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East coast Lady Update

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#1 ·
For the ones watching for updates from the free vessel East Coast Lady. We got done with the work on the hard today and put her back in the water. The bill was over $3,300 it was more than we expected, but they had broken bolts in the coupling to the propeller shaft. Had to be drilled and tapped out with a larger bolt. New strips new bottom jop, past oxidization removal from the gel-coat and a buffing. Lot of work. New zinc on the shaft, new stuffing box, packing and boot. Here are a few photos of the boat on the way to splash.



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bljones, The stoppers are missing off the swim ladder. I have found some new ones. I just have not put the on yet. Yes I know its tacky. I will fix that.

Sailingfool, Here is a better photo of the completed prop. They did paint it. The folding prop seems a bit stick now? I hope the paint in the joint will wear off a bit alowing the prop to function properly.

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looking REAL good!

It is a pleasure to watch this thread.

I'm a wee bit jealous! I've just had shoulder surgery and can't work on my boat for 4-6 weeks and the yard i'm at are terrible for keeping schedules...I've been asking them for a bottom job price since the end of last season and haven't even gotten a price yet!

I hope mine comes out looking as good as yours, i won't be doing the boot stripe though.

Nice Job!!! Happy sailing!
 
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sailingfool, Iam not sure what they put on it. I will ask on Monday.
It looks the same color up close but looked like a differnt texture or somthing?
Thanks, SloopDog but why not the boot stripe? Does it look like crap?

I had a crazy day on Saturday take a look at the Blog its a good read. I can tell you this I dont want to climb unless i have too. Thanks again for all the support.
S/V East Coast Lady
 
#14 ·
...Thanks, SloopDog but why not the boot stripe? Does it look like crap?
S/V East Coast Lady
Well the hull on mine was redone at some point. I have no idea with what but i'm thinking awlgrip. It has some orange peel and the boot stripe is a little messy. You have to be pretty close to see it. I simply don't want to spend the money on that right now. i still have a few other things to pay for. standing rigging and I'm having all the cushions, sails and canvass serviced.

I bet your boat looks amazing with the work you've had done!
 
#16 ·
WOW!!

That is gorgeous!!

Yea