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Main Message Board / Re: Drilling Holes

Last post by Jim Hardesty - Today at 05:01:52 AM

I am going to drill two holes in the aft portion of the lazarette to mount the handle. Anything I should look our for when drilling them? I am going to do from the inside out, then mount the handle with SS screws and washers on both sides.

Shouldn't be a problem, it's solid glass there.  I started lifting the lid with the hasp worked but during one cruise I kept scuffing/cutting my shin on the hasp.  I took the hasp off and replaced it with a loop of webbing, used same screws with trim washer. That was many seasons ago, I've had to replace the webbing due to UV/weathering but no other problems.  No more bloody shin.  Did loose the ability to lock the lazarette but I feel no need to do that.  And if I did, the old hasp is still on Shamrock.
FWIW the hasp was held with sheet metal screws thru the fiberglass and cut flush. You may consider this if the back clearance where you want to mount the handle is close.
Jim
 

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Main Message Board / Drilling Holes

Last post by krafty81 - Yesterday at 03:01:42 PM

I picked up a small rubber handle, kind of like a kayak handle, I am going to mount on my Port lazerette. There currently is no handle or way to open it except for pressure on the sides, which my wife does not like.

I am going to drill two holes in the aft portion of the lazarette to mount the handle. Anything I should look our for when drilling them? I am going to do from the inside out, then mount the handle with SS screws and washers on both sides. Thanks.

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Main Message Board / Re: Salt water intrusion

Last post by Ron Hill - December 02, 2024, 03:44:17 PM

Guys : When I leave the boat for more than an overnight - I shut OFF all thru hulls!!

Not that difficult to do !!!  A thought

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Main Message Board / Re: Salt water intrusion

Last post by scgunner - December 02, 2024, 06:05:40 AM

Mark,

Wow, every boaters nightmare! That must have been one hell of a split hose. What happened to your automatic bilge pump?

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Main Message Board / Re: MkII Fixed Portlight Repla...

Last post by ewengstrom - December 02, 2024, 03:44:48 AM

I too want to do this project..
Any opinions on getting the acrylic cut locally or buying from Catalina Direct?

I'm thinking VHB as well.
Justin and/or Eric...do you know what size VHB you used?
And after taping were you able to just press in the portlight and it set up and cured without a jig?
After that you were able to lay in a bead of sealant to completely fill the gap between the fiberglass inset and the new acrylic?

Jeff,
The bedding area is right at one inch if I remember correctly, I purchased 1" x 1/16" 3M VHB and I do remember that one roll was barely...and I mean BARELY enough to do both sides. Yes, you'll need to position the new window carefully before pressing it onto the tape, the initial bond is quite strong and only gets stronger over time. No clamping was required, the bond is enough to hold the new window securely while doing the caulk work.
I made sure there was enough of a gap for the caulk to stretch/shrink with temp changes and boat movement and spent a good bit of time making sure the gap was completely filled.

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Main Message Board / Re: Salt water intrusion

Last post by Noah - December 01, 2024, 11:18:53 AM

Good to hear that Geico (which is my insurance carrier too) DID NOT try to deny your claim due to it being a "lack of maintenance issue."

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Main Message Board / Re: Salt water intrusion

Last post by MarknCat - December 01, 2024, 07:47:43 AM

Yikes. We have your (almost) sister boat, Mola Mola, #1488. I don't have any advice, just sorry that you're going through this. Which hose was it? (I'm going to make it a priority to replace that one this year)

When you say "depreciated 80%", was that a rider on your insurance, or is that a standard feature of boat insurance that I haven't had the pleasure of running across yet? The last boat insurance company I had put a rider on the insurance that if the engine was a factor in the claim, then there would be no reimbursement for the engine. It was one of the most bizarre things I've read. I even asked "so if my engine dies and then I end up on the rocks, you will reimburse all damage, except for the engine?" "Yes" "Even if the engine is further damaged by being on the rocks?" "That's correct. if an engine issue is found to have participated in the claim in any way, the engine is not covered" I switched insurance companies because they started attaching riders.

Thanks. They explained that it is 80% because they are "wear items" and they are assumed to be original unless I can prove they were replaced. If I can demonstrate that, they will adjust depreciation accordingly.

I was aware of this, the Hull and structure and total value however are an agreed amount. Living in the keys, the insured loss I was most concerned with was a hurricane. I'll think differently from here on out. And I'll never leave a through Hull open again!

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Main Message Board / Re: Salt water intrusion

Last post by MarknCat - December 01, 2024, 07:39:52 AM

Marken : Jim's Endeviour was in FRESH water. So Take that into consideration.

I'd say that everything that was under water (if salt) is TOAST!!

A few thoughts

Yea that's what I am thinking too... My intent is to remove all wiring, hose clamps, etc that were submerged. I am also thinking the engine needs to come out to have salt residue removed... There is build up in some of the joints/crevices.

 No word from Geico/Boat US on their intent, and they haven't sent an inspector. I have uploaded about 20 photos to the claim though.

#9

Main Message Board / Re: Mark II Roller Shades (bow...

Last post by krafty81 - November 30, 2024, 06:50:17 PM

Anyone replaced these shades lately? Mine has a broken clip on one and the shades themselves are a bit yellow.

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Main Message Board / Re: Below deck autopilot insta...

Last post by LogoFreak - November 30, 2024, 06:22:08 PM

Anyone interested in buying the jig I used for locating where the ram support needs to be?