Hi Mike:
Hmm, I have no idea as to how this crack may have occurred. I've never seen it before. As the surroundings are relatively loosely fitted I can't see what caused it. Perhaps other members can come up with a cause.
Nicholas
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- Sun Oct 29, 2017 7:27 pm
- Forum: Hull and Deck
- Topic: Strengthening the Ballad (Part 1)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 44589
- Mon Oct 23, 2017 8:43 am
- Forum: Hull and Deck
- Topic: Strengthening the Ballad (Part 1)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 44589
Re: Strengthening the Ballad (Part 1)
Hi Mike: I don't know if it's effective as I haven't sailed the boat since. In fact, I'm not entirely finished with all the work. The boat will be taken out of the water in a couple of weeks for anti-fouling, the mast will be lowered and the rigging replaced--which is why I wanted to finish with all...
- Sat Oct 21, 2017 7:03 am
- Forum: Hull and Deck
- Topic: Strengthening the Ballad (Part 1)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 44589
Re: Strengthening the Ballad (Part 1)
Hi Mike: When you mention "step", are you referring to the mast step? Which part has cracked? I guess the tipping point for strengthening the Ballad came after a long, rough sail this August. It wasn't so much the wind--the local summer wind known as "meltemi" regularly blows to ...
- Fri Oct 20, 2017 11:39 am
- Forum: Hull and Deck
- Topic: Deck colour!
- Replies: 32
- Views: 136704
Re: Deck colour!
Hi there! The washboards are made from 15mm marine plywood, painted with two coats of epoxy primer and two coats of 2-part PU paint. I've actually made new front and rear slides from teak, as the originals would not accommodate 15mm plywood (I'll post a photo later on since I don't have access to my...
- Sun Oct 01, 2017 6:48 pm
- Forum: Hull and Deck
- Topic: Strengthening the Ballad (Part 1)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 44589
Strengthening the Ballad (Part 1)
Strengthening Moments of Clarity is something I've had in mind for a really long time. Over the years, I've discussed this subject with a Swedish friend who has been living on board his Ballad in Greece since 2010, and another Greek friend who has an Albin Singoalla. One of the things we always wond...
- Tue Sep 05, 2017 11:43 am
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Dynastart - boiling battery
- Replies: 5
- Views: 28046
Re: Dynastart - boiling battery
Oh, OK. I'm not familiar with the old Volvos. My boat had been re-engined by the previous owner with a Sole Mini 26 which has a 40A Hitachi alternator. As far as AGM batteries go, they aren't particularly sensitive to voltage as previously noted (GELs on the other hand are VERY sensitive). They can ...
- Tue Sep 05, 2017 10:04 am
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Dynastart - boiling battery
- Replies: 5
- Views: 28046
Re: Dynastart - boiling battery
Hi Jocke:
When you say "AC generator" do you mean a battery charger that's connected to shore power?
Nicholas
When you say "AC generator" do you mean a battery charger that's connected to shore power?
Nicholas
- Tue Apr 25, 2017 4:47 pm
- Forum: Accomodation
- Topic: An (almost) double berth in the saloon.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 22461
Re: An (almost) double berth in the saloon.
Hi Mark: Thanks for your kind words. Yours is very nicely done as well. You followed the most logical path which, of course, helped to create a king-size bed--not to mention a great play area for the kids. The thinking behind my arrangement was to be able to accommodate another adult couple in a dou...
- Tue Mar 21, 2017 5:22 pm
- Forum: Hull and Deck
- Topic: Deck colour!
- Replies: 32
- Views: 136704
Re: Deck colour!
Hi Mark:
No problem.
Nicholas
No problem.
Nicholas
- Mon Mar 13, 2017 5:21 pm
- Forum: Hull and Deck
- Topic: Broken Faitlead
- Replies: 3
- Views: 17309
Re: Broken Faitlead
Hi Frans:
My first search wasn't successful. There's one place left to look and I will do so this week.
I will let you know either way.
Nicholas
My first search wasn't successful. There's one place left to look and I will do so this week.
I will let you know either way.
Nicholas