272 refurb...

agprice22

agprice22

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Aug 3, 2012
2,542
Performance Cruising Telstar 28 302 Watkins Glen
Getting my 272 back on its feet!


New Name:
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Acrylic coating:
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Oops! Little void in the keel...
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Thanks,

Andrew
 
thepiratedoc

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May 2, 2013
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Oday 272 Beaufort, NC
Looking good!! I have been working weekends on mine - on a lift and in the water - but that acrylic coating is gorgeous! Looking forward to more pics ...
 
agprice22

agprice22

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2,542
Performance Cruising Telstar 28 302 Watkins Glen
thepiratedoc said:
Looking good!! I have been working weekends on mine - on a lift and in the water - but that acrylic coating is gorgeous! Looking forward to more pics ...
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Thanks! The acrylic is super easy, fast, inexpensive, and it lasts a long time. You can lightly sand it and overcoat it, or you can sand it off and recoat it. I feel bad not compounding and polishing and waxing, but I just didn't have time. The more I use the acrylic, the more sold I am!

Thanks,

Andrew
 
agprice22

agprice22

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Aug 3, 2012
2,542
Performance Cruising Telstar 28 302 Watkins Glen
Repainted name plates!



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We are getting close!

We launch next Saturday, June 21. I will post pics when we get her in the water.

Thanks,
Andrew
 
agprice22

agprice22

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Aug 3, 2012
2,542
Performance Cruising Telstar 28 302 Watkins Glen
I am confused. I read in some older postings that the 272 has a lead keel. However, my keel had several sizeable rust pockets on top of the wings. I ground them out, and the metal was none too soft! I chewed up most of a 5" wheel removing 2 4x4" pockets of rust and numerous pitted areas.



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I am thinking this keel is cast-iron.

Any thoughts?

Thanks,

Andrew
 
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Pat

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Jun 7, 2004
1,250
Oday 272LE Ninnescah Yacht Club, Wichita, Ks.
agprice222, our is lead, but has been a happy keel....so far at least...
 
Coyote

Coyote

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Sep 30, 2008
132
Hunter 30T Madeira Beach, Florida
Looking OUTSTANDING--
how did you re-paint the name plates?

thanks,
coyote
 
cb32863

cb32863

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Jun 29, 2010
1,287
Beneteau First 235 Lake Minnetonka, MN
Is that shadow or is there compression where you have your backing plates?
 
agprice22

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Aug 3, 2012
2,542
Performance Cruising Telstar 28 302 Watkins Glen
cb32863 said:
Is that shadow or is there compression where you have your backing plates?
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Little compression: it is compressing the new headliner up to the fiberglass.

Thanks

Andrew
 
agprice22

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Aug 3, 2012
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Performance Cruising Telstar 28 302 Watkins Glen
Coyote said:
Looking OUTSTANDING-- how did you re-paint the name plates? thanks, coyote
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I sprayed them with gloss black, then I hand painted the silver lettering.

I am applying new vinyl lettering for logo and "272" as well!

Oh she is gonna look spiffy!

Thanks,
Andrew
 
agprice22

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Performance Cruising Telstar 28 302 Watkins Glen
the_alpine said:
What is this acrylic you speak of?
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Well, this acrylic is one not made for boats. I researched acrylic coating for fiberglass, and I found some reviews of acrylic coatings, comparing different coatings and waxing treatments to Boats/RVs. The result was that the acrylic coatings lasted (much) longer, were more waterproof, didn't fade/oxidize, and didn't allow stains like wax.

The informal study found that there was a floor coating that was made by the same company that produced the Boat / RV coating, but it cost 1/10 the price. So, I got gutsy, and I looked for this floor coating. I couldn't find it. Oh well. So, I tried another floor coating: ProForm sold at Sams Club. I used it on the floors in my business! I tried it on my C22 last season. The boat sat in the water all season, was sailed weekly, and on the trailer all Winter. It looks EXACTLY the same today as when I applied the coating! Sure, it needs a washing, but it is still glossy!

So... That is it! I know, people will call me crazy. The old hats will scoff and hmmmph, but this stuff works: it is UV resistant, water resistant, dries hard like nail polish (really, you will have to scrape it off your nails if you don't wear gloves while applying it), stays glossy.

Let's face it, it is formulated to take a beating on vinyl floors. A boat hull gets a lot less walking-on!

Try it. I have not been disappointed.

Good luck!

Thanks,

Andrew
 
Ward H

Ward H

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Nov 7, 2011
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Catalina 30 Mk II Cedar Creek, Bayville NJ
Andrew, looking real good. Like the name plates. I might try that.
 
agprice22

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Aug 3, 2012
2,542
Performance Cruising Telstar 28 302 Watkins Glen
Ward H said:
Andrew, looking real good. Like the name plates. I might try that.
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I ordered new vinyl lettering from DOITYOURSELFLETTERING.com. I have the scales and fonts I used if anyone is interested. I will post a picture after I apply the letters.

Thanks,

Andrew
 
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