My 1968 Olsen Nimbus restoration project.
Discussion
mickrick said:
Nada. They think they can look after it and run it without crew. Good luck to them!
He´ll probably get one of those guardianage companies to "look after it" who in reality. just give it a quick wash before they come out.
It´ll look like shyte in a month.
Obviously don't have the money to run a boat properly, haven't worked out what it costs to run a largish boat with all the bells and whistles in the correct manner.He´ll probably get one of those guardianage companies to "look after it" who in reality. just give it a quick wash before they come out.
It´ll look like shyte in a month.
Been away on a delivery the last few days, but I got a text saying it was all done.
Shot up there before going home, and I´m a happy bunny!
The Griptex fine was a bit too fine, and the course a bit too course. So we decided to try mixing it 50/50. Turned out bloody perfect!
The Guys even tidied up afterwards! that´s a first. Except they forgot to do the sides of the cockpit sole....
Shipwright due mid September to start making up a new toe rail, so I have to gee up the stainless Guy to get the new fairleads made up which the toe rails fit into.
What she looked like a couple of years ago...
Thanks for looking
Shot up there before going home, and I´m a happy bunny!
The Griptex fine was a bit too fine, and the course a bit too course. So we decided to try mixing it 50/50. Turned out bloody perfect!
The Guys even tidied up afterwards! that´s a first. Except they forgot to do the sides of the cockpit sole....
Shipwright due mid September to start making up a new toe rail, so I have to gee up the stainless Guy to get the new fairleads made up which the toe rails fit into.
What she looked like a couple of years ago...
Thanks for looking
mickrick said:
545 epoxy primer
A question if I may?I own a very old fiberglass sailing boat that is in a frankly shameful condition; I had the hull painted with polyurethane marine paint a couple of years ago but it is not looking good now. I am advised that the best solution would be to strip back to the fiberglass and re-do the gel coat, but could I just paint in 545 epoxy primer and paint over that?
Cheers!
XJSJohn said:
mickrick said:
Do I foresee another old boat resto thread coming on?
just don't go there ok ..... I am getting all sorts of stupid ideas for my old SJ-35!!!you and your damn thread are probably going to cost me a fortune and 2 years of weekends
Your ideas aren´t stupid, get it tented and start posting!
Think about it, what´s nicer than an old boat that looks like it´s just come out of the builders yard all those years ago?
Ayahuasca said:
mickrick said:
545 epoxy primer
A question if I may?I own a very old fiberglass sailing boat that is in a frankly shameful condition; I had the hull painted with polyurethane marine paint a couple of years ago but it is not looking good now. I am advised that the best solution would be to strip back to the fiberglass and re-do the gel coat, but could I just paint in 545 epoxy primer and paint over that?
Cheers!
On "Svip" I used DuPont auto paint, but the hull is clear over base. DuPont base with Awlgrip 2000 clear over the top. The idea was to give a bit more protection from say, fender socks marking the hull. It can be cut and re-polished.
Gelcoat is the work of the devil. Needs constant attention, and it discolours in the sun.
mickrick said:
Only 2 years? I wouldn´t want you to rush it!
Your ideas aren´t stupid, get it tented and start posting!
you are right, 2 years is optimistic Your ideas aren´t stupid, get it tented and start posting!
although I don't have anywhere near the woodwork you have! although something just occurred to me about your project .... You have not even started on the interior yet :b
a question though .... What's the cost of SSR and any issues for a boat outside the UK EEC that will never likely enter?
just like the idea of a red duster
Fishtigua said:
Sitting here in Guernsey surrounded by Red Dusters, and one or two blues, is easy to do. Give us a call. SSR is one thing we know really well.
cheers will drop you a pm when on computer rather than phone. Boat is currently "stateless" but is based in Singapore and always been Singapore SZ registered. She will soon be moving up the coast to Thailand, probably Ocean Marina Jomtien.she has all SG taxes paid!
sorry for random thread hijack, will do rest on pm
XJSJohn said:
mickrick said:
Only 2 years? I wouldn´t want you to rush it!
Your ideas aren´t stupid, get it tented and start posting!
you are right, 2 years is optimistic Your ideas aren´t stupid, get it tented and start posting!
although I don't have anywhere near the woodwork you have! although something just occurred to me about your project .... You have not even started on the interior yet :b
a question though .... What's the cost of SSR and any issues for a boat outside the UK EEC that will never likely enter?
just like the idea of a red duster
Although I have a lot of sanding and flowcoating of the bilges to do.
The interior woodwork is functional, and I´m happy to leave as is, and do bits as and when.
Also engine bed to replace, and a bit of wiring. I want to keep it simple on electronics.
But there´s still a lot to do!
Yesterday I ordered some new T track. It´s August, so that will probably turn up next month.
If you log on to the DVLA web site, you can do the SSR on line. Costs about 12 quid IIRC.
Cheers,
Mick.
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