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Etchells Repair Work Pictures
On Aug 7, 2:42 am, OzOne wrote:
On Mon, 06 Aug 2007 07:13:54 -0700, Bart scribbled thusly: Hull number is 83. The boat was built in 1973 or so. So it has seen better days. Oh OK...she's a grand old lady then. My first Etchells was in the high 600's. Thanks for the tip about waxing the threads. That is a good idea. I would use your method if I was re-bedding my hardware. I choose to put the bigger pieces in there because I had the material handy. I still believe in letting the water through on an open boat like this. There is no risk of damaging anything else inside the boat. However, here in Connecticut, freezing action is a serioius concern. Any water in between the deck anywhere can start a crack when frozen, and that will lead to more extensive damage. Do you have freezing weather where you live? Yeah, I understand what you're getting at, but if you don't seal the lower ends, water can and will wick up along the thread and do the damage you fear. We get only a few heavy frosts each year, no freezing temps. If it wicks up, it will have nowhere to go. I'll have solid glass for several inches in any direction. I don't see how I can get wet core with my method, even if I leave it out uncovered all winter--not that I would. |
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