Comments - Warm Enough... - SeaKnots2024-03-29T11:17:52Zhttp://seaknots.ning.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=900123%3ABlogPost%3A80065&xn_auth=noOn the advice of the Port Tow…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2009-05-02:900123:Comment:804332009-05-02T00:35:04.963ZOrvil Newtonhttp://seaknots.ning.com/profile/OrvilNewton
On the advice of the Port Townsend Shipwright's Co-op, we used Sikaflex for the large windows. I now think that was a mistake but they are the professionals and have their own priorities. They do a lot of fishing boats that way. I was told by one fishing boat owner that he had to cut his Sikaflex bedded ports out with a saws-all when they needed replacement. Sikaflex is much like 3M 5200: Permanent. You can't take them off and re-bed them if they develop leaks.<br />
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I used white silicone for the…
On the advice of the Port Townsend Shipwright's Co-op, we used Sikaflex for the large windows. I now think that was a mistake but they are the professionals and have their own priorities. They do a lot of fishing boats that way. I was told by one fishing boat owner that he had to cut his Sikaflex bedded ports out with a saws-all when they needed replacement. Sikaflex is much like 3M 5200: Permanent. You can't take them off and re-bed them if they develop leaks.<br />
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I used white silicone for the small ports because it makes more sense to me for plastic to plastic seals. Orvil,
what did you use to be…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2009-05-02:900123:Comment:804312009-05-02T00:07:08.733ZLarry Wilsonhttp://seaknots.ning.com/profile/LarryWilson
Orvil,<br />
what did you use to bed the ports? (windows,deadlights)<br />
Larry
Orvil,<br />
what did you use to bed the ports? (windows,deadlights)<br />
Larry We used Makrolon, a brand tha…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2009-05-01:900123:Comment:804262009-05-01T22:54:24.386ZOrvil Newtonhttp://seaknots.ning.com/profile/OrvilNewton
We used Makrolon, a brand that is available in a scratch resistant variety. I don't know how this will work out long-term but the large windows in the photos were installed in October 2007 and still look like new.
We used Makrolon, a brand that is available in a scratch resistant variety. I don't know how this will work out long-term but the large windows in the photos were installed in October 2007 and still look like new. Lexan is what we used, Orvil.…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2009-05-01:900123:Comment:804182009-05-01T21:48:37.854ZLivhttp://seaknots.ning.com/profile/Liv51
Lexan is what we used, Orvil.<br />
We too cut our own windows. The stuff scatches easily though.
Lexan is what we used, Orvil.<br />
We too cut our own windows. The stuff scatches easily though. The windows are made of 3/8 i…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2009-05-01:900123:Comment:803892009-05-01T18:13:05.077ZOrvil Newtonhttp://seaknots.ning.com/profile/OrvilNewton
The windows are made of 3/8 inch clear polycarbonate. Lexan is one brand name. It is very easy to work with ordinary woodworking tools. I made them using a band saw, table router and drill press but you could conceivably do it with hand-held power tools. I have video of the entire process of re-fitting that I will be putting up eventually in a new series, after I finish the Across the Pacific logs.
The windows are made of 3/8 inch clear polycarbonate. Lexan is one brand name. It is very easy to work with ordinary woodworking tools. I made them using a band saw, table router and drill press but you could conceivably do it with hand-held power tools. I have video of the entire process of re-fitting that I will be putting up eventually in a new series, after I finish the Across the Pacific logs. Orvil - thanks for all the de…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2009-05-01:900123:Comment:803872009-05-01T17:57:44.838ZSukyhttp://seaknots.ning.com/profile/Suky
Orvil - thanks for all the details, extremely helpful. what are the windows make of ? guess, I missed that ?
Orvil - thanks for all the details, extremely helpful. what are the windows make of ? guess, I missed that ? whatever you need to sail Liv…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2009-05-01:900123:Comment:803852009-05-01T17:56:46.075ZSukyhttp://seaknots.ning.com/profile/Suky
whatever you need to sail Liv.. I see you raising the sails woman !* Happy Mother's Day !~*~!*~*!*
whatever you need to sail Liv.. I see you raising the sails woman !* Happy Mother's Day !~*~!*~*!* We also just finished install…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2009-04-30:900123:Comment:802772009-04-30T22:35:57.717ZLivhttp://seaknots.ning.com/profile/Liv51
We also just finished installing both of our new windows, which we cut ourselves. That, besides a long list of to do's, which included caulking the toe rail and installing a new compass, plus building shelves and cupboards. and and and...:-) . We're still not finished but I would like to have the boat launched by mother's day. A gift to myself.. LOL Will we be ready is the question.. I guess we'll have to raise hell and high water.
We also just finished installing both of our new windows, which we cut ourselves. That, besides a long list of to do's, which included caulking the toe rail and installing a new compass, plus building shelves and cupboards. and and and...:-) . We're still not finished but I would like to have the boat launched by mother's day. A gift to myself.. LOL Will we be ready is the question.. I guess we'll have to raise hell and high water. The forward Deck hatch opens…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2009-04-30:900123:Comment:802632009-04-30T21:03:52.649ZOrvil Newtonhttp://seaknots.ning.com/profile/OrvilNewton
The forward Deck hatch opens but there is only one opening port in the after bulkhead. Ventilation is handled by a four inch passive vent over the head, a four inch solar day/night vent in the forward hatch, a four inch 12 volt exhaust vent in the forepeak and a three inch mushroom intake vent in the cockpit that is ducted into the forward cabin. There are also two three inch mushroom vents on the after deck ventilating the lazarette. We have found that the boat is kept very comfortable in the…
The forward Deck hatch opens but there is only one opening port in the after bulkhead. Ventilation is handled by a four inch passive vent over the head, a four inch solar day/night vent in the forward hatch, a four inch 12 volt exhaust vent in the forepeak and a three inch mushroom intake vent in the cockpit that is ducted into the forward cabin. There are also two three inch mushroom vents on the after deck ventilating the lazarette. We have found that the boat is kept very comfortable in the tropics by erecting full length awnings and leaving the companionway and the forward deck hatch open.<p style="text-align:left"><img src="http://americanvega.org/images/307_Breeandboat_075.jpg"/></p>
In the high latitudes we have been keeping the boat closed with the active vents working to remove moisture. Keeping the boat dry while living aboard in cold weather has been a challenge but increasing airflow and ventilation seems to be working. If you look closely, you can see the active vents in the second photo.<p style="text-align:left"><img src="http://americanvega.org/images/310_DSC01253.JPG"/></p>
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More at http://americanvega.org/lifeinthesticks/lealea.html how about any that open ? onl…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2009-04-30:900123:Comment:802412009-04-30T20:09:48.767ZSukyhttp://seaknots.ning.com/profile/Suky
how about any that open ? only opening hatches ??
how about any that open ? only opening hatches ??