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Forum: Monohull Sailboats

05-02-2012, 02:41

Replies: 41

Crack in Ferro Keel

Views: 7,997

Posted By ozskip

Re: Crack in Ferro keel

I have had ferro boats for along time and even had a south seas in the driveway for over 9 years and never have i encountered what you describe so i agree RUN

Forum: Meets & Greets

12-01-2012, 03:47

Replies: 21

Ahoy from Bass Strait, Australia

Views: 3,013

Posted By ozskip

Re: Ahoy from Bass Strait, Australia

Hi and wellcome should be an interesting ride with 3metre sea at 11sec on the beam forecast first 24hrs give bouyweather a try most of pro fishing boats that work the strait use it

Forum: General Sailing Forum

09-01-2012, 22:45

Replies: 14

Loctite on Shackles ?

Views: 5,449

Posted By ozskip

Re: Loctite on shackles?

I mouse a shackle with monel wire anytime there is a chance it will come undone

Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany

03-01-2012, 12:57

Replies: 21

20,000 and still going strong

Views: 1,744

Posted By ozskip

20,000 and still going strong

Congratulations Gordmay on writing your 20,000th post a mile stone and thanks for the wealth of information and enjoyment in those threads. Will be looking forward to the next 20,000 keep up the good...

Forum: Our Community

24-12-2011, 23:32

Replies: 21

Lick the Wind

Views: 3,300

Posted By ozskip

re: Lick the Wind

I do not have an autopilot as such ,she is a yawl you sail her like a sloop rig and the then trim the mizzen sail to steer. Never been an autopilot on her .Greg

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

07-12-2011, 02:17

Replies: 1,093

Ferro Cement Hulls ?

Views: 391,266

Posted By ozskip

Re: Ferro Cement Hulls ?

Wheels was never a big head as well as beeing a mod and gave a lot to foruim . I have seen a lot on this from the start and there are a few of us left From way back then but i all ask is talk with...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

06-12-2011, 01:35

Replies: 37

Ferro Cement Hulls

Views: 10,648

Posted By ozskip

Re: FerroCement Hulls

This may help

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

06-12-2011, 01:30

Replies: 37

Ferro Cement Hulls

Views: 10,648

Posted By ozskip

Re: FerroCement Hulls

CYC man this was the answer you got from wheels back in september 2008 when you first posted the photo i only wish you told the whole story about this boat.

Forum: General Sailing Forum

28-11-2011, 00:42

Replies: 176

Intelligent Discussion on Ferro

Views: 37,214

Posted By ozskip

Re: Intelligent Discussion on Ferro

I only wish you would stop defending fc as with a statement like this you have no or little knowedge of this type of construction as there is no gravel used in the mix

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

10-11-2011, 12:27

Replies: 1,093

Ferro Cement Hulls ?

Views: 391,266

Posted By ozskip

Re: Ferro Cement Hulls ?

I would not want a ferro that has been repaired like this Greg:(

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

25-08-2011, 02:34

Replies: 1,093

Ferro Cement Hulls ?

Views: 391,266

Posted By ozskip

Re: Ferro Cement Hulls ?

Yes stainless steel mesh can be and was used by some builders.
Greg

Forum: Pacific & South China Sea

10-08-2011, 03:41

Replies: 14

Tassie

Views: 2,205

Posted By ozskip

Re: Tassie

Hi January has easterlys february and march are the most stable look up www.ryct.org.au (https://www.ryct.org.au) and they have a rallie around tassie and a cruising book.Greg

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

26-07-2011, 15:16

Replies: 18

Gelcoat on Expoy

Views: 4,419

Posted By ozskip

Re: Gelcoat on Expoy

If you do a search on this in the archives Gordmay had an article on this subjuct titled, Will gelcoat adhere to epoxy. Was very interesting.
Greg

Forum: Meets & Greets

24-07-2011, 21:45

Replies: 26

Hi, Ferro Owner Here !

Views: 4,463

Posted By ozskip

Re: Hi, Ferro Owner Here !

I use a needle gun and it has always worked very well.I have done a same repair on a boat and that was 3 years ago with no problems.Treat with por15 then use expoxy.
Greg

Forum: Meets & Greets

24-07-2011, 20:57

Replies: 26

Hi, Ferro Owner Here !

Views: 4,463

Posted By ozskip

Re: Hi, Ferro Owner Here !

Phosphoric acid has an appetite for calcium,lime and rust and will cause the hull to degenerate.
Greg

Forum: Meets & Greets

24-07-2011, 16:17

Replies: 26

Hi, Ferro Owner Here !

Views: 4,463

Posted By ozskip

Re: Hi, Ferro Owner Here !

Epoxy sticks to ferro like s$!t to a blanket as long as it is sound,clean and dry,will be hard wearing and not let if done properly.As the repair is the capping and very thin i would just do the...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

20-07-2011, 22:31

Replies: 48

Dock Woes

Views: 5,325

Posted By ozskip

Re: Dock Woes

The moderators have hijacked this thread and taken it off topic.Greg

Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures

28-06-2011, 22:35

Replies: 9

Cut a Hole in Ferro Cement

Views: 5,475

Posted By ozskip

Re: Apres drill...

Do not put phosphoric acid any near a ferro cement boat,it eats lime and destroys cement

Forum: General Sailing Forum

17-06-2011, 18:31

Replies: 9

another skill or luck video

Views: 1,761

Posted By ozskip

Re: another skill or luck video

Heading out why do i see a green bouy too starboard of the boat?

Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures

26-05-2011, 13:51

Replies: 35

Suck or Blow ? Compressor Venting

Views: 6,760

Posted By ozskip

Re: Suck or Blow ? Compressor Venting

[QUOTE=MarkJ;694717]Hi Folks.

My Frigiboat fridge compressor is inside and at the back of a cupboard.

The compressor goes a bit weird when (i think) when it gets hot... Its sort of goes...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

25-04-2011, 23:46

Replies: 12

Headliner Opportunity

Views: 2,920

Posted By ozskip

Re: Headliner Opportunity

We used laminate panel which is 2.7mm thick and comes in 8x4 sheet,you can get all types of edges,boarders and joiners.Very eazy to clean and will not rot.
Greg

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

17-04-2011, 15:15

Replies: 1,093

Ferro Cement Hulls ?

Views: 391,266

Posted By ozskip

Re: Ferro Cement Hulls ?

49ft Walu 1/2" of stainless steel mesh layers with 1/8" on outside only and trowled to the mesh on the inside gives 5/8",the only thing in her bilge is some dust

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

12-04-2011, 20:49

Replies: 1,093

Ferro Cement Hulls ?

Views: 391,266

Posted By ozskip

Re: Electrolysis?

You are kidding right

Forum: Meets & Greets

10-04-2011, 01:50

Replies: 11

G-Day All, We're from Tassie

Views: 1,734