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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 24-08-2019, 15:18
Replies: 47
Views: 13,520
Posted By fkittson
Re: Is this a reasonable price to paint a hull?

I am a licensed AwlGrip painter and have been painting boats and airplanes for over 10 years. What most people don’t realize it that 99%of the labour is the prep. I just painted a brand
New Beni 54...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 14-09-2018, 04:45
Replies: 35
Views: 11,083
Posted By fkittson
Re: Question about 545 primer

I run a professional paint shop and we paint everything from 6’ fibreglass boat up to 60’. The way we have always done it and get a perfect finish is. Sand original paint to 180 to remove any shine....
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 06-05-2018, 20:16
Replies: 0
Views: 1,037
Posted By fkittson
Beach Haven New Jersey to Oswego New York

My wife and I are buying a 40’ Pacemaker M/Y this week and need to bring it to Lake Ontario. This is not a paid position but we will cover all onboard expenses and possibly travel back home. We are...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 24-03-2018, 11:35
Replies: 22
Views: 3,548
Posted By fkittson
Re: Hull blasted, now what?

Just a suggestion, and we do this all the time in the high end boat shop I run. Do your first coat of barrier paint and once you have reached you recoat time mix your next batch up. Once you...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 20-01-2018, 13:02
Replies: 5
Views: 5,227
Posted By fkittson
Re: Best fairing compound for below the waterline?

I have been doing this for years and the best thing ever is west with 407 filler. It sands perfect like butter even if it is mixed thin. Don’t listen too what the internet say, anytime you add a...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 31-12-2016, 10:13
Replies: 2
Views: 1,847
Posted By fkittson
Re: 1978 Alberg 30 Propeller

I agree but just wondering what others have used.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 31-12-2016, 08:01
Replies: 2
Views: 1,847
Posted By fkittson
1978 Alberg 30 Propeller

I want to change my propeller from a two blade to a three blade. The boat has a MD7A 13 HP Volvo motor and the prop need to be replaced. It is still the original one that came with the boat. I'm not...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 12-11-2016, 17:44
Replies: 16
Views: 4,521
Posted By fkittson
Re: Urgently Needed: Alberg 30 Rudder

Where are you located rite now. I can build you a new rudder fairly fast. But more then likely yours can be repaired. I have a 78 A30 and they are indestructible
PM ME
Forum: Classifieds Archive 14-06-2016, 16:27
Replies: 2
Views: 2,212
Posted By fkittson
Re: Gulfstar 37 AC 1977, $35.000, Florida

We have a 1978 Alberg 30 that we are looking to upgrade from for cruising. Would you be interested #631


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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-06-2016, 16:01
Replies: 9
Views: 2,874
Posted By fkittson
Re: 1978 Alberg 30 #631 is rigged up and ready.

That was the plan for tonight but wind at 55-60 gusting to 85 knots tonight. Pouring rain. Will have to wait for another day.


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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-06-2016, 14:02
Replies: 9
Views: 2,874
Posted By fkittson
1978 Alberg 30 #631 is rigged up and ready.

We finally launched #631 after 1.5 years of no time. Now just the shakedown and ready for the summer. 125656125657


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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 02-06-2016, 15:46
Replies: 1
Views: 1,172
Posted By fkittson
Re: Helm brake

If you get the make of your helm system and give Peter a call or email @ Holland Marine Products he can point you in the rite direction, but more then likely he will have or can get the parts needed....
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-04-2016, 19:15
Replies: 6
Views: 1,412
Posted By fkittson
Re: Teak Cockpit

We do full synthetic full install for $75 a square foot. 10year warranty zero maintenance


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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-04-2016, 17:36
Replies: 6
Views: 1,412
Posted By fkittson
Re: Teak Cockpit

We do amazing synthetic teak decks 0 maintenance. Let me know if you want any info


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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 06-03-2016, 05:47
Replies: 7
Views: 3,672
Posted By fkittson
Re: FLEXITEEK, Anyone Used It?

We have been installing Dek-King in Canada and the Caribbean for the last two years and have had great success.
We use their standard line for Canada, unless it is a racing boat, then we use their...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 26-01-2016, 12:38
Replies: 30
Views: 9,545
Posted By fkittson
Re: Alberg 30 refit/recoring

We own a 1978 Alberg 30. They might not be the rite boat for everyone but they are one of the best classics out there. We love ours, I would have no problem talking it around the world.


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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 11-01-2016, 18:09
Replies: 17
Views: 5,141
Posted By fkittson
Re: Cleaning non skid deck surface

The non -skid wax I use is a apply and leave. I'm not at the boat but I think it's natural marine they make a lot of great products.


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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 11-01-2016, 12:21
Replies: 17
Views: 5,141
Posted By fkittson
Re: Cleaning non skid deck surface

Once you give it a really good cleaning. If you can find the rotary brushes the car detailed use on carpet and install it on your polisher. Used this setup to work the polish into the non-skid. This...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 22-12-2015, 19:24
Replies: 28
Views: 3,575
Posted By fkittson
Re: Welding on a steel Ketch

You probably all ready know but I've seen it done before. MAKE SURE ALL YOUR ELECTRONIC ARE DISCONNECTED.


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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-12-2015, 17:49
Replies: 0
Views: 872
Posted By fkittson
Christmas Wish List

-New Main
-New Spinnaker
-New Chart Plotter



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Forum: Classifieds Archive 04-10-2015, 13:37
Replies: 9
Views: 1,671
Posted By fkittson
Re: Raymarine ST60 instruments

Will you take 150 + shipping for the wind


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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 19-08-2015, 05:54
Replies: 646
Views: 145,914
Posted By fkittson
Breaking All the Rules ...

Good luck
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 19-08-2015, 04:41
Replies: 646
Views: 145,914
Posted By fkittson
Re: Breaking All the Rules ...

Have you sold the boat. We're all dying to know.


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Forum: Classifieds Archive 08-08-2015, 20:35
Replies: 10
Views: 4,369
Posted By fkittson
Re: Auction: 1979 Morgan 382 Sloop, Eliot, Maine

Is it going for 5000 or what are they asking for it. PM ME PLEASE.


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Forum: Classifieds Archive 14-07-2015, 19:56
Replies: 21
Views: 9,392
Posted By fkittson
Re: 1973 33' Morgan out island

You must be mistaken with the price.


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