Another Project for the winter! - Page 3

ollyit · 25 January 2009, 20:52

Coming together, starts and runs well - control box all sorted and electrics, think managed to source some control cables bow - Managed to knock up a control box bracket from some left over s/steel I found - its all about having access to some fantastic equipment and tools at my local boating club

JSP · 26 January 2009, 02:06

Another one I can't wait to see done. Where's the A frame gone mate?

ollyit · 26 January 2009, 09:22

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Originally Posted by JSP

Another one I can't wait to see done. Where's the A frame gone mate?

Stuck it on the other one just to see all looked - I might even even sell it or swap for a stainless one don't know yet

chewy · 26 January 2009, 09:31

I'd be interested in the a frame if you decide to sell it?

ollyit · 14 February 2009, 20:25

Some work today today - Going to sift the console back a touch as the control cables are a touch tight, need to crack on cleaning the tubes - its hard work!!

murph06 · 14 February 2009, 21:48

Looks like a good clean hull Olly, tubes should come up well with a good scrub, have you tried anything on them yet?

Is that an attempt by a previous owner to raise the console cover with wood, if so are you going to leave it like that?

ollyit · 15 February 2009, 12:09

thanks murph, yes the hull is in superb order, much better than my other one - I've only tried a partial mix of traffic film remover, warm water and a sponge, that got a lot off green scum off tubes, anything you recommended as parts have gone kind of mouldy - and few splashes of paint here and there

Yes I'll probably keep in slightly raised as the seat base is also

JSP · 15 February 2009, 12:18

Starting to come along nicely Olly

murph06 · 15 February 2009, 12:42

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Originally Posted by ollyit

thanks murph, yes the hull is in superb order, much better than my other one - I've only tried a partial mix of traffic film remover, warm water and a sponge, that got a lot off green scum off tubes, anything you recommended as parts have gone kind of mouldy - and few splashes of paint here and there

Yes I'll probably keep in slightly raised as the seat base is also

Maybe a stronger mix of traffic film remover, but I wouldnt leave it on for long as you know its strong stuff. What about scotch pads for cleaning the rubbing strakes?

The low console height would be my only gripe about the searider, I'd like to try and raise my own aswell.

Any luck with a console cover?

Tim M · 16 February 2009, 12:15

I'd be tempted to put some neat TFR in a spray bottle. Wet the tubes with a hose, then spray the TFR on, then scrub it with a green scouring pad. Rinse off before it dries (and wear rubber gloves!)

Nasher · 16 February 2009, 12:38

What Tim Said

Nasher

Hightower · 16 February 2009, 23:24

I've got a very little amount of Toulean (spelling

) left from last years glue removal Olly.

There's not enough for the whole RIB but will tackle those worse areas with no problem. I've also got some nylon gloves you can have too.

ollyit · 01 May 2009, 09:15

Right theres no way that flexible rubber paint wa shift, I've tried all sorts, this took me 5hours yesterday being very carefull and only on the rubber strakes not the hyperlon - I used a belt sander its coming up well - I'll use a finer grade of paper when Im finished - Its such stubborn stuff its untrue!

JSP · 01 May 2009, 09:39

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Originally Posted by ollyit

Right theres no way that flexible rubber paint wa shift, I've tried all sorts, this took me 5hours yesterday being very carefull and only on the rubber strakes not the hyperlon - I used a belt sander its coming up well - I'll use a finer grade of paper when Im finished - Its such stubborn stuff its untrue!

Worth the hard work mate. Looking good

Pete7 · 01 May 2009, 11:02

Olly, if you see anymore S/S knocking about I am after an offcut 8" x 4" to mount a VHF ariel on.

Rib looking good, just so much easier with good facilities to use.

Pete

JSP · 01 May 2009, 11:21

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Originally Posted by Pete7

Olly, if you see anymore S/S knocking about I am after an offcut 8" x 4" to mount a VHF ariel on.

Rib looking good, just so much easier with good facilities to use.

Pete

Pete I've got some 4x4", 3mm 316 plates if there any use? They've got a 12mm hole in the middle though. Let me know if they're any good and I'll pop em in the post.

Pete7 · 01 May 2009, 14:11

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Originally Posted by JSP

Pete I've got some 4x4", 3mm 316 plates if there any use? They've got a 12mm hole in the middle though. Let me know if they're any good and I'll pop em in the post.

That will do very nicely, pm on its way.

Pete

ollyit · 01 May 2009, 21:21

Thanks guys got the other side done today, 5hours!!

ollyit · 11 May 2009, 10:01

painting deck has started it bloomin stinks! and is a pig to get off your hands, its all about rubber gloves!!

this nice warm weather should be helping things along

ollyit · 07 June 2009, 16:28

washing powder and a touch of bleach in warm water, a whole day and many scouring pads, its coming up well