Popular Post mike farrants Posted May 27, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 27, 2022 So a few weeks back i had pugwash out the water in Portland sailing acedemy for a week to scrub off, paint and swap anodes. she was filthy and long over due a jet wash - but it didnt quite go to plan..... after the jet wash we found that the fibre glassing around the bilge keels/skegs was coming away in big flaps (didn't help with the speed) so after the scrub down i had to set about fibre glassing - they are only there for strengthening as the boat used to dry out - so i did the best job i could not pretty and not one i ever want to do again - fibre glassing upside down, round corners under a boat is not fun. one that was done i set about antifouling, and then painted the hull (with 2 coats of masonry paint [i don't care for a gloss finish]) - and she looked splendid. fibre glassing done some hemple primer/undercoats and antifoul and she was done. But.... upon removing the anode we noticed the bolt turned - so we removed it scrubbed it up applied liberal amounts of sealant and put it all back together. happy days - or so i thought. .... when she went back in the water i was halfway out of the marina when i saw the anode bolts letting water in - so a quick turnaround and we had her back out of the water in the yard. we realised we weren't using correct anode bolts with the welded washer so we got some new bolts and some CT1 and i did the job properly. Back in the water today and back to Weymouth - and my feet stayed dry! lets hope it holds! suzook12, Saintly Fish, GPSguru and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike farrants Posted May 27, 2022 Author Share Posted May 27, 2022 Back on her mooring.... Dicky 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPSguru Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Just make sure your bilge pump works ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike farrants Posted May 27, 2022 Author Share Posted May 27, 2022 will do - i've left the floorboard up so I can check it every hour through the night (not quite but i will be paranoid!) i'll check later and in the morning, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Could have been a close call! Good job you spotted it and got it sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 I do remember telling you to check your hull anode bolt. But you just wouldn’t listen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPSguru Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 41 minutes ago, JonC said: I do remember telling you to check your hull anode bolt. But you just wouldn’t listen. It is not difficult see what the ‘C’ is for in your name 🙄😂😇 Andy135 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 16 minutes ago, GPSguru said: It is not difficult see what the ‘C’ is for in your name 🙄😂😇 It’s a common fault that Mike and I had discussed at length. You just stick to your woopy cushion and it’s rusty wheels. GPSguru 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Good job you noticed close to port Mike, just imagine if............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daio web Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 On 5/27/2022 at 2:50 PM, mike farrants said: Back on her mooring.... looks good mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captin slows old outlaw Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 On 5/27/2022 at 2:50 PM, mike farrants said: Back on her mooring.... looking smart mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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