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17-08-2015, 14:26

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Questions from a newbie....

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Re: Questions from a newbie....

No worries, you have a good dream & I hope the book helps you to achieve it with an accelerated learning curve as I'm sure it will. Earlier post was useful learning a bit more about ultrasonic...

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

17-08-2015, 01:29

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Questions from a newbie....

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Posted By Compass790

Re: Questions from a newbie....

My 10c worth.Not sure how easy they are to read. Note well the necessity to remove the paint to get an accurate reading. I'm very familiar with the idea of ultrasound testing as they use it for weld...

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

16-08-2015, 18:25

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Questions from a newbie....

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Posted By Compass790

Re: Questions from a newbie....

Another idea for you Nikki is to buy a book called the complete illustrated sailboat maintenance manual by Don Casey. ( I dont have any association with the author ) Probly costs between 30-40 pounds...

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

14-08-2015, 19:14

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Questions from a newbie....

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Posted By Compass790

Re: Questions from a newbie....

Nikki, just some further ideas. The best paint for steel that I've used is coal tar epoxy. That is riddled with nasty chemicals as well. I'm a boilermaker-welder by trade & it's easier for me to deal...

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

13-08-2015, 18:41

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Questions from a newbie....

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Posted By Compass790

Re: Questions from a newbie....

hi Nikki,Could write a book on this subject. I agree with the other posts that 35ft is too small to justify a schooner rig. The other problem is it's likely the boat will be very slow sailing as...

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