Portlight seal and keels

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clinton_edmonds

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Oct 30, 2019
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Hello Peter, Steve and Bill,

Thanks for the good advice. Based on Steve's comment about the
variable thickness of the fibreglass, I will confirm my dimensions
first. Peter's 'restorationspecialities' information looks
interesting with the cost working out to be $3.25/ft not including
the price of the tool (about $35) and shipping. The VAGB alternative
has a degree of comfort in ensuring that the right sizes and
materials will be obtained but at 85 quid and the cost of shipping
etc., it may not be the best for my situation.

Bill, if I go to the supplier I have sourced, the unit cost for the
seal and locking strip would be about $ 1.50 per foot (without
shipping)and the amount to be purchased would be about 400ft.
However, I think the supplier may showing some signs of dealing in
smaller lots. The tool could always be passed around. I will keep
you informed.

regards,

Clint (v #3326)

P.S. Re Keels: I have run my previous Vega aground on a rock at 6
1/2 knots. At the end of the season when she came out of the water,
there was only a 1/2" chip out of the forward end of the keel. The
story is quite funny, but I won't waste space here with it.
 
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pjacobs55

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Oct 30, 2019
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I'm going to visit a local glass shop that does this kind of window
installation. I'm sure there are a few tips worth knowing before I
start. Will keep the list posted if I find anything of value.

Clint: We'd LOVE to hear your grounding story!

Peter
#1331 'Sin Tacha'
 
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clinton_edmonds

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Oct 30, 2019
67
Thanks Peter,

N.B. My wife has given me permission to relate this.

Some years ago, with my first Vega, we were entering the Town of Mahone Bay's anchorage (just down hill from Halifax, Nova Scotia). I had started the motor (it was getting close to G&T time so we were making speed to find a place to drop the anchor) and I was on the foredeck furling the jib (we did not have a furler on that boat) with my dear wife on the tiller. In the middle of the fairway leading to the anchorage lies a submerged rock called 'The Nubble'. There is a large rock-filled crib on it supporting a red tower and light. This is all in sight of the local highway which is about 50 yards away.

When I picked myself up off the deck trying to sooth my injured bum, back and dignity, I said to Barbara, 'I don't understand how did you not see it." She was really upset, mainly I think for the possible damage to the Vega, and replied "I thought that it was floating!". We have laughed so many times at that. Of course you had to be there to really appreciate it. As I mentioned earlier, there was only a tiny nick on the keel.

Regards,

Clint (V 3266)

pjacobs55 prjacobs@... wrote:
I'm going to visit a local glass shop that does this kind of window
installation. I'm sure there are a few tips worth knowing before I
start. Will keep the list posted if I find anything of value.

Clint: We'd LOVE to hear your grounding story!

Peter
#1331 'Sin Tacha'
 
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