[Alberg30] Deck Pipe installation

Wilhelm Ydel bydel at bellsouth.net
Tue Mar 4 14:14:35 PST 2003


Thank you John and Mike, I will use your collective advise.

Bill
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Birch" <Sunstone at cogeco.ca>
To: "Alberg 30 public list" <public-list at alberg30.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2003 4:33 PM
Subject: Re: [Alberg30] Deck Pipe installation


> Dremel makes a cylindrical rasp type bit that is exactly the height of the
> balsa coring. After cutting the hole, I use the Dremel bit to cut the core
> back about a 1/4 - 3/8 of an inch (the radius of the tool) and fill the
gap
> with Marine Tex Epoxy to prevent moisture from getting into the core and
> then bed and install as Mike suggests.
>
> John
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mike Lehman" <sail_505 at hotmail.com>
> To: <public-list at alberg30.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2003 4:15 PM
> Subject: Re: [Alberg30] Deck Pipe installation
>
>
> > I replaced the original round one with an oval one like the one offered
> here
> > at sailnet.com:
> >
> > http://www.sailnet.com/store/item.cfm?pid=17945
> >
> > I really like the hinged idea because it is one less piece to lose
> overboard
> > and it stays open easily.
> >
> > Process:
> >
> > Trace the fitting onto the deck
> > Use a sabresaw or dremmel tool to cut out the opening. (A sabresaw would
> be
> > difficult to use since the space is so limited).
> > Dry fit the deck pipe and drill one hole at a time putting a bolt into
> each
> > hole as it is drilled to keep it in alignment.
> > For the final installation, use a good marine bedding compound (Rule
> > Elastomeric, of Boat Life, or 3M 101) and apply a liberal bead of
caulking
> > to the fitting and put the fitting in place. Tighten the screws and
remove
> > the excess caulking with a paper towel and maybe some acetone if
> necessary.
> >
> > I have never had or heard the chain banging around in the forepeack and
> have
> > sail through some pretty nasty sh*t. After 30 years, there is no
evidence
> of
> > any damage from this occuring either.
> >
> > Mike Lehman
> > "Gilleleje" #505
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ----Original Message Follows----
> > From: <bill at ydelco.com>
> > Reply-To: bill at ydelco.com, Alberg 30 public list
> <public-list at alberg30.org>
> > To: "Alberg 30 public list" <public-list at alberg30.org>
> > Subject: [Alberg30] Deck Pipe installation
> > Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2003 15:30:49 -0500
> >
> > I would like install a Deck Pipe for my anchor chain and rode. I know
that
> I
> > need to seal the core of the deck in some way and want to do the job
> > correctly.
> >
> > Could someone please give me some step by step guidance.
> > Also has anyone lined the hull in the bow with the snap together rubber
> > floor covering to keep the chain from banging against the bare hull.
> >
> > Bill Ydel
> > SallyB #441
> > .
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
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