tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174707630587958872.post7495973970438520195..comments2023-05-12T07:26:21.635-04:00Comments on s/v Dreamboat Annie - A Westsail 32: "No Turning Back Now..."Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07950027944252186558noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174707630587958872.post-49887782834565834732016-07-07T17:07:14.134-04:002016-07-07T17:07:14.134-04:00Thanks Dan... I'm not exactly sure how I'm...Thanks Dan... I'm not exactly sure how I'm going to attack this yet... I have a picture in my head but I'll have to wait and see if it translates to the actual finished product.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07950027944252186558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174707630587958872.post-63008317117764322062016-07-07T08:05:24.172-04:002016-07-07T08:05:24.172-04:00yeah, cost is always a factor when it comes to boa...yeah, cost is always a factor when it comes to boat projects. I like the shelving idea.<br /><br />You're off to a good start. Let's hope the finish is just as strong. :-)Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07379397976154250105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174707630587958872.post-6247308980729586782016-07-06T17:15:26.154-04:002016-07-06T17:15:26.154-04:00Lowering the V-Berth will shrink the storage under...Lowering the V-Berth will shrink the storage under and make smaller the berth itself, but I plan on installing shelves for books and other items, drop down storage, and with no holding tank, other storage.<br /><br />As to the seacocks, I will remove them before I rebuild the berth and before I paint. I'll soak them as you recommended. I really appreciate the advice... not always sure what will work when venturing into uncharted water.<br /><br />I like the Interlux 2000 barrier coat idea but the price is a little high... I'll do some research and price shopping. <br /><br />Thanks for the links Dan. Good sources of information.<br /><br />I appreciate your input.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07950027944252186558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174707630587958872.post-52646651031568928512016-07-06T10:05:07.602-04:002016-07-06T10:05:07.602-04:00That'll be quite a drop in height. That'll...That'll be quite a drop in height. That'll give you plenty of headroom. It seems you have plenty of storage elsewhere in the boat so not much of a shortage to you.<br /><br />Those seacocks look like the tapered cone type, that you might be able to clean up and reuse. If they ARE restorable, that's possibly good money there. Were they used for the head system? At least, soak them up in a bucket of vinegar for a while to eat up the corrosion, then you can use a wire brush to clean up some more. Get past the green, you might be able to see if they're worth going further.<br /><br />Anyway, I was thinking of using bilgekote on my boat but saw some info saying that it may not really adhere very well. So, right now, I'm considering Interlux 2000 barrier coat, since it IS made for constant contact with water and may be easier to clean. Another option is gelcoat. Just thinking of something to keep you from doing more work later, but in the short term, anything would look better.<br /><br />This is what I read that got me to change my mind about bilgekote. Only a suggestion. :-) Look at user "Maine Sail" comments. He's well experienced and know some good things about taking care of boats.<br /><br />http://www.sailnet.com/forums/gear-maintenance/43055-painting-bilge-what-paint-though-2.html<br /><br />Maine Sail's how-to site might be useful, in case you haven't seen it yet: http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/boat_projectsDanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07379397976154250105noreply@blogger.com