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- Wed Apr 26, 2017 3:50 pm
- Forum: Epoxy
- Topic: Bonding problems
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3978
Bonding problems
Doug, Thank you for contacting us regarding your LV/Low Tox dilution and surface prep questions. Per our conversation I would recommend denatured alcohol for both. To dilute, blend the resin and hardener together first at the recommended mix ratio, then blend in roughly 2-5% denatured alcohol to thi...
- Mon Apr 24, 2017 10:51 am
- Forum: Power Boats
- Topic: Gentry build continued
- Replies: 465
- Views: 114591
Re: Gentry build continued
Very nice job Neel. They blend in very well.
Doug
note; I'm completely refinishing the deck on mine due to some issues with the cover boards
Doug
note; I'm completely refinishing the deck on mine due to some issues with the cover boards

- Thu Apr 20, 2017 5:45 am
- Forum: Painting
- Topic: Cover boards telegraphing problem
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2399
Cover boards telegraphing problem
All started with me following plans instead of my own intuition :( . I didn't install enough frame supports under the cover boards before installing them, and consequently they came out less than uniform. I also had terrible African mahogany to work with and it stained up terrible. Soooooo, ended up...
- Wed Apr 19, 2017 10:14 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: Prayer Request for vupilot
- Replies: 67
- Views: 20819
Re: Prayer Request for vupilot
Glad to hear that Chris. Good on you and the family. Make the best of it!
Doug
Doug
- Tue Apr 11, 2017 3:18 pm
- Forum: Power Boats
- Topic: Gentry in Colborne ON.
- Replies: 94
- Views: 24226
Re: Gentry in Colborne ON.
Got the trailer rebuild finished today and the Gentry loaded for her photo required for licensing. Finally good to see her outside and get a look at all her little flaws. She will definitely get a new paint job on the deck area. One thing I did do that has really pleased me was to install a trailer ...
- Tue Apr 11, 2017 11:43 am
- Forum: Power Boats
- Topic: Electrical overview?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1265
Re: Electrical overview?
I have Calder's book....not much help in wiring diagrams. Just some basics and wire capacities. I used this site as a help.
http://newboatbuilders.com/pages/electricity13.html
Glen L also now has wiring diagrams.
Doug
http://newboatbuilders.com/pages/electricity13.html
Glen L also now has wiring diagrams.
Doug
- Mon Apr 10, 2017 5:49 pm
- Forum: Power Boats
- Topic: Building The Vera Cruise
- Replies: 2962
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Re: Building The Vera Cruise
I purchased a length of 3/8 SS rod, had a machine shop thread it, and took it to the spring shop to form it on their U bolt press. Biggest problem was getting the two holes straight. ( I didn't but can"t be seen!)
Doug
Doug
- Thu Apr 06, 2017 3:31 am
- Forum: Tool Talk
- Topic: New toy, i mean tool coming.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4715
Re: New toy, i mean tool coming.
I'm assuming that's not going down in to your basement workshop?
What's the weight and electrics? Are some/most of these 550?
Doug



What's the weight and electrics? Are some/most of these 550?
Doug
- Wed Apr 05, 2017 9:00 am
- Forum: Fasteners
- Topic: Rust proofing after cutting threads
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3549
Re: Rust proofing after cutting threads
Loctite makes a never sieze product that has either a copper or some other base that works well, especially keeping SS threads from siezing.
Doug
Doug
- Wed Apr 05, 2017 6:15 am
- Forum: Power Boats
- Topic: Jimbo in alumnium
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1352
Re: Jimbo in alumnium
Dave; Usually the building form is on a sheet of the plans.
Doug.
Doug.
- Mon Apr 03, 2017 5:54 pm
- Forum: Power Boats
- Topic: Gentry build continued
- Replies: 465
- Views: 114591
Re: Gentry build continued
Neel; Can you explain to me why you needed the rails? Is there a potential problem for me?
Doug
Doug
- Sun Apr 02, 2017 4:28 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: Building your own shop/garage.
- Replies: 1
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Building your own shop/garage.
The last 2 shops and last garage that I've built boats in, I've built myself. The large one for the 34' steel sailboat was 28 x 48 with 16' ceilings and fully insulated and heated (with wood and the welders :shock: :lol: ). The next one was about 20 x 30 with a 10 foot ceiling and heated with an old...
- Sun Apr 02, 2017 4:16 am
- Forum: Power Boats
- Topic: Gentry in Colborne ON.
- Replies: 94
- Views: 24226
Re: Gentry in Colborne ON.
Thanks for the encouraging comments everyone. You have reinforced my hesitant decision to go the wood route.
Doug
Doug
- Sat Apr 01, 2017 10:48 am
- Forum: Power Boats
- Topic: Gentry in Colborne ON.
- Replies: 94
- Views: 24226
Re: Gentry in Colborne ON.
Correction on the windshield posting; The inside radius on the curved supports is actually 2 1/2", and the diameter is 5". They are curved around to 60 degrees and cut and sanded to fit the two different heights. Measurements are critical here.
Sorry bout that.
Doug
Sorry bout that.
Doug
- Sat Apr 01, 2017 8:47 am
- Forum: Power Boats
- Topic: Gentry in Colborne ON.
- Replies: 94
- Views: 24226
Re: Gentry in Colborne ON.
Neel; The cost factor was a major decision maker for me, but I've deviated a little from the deck plans, so that was also a consideration. When you see it all together you''ll get the effect I was hoping for. I would be more than happy to have anyone copy my efforts. For the brackets, I used cherry....