[Alberg30] Deck Pipe installation

[Gordon LACO]

on 3/4/03 4:15 PM, Mike Lehman at sail_505 at hotmail.com wrote:

> 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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> I rep[lace the small round
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Hello mates - 

I used the round "rope" style chain pipe because it is smaller.    Instead
of shackles (which won't fit down the rope style pipe) I use Hasslfors
jaw-jaw rigging toggles to join my chain.

Gord
#426 Surprise


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