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Forum: Monohull Sailboats

16-01-2013, 23:00

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Ferro Cement Hulls ?

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Posted By Steve Bean

Re: Ferro Cement Hulls ?

In the case of the sandblasting of my FC hull, the worst problem was that there were hundreds of small bubbles in the original epoxy sealant. Between the bubbles the coating was perfect and strong....

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

14-01-2013, 19:19

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Ferro Cement Hulls ?

Views: 390,768

Posted By Steve Bean

Re: Ferro Cement Hulls ?

One objection to sandblasting is that it tends to accentuate small, insignificant superficial cracks. I have seen this on my hull. I don't think it has caused a problem, but I will not sandblast...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

22-12-2012, 16:51

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Ferro Cement Hulls ?

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Posted By Steve Bean

Re: Ferro Cement Hulls ?

That 32-footer sounds a lot like a schooner-rigged version of a Samson C-Mist 32. Samson Marine Design is based in B.C. and adapted the Atkin "Eric" design for ferrocement. The Eric was a...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

30-11-2012, 17:10

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Ferro Cement Hulls ?

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Posted By Steve Bean

Re: Ferro Cement Hulls ?

For awab:
I have some experience with Lexan, and I recommend it for hatches. In 1982 I replaced 6 deck hatches on a 61-foot Argentine ketch. I damaged one by trying to drill through the...

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