Thank you everyone for your comments - the purpose of the eyebolt was so
that I can optionally use one of the weights as a lunch anchor on the
sailing pirogue as well as allowing me to tie the weights down when using
them as ballast. I need the ballast to compensate for the weight of my son
at the bow when solo sailing. Having them tied onto the boat also allows me
to cut them free in case of emergency rather then building them into the
boat. I was going with about 10lb weights as that is a size I should easily
be able to manage.

I might try melting the lead as several people suggest - doing it outdoors
but I suspect that using resin to cast the weights into a can might be my
final result. I have to wait for warmer weather no matter what anyway.

--
Andrew Butchart

You might consider using bolt cutters to cut the wheel weights into
smaller pieces and bagging them like shot bags. Using lead for ballast
where it has to be shifted around can be hard on the insides of a small
boat and the shot bags are a lot more friendly.

For a lunch hook, you can use a one pound coffee can about half full
for ten pounds. I've done it in a BBQ and it works just fine. The
only part that didn't turn out okay was that my eyebolt rusted badly
after using it in salt water.

The waterglass (Sodium silicate, sold in some drug stores) works great
as a mold release and to seal a mold from leakage.

Al Gunther Kingston, WA ---- 47=B0 48.1'N, 122=B0 30.0'W

I have 4500lb +/- of keel lead for sale.

This is the ballast from a Pearson Vanguard. I've not weighed it but the vessel
specs say 4500lb ballast.

The lead is in 2 castings and is clean due to being encapsulated.

Pix at:

http://www.anzam.com/images/pearson_keel

You'd have to pick up at Sacramento..

Any interest ?

Brian C

wrote:

You might consider using bolt cutters to cut the wheel weights into
smaller pieces and bagging them like shot bags. Using lead for ballast
where it has to be shifted around can be hard on the insides of a small
boat and the shot bags are a lot more friendly.

For a lunch hook, you can use a one pound coffee can about half full
for ten pounds. I've done it in a BBQ and it works just fine. The
only part that didn't turn out okay was that my eyebolt rusted badly
after using it in salt water.

The waterglass (Sodium silicate, sold in some drug stores) works great
as a mold release and to seal a mold from leakage.

Al Gunther Kingston, WA ---- 47° 48.1'N, 122° 30.0'W

What did you do with the rest of the boat?

Jonathan

Brian Cleverly wrote:

I have 4500lb +/- of keel lead for sale.

This is the ballast from a Pearson Vanguard. I've not weighed it but
the vessel specs say 4500lb ballast.

The lead is in 2 castings and is clean due to being encapsulated.

Pix at:

http://www.anzam.com/images/pearson_keel

You'd have to pick up at Sacramento..

Any interest ?

Brian C

wrote:

You might consider using bolt cutters to cut the wheel weights into
smaller pieces and bagging them like shot bags. Using lead for ballast
where it has to be shifted around can be hard on the insides of a small
boat and the shot bags are a lot more friendly.

For a lunch hook, you can use a one pound coffee can about half full
for ten pounds. I've done it in a BBQ and it works just fine. The
only part that didn't turn out okay was that my eyebolt rusted badly
after using it in salt water.

The waterglass (Sodium silicate, sold in some drug stores) works great
as a mold release and to seal a mold from leakage.

Al Gunther Kingston, WA ---- 47° 48.1'N, 122° 30.0'W

Jonathan wrote:

What did you do with the rest of the boat?

Jonathan


Cut it into 4ft x 4ft pieces and deposited in landfill.

If you are interested further, the repair history is documented at:

http://tinyurl.com/6bgyp

Brian C

Brian Cleverly wrote:

I have 4500lb +/- of keel lead for sale.

This is the ballast from a Pearson Vanguard. I've not weighed it but
the vessel specs say 4500lb ballast.

The lead is in 2 castings and is clean due to being encapsulated.

Pix at:

http://www.anzam.com/images/pearson_keel

You'd have to pick up at Sacramento..

Any interest ?

Brian C

wrote:

You might consider using bolt cutters to cut the wheel weights into
smaller pieces and bagging them like shot bags. Using lead for ballast
where it has to be shifted around can be hard on the insides of a small
boat and the shot bags are a lot more friendly.

For a lunch hook, you can use a one pound coffee can about half full
for ten pounds. I've done it in a BBQ and it works just fine. The
only part that didn't turn out okay was that my eyebolt rusted badly
after using it in salt water.

The waterglass (Sodium silicate, sold in some drug stores) works great
as a mold release and to seal a mold from leakage.

Al Gunther Kingston, WA ---- 47° 48.1'N, 122° 30.0'W

It's good for dipping your eggs in to preserve them a long time. Waterglass,
not lead!

--


Keith
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The waterglass (Sodium silicate, sold in some drug stores) works great
as a mold release and to seal a mold from leakage.

Yea, it's great use for the stuff, but hardly one which will keep me in
employment ... I makethe stuff
DF


"Keith" wrote in message
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It's good for dipping your eggs in to preserve them a long time.
Waterglass, not lead!

--


Keith
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The waterglass (Sodium silicate, sold in some drug stores) works great
as a mold release and to seal a mold from leakage.

Not a problem... when I worked for Akzo, we used plenty to make catalysts.
As long as there's oil, you'll have all the market you can handle!

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Keith
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"David Flew" wrote in message
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Yea, it's great use for the stuff, but hardly one which will keep me in
employment ... I makethe stuff
DF


"Keith" wrote in message
...
It's good for dipping your eggs in to preserve them a long time.
Waterglass, not lead!

--


Keith
__
All those who believe in psycho-kinesis, raise my hand.
wrote in message
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The waterglass (Sodium silicate, sold in some drug stores) works great
as a mold release and to seal a mold from leakage.