accuracy of the Murphy's Law which states "No good deed goes unpunished." Thanks for the info you've shared and...
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djost@...
Apr 2, 2001 1:26 am
On a visit to the Edey and Duff Boat yard last summer. I noticed one of the workers sanding the wooden teak rails for their new day sailor (it is not a...
