[Public-list] Cockpit coamings.

[Jonathan Whittingham]

Tom S. wrote:

> 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

Dear Tom,
                Probably a very sharp boxcutter and a gentle wedge will 
get them going. Jonathan.

>
>
>> 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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