CP 19/2

[Ralph Erickson]

Thanks, Kevin.  I wasn't sure if you were using a chemical paint stripper or not.  I thought of power washing to get the paint off, but I'm afraid of damaging the gel coat.  I'm presently researching chemical strippers.  Haven't found any that blow me away.  I'll probably end up scraping and sanding, like you. 

Ralph

[JohnS]

Kevin,
You're doing a fantastic job with your CP19, I'm following every step as I get my own ready for the summer.
I'm delighted to see you installed one of my Tiller-Hands!
I did the beef up of the mast compression post this weekend; two half inch bolts with big backing washers - this compression post attachment seems to be a fault with the CP19, albeit easily rectified.
I think I'm ready to go next weekend, assuming my new main and jib arrive during the week.
Fair winds!
John

[pelican]

Looks great ! You're making me want to get busy on mine

Terry

[mikeg]

Kevin,
The tiller extension is great--- where did you get it, or did you make it?? (sorry if you mentioned that and I didn't read it) The wood and fittings look fantastic.

I just installed a tiller tamer on our 19, and on the underside of the tiller as well. now I'll have room to mount a "hiking stick" like yours.

By the way, the in-laws came to visit last weekend and we all four (plus the dachshund) took the 19 out for a daysail. Sailed to a restaurant/wharf just south of Palatka, FL and enjoyed. Wind was 20mph and solid and gusts powered up above that around 3pm, but at that point we were broadreaching/running back to the marina. Gorgeous day. Even my mother in law, who doesn't like the water, felt safe in the Compac.

Happy spring to you guys.
Mike G.  s/v Freebird -CP19/II

[K3v1n]

Thanks Mike,
It is 'Home Made', I purchased an oak dowel from Home Depot and made the end cap from a scrap piece of Ipe decking I had. The swivel I purchased from West Marine which was the most expensive part, almost 40 bucks.


-Kevin

[mikeg]

Beauty, once again Kevin! That swivel just really goes with the Compac 19 so well-- really classy hardware. I was looking at one of those Ronstan Battlesticks (like my dad has on his Laser's tiller) and they just don't 'work' on a yachty boat like the 19. I'm afraid I might need to go 'home made' to do right by "Freebird".
Best,
Mike G. -s/v Freebird    CP19/II

[K3v1n]

I'm starting to get the feeling like I'll never get done.
Still have half a hull to sand, so much for the May first launch, looks more like June first at the rate I'm going now.

-Kevin

[Ralph Erickson]

Kevin, I'm in the same boat you are. (Ha - pun intended!).  Getting the boat ready is taking longer than I'd hoped, what with the weather we've had here in the Northeast.  I, too, have to prep then paint the bottom, and I started sanding, then decided to try a chemical stripper.  Went to West Marine and picked up a gallon of West Marine Paint Remover.  I applied it to a 2 foot by 3 foot area in varying thicknesses to try it out, and man, this stuff is great! In the areas I applied it 1/8" thick (as the directions recommend),  years of paint and barrier coat came off like butter, using a scraper!  The places I had applied it thinner didn't come off as easily, but came off with a bit of scraping.  It says that this stuff doesn't harm the gelcoat, and from the looks of it, the gelcoat looks great - like new!  It's expensive ($62.00/gallon on sale) but worth it in my opinion.  So, perhaps mid to end of May is in the cards to get her in the water.  Anyone else have good results with chemical strippers?

Ralph

[K3v1n]

Under the boat sanding today...wish me luck!



-Kevin

***UPDATE***



Bottom sanded and ready for next step.
A little touch up with Marine-Tex, some epoxy work and then bottom paint.
Looking for a May 19th launch date.




Keep your fingers crossed.

-Kevin

[K3v1n]

Looking good for a launch this Saturday!


-Kevin
"Now, bring me that horizon!"

[JohnS]

Looks great, Kevin! I wish you a succesful launch and a terrific sailing season. Cheers, John

[K3v1n]

Thanks John but now I have a forest fire on my doorstep!

Seems the fire was started at our local gunnery range by an F16 using flares in a training run. High temps and high winds and it quickly got out of control.









Looking for afternoon thunderstorms on Wednesday to help.

-Kevin

[Ralph Erickson]

Kevin, that fire looks too close for comfort!  Sure hope you, your family & "stuff" are ok!

By the way, your boat looks great! 

Ralph

[K3v1n]

Went to drain and replace the lower gear fluid and when I removed the screws a long stream of water poured out then followed by a slow trickle of oil.

Guess I'm not launching this weekend without a motor.
I guess that's what I get for not doing it last fall; I could have had it fixed already.

But at least the fire is under control and yes my wife and daughter did end up evacuating while I stayed behind with the boat hitched up ready to leave at a moments notice.

-Kevin

[Paul]

Kevin:

Glad to hear the fire is under control now. 

Sounds like Murphy was working while your weren't looking.  We were looking forward to reading of your launch!

Good luck with the outboard.

BTW, your boat looks great.  I like the netting on the life lines.

Paul