I used to use Desitin (the stuff for diaper rash) it goes on thicck and lasts for quite a while. Works like a charm and won't damage the tubes
Unfortunately no.I can tell you that it is a centerboarde rand a ketch rig and it is in rough shape but judging by the corrosion it must be Corten...
For those of you that may be interested there is an old Alden design Motor Sailor at the Hinckley yard in Portsmouth RI. Its in a state of...
Granted there have been some very significsnt improvements but most of the jobs done are done in the field not in a controlled enviroment. Out in...
Beware of these rubberized paints. Years ago when i was just knee high to a caterpillar I worked in a yard that got a contract to remove a...
Although I think it's insane I give the guy credit for his idea. I wouldn't want to make the passage but I am betting it will be successful. I...
i am not a blow boat lover but I must say that Gun Boats are exceptional. I have dealt with 5 or 6 6 of these over the years and the owners love them.
i grew up with the old timers and unfortunatly I am becoming one. I just never saw that solution. Like I said you never stop learning.
Marmot, I never heard of vinegar treatment what does that do? I know it is a preatreatment prior to painting galvanize but wood that's new. You...
the paint could be flaking off due to poor surface preperation. Are the thru hulls bronze and if so are they displaying signs of corrosion or a...
I was involved in the refit of Showtime from the projects inception and it was a eye opener as far as who got involved. Everything was done in a...
I am just jumping into this thread without reading the whole thing but there is a guy in San Diego (Peter) at Cogswell Marine which is a Volvo...
If the tank tops are accessible I would remove the feed hose and use the old dip stick method. For future use I would look into the sonic tank...
In my post I recommended a coal tar "epoxy" . Also aluminum chain can be purchased to clean the limber holes, which should alleviate the disimular...
In another life I painted a lot of steel boats and the zinc primers were compatible with any epoxy topcoat. But I agree with Marmot it is unwise...
I'm only trying to point out that some types of stainless steel rust
I am no expert but my guess is that they are poor grade of stainless steel, which a magnet will stick to.
If the rust isn't to bad Tavler is right, invest in a needle gun and a wire brush. Clean the areas as best you can and follow with Ospho or...
After you clear the limber holes you can get a very small diameter chain and run it thru all the limber holes loosely, when you get a clog you can...
It's realtively easy to winterize the engines. Just close the thru hull, take the top off of the sea strainers start the engine and pour anti...
