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Got the grid booked for the end of May. This will be the first time I put the boat on the tidal grid. Does anyone have any experience with a Mark I or II on a tidal grid, I'm assuming it will be a little fun with the swept fin keel. Anyone have suggestions on blocking/shimming or supporting the boat.
I'm going with Interlux Bottomcote XXX as it is the current bottom paint on the boat. Will 2 quarts be sufficent? (one coat)
Just as a matter of interest, where are you that you paint on a tidal grid? The only place I've seen one is near Wolfville, NS.
My sense that you should be alright, swept keel and all, if as soon as you can, you wedge under the forward edge of the bottom of the keel (as we all do here when our boats are in our cradles). I'd also run lines to at least two cleats and/or other strong points in the bow and stern. (I'm basing this on a story from an English friend, recounting an episode of a drying-out that went entertainingly - at least to onlookers - wrong.)
Towser gets 1.5 litres of VC-17, laid on cold, on a cold morning. Soft coatings don't seem to go as far. Can you buy an extra can with the understanding that it might be returned?
David Weatherston
Towser, Toronto
C&C 27 Mk IV
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David Weatherston
Towser, Toronto
C&C 27 Mk IV
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I'm Located in Campbell River BC, and so is the grid. As far as on lookers go it should be quite interesting as the gird is located right next to the local farmers market that happen to be going on at the same time.
I should be able to shim the keel using my 7mm wetsuit and tanks before she dries. I also have two piles to rest against and there are some samson posts on the hard for tying off your halyards.
Wish me luck.
This might be a story for The Black Arts. Take some photos.
Mike M
SV Wind Horse
#375
Galveston, Tx
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Mike M
SV Wind Horse
#375
Galveston, Tx
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Change of plans. I took a good look at the profile of the boat and decided that there is just too much work in stabilizing the boat on the grid. It would be a little challenging placing support and bracing in nose deep water before the tide dropped. So I am now spending the extra $165 ($35 FOR THE GRID) to get her lifted out in Lund BC and placed on the hard for a day.
I probably would have spend that much in steel/wood and materials to make the bracing. And for a bonus I get to sail the 20 NM to get there on the long weekend.
Sorry to let you guys down.
The weather here has been excellent for sailing, good consistently stiff NW OR SE winds (15-20) and 10-15C to boot. Last weekend I even got passed by a cat running with its drifter and the crew was scantly clad to say the least. To bad for me I was beating hard with my full rain gear and touqe. :-)
Later
Dave
[Phooey. I was rather looking forward to this. Can't say I blame you, though. - Admin]
Last edited by (2006-05-08 09:31:52)
Drats, I really wanted to see that. But hey I have to admire you guys up north for sailing in that cold water much less swimming in it. ;-)
Mike M
SV Wind Horse
#375
Galveston, Tx
Mike M
SV Wind Horse
#375
Galveston, Tx
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I am also getting cold feet - we have a good structure to lean the boat against and I thought of getting two 10ft 4by4s with a sling between them located at the bulk head forward of the head. The problem is I will be working in the head area which will put more load up forward. Our grid in Gibsons BC was closed this year to bottom painting and power washing.
Maybe the lift will be a better idea.
Carl
I'm glad I opted for the lift. There is too much to do and to much water to do it in. I idea of messing around in 45 degree water trying to the supports to stick as the tide drop would not have been any fun.
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