marty, do you have a link to said palm sander? That does sound pretty perfect. Yep MN3, want the gelcoat to get a bit solid but not mix with the PVA.

Yep, I just 3M 77 sandpaper to old credit cards or room keys, or often just fold it over and grip with my fingers. For larger areas, this is the sand...

On some boats it is etched into the beam sockets on the hulls. Most modern boats have it glassed into the hull inside the port hole.

Ohh, I'm also realizing the O.P is asking how to get that thin piece of dyneema onto the sheet line itself. There are a few different options: 1) I p...

MN3, I just had the same thought, a big loop is easy to snare. That is the same concern I would have with your knot. I've always used a bowline t...

MN3, that makes sense. I would use 2mm dyneema. Arch, does it make sense to you? One other similar idea is basically to make a soft shackle, and befor...

MN3 wrote: I like the brion toss tools if you know how they work you could just use wire question: how do you use these blocks as a jib block? they ...

Watch the plastic connector on those blocks. Solid ratchets, but I prefer the swivel version.. The quick links from Ronstan aren't technically splice...

Did you change the spacing on the rollers fore and aft? Its pretty easy to load a boat on a trailer in the wrong location. Front spacing is the most ...

John, PM sent.

This table should paint the picture:br /> The F18 main is a touch smaller-0.5 m^2 when including mast area in both measurements-but it is actually ev...

This is true, however some foams break down in contact with moisture. Single part expanding foam will deteriorate when exposed to moisture. Pool noodl...

MN3, you need some slop in the side stays to get the forestay into position. This is one way to do that. They also aide in righting. As to the O.P, ...

Best is to take the boat by a professional gelcoat shop and have them mix you up a batch of color matched gelcoat.

PM sent to those who asked.

MN3 wrote: Wax additive: pass. your method sounds better do you need to thin the gel/pva mix?Edited by MN3 on Apr 10, 2018 - 10:21 AM. Nope, shoot...

MN3 wrote: 5) Re-seating the tiller arm to upper rudder casting, these are held in place with 2 stainless steel rivets and the aluminum corrodes resul...

I should add that I agree a re-coat is advised yearly depending on kite use. The kits I sell should do 2 Nacra 20 kites, and you don't have to mix it ...

Trap, Yes I still have some Seal-N-Glide. Will PM you. -Sam

Wax additive: pass. Gelcoat repair kit: Unfortunately not, the evercoat ones I've tried SUCK, they are 1 part systems and don't cure properly. Also n...

traphappy, The cause of most casting breakages is failure to ease traveler and jibsheet when going around the weather mark in breezy conditions, an...

MN3, Kiteboard and windsurfing harnesses don't work on a sailboat. I like and recommend magic marine harnesses, but Gill makes a comfortable one an...

Nice trailer Edchris77. I notice you don't have the trampoline on. That has been my limited tilt trailer experience-need to take the trampoline off or...

Tom, Looks good, probably the same base as some of the marine coatings. Can you share tips on painting, i.e the thinner/reducing agent and what spr...

Is this the paint?br /> The other option I found is this:br /> I'm mostly curious, after doing a fair bit of reading on the subject Alexseal, Awlcra...

I bought a similar trailex some years back. She has been a reliable workhorse but one issue with the trailex is the fasteners used are not stainless s...

Their are several repair methods that can be used in the instance, I will go through the most right to the least right: 1) Cut out the entire affecte...

Those exact boxes are lunch boxes from NCSUTrey. They are >$2k each. I can send you his contact information if you are interested. Shipping is going t...

The AHPC manual is pretty good, I refer to it and the Infusion manual often enough. You have my email if you get stuck...

bacho wrote: Can I expect the sailing to be more fun on the F16 (aside from issues you note)? Think long and hard on that one. The F16 will be a hoot...