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Sorry you had to make a new panel. 2 coats isn't much depth to work with. i would go at it by hand - if you feel the need to. Maybe 0000 steel wool and a light hand polish with fine polishing compound. 15 coats would definitely give you some wiggle room for cutting and polishing. But, geez that's a ...

Approx 8cm.

Yes. The oil-based spar urethane does darken with time. Like Kevin, I actually like that. I've never had it flake off, but it does have a finite life.

Looking forward to seeing how your polishing works out!

Sorry I can't help on this one. Never used water-based finish on something I wanted slick. The oil-based Helmsman spar urethane can be cut and polished like an automotive finish. Don't know if you can do that with the water-based product you are using, though. Are you going to be able to see the dus...

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Sat Jan 23, 2021 6:31 am

We could do a group buy and cut cost down to $4.


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Looks like something I'd use to clean my guns...

I'm definitely not hung up on the idea, and I have done enough reading and research on the subject here and elsewhere to know that there is no solution to lightning strikes. It's a fickled, seemingly random, natural event that can't be prevented. My thoughts on it were - If it can't be prevented, t...

I have some experience with it... Sounds like an electrifying experience Jimmy :D Somewhat :D Hit the top of my chimney cap, caught the framing on fire, vaporized the wire for the deck lights. https://i.postimg.cc/VdXw8vmP/IMG-0713.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/QV2Dw1Lq/IMG-1217.jpg We got a vent-free g...

I agree with Neo. I wouldn't give it a good, grounded target. Also, if you get a direct hit, I'm not sure anything can protect you. Best to stay out of that sort of weather, and stay away from your standing rigging if you get caught in it. What I have observed is; it doesn't always hit the tallest t...

What a generous offer! You rock, Andy!

Wow! That turned out nice! I like your material choice a lot. It looks clean and contemporary. Great job!

I thought she was a trooper when you guys did the loop. Canoeing and camping in upper 20's lower 30's, well - that's just over the top! The gal's got game! Looking forward to seeing the rest of the trip!

6.8 knots max per Garmin chart plotter, but this doesn't happen a lot. 5 to a tad over 6 knots is typical when the wind is decent.

Would a porta-potty hold up to one overnighter? I'm mostly concerned with safety, I've read others having 7 adults on their 26, which seems like a lot to me. I'd never go out if conditions get or are projected to get questionable. ... and understand that the ballast tank should always be filled for...

Hello everyone, new potential owner here. I've thought about purchasing a trailerable boat recently. After some amount of research, I think a classic Mac will work well for my family. Boat/trailer/gear weight is a bit of an issue. My current SUV has a 5,800lb. towing capacity, however we are lookin...

In any event, I enjoyed the Blog!

Thanks for posting, Richard!