... For this application I would have thought that rigid expanded polystyrene sheets, or even ordinary household loft insulation (Rockwool) above a false...
... More on the Farrow System: Farrow haven't responded to my mail, nor telephoned. Can't say I'm too bothered, 'cause I've done a little research on this...
First sorry bout the delay, been busy as heck and unable to get to the group. :( Ok, in general I don't recommend webbing without slats. you will do some...
I would think you might be able to reduce some wall thickness if the mast is to be totally foamed inside. Should make for a stout stick but I'd sure talk to as...
The older chesterfields have webbing to support the part that is sat on. The webbing is spaced very close and the frame needs to be very strong to support the...
Professional spray foaming of a aluminum Swain 36 on Vancouver Island carved, sanded and ready for covering is $2500.00 Cdn. That is the complete interior,...
Two lumps (halyards) forward of the mast can actually improve mast aerodynamics (see enclosed paper). ... righting ... property ... be ... anything ... well. ...
Thanks, I was wondering what the cost was for foaming. If you have contact info for them, maybe you coould post it. I am in powlel River and will eventually...
I will call the builder tonight who is finishing my boat and get their names and will post it for you. The builder I am using always has these contractors foam...
At last years Vancouver Boat Show there was a booth from Progressive Services which sold Steele Coat 2 part epoxy paint. I painted part of my aluminum boat...
Hello All I have ben reading up on a product called Nansulate,its a transluent insulation paint and its desighned for industrial applications up to 400...
By painting then sprayfoaming there are no voids for condensation and moisture. With riged there are voids with some moisture content and then condesation as...
Hi Tom , your idea is excellent ! Zinga is a first class proven product . You can spray it thin , exces product will not give more protection , as long as you...
My experience of 30 years or is that nothing compares to sand for blasting steel vessels. That said... it is equally important for the dust and residue from...
... Jon, I'm not sure that using .5# vs 1 or 1.5# really means that much as far a flotation is concerned. If you are trying to give the vessel positive...
... transluent ... to ... inside ... you ... idea? ... Tom, I checked out Nansulate's home page and, far as insulating ability goes, one only really gets...
... are ... millscale. ... Forgot to mention - http://www.shotpeener.com/learning/pat.htm has several dozen links to US patents which are related in some way...
Hello Eric Your rite about that it might not be suficient. Old Ben mentioned that it was a proven product in Holand so thats a +. I am sure spray in closed...
Thanks Guys! The container & storage guys do this quite often & spray on foam. fast & easy but not cheap. they do not finnish & fare or sand it. it's to stop...
From: origamiboats2@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri Dec 2, 2005 4:51 pm Subject: New file uploaded to origamiboats2 origamiboats2@yahoogroups.com Hello, This email...
I'm an old retired guy in Houston, Texas—much too poor to buy or build a real sailboat, origami or otherwise— but I decided to join your group to poke into...
Hi Tom , Hi Gerd , Afther sailing the Steel Origami Tri from Australia to New Guinea and the Solomons in the late seventhies the builder designer is alive and...
Hi Old Newbie , I became a new member in your Group, nice Intropic , nothing much posted yet , no problem I have posted " benshalfmodel1.jpg " in the...
