April 30, 2010
I have been away from the project for quite some time now. My camera stopped working but the only pictures I could add to this site would be of me sanding fiberglass. The economy has hurt also ... by keeping me from being able to buy materials. I need to seal & paint the deck to keep water out of the bilge before I replace any interior wood. Hopefully I will get back to work soon !!!
Friday, April 30, 2010
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Saturday 3/6/10
I finally crawled into the stern to check out the rudder, the back stay support and the outboard motor mount. After clearing away all of the spider webs I was able to evaluate the stuffing/packing box which seems to be in usable shape. The mounting block was fiber glassed but a crack has allowed water to rot the underlying wood, this will have to be ground out and replaced. The transom was only tabbed on the port side or the side within reach of the access hole but I think that I will be able to crawl into this area to correct the problem. The backing plate for the motor mount and the back stay will also need to be replaced.
I finally crawled into the stern to check out the rudder, the back stay support and the outboard motor mount. After clearing away all of the spider webs I was able to evaluate the stuffing/packing box which seems to be in usable shape. The mounting block was fiber glassed but a crack has allowed water to rot the underlying wood, this will have to be ground out and replaced. The transom was only tabbed on the port side or the side within reach of the access hole but I think that I will be able to crawl into this area to correct the problem. The backing plate for the motor mount and the back stay will also need to be replaced.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Wednesday 2/24/10
After intelligent research (we turned the sail bag right-side-out) we found that our new "Beast" is actually a "ROBERTS 27". Now we have a reference for future set-up and sail plan. The water line is still questionable but nothing too serious. The cabin hieght is different but the owner is 6'4" so every little bit helps.
After intelligent research (we turned the sail bag right-side-out) we found that our new "Beast" is actually a "ROBERTS 27". Now we have a reference for future set-up and sail plan. The water line is still questionable but nothing too serious. The cabin hieght is different but the owner is 6'4" so every little bit helps.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Thursday 2/18/10
More work on the port side deck. I removed as much plywood as possible with a paint scraper then used a "wonder bar" to pry more plywood loose, I will attack the remaining rotted wood with a dremel tool then a palm sander. Close-ups of the joint between plywood show one side darker(rotted) and one side lighter(dry). Also You can see that I have removed the side deck beam.
More work on the port side deck. I removed as much plywood as possible with a paint scraper then used a "wonder bar" to pry more plywood loose, I will attack the remaining rotted wood with a dremel tool then a palm sander. Close-ups of the joint between plywood show one side darker(rotted) and one side lighter(dry). Also You can see that I have removed the side deck beam.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Monday 2/15/10
Today I pumped water out of the hull again (no boat house in sight) then I started to remove rotted wood from the side decks. The port side is much worse than the starboard side, all of the rot originates at the through deck perforations made for the chain plates. The port side also shows considerable rot in the interior sheer beam. All rotted wood must be removed and replaced with solid stock but it will have to be epoxied in place and the chain plate holes will be re-drilled from the outside.
Friday, February 12, 2010
Friday 2/12/10
Well I was wrong about getting back to "it", today was cold, the ground was soaked, and my tarps are still covered with water. I went into town to take care of some personal business and tomorrow I will be helping my brother-in-law at his parents house; Sunday is the new "Open Mic Night" at the Olmos Bharmacy so everything is up in the air until Monday.
Well I was wrong about getting back to "it", today was cold, the ground was soaked, and my tarps are still covered with water. I went into town to take care of some personal business and tomorrow I will be helping my brother-in-law at his parents house; Sunday is the new "Open Mic Night" at the Olmos Bharmacy so everything is up in the air until Monday.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Wednesday 2/10/10 &
Thursday 2/11/10
My follower wanted to know what I did for the last two days. My answer is... "nothing", we had sleet all day yesterday and rain all day today. I spent time looking for lights and hardware for "The Beast", I am probably going to go with 12 volt system with solar charger. No rain is predicted for tomorrow so I should be back at "IT". Heaviest snow in Dallas for 35 years (must be Global Warming).
Thursday 2/11/10
My follower wanted to know what I did for the last two days. My answer is... "nothing", we had sleet all day yesterday and rain all day today. I spent time looking for lights and hardware for "The Beast", I am probably going to go with 12 volt system with solar charger. No rain is predicted for tomorrow so I should be back at "IT". Heaviest snow in Dallas for 35 years (must be Global Warming).
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Tuesday 2/9/10
The sun is shinning again but it is a little chilly here(43 degrees F) that's chilly in south Texas. I pulled the tarps back enough to sand more paint and fairing compound. The port side is now ready for a close examination to decide how much work needs to be done in order to make the hull water tight. Fairing compound was used heavily and the hull still was not fair at all, portions of the fiberglass cloth were not wet-out properly, and small impact damage areas need attention. I'm not sure if the proper fairing compound was used because it is cracking and falling off of the hull. It is either applied too thick (up to 3/16") or it is too brittle to bind with the fiberglass or epoxy.
Open mic night at The Bharmacy has been changed to Sunday night...see you there.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Friday 2/5/10
My tarp leaked about 10 gallons of water into "The Beast" so the day started off with water removal. Next I used a "flap-pad" to remove more of the fiberglass tabbing then I attacked the paint on the hull (the grinder works much better than a chisel) and within two hours my arms didn't work anymore. With a gig in Houston tomorrow and the Super Bowl on Sunday I will probably be back to work on Monday.
