Thank youJust discovered this thread today. Great job! You should be pleased and proud.
Thank youJust discovered this thread today. Great job! You should be pleased and proud.
Loto,Can you post a picture and show me what you are talking about? I'm not following your description well
Glad you fixed it. Mine had no wood thereLoto,
I think I answered my own question. I believe there might be a difference in design between mine (1986) and your boat. On the aft side of the boat, there’s a metal clamp that sits above the rubrail. A small wooden piece sits inside this clamp which the clamp is screwed into, and also the rubrail is riveted into this wood. For my boat, this piece rotted out and my question originally was how you replaced it.
I’ve already removed the rubrail to inspect my hull/deck joint and replace this rotted wood piece. See pictures below.
Sure! Next time I head to the boat I’ll snap a photo and post it (within the next week). The small rotted wood end cap that was previously mentioned in my post has been replaced with PVC board cut to match the dent from the previous damage, siliconed into place, and re-drilled/secured with a stainless steel nut/bolt similar in size to the rusted rivet that previously secured it. The other side (starboard) appears to be in good shape without visible damage, I.e the dent in the fiberglass.@Yuba94
Generally the rub rail is a two piece sometimes with an end cap. The base of the rub rail is attached at the hull to deck joint. Then the cover or second piece is secured to the base. I have seen a cap on the end as standard with some manufacturers. I am curious what the other side looks like as it appears there was previous damage
Can you post a photo
The impressive part is that the previous owner managed to find a pop rivet that's not aluminumSure! Next time I head to the boat I’ll snap a photo and post it (within the next week). The small rotted wood end cap that was previously mentioned in my post has been replaced with PVC board cut to match the dent from the previous damage, siliconed into place, and re-drilled/secured with a stainless steel nut/bolt similar in size to the rusted rivet that previously secured it. The other side (starboard) appears to be in good shape without visible damage, I.e the dent in the fiberglass.
The repair was made last July and has since treated me well and overall I’m happy with it.
I’m unsure whether the rivet is factory or not. The previous owner who I communicate with on a somewhat regular basis still, mentioned he was oblivious that the damage existed. The rivet had more than surface rust though.The impressive part is that the previous owner managed to find a pop rivet that's not aluminum
It sounds like your rub rail is different than what was on my '84. The one issue that you should look out for on this boat is the rudder pivot bolt can crush the foam filled rudder. I have a few ideas on how to avoid this as well as the manual from the now defunct Starwind Association. PM if you're interestedI’m unsure whether the rivet is factory or not. The previous owner who I communicate with on a somewhat regular basis still, mentioned he was oblivious that the damage existed. The rivet had more than surface rust though.
Truthfully, this is my first sailboat and I’m a novice sailor overall. I didn’t notice this until a few weeks after purchase. Since then, I’ve spent hours working on the exterior/interior of the boat (1986 Starwind 19) and haven’t noticed any damage as blatant as this one. Since this small repair, I’ve replaced/re-sealed all screws/bolts with new stainless steel since some were zinc and also rusted. Sanded and applied teak oil to all exterior wood. I’ve replaced the forward hatch over the v-berth with a new Lewmar hatch, resealed the portholes, and updated the interior electrics (i.e lighting, electric sink pump, and lighter lithium batteries). She has treated me well and I’m still improving her. It’s a great first sailboat.
What kid of paint and how did you apply it? It looks great!I went ahead and painted it
VanSickle tractor enamel. It's John Deere yellow. 2 foam rollers. One to apply and one to smooth it outWhat kid of paint and how did you apply it? It looks great!
It looks so good I thought you had it done in a spraybooth!VanSickle tractor enamel. It's John Deere yellow. 2 foam rollers. One to apply and one to smooth it out
Nope! Middle of my shop about a year ago! Took about a week start to finish. I would toll a coat before and after work each day.It looks so good I thought you had it done in a spraybooth!