[Public-List] Paint hull liner & deck #560

Mon May 2 22:27:56 PDT 2011

A comment on caulking the windows... I replaced the windows on Dolce a couple of years ago and had to recaulktwo times with marine silicon and one with another other synthetic tube caulking compound - all three times experienced leaks of one sort or another - usually because one or more windows slide sagged down a bit in the frame because of gravity and displacing the caulking compound before it set up. Finally on the fourth go ( during one sailing season) I went back to old fashioned Dolphinite, bedded the entire window frame outline inside and out, then squeezed the excess out a bit by snugging down the bolts and havent had a drop of water get through the seals any time since. Dolphinite is usually used to bed wood on wood, but I now use it exclusively on any fitting on the boat that needs to be bedded watertight. It is supper easy to clean up with paint thinner and has no adhesion properties - so no miserable cutting or gouging when removing, and lasts for 30 years as a bedding compound, super stuff... 

(Note, it is not an adhesive like 5200, but I figure that is what bolts and screws are for...) 

Good luck on your windows - new lexan, or what ever you choose will look great. 

Glenn B 
S/V Dolce #319 
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Lehman" <Sail_505 at hotmail.com> 
To: "Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all" <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> 
Sent: Monday, May 2, 2011 5:18:46 PM 
Subject: Re: [Public-List] Paint hull liner & deck #560 

Bob, 

We have replaced the windows in dozens of Albergs. The process is well 
documented with step-by-step instruction on the A30 website. This is a 
proven technique that has been refined over the years. There are a few 
tricks. If you have questions after reading this, I can clear them up. The 
page you will want to read is.... 

http://alberg30.org/maintenance/HullDeck/Portlights/ 

-----Original Message----- 
From: Bob Crinion 
Sent: Monday, May 02, 2011 12:51 PM 
To: public-list at lists.alberg30.org 
Subject: [Public-List] Paint hull liner & deck #560 

Hi All, 

I built a bow shaped shed for the refit of our boat and have 
recored/glassed over the deck in a few areas, removed the teak toe rail 
and refastened the hull deck joint so I am getting ready to paint the 
deck of A30 # 560 with the main areas done except how to deal with the 
hairline cracks in the deck gelcoat. 

How do you repair the hairline cracks? They are only hairline cracks in 
the gelcoat only. I have used a moisture meter & tapping hammer 
everywhere on the deck to try and find wet spots and think I have that 
part beat. 

If anyone has found a Dremel tool part that made this easy send me the 
part number! 

What kind of fillers have you used to make this an easier job? 

Also I have removed all deck hardware and windows. As a result of 
removing all deck/cabin hardware it has left me with the idea to paint 
the inside cabin liner. The inside color of the liner is some almond or 
light yellowish color. Since a lot of stuff is out of the way... 

Does anyone know what color this is and what would be a good match using 
Brightsides or Interlux Perfection? 

(I am very color challenged) 

The inside of the hull liner is not in bad shape, maybe there is some 
other spiffy way to clean it up versus painting it. I'm open to 
suggestions! 

Since I have the 36 year old 3/16" plastic windows removed I would like 
to replace them with new stuff. 

Has anyone replaced their windows with 1/4'' instead without any gotchas 
or problems and used tinted ones? 

Is the original windows Plexiglas or Lexan? 

Once the deck is done, the idea at this point is to use Alexseal to 
attempt a roll and tip job of the hull is next on our list. 

Thanks, 

-bob 

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