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The shelves will hold tool boxes, power tools, crates of camping gear, crates with shoes and bike helmets, eskies, scuba equipment, empty jerry cans. The sort of stuff that seems to clog up our...

I am looking for some plans to build shelving in my garage. I currently have some older shelving that was is not really up to the weight it is carrying so a few shelves are bowing. Also the shelves...

After looking at Stuart's web page I see my table is the RTA001. There is a spare parts PDF but not a manual. Anyone have an RTA001 manual?

Guys (and gals if there are any around) I have the need to replace some coamings on my vessel shortly. The ones currently fitted are maple which has simply been painted. Is maple good for external...

Hi there all. I just picked up myself one of the older model Triton Router and Jigsaw tables second hand. Does anyone have the manual that I could get a copy of? I don't know how to set it up at the...

I had a look at the picture of the roves on the classic marine web site, in addition to reading your description, however I still am not sure of the use. Is it to stop the nail from pulling out of...

Another example of a high jacked thread! It started well however by the end I have no idea what the hell is being discussed.

Does the sika work for the purpose discussed or not? Is it a...

Yes I had seen Boatmik's website. Most informative. If I drilled holes and injected epoxy thinned with TRPDA into the holes will it will leach through the timber or will it harden in the drill hole?...

Good on ya Pete! No I have not done the job yet. She has been up on the slip for the last two days being anti fouled and having a diesel servcice. Turned out to be a pain in the butt. The antifoul...

The vessel is a traditionally planked cruiser built from Spotted Gum. The horizontal planks are single pieces from bow to stern (40ft long). I can see no indication of glue or corking between the...

I have been told the cracks are normal movement between planks on a vessel 46 years old in area that's not surmerged. From the inside they are not cracks just gaps towards one end of the plank. The...

All,
Finally remembered to take a photograph of the cracks I want to fill. These are in starboard side of the transom. At the widest point maybe 2-3mm apart. From the inside you can see light. I...

Ok..thanks fellas.

Are you saying that the bolt holes on the top of the socket won't be enough to secure it to the deck? If that's the case it wouldn't matter what you installed it in and the design is essentially...

Yes but doesn't that mean the force will be taken through the bolts that hold the socket to the deck. Since it will be twisting force the energy would be transfered to the wood. Wouldn't steel be...

I was under the impression that ships are on top of the water, boats are under the water and turn ships into wrecks?

Dazzler,
I have an Aquapro Sportman 860 (2.6m) with a 5hp Yamaha 2 stroke. There is no "get one up and boogin for fun" with it. My engine has yet to be run in however with two adults (160kg...

Yes it is for a tender and yes the underside of the deck is accessable - it's a top deck.

I was expecting the difficulty would be the amount of force applied through the base.

My other...

I am looking to install a cargo boom to the top deck of my boat. The boom I have chosen is a manual removable one that fits in a socket and swivels. The attached pictures show the davit, the mounting...

Fellas I think I have missed the point. What's the purpose of this light box? To store the two part epoxies in long term or a holder for mixed up product?

Is anyone familiar with the Epoxy Resin system produced by International (www.yachtpaint.com)? How does it rate against Bote Cote? Seems a hell of a lot dearer.

Are there any issues with using a...

Thanks fellas! I will take a pic on Saturday when I am there and post to show what I want to do. The Bote Cote supplier is Trend Timbers near Windsor NSW. They have marine ply as well for sale....

I know this may have been done to death however I am about to start to repair a number of things on our wooden boat "Jackpot". There are a few gaps between planks in the transom that I am intending...

Sure..wouldn't mind seeing the end product. Other pics on our website www.kneeling-goat.com

She has a great ####!

Sorry about the confusion. I have been mulling over the best way to do the job hence flipping between a router, jigsaw or circular saw. An 8vka genset is a huge sucker in size and weight! Well over...

Greetings Pete! Much appreciate your private email. Your boat looks good, it really has the look my partner and I like. You will enjoy it in Moreton Bay watch out for those banks though as I have...

Hi again all. Last weekend we got the opportunity to have a detailed look over and through out our new boat by cleaning it. We discovered the rot area on the deck that I am considering repairing...

I agree with you there on the lead. My vessel is 40ft and every time you raise a panel there is a lead bar there. I swear that if it ever sinks half the fish in NSW are going to die of lead poisoning!

Nice boat..the Gardners are a great engine they just keep chugging on..would have liked one in mine however we have a low hour Cummins 4BW instead.

What are you planning to use her for?

I was interested in picking up a work bench as well. Triton have one that even comes with a saw. I contacted Triton and received an email that there PTA001 (1000watt) drew 3000watts on startup. There...

I am in the need for a circular saw around 800watts. I have a 2000watt but I need to run it off a geneartor which only supports a constant power rate od 2200watts.

I saw the Ozito used to make n...

Since it's going to be done whilst the vessel is still in the water I could not imagine waterways would be too keen on chemically removed paint dropping into Sydney Harbour. Off course I shall...

I am interested in the opinion on the need to fully remove existing paint before repainting or whether a light sanding to ensure a good surface is sufficient.

Additionally either way mechanical...

Much appreciated Michael. The rest of the deck at that height is not fibre glassed so I think it's pretty pointless to just this replacement segment. Epoxy to seal the ply then painted should be ok?

Thanks Michael. I had already come to the conclusion that having pieces of ply joining over a beam was not a good idea. Though I had hought it presented an opportunity for water to enter directly...

As I mentioned the area where I can see the thickness is in a different part of the hull. The main deck is stepped. The centre section which covers the engine and cabin area is bout twelve inches...

I am not talking about restoring the vessel. I am trying to determine whats involved in replacing the rotten pieces of deck ply. The hull is in excellent condition, the Cummins diesel only has...

I agree with you there. What I would like to know though is how to go about it if I chose too. As far as I concerned I am able to make a better judgement on the value of a service if I am aware of of...

The surveyor did give me a quote, around $10 000, for a few wood issue to be resolved however he says they are simply to do yourself.

We have already determined the size of the rot and luckily...

It was built in 1960 originally but was rebuilt from the water line in about 1986. That's it's current fitout. The hull itself and all structural wood is spotted gum. The hull from bow to stern are...

Has anyone used multipanel as opposed to plywood for plywood deck replacement? http://www.multipanel.com.au/products.html

Greeting all! I have just become the proud new owner of a 40ft trawler design spotted gum cruiser. Yesterday during the survey a number of areas were noted as having wood rot, none are structural...