stingray580 Posted April 25, 2011 Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 hi guys, who else has started?? after the 75km earthmovers, ( of which i completed 2 out of 3 laps) i have started the rebuild after failed gear forced retirement. rex and julie gave me a spanking on the water also. my works program so far: rebuild of traveller track and car - done waiting arrival of new ordered track and car reseal of both beams to hulls - done with sikaflex reinforce underside of decks for foot straps reinforce bows for spin pole stays reseal jib tracks onto decks, leaking. - done reseal tramp sail tracks onto decks, - done build a stiffer kite pole reseal both centrecases as the lightweight glass sheet has become pourous - sealing with epoxy, everdure and then paint rebuild both split rudder blades - done rebuild both rudder stocks - done replace tiller x arm - existing fixed, will replace for next season replace bent tiller extension - done using extendable ronstan battle stick whitworths $112 replace centrecase gaskets - maybe use a stiff mylar sheet??? any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madboutcats Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 How will you get all that done before Rum Race next weekend and you chase Mitch at the Sauna Sail in June? Reinforcing decks for foot straps is quick and easy if you buy some of those big screw in plastic plugs that you then screw into. I used them on my timber A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NixonJr Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 If mitch is going to the sauna sail i had better hurry up and finish my stingray! Who else is going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingray580 Posted April 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 i did most of it last week jeff while i was home. still have a bit to do yet, not sure about sauna sail at this point, probly should spend some of my time inside the house instead of inside the shed. ive got a couch, big screen tv and a beer fridge in the man cave now. cant go wasting valuable boat time going in and out the house to replenish beer supplies and getting the latest scores from the footy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchlb44 Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 Mitch is a definite Maybe for sauna sail! Work permitting! Winter maintenance indeed.... Much to be done... but nothing super urgent.... that spells disaster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingray580 Posted April 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 mitch, are you at home this week??? i need a favour, give me a ring 0488 376 497 cheers mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingray580 Posted May 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 ok next stage in the winter maintenece program is to replace the old centreboard gaskets, as they have died a most horrible death!!! the existing remnants look like they are made from a vinyl floor covering almost like lino. i am considering using something like a stencil mylar. anybody have any experience in this or suggestions? cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchlb44 Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 By Centreboard Gaskets you must mean "Rubbers"..... It doesn't matter too much, as long as the thickness of the material is the same as the recess in the hull! The most important thing is making sure that they are glued on REALLY WELL! Most national titles see people duct taping their rubbers back on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingray580 Posted May 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Hahahahaha rubbers!! F*$k me you must be going hard at it if you have to duct tape your rubbers on!! I really have to get to a national titles, you guys are having way too much fun !!!!!!!!!! Rofl!! :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NixonJr Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Yer mostly because everyone remembers that all that maintenance they were ment to do they didn't do! You want to get something that is very hard. This is so that is doesnt come back up with the centerboard and jam the centerboard, We have used a fiberglass "slot tape" on the past couple of cobras, Works good but it really does need to be stuck on well! So make sure you sand the crap out of the hull so it sticks and also use a very good glue something like heavy duty araldite 2 part mix together stuff. We have also used rubber in the past but you need to make sure you get some thicker stuff so it doesnt jam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingray580 Posted May 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 thanks rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NixonJr Posted May 5, 2011 Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 don't be scared to use heaps of duck tape when glueing them on too! [ATTACH]230[/ATTACH] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingray580 Posted May 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 SHADOW IS LOOKING GOOD!!! its looking a bit narrow though mate!! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NixonJr Posted May 5, 2011 Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 That is actually my new cobra (581 - Sweet Dreams) Finished her off for Easter (Cobra State Titles) Need to make some room and bring the shadow in for some work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchlb44 Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 In time for sauna sail Robbie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NixonJr Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 Mitch, are there any other stingrays going to the sauna sail? And are you sailing with your kite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchlb44 Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 Not sure Robbie... If a few stingrays make the journey from SA I will leave the kite at home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madboutcats Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 If your leaving the kite at home, I won't be bringing mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchlb44 Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 I love sailing with the kite! But I also enjoy racing other stingrays! I'll have a chat with Rex and maybe try and twist Brett's arm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingray580 Posted May 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 should i lend my kite and setup to rex???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NixonJr Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Hey guys, Decided not to go to the sauna sail this year, Instead I'm hoping to make some rudders and centerboards! Don't worry I'll keep everyone in the loop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchlb44 Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Come to Sauna Sail - drink rum - talk about what your going to do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madboutcats Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Better still come to Sauna Sail we'll all drink lots of rum, then we'll make the rudders and centreboards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingray580 Posted May 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 hahahaha my first job out of school was building yachts with paul brooks, and yes all centreboards and rudders were built while under the influence of rum. mind you.... so were all the deck layups, and the hull layups, and the mast rigging, and....................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loose Change Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Damn! He sounds like my kinda boss ....as long as it aint Bundaberg ...coz that stuff surely aint rum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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