My tarp leaked about 10 gallons of water into "The Beast" so the day started off with water removal. Next I used a "flap-pad" to remove more of the fiberglass tabbing then I attacked the paint on the hull (the grinder works much better than a chisel) and within two hours my arms didn't work anymore. With a gig in Houston tomorrow and the Super Bowl on Sunday I will probably be back to work on Monday.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Wednesday 2/3/10 and
Thursday 2/4/10
RAIN HAS BEEN FALLING FOR TWO DAYS NOW AND THERE IS NOTHING NEW TO REPORT. We need this rain, in drought stricken south Texas, but I'm ready for some sunshine. Our new orbital sander arrived so I have a new tool to break-in, the exterior paint will be coming off shortly.
Thursday 2/4/10
RAIN HAS BEEN FALLING FOR TWO DAYS NOW AND THERE IS NOTHING NEW TO REPORT. We need this rain, in drought stricken south Texas, but I'm ready for some sunshine. Our new orbital sander arrived so I have a new tool to break-in, the exterior paint will be coming off shortly.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Tuesday 2/2/10
It's another rainy day in Geronimo, Texas, but I was able to work on the interior removing more tabbing and the final floor timbers. Using my grinder and a cut-off wheel I made short work of the fiberglass and was also able to remove the last bit of bulkheads. Now, if I can find the specialty wrench for the grinder, I'll switch over to the "flap disc" sanding wheel and smooth out the rest of the hull. Tonight is my "Open Mic Night" in San Antonio so it will be a short day.
It's another rainy day in Geronimo, Texas, but I was able to work on the interior removing more tabbing and the final floor timbers. Using my grinder and a cut-off wheel I made short work of the fiberglass and was also able to remove the last bit of bulkheads. Now, if I can find the specialty wrench for the grinder, I'll switch over to the "flap disc" sanding wheel and smooth out the rest of the hull. Tonight is my "Open Mic Night" in San Antonio so it will be a short day.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Sunday 1/31/10
To start the day I asked my bro-in-law if he would help drop the mast to the ground, sorry but there was no one available to take pictures. I removed the forward port lights and found that the cabin had cracks in it and all the structural plywood was rotted (surprise, surprise). I removed most of the wet wood and some of the deck hardware then called it a day.
To start the day I asked my bro-in-law if he would help drop the mast to the ground, sorry but there was no one available to take pictures. I removed the forward port lights and found that the cabin had cracks in it and all the structural plywood was rotted (surprise, surprise). I removed most of the wet wood and some of the deck hardware then called it a day.
Saturday 1/30/10
I cleaned up some more and dove right in for tab removal. Safety glasses and face mask were little defense against the glass particles, so next time I will wear swim goggles. I was using a new 60-grit "flap disc" (sanding wheel) because it gives you more control and doesn't gouge like a grinding wheel. I got a phone call from my band leader telling me that we needed to practice for a gig next Saturday in Houston, so work was halted immediately and I jumped in the shower.
I cleaned up some more and dove right in for tab removal. Safety glasses and face mask were little defense against the glass particles, so next time I will wear swim goggles. I was using a new 60-grit "flap disc" (sanding wheel) because it gives you more control and doesn't gouge like a grinding wheel. I got a phone call from my band leader telling me that we needed to practice for a gig next Saturday in Houston, so work was halted immediately and I jumped in the shower.
Friday 1/29/10
I started the day thinking that I would be able to save most of the forward V-berth but reality hit when I found that the water damage was more extensive than first thought. It all came out and was added to my pile of "yard art", then I prepared for cutting and grinding away all the fiberglass tabbing on the inside of the hull.
I started the day thinking that I would be able to save most of the forward V-berth but reality hit when I found that the water damage was more extensive than first thought. It all came out and was added to my pile of "yard art", then I prepared for cutting and grinding away all the fiberglass tabbing on the inside of the hull.
Thursday 1/28/10
I began the day in the head, removing the head platform, floor, and secondary bulkhead. I took two bags of rotted wood out today and things are starting to look better (it couldn't get much worse). I chipped more paint off the hull but I decided that my grinder would work better than my chisel, I'll try that on another day.
I began the day in the head, removing the head platform, floor, and secondary bulkhead. I took two bags of rotted wood out today and things are starting to look better (it couldn't get much worse). I chipped more paint off the hull but I decided that my grinder would work better than my chisel, I'll try that on another day.
Wednesday 1/27/10
Today I pulled out the sink cabinet, the starboard settee, the radio cabinet with all of it's associated little wires, and the mast step support post. With an assortment of bolts holding it in, I worked on the support post for about an hour and then it magically fell out (I think I said the magic four-letter-word). I cleaned up enough that I wouldn't trip over anything while removing the main bulkhead, 5 mins. later the bulkhead was gone thanks to a magic wand called a sawsall.
Today I pulled out the sink cabinet, the starboard settee, the radio cabinet with all of it's associated little wires, and the mast step support post. With an assortment of bolts holding it in, I worked on the support post for about an hour and then it magically fell out (I think I said the magic four-letter-word). I cleaned up enough that I wouldn't trip over anything while removing the main bulkhead, 5 mins. later the bulkhead was gone thanks to a magic wand called a sawsall.
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