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by Athaena
Fri March 26th, 2010, 6:29 pm
Forum: HELP ?
Topic: Athaena - Foredeck repairs
Replies: 41
Views: 258655

Re: Athaena - Foredeck repairs

given the amount of work involved in removing all that I guess you have opted for the bast option. Bet it lasts for years and years and will be darned strong too. At this rate you will be afloat in time for Easter! I hope so! Certainly the treated area is rock hard now. I would have worried a littl...
by Athaena
Wed March 24th, 2010, 11:00 pm
Forum: HELP ?
Topic: Kylix Handicap?
Replies: 4
Views: 16073

Re: Kylix Handicap?

I believe the yardstick figures are derived by analysis of racing results. Unfortunately, that means for less common boats there is unlikely to be an official handicap figure. This is especially the case where there may be some variation in the design. Sorry I can't be more help, I hope someone else...
by Athaena
Tue March 23rd, 2010, 10:22 pm
Forum: HELP ?
Topic: Athaena - Foredeck repairs
Replies: 41
Views: 258655

Re: Athaena - Foredeck repairs

Apologies that I've not update this thread recently, mainly due to the very cold weather limiting progress. I'm waiting for some glue and paint friendly spring weather. So what's the latest news for those interested.... Well the stem fitting came off very easily, mainly because the screws where eith...
by Athaena
Fri March 19th, 2010, 7:34 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: OFFL Number
Replies: 2
Views: 13326

Re: OFFL Number

An abbreviation for "Official" maybe?
by Athaena
Fri February 26th, 2010, 7:51 pm
Forum: Maurice Griffiths
Topic: MG Drawings
Replies: 7
Views: 34445

Re: MG Drawings

Sent it again, hope it gets through this time :mrgreen:

Chris
by Athaena
Fri February 26th, 2010, 6:16 pm
Forum: Maurice Griffiths
Topic: MG Drawings
Replies: 7
Views: 34445

Re: MG Drawings

John, I've sent a couple of emails, but they seem to be struggling to get through (I've had a few bounce messages).

I hope my request for a drawings CD and a burgee have reached you :D

Chris
by Athaena
Wed February 24th, 2010, 5:54 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: Haven't stopped looking for an Eventide!
Replies: 5
Views: 20231

Re: Haven't stopped looking for an Eventide!

sad that few have the time or inclination to look after wooden boats now. I'm coming to the conclusion that the real cost of purchasing a wooden boat is the time. I definitely feel a sense of responsibility toward my little bit of history that goes beyond what I actually paid for her :lol: Chris
by Athaena
Tue February 23rd, 2010, 7:42 pm
Forum: Maurice Griffiths
Topic: MG Drawings
Replies: 7
Views: 34445

Re: MG Drawings

Thanks John, I will do. :D

Chris
by Athaena
Mon February 22nd, 2010, 6:55 pm
Forum: Maurice Griffiths
Topic: MG Drawings
Replies: 7
Views: 34445

Re: MG Drawings

Hi John,

Do you have drawings of Athaena by any chance?

I'm trying to add all I can to her provenance and history.

Chris
by Athaena
Sun February 21st, 2010, 2:08 pm
Forum: HELP ?
Topic: mainsheet handling
Replies: 4
Views: 15687

Re: mainsheet handling

Interesting topic. Athaena has a single eye on a block just aft of her inboard tiller. I don't particularly like the arrangement and am minded to change back to a horse as was fitted originally (the original plugged holes are visible on the stern deck). I don't have a vang/kicker either and had wond...
by Athaena
Sun February 21st, 2010, 1:52 pm
Forum: HELP ?
Topic: Athaena - Foredeck repairs
Replies: 41
Views: 258655

Re: Athaena - Foredeck repairs

Good point Mike, Epoxy is OK on it's own as a glue but need filler stands of some sort in this sort of application.... Microfibres were sold to me for this and microsheres too, worked well. That's spot on, for any sort of "filling" work epoxy needs thickening to retain it's strength. There's some u...
by Athaena
Sun February 21st, 2010, 1:47 pm
Forum: HELP ?
Topic: Athaena - Foredeck repairs
Replies: 41
Views: 258655

Re: Athaena - Foredeck repairs

Thanks for the advice Mike :D At the moment, I'm minded to go for a method suggested in the Gougeon Brothers book and over drill the holes to around 10mm, fill with epoxy (thickened), then drill pilot holes and tap these holes to take machine screws. This method is apparently very strong. Just about...
by Athaena
Sun February 21st, 2010, 1:28 pm
Forum: Latest News
Topic: It's a pity that the site is not very current
Replies: 13
Views: 55024

Re: It's a pity that the site is not very current

Hi Chris, The point I was trying to make, rather badly, was that whilst I hope we would both enjoy that discussion, it would be private between us. I'm trying to make the distinction between a telephone conversation between two people and the same conversation in the pub. Having a conversation more ...
by Athaena
Fri February 19th, 2010, 11:14 pm
Forum: HELP ?
Topic: Athaena - Foredeck repairs
Replies: 41
Views: 258655

Re: Athaena - Foredeck repairs

Cheers John. I don't think for a second that the former owner knew about these problems when he sold me the boat. It very much looks like the "restorers" covered up some problems they found. I suspect this based on the way things have been smothered and gaps filled with the same brown sealant they'v...
by Athaena
Fri February 19th, 2010, 10:53 pm
Forum: Latest News
Topic: Golden Hind restoration
Replies: 7
Views: 35290

Re: Golden Hind restoration

Thanks, those photo's were really interesting.

If anyone else would like to see them they can be found here.

Chris