272 refurb...

[agprice22]

Yes! Ah JOY! We got her launched, the photos are self explanatory. We have a lot of rigging to do today... And hopefully some sailing today or Weds. We need to scrub her down after all our work and so many people walking on her. The launch went without a hitch. I will post more as we get her set up and start sailing.
As you can see in the last photo, we haven't even pulled the paper off the windows.

Thanks, Andrew

 

[thepiratedoc]

Harmony looks great! You have inspired me to do a wee bit more with Oday Break this offseason .... but that is a looooooong ways off, fortunately!

 

[agprice22]

A couple pictures at the dock! You can see our little boat dog peeping out of the cockpit in the first photo. We had her out sailing today. She seems much faster than our C22 in light air. She handles nicely. We will work on fine tuning all the systems to get her sailing the way we like. Yay! Thanks, Andrew

 

[thepiratedoc]

Andrew did you install the lazy jacks yourself? Oday Break needs them badly ...

 

[agprice22]

Andrew did you install the lazy jacks yourself? Oday Break needs them badly ...

No. The blocks are suspended from wire pennants mounted near the spreaders. I just had to put new line around the boom and through the blocks. I think mine are the Harken design.

When you add them, look at some of the ideas people have for deploying / stowing them. Loosen them liberally prior to setting the mainsail. This will keep the leech and battens from catching on them. Tighten them when you are ready to lower the mainsail. Or tighten the topping lift, lower the sail, And then tighten the lazy jacks.

Thanks,

Andrew

 

[agprice22]

This is how the lettering and emblem turned out.



I used DoItYourselfLetting.com, and I used measurements from the old letters to get close.

Thanks,
Andrew

 

[LANCE ON CLOUD NINE]

Looks very nice! Could I ask, how did you apply the acrylic?

 

[agprice22]

Looks very nice! Could I ask, how did you apply the acrylic?

The acrylic is just wiped on VERY lightly with a fine sponge. By very lightly, I mean the sponge is just barely damp. The accumulation of thin coats makes the shiniest surface. You go around the boat as you apply it, and by the time you return to the start, you can apply the next coat. Each coat only takes a few minutes, so do at least 4 coats. It will be dry and hard in a few minutes.

Be sure to clean the hull very well. I sanded mine with 600 and 1200 wet / dry to remove all the oxydization, stains, and dirt.

Thanks, Andrew

 

[LANCE ON CLOUD NINE]

application info

Thank you for taking the time to answer. Have fun with your new ship!

 

[agprice22]

Thank you for taking the time to answer. Have fun with your new ship!

you are welcome. Let me know if you decide to try it, and let us know your results. I feel a little like a rule-breaker, so hearing someone else's results would be great. I will keep updating my own experience as I go.

Thanks,

Andrew

 

[agprice22]

New anchor roller:





It is a Kingston. 3 1/2 inches wide. 15 inches long, I think. I had to trim the side of it to clear my bow cleat. I mounted it far enough forward to keep the flukes clear, and I drilled the roller and the anchor to install a pin. No bungees to hold it in place. The picture shows a temp rod of stainless holding the anchor now.

Another job done.

Thanks ,

Andrew

 

[Panta Rei]

I second Andrew's endorsement

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

I second Andrew's endorsement.

I too used an acrylic sealer in place of rubbing compound, polish, and buff. I was not a gutsy as Andrew since the cost of the product plus applicator was $50 vs $10 or less for Andrew's product. I used poliglow (marketed to boat owners). Lot's of help on the internet by searching for polyglow.

The key to using the product is getting the hull as clean as possible. Wash then use Comet or other cleanser. Lightly Sand any spots that appear off color or stained. The sealer will restore the gloss. I believe I applied three coats. First coat looked terrible as the old gelcoat sucked the product in. I recoat each spring but next spring I will strip using polystrip or a floor stripper (ammonia based).
I highly recommend trying this before you paint the hull or smooth topsides as this can be easily stripped off if you don't like it.

 

[agprice22]

I second Andrew's endorsement. I too used an acrylic sealer in place of rubbing compound, polish, and buff. I was not a gutsy as Andrew since the cost of the product plus applicator was $50 vs $10 or less for Andrew's product. I used poliglow (marketed to boat owners). Lot's of help on the internet by searching for polyglow. The key to using the product is getting the hull as clean as possible. Wash then use Comet or other cleanser. Lightly Sand any spots that appear off color or stained. The sealer will restore the gloss. I believe I applied three coats. First coat looked terrible as the old gelcoat sucked the product in. I recoat each spring but next spring I will strip using polystrip or a floor stripper (ammonia based). I highly recommend trying this before you paint the hull or smooth topsides as this can be easily stripped off if you don't like it.

Thanks!

I clean my hull with either a scotchbrite and cleanser or, in the case of my 272, 600 grit sandpaper followed by 1200 grit. Those two will remove all the stains and shadows. My new 272 looks NEW! And most of the way through this season, ot still looks great.

Now, you can save your money on the Polyglow... take a chance on ProForm floor polish from Sams. Shucks, I could probably mail you a pint, and, as you know, it would last you several seasons! Just let me know.

Thanks!

Andrew