[Public-list] Cockpit coamings.

[Tom S.]

Jonathan ....... Very pleased to have you back in "the traditional camp." It 
would be my opinion that they would take that bend easy enough considering 
their length. I have not yet had mine off.  The last time I finished them I 
did it with them on the boat.  I recall removing the screws which I thought 
would release them and they did not seem to want to come off. Now after 
following some of the comments on this list I believe I will give it another 
try.

I would be open to suggestions on how to get them to release after the 
screws have been removed. I guess it is the sealant that is holding them. 
Maybe I could heat up a stiff putty knife in boiling water and try to work 
it between the board and glass.
Start at one end and work toward the other.

Tom S
A30 #412


> Deat Tom,
>              Well. I am now rapidly moving back into the traditional camp. 
> I have tracked some Honduras mahogany at a reasonable price( compared to 
> teak). I still intend to support the ends with a cross peice under the 
> traveller and probably expand the length of the winch bases. One question: 
> How easy is it to bend the boards into the curve? Regards Jonathan.


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