Construction & Maintenance https://www.bluewatercruising.org/forums/topics.aspx?forum=139888 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 11:58:16 GMT Sun, 19 Nov 2023 20:20:38 GMT Copyright © 2023 Bluewater Cruising Association New Aluminum Toe Rails- Total length: 88 ft https://www.bluewatercruising.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1759837 https://www.bluewatercruising.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1759837
We purchased 88' of 1 1/4" X 1 1/4" aluminum toe rails to install on our Alberg 37. However, we never installed them, and have since sold our boat - So these six pieces of toe rails (14' 8" each) are now being offered for sale.

Price: $1,200

The image of the boat below is for illustrative purposes only

You are welcome to email me directly: dittmanedie@ gmail.com

Edie

]]> Sun, 19 Nov 2023 21:20:38 GMT Hanse 370E https://www.bluewatercruising.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1699272 https://www.bluewatercruising.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1699272 I am looking to buy a Hanse 370E . I am a doner and will only be doing coastal cruising.  Does anyone have experience with Hanse, sail drives or similar?  

 

Also, I may need a surveyor in Sidney, any suggestions? 

Thanks for your consideration,

 

Brian

]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2022 21:46:09 GMT *Update: job done* Advice for first lift & bottom paint job https://www.bluewatercruising.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1560453 https://www.bluewatercruising.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1560453 Hi guys,
 
Was wondering if you might be able give me some advice for the upcoming work I’m planning on commencing on my boat starting on July 17th. Trying to get my head around things and get the various equipment supplies sorted out early so I’m ready to go once the boat is lifted. The plan is to remove the existing bottom paint (it's flaking and old, imagine there's several layers of incompatible paints), re-paint the bottom, hopefully restore the white stripe below the bootstrip, refresh the stripe below the gunwhale, get the knotmeter working and address anything else I notice while it's out.
 
So far my plan was to get 3 friends (team of 4) and work through it with them. For an Alberg 37 do you think that’s a good number of bodies/hands to make it a quick/easy job or would you recommend more or less people? 
 
My equipment/supplies list is as follows, please let me know if you’d add anything to the list or have any recommends on how many/much of each or good brands:
 
  • orbital sanders w vacuum ports
  • shop vacs
  • extension cords 
  • paint scrapers 
  • paint roller handles/pans 
  • sanding disks (60 & 80 grit, any recommends on how many?)
  • stuff to fill blisters? (if so - what would you recommend for this, and is there any other tools you’d advise to use it?)
  • bottom paint (was thinking black - any recommends on why any other colours might be preferable? any recommends on brands or type of bottom paint? Know there’s ablative and copper-containing paints, sounds like ablative paints are more environmentally friendly and might be the way to go? how much shall I get?)
  • barrier coat? (suppose would wait to buy this and get some only if damaged mine? any recommends on brands/types if so?)
  • masks/goggles (for friends without respirators), suppose masks of any sort are probably pretty hard to source at the moment due to the pandemic - any recommends on what to get or where to get them in terms of something friends who are helping can wear for protection?
  • respirator (for myself - would you agree it’s worthwhile to get one for this and future jobs? what type would you advise? any recommends on what sort of filter/cartridge to use for this kind of work?)
  • coveralls
  • paint thinner/stripper (any recommends on which and how much?)
  • paint to re-do the stripe on the boat just below the gunwhale (any recommends on what kind of paint to use for this?)
Will look online into how to go about things, but please let me know if you have any tips on how to go about removing the old paint and applying the new bottom paint. 
 
Also looking to polish and wax the topsides - please let me know if you have any tips on what to use and how to do that (will look it up also).
 
Also looking to remove the fading gold stripe below the gunwhale and perhaps paint it in black. Any tips on how to do that or on what to use? (will look this up too) 
 
Lastly, it looks like the current bottom paint was painted over a thin white stripe that existed/exists below the black boot stripe. Wanted to bring this thin white stripe at the waterline back. Think theres any way of removing the blue bottom paint from it and preserving the white stripe? If not - any tips on how to go about painting on a new white stripe there? (starting point and goal pictured below)
 
Thanks a ton for any help or information you can offer. Booked my lift a ways out so I have time to do research and gather things, but rather than me try to solely learn off the internet/books - given all the experience of this group thought I'd reach out for any info to be gleaned from real-world experience!
 
Cheers,
 
-Devin

 

 

]]> Sat, 4 Jul 2020 18:19:32 GMT Paint job in San Carlos https://www.bluewatercruising.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1458700 https://www.bluewatercruising.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1458700 I am considering getting some topside painting done by Arturo in San Carlos.  I am looking for anyone whose has had paint work done, especially by Arturo to know what to look for, or to ask for before the fact.  

Thanks,

Brian

Carpe Ventus

]]> Sun, 4 Nov 2018 01:03:22 GMT Keel joint rust https://www.bluewatercruising.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1398659 https://www.bluewatercruising.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1398659 When we hauled out our Bavaria 36 for the first time as new owners last May there were rust blooms along its keel joint (Bavaria has a cast iron keel).  After cleaning the joint it appeared that the rust was along the bottom of the sealant used as fillet material rather than in the joint itself.  We ground the joint down, primed with several coats of Interlux Primacon, sealed it with Sikaflex and top coated with anti-foul.  This treatment had been recommended by the Interlux technical rep as a temporary fix but the better fix would include several coats of Interprotect 2000 before the anti-foul. Seven months later we once again can see rust along the joint.  Does anyone have any experience with rusting in this area and the proper treatment.

Some online postings suggest that this is a common problem and is mostly a cosmetic issue which can be monitored and treated each year.  My concern with this approach is that a year may be pleanty of time for rust to penetrate into the joint causing a bigger problem and more expensive future repairs.

]]> Sat, 2 Dec 2017 23:19:12 GMT mast pulpits https://www.bluewatercruising.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1306874 https://www.bluewatercruising.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1306874 Can anyone recommend someone in the Victoria area who might fabricate stainless granny bars?

Cheers and thanks

]]> Sun, 23 Oct 2016 06:26:23 GMT Point Robert WA Diving Service ? https://www.bluewatercruising.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1015475 https://www.bluewatercruising.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1015475 Mon, 6 Oct 2014 02:47:09 GMT compression post step collapsing https://www.bluewatercruising.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=673238 https://www.bluewatercruising.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=673238 Greetings from La Paz.  Marathon is a 1985 Beneteau Idylle 11.5 and we have recently discovered that the compression post step seems to be collapsing. The post sits on top of a glass stringer that is glassed to the hull, and between the stringer and the hull, immediately under the post, is a wooden block. It seems that the block is compressing and causing the stringer to show  signs of collapse.

 One suggested solution involves a custom made piece of stainless steel to reinforce the stringer fore and aft of the attachment point of the compression post. The post would sit on top of the steel insert which would be installed after slacking the rig and jacking up the cabin top. Any comments on this approach, either positive or negative?

For example, the steel brace will flex differently than the stringer or the hull to which it is attached. Will this be a problem?

All comments and suggestions will be much appreciated.

regards

 

Nello

S/V Marathon

La Paz, BCS, Mexico

]]> Sat, 9 Nov 2013 22:47:21 GMT Interior woodwork repairs https://www.bluewatercruising.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=634719 https://www.bluewatercruising.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=634719 Mon, 19 Aug 2013 18:04:12 GMT Recommendations for canvas maker https://www.bluewatercruising.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=602956 https://www.bluewatercruising.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=602956 I am looking for a recommendation for a Vancouver-based canvas maker to sew a number of custom items, including lee cloths and storage compartments.

 Alice Kloosterboer (Anduril)

604-228-8335

]]> Tue, 2 Jul 2013 19:15:43 GMT Stainless Arch https://www.bluewatercruising.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=546491 https://www.bluewatercruising.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=546491 ]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 04:32:33 GMT Aluminum Custom Boats https://www.bluewatercruising.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=502756 https://www.bluewatercruising.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=502756 Fri, 23 Nov 2012 05:44:48 GMT