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by Athaena
Sun February 20th, 2011, 4:11 pm
Forum: HELP ?
Topic: How to rig boomed staysail on cutter rig
Replies: 1
Views: 14480

How to rig boomed staysail on cutter rig

Hi, Does anyone have any photo's of how they've rigged a boomed staysail? I have a selection of deck fittings and the like, but not really sure how to run the string. The halyards etc are no problem, it's how the sheets should be arranged for a "self tacking" (or so I believe) staysail on a cutter. ...
by Athaena
Tue January 25th, 2011, 8:59 am
Forum: HELP ?
Topic: Athaena - Foredeck repairs
Replies: 41
Views: 258201

Re: Athaena - Foredeck repairs

Thanks John, I will definitely do that. One last pic though, just to finish off the story, the maiden voyage...

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by Athaena
Tue August 31st, 2010, 3:52 pm
Forum: HELP ?
Topic: Athaena - Foredeck repairs
Replies: 41
Views: 258201

Re: Athaena - Foredeck repairs

Well, the big day has been and gone, how did it go? Nervous moments as she's picked up by the lifting cradle... http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4074/4942740136_1ffb15b339_z.jpg Heading down the slip way.... http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4143/4942181485_0ac5e32a7d_z.jpg Into the water.... http://farm...
by Athaena
Sun August 22nd, 2010, 9:19 pm
Forum: HELP ?
Topic: Athaena - Foredeck repairs
Replies: 41
Views: 258201

Re: Athaena - Foredeck repairs

Painting and antifouling is finished and she's booked to go in next Saturday morning! :mrgreen: Just hope the weather is nice to me so I can get the Coelan on the deck before then. (No great worry if I have to do it after launch, just would be easier to do some bit's on dry land). http://farm5.stati...
by Athaena
Wed August 18th, 2010, 6:09 pm
Forum: HELP ?
Topic: Anodes on GH hull
Replies: 9
Views: 29049

Re: Anodes on GH hull

Ahh if things are 'earthed' to the anodes you may well be OK (I presume you mean there are earthing wires going to the anodes?), you just need to ensure that the connections and wires are sound and that everything that needs to be connected is. I wouldn't worry too much about the boat taking on wate...
by Athaena
Mon August 16th, 2010, 6:41 pm
Forum: HELP ?
Topic: Anodes on GH hull
Replies: 9
Views: 29049

Re: Anodes on GH hull

Hi Gary, I think you've posted in exactly the right place :D I'm no expert either but having the anodes fastened through a wooden hull definitely sounds wrong to me. Are there any connections from the anodes to metal parts of the boat? I would expect the anodes to either be bolted to the metal parts...
by Athaena
Fri August 6th, 2010, 7:23 pm
Forum: Latest News
Topic: buccaneer history
Replies: 7
Views: 36255

Re: buccaneer history

Buccaneer seems to now be for sale on ebay...

Link removed as its over 90 days old

Chris
by Athaena
Sun August 1st, 2010, 9:23 pm
Forum: HELP ?
Topic: Athaena - Foredeck repairs
Replies: 41
Views: 258201

Re: Athaena - Foredeck repairs

A bit more progress to report, should be in just in time for the end of the season :roll: :lol: The teak was left weighed down for a week to allow the Sealtack to cure fully. Then there was plenty of sanding to get the new teak levelled smoothly with the original stuff. http://farm5.static.flickr.co...
by Athaena
Sun July 25th, 2010, 8:22 pm
Forum: HELP ?
Topic: Sabb diesel
Replies: 10
Views: 35661

Re: Sabb diesel

Hi Jason, Sorry to hear your bad news and I'm afraid I'm not able to suggest a replacement. However, I might have been admiring your boat last weekend at Hull marina. Were you in the South East corner near the Sea Chanty stage when the Clipper Round the World fleet were in town? If you need an extra...
by Athaena
Wed July 14th, 2010, 1:41 pm
Forum: HELP ?
Topic: Athaena - Foredeck repairs
Replies: 41
Views: 258201

Re: Athaena - Foredeck repairs

Hello Chris, not so sure about the stainless bolts, unless they are totally sealed in Sikaflex so no part is in the water.. It's A4 stainless completely covered in Sikaflex 291. Mind you bearing in mind your comments I'll keep an eye on them. They're belt and braces in any event everything is Sika'...
by Athaena
Sun July 11th, 2010, 10:56 pm
Forum: HELP ?
Topic: Athaena - Foredeck repairs
Replies: 41
Views: 258201

Re: Athaena - Foredeck repairs

Missed a weekend playing with the nieces and nephew, but back to business this weekend... The teak got cut and dry fitted... http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4077/4783651957_eb0f620d69.jpg Then everything got a coat of Saba Primer S1 and stuck down with Sealtack 751... http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4...
by Athaena
Tue June 22nd, 2010, 8:34 pm
Forum: Latest News
Topic: lots of rot
Replies: 1
Views: 16755

Re: lots of rot

You're bound to find it, I consoled myself with thinking at least it was a problem found rather than something unknown getting worse.

Chris
by Athaena
Tue June 22nd, 2010, 1:42 pm
Forum: Latest News
Topic: Golden Hind restoration
Replies: 7
Views: 35139

Re: Golden Hind restoration

1) What is he best way to prevent fresh water ingress? 2) Where are the rot weakness areas on eventide, riptide and WW, can they be designed out? 3) What are the preferred painting options v cost? Well just my opinions but I'd say: 1) Stop the rain getting in, so a cover and well sealed decks (epox...
by Athaena
Mon June 14th, 2010, 9:49 pm
Forum: HELP ?
Topic: Athaena - Foredeck repairs
Replies: 41
Views: 258201

Re: Athaena - Foredeck repairs

A little more progress to report, it's surprising how much time trying to get it right takes!! :oops: The new samson post is fitted and the bowsprit bolted back in place with A4 stainless bolts this time round rather than the old galvanised coach bolts that rotted. All bedded on Sikaflex to give a g...
by Athaena
Wed June 9th, 2010, 9:25 pm
Forum: Items or boats for sale
Topic: Boats & items wanted
Replies: 5
Views: 27008

Re: Boats & items wanted

My pleasure, good luck with the boat hunt. :D