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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 17-04-2011, 04:05
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Posted By smallyachts
Re: Ferro Cement Hulls ?

Just spent some time looking at design specs we have at the shop. It looks like most of the 40' are calling for between 5/8 to 7/8".

Sam McGee a 38' Samson in Ferro Cement has a 7/8" at the turn...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 15-04-2011, 14:27
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Posted By smallyachts
Re: Ferro Cement Hulls ?

I look forward to following your project.

We'll be rooting for you!

The crew @
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-04-2011, 05:46
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Posted By smallyachts
Re: Ferro Cement Hulls ?

Hog Wash!

Every major yacht insurer, both onshore and offshore I have talked to is willing to insure a FC boat, if it is surveyed and passed by an experienced surveyor. Just like a FRP, wood or...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-11-2010, 10:21
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Posted By smallyachts
In response to #1 pictures would greatly assist...

In response to #1 pictures would greatly assist in identifying what the strange metal eyes are. They could be hawser openings or scuppers possibly. It might also let us know what you have been using...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 26-07-2010, 19:22
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Posted By smallyachts
I hope there is a chemical engineer on the forum

Ok, I could not find the reference to the epoxy portland mix in Bruce's book, but I have found references to it in other areas (thanks to BillAU and others), however none of the references discusses...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 26-07-2010, 03:34
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Posted By smallyachts
Thanks Tony, Would it have been...

Thanks Tony,

Would it have been "Ferro-cement Design Techniques and Application" by Bruce Bingham?

It is the only one of his I am familiar with that deals exclusively with Ferro-cement.
...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 26-07-2010, 01:53
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Views: 391,200
Posted By smallyachts
In which Bruce Bingham book was it in?

Hi Tony,

Could you tell me which Bruce Bingham book you found this formula in?

The only reference I have ever seen by Bruce Bingham to a ferro mortar formula with resin in it is Fer-A-Lite...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 21-06-2010, 05:12
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Views: 391,200
Posted By smallyachts
I found one of the links where I read the issue...

I found one of the links where I read the issue of electrolysis in regards to applying a epoxy/copper paint to a ferro cement hull.

8. PREPARING AND PAINTING A FERROCEMENT HULL...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 21-06-2010, 04:36
Replies: 1,093
Views: 391,200
Posted By smallyachts
You may want to research the copper laden paint...

You may want to research the copper laden paint idea directly against the ferro-cement hull.

I will see if I can find the link that I read this on. I think it may have been on ferro boats site.
...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-06-2010, 06:33
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Views: 391,200
Posted By smallyachts
osirissail - You are correct regarding the...

osirissail -

You are correct regarding the use of stainless in a water rich / oxygen deprived environment.

However if it is buried in the Fer-A-Lite there will be no moisture present as long...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-06-2010, 04:23
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Posted By smallyachts
Is it Ferro lite or Fer-A-Lite? Ferro lite...

Is it Ferro lite or Fer-A-Lite?

Ferro lite is a mix of cement and epoxy with some short glass fibers thrown in, Fer-A-Lite contains no cement and is a mix of Polyester boat resin and several...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 03-06-2010, 03:56
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Views: 391,200
Posted By smallyachts
Fer-a-lite availability in AUS

FYI

We have been shipping Fer-A-Lite to Australia now for the past 3 years. We know of one boat being completed with the product as well as several that have been repaired.

Freight costs are...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 26-05-2010, 04:22
Replies: 1,093
Views: 391,200
Posted By smallyachts
There is a better material for repair. It is...

There is a better material for repair. It is called Fer-A-Lite. Due to restrictions I apparently cannot post the website here. But if you go on and google Fer-A-Lite or SmallYachts for the...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 29-12-2009, 16:33
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Posted By smallyachts
We love ferro boats, I currently sail a Samson...

We love ferro boats, I currently sail a Samson C-Farer (ferrocement, currently for sale by the way) and I am still working on the Samson C-Ranger (Fer-A-Lite) the 45' ketch in Ruskin mentioned back...
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