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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 12-09-2010, 19:06
Replies: 32
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Posted By SvenG
Hi Simon, Pics ? :viking: I have...

Hi Simon,



Pics ? :viking:

I have some other questions for you too but will PM them in the next few days to keep from hijacking the thread.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 12-09-2010, 18:59
Replies: 32
Views: 17,766
Posted By SvenG
I did see that and thought it over before going...

I did see that and thought it over before going ahead. I'm assuming my fit will not be perfect and that I my end up using some very small trim to hide the gaps.

Appreciate the feedback.


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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 19-08-2010, 21:12
Replies: 32
Views: 17,766
Posted By SvenG
Hi Simon, That option wouldn't be too...

Hi Simon,



That option wouldn't be too appealing to us because the plastic portholes haven't just leaked due to caulking issues. The porthole gaskets and the plastic lenses do not stand up to...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 19-08-2010, 20:18
Replies: 32
Views: 17,766
Posted By SvenG
Heat gun & IR thermometer ?

We've installed the portholes/lights that didn't need veneer resurfacing, but next are the 5 that do need the new veneer.

After considering the advice here and reading a step-by-step blog about...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 22-07-2010, 08:25
Replies: 32
Views: 17,766
Posted By SvenG
Thanks !

I really appreciate all the great advice, and it is all great.

Since I have two quite small and not-too-visible panels (head and v-berth) I have learning room so I think I'll change my mind and...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 21-07-2010, 07:02
Replies: 32
Views: 17,766
Posted By SvenG
What was the problem you ran into with the epoxy...

What was the problem you ran into with the epoxy ? I assume the contact cement problem was alignment ?



When you say "jig" you mean setting up some alignment guides ?

I don't think I can...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 21-07-2010, 06:52
Replies: 32
Views: 17,766
Posted By SvenG
I'll post some when I get some worth posting. ...

I'll post some when I get some worth posting. For now just the two sheets of veneer will have to do :)

I asked a carpenter who was working on his own boat where he would get marine plywood and...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 20-07-2010, 23:38
Replies: 32
Views: 17,766
Posted By SvenG
Applying Veneer Over Interior Wood ?

The great porthole replacement project has begun :)

As I mentioned in another thread, old porthole leaks have stained some of the surrounding interior teak. There is only one place where a ~1"...
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