The deck hardware is off with just a handful of siezed/broken screws/bolts. I still need to remove the coamings and chain plates - the windows are staying for another project down the road.
The deck hardware is off with just a handful of siezed/broken screws/bolts. I still need to remove the coamings and chain plates - the windows are staying for another project down the road.
Last edited by mbd; 02-06-2007 at 05:50 AM.
Mike
Totoro (Sea Sprite 23 #626)
I'm still debating on removing the companionway hatch and trim. It'll make painting a lot easier if I do.
The supplies are bought and I'm watching far too many other boats going into the water to wait much longer. In the next couple of weeks, I'm going to take some time off work and go at it with a vengence during the days - the season is just too short.
Mike
Totoro (Sea Sprite 23 #626)
I'm just a little ahead of you, I have pictures just haven't posted yet (keep forgeting to bring the camera home) I decided to postpone the recore till winter, and just rebed all the deck hardware in the meantime (bedding - drilling a 5/8 hole in the top skin digging out as far back as i can and filling with thickened epoxy, after that I had planned for "Lifecaulk" for a sealant . . . but the river ate 7/8 of my tube.
#97 "Absum!"
I was actually able to leave the boat uncovered over night. I must say, the coamings add a LOT to these boats.
Last edited by mbd; 06-11-2006 at 07:54 PM.
Mike
Totoro (Sea Sprite 23 #626)
I split one of the *&$@# coamings because I pulled at it before I had really broken the butyl's hold. A PO used lots of butyl when reattaching the combings.
Now I need to build shelves in the garage so I can use the workbench...
Last edited by mbd; 06-11-2006 at 07:54 PM.
Mike
Totoro (Sea Sprite 23 #626)
A less than pristine cockpit and the tools used for removing the coamings...
I'm thinking I'll save the companionway hatch and windows for another season and just paint around the edges the best I can.
Last edited by mbd; 02-10-2007 at 08:19 PM.
Mike
Totoro (Sea Sprite 23 #626)
I opted to go for a "small" area and just tackle on side deck. Using a circular saw I cut a line up the starboad side deck along the toe rail, then back down along the cabin. Then I divided it into 4 good sized sections by cutting across the other way. I finished the cuts off with a dremel with a metal cutting bit which worked very nicely.
I went after the section I thought had the most problems. Not much delamination here, and it was a real pain to peel off and clean out. I spent the better part of the afternoon chiseling and hacking the not-so-bad core out of the area...
Last edited by mbd; 07-01-2006 at 05:33 PM.
Mike
Totoro (Sea Sprite 23 #626)