Itchy isn't good? Thanks TF, I'll definitely be wearing the suit and gloves now!
tim ford <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Ivan, that's exactly what I used. Great stuff, and maybe 10 bux more per 4x8 sheet than a comparable grade of marine ply (okoume or meranti BS 1088) The stuff is a breeze to cut...but wear gloves and longsleeves and maybe a tyvek suit when handling unless you like being itchy. tf ivan wrote: > I don't know about Starboard being the right choice as far as > composites are concerned. There are some materials that are designed > specifically for the marine environment and to handle a load. They are > stronger than plywood, lighter than plywood, and won't rot like > plywood. All pluses on a sailboat I think. They do cost more than > plywood though, but they can be cut with the same tools. Here's a > website for the composite I'll be using to replace my bulk head this > winter. I'll be using the Bluewater 26 which is specifically made for > load bearing in a marine environment. It might be a little over kill, > but this will be the last time I will have to replace it, Catalina > leak or no leak. You can paint them any color you choose also. > > coosacomposites.com > > */"Sneddon, Keith" /* wrote: > > The open literature indicates that Starboard has about 1/3 the > tensile strength of marine plywood. > Keith Sneddon > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > *From:* [email protected] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *Philip Agur > *Sent:* Wednesday, January 16, 2008 12:05 PM > *To:* [email protected] > *Subject:* Re: catalina27-talk: Please Help! > Pam, > This is the first time I've heard of starboard being used in this > way. > Did you ask the factory to confirm this was safe? > Phil > ----- Original Message ---- > From: Pamela > To: [email protected] > Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2008 3:41:18 AM > Subject: RE: catalina27-talk: Please Help! > > I replaced my starboard bulkhead with 3/4 inch white starboard, > somehwat pricey, but really easy to cut, durable, and can take a > load. > Pam > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:23:17 -0500 > Subject: Re: catalina27-talk: Please Help! > To: [email protected] > > > Don't skimp on anything that holds the chain plates, namely the > bulkheads. If you have ANY rot in the bulkheads, replace them with > good marine grade ply and finish as you see necessary. If you > don't like the look of the marine grade ply, cover with good wood, > but only after sealing the ply with epoxy (do it while out of the > boat and seal all the holes with 4200/5200/sekaflex. > Remember the bulkheads hold up the mast on the C27 and they need > to be reinforced. Take them out (with the mast either out or held > up by substantial reinforcements), trace them and recreate them. > Check the Mainsheet history for John Potvin's upgrades to find a > huge amount of information about upgrading a C27. > If you can't find it, email me and I will either dig through my > hard drive or get John to forward it AGAIN to the list. > Chris D > toy box > eastport, md > > > Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape > > in the new year. > > Watch Cause Effect, a show about real people making a real > difference. Learn more > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. > --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.
