Got my CP 16...at last!

[K3v1n]

Well I'm doing it the old elbow grease method.  :?

First I'm scraping the loose stuff off and then I'm using an orbital sander to knock it down some. When there is just a few blotches, I go to wet sanding by hand. I'm afraid to keep power sanding to much in fear of going through the gelcoat.

Seems to work great but it will take some time, which I have more of then money at this point.  :wink:

[capnjohn]

That's what I was going to ask- were you going through the gelcoat?  From the pic it looks nice & glossy still but digital can be deceiving.   There is a product called Peel Away that you apply to the paint, then press a special paper on it, wait a while, then pull the paper off with the bottom paint.  I've had friends that have used it with success.  The gelcoat comes out looking almost new, and little sanding is involved.

[Mercrewser]

I wet sanded mine with 320 grit.  Its no longer glossy and there are still some stubborn bloches on the keel because I ran out of energy.  My boat has alot of blisters, and on these I went through the gelcoat.  Looks real good though, alot better than with bottom paint.
Make sure you read my post on taking it off the trailer.  One person can do it easily, (with a Magic-Tilt) and it will save your back!

[K3v1n]

Yeah I read that you rolled you CP onto your lawn.
Mine is in the driveway on stones, I guess I could pick up a few sheets of plywood to rest her on.   :shock:

Still not sure about that, for now I'm hitting the easily accessible areas.  :wink:

[K3v1n]

Well this is what the inside floor looks like. A bunch of crumbling concrete.
I started to clean up the loose material but have not finished.

[K3v1n]

Well I didn't feel like crawling under the boat today so I did some work on the interior. Working on reseting the compression post and some finish woodworking.  

[K3v1n]

Still cleaning the bottom of my boat, which doesn't have a name as of yet.
It has been great fun having the family come up with a name we all like and can agree on. I think in the end it will come down to my decision.  

[K3v1n]

I now have the starboard side cleaned, well except for the section under the bunk. But she looks good and now with all the paint removed I can see all those nice blisters.  :shock:  


...and it only shines because it it wet.  :wink:

[K3v1n]

My wife was out shopping today and picked me up a copy of "Boat Works" magazine. She was paging through it at the checkout when she came across an article about the Real Deal in fixing old sailboats and a 10 step guide. Step 2 applied very well to me as crawled out from under my trailer today after scraping the hull.

Step 2: If you don't have a happily and gainfully employed spouse to pay the bills, sell your house and move into an unused maintenance shed at the boatyard, a derelict hulk, a box under an overpass, or an old car. At least this way you will quickly acclimate to being uncomfortable and dirty.



Yeah, that was me... I looked like I was ready to join the "Blue Man Group".

http://www.blueman.com

[K3v1n]

Hello all,
I am looking into purchasing new lines. On the spec page it lists all lengths except the "Topping Lift". Anyone have an idea what that length is because my old one has been cut up and I don't have any idea.  :?

Thanks a bunch!

[capnjohn]

Kevin,  I recently had to replace mine.  I went to the local hardware store and picked up 20' of coated galvanized cable for less than $10.  I actually used around 18-19' (didn't measure) but it was pretty easy to figure- attach the cable at the masthead, raise the mast w/ boom attached,  put the main up, then figure  out how high you need the boom & attach your topping lift hardware.

[Paul]

I like to use a small line running from masthead to end of boom using a taut-line hitch.  That way I can adjust the boom end's height when not sailing and loosen it when the main sailis in use.  I find it handy.

Paul

[K3v1n]

Hello all,
I did finally get the hull cleaned off. Been busy with work and such and as things start to cool off round here I might wait till spring to finish the bottom. I need to build up the funds before I continue with further purchases.

cya

[K3v1n]

Well I am one step closer, I ordered my new lines and they have arrived...yee ha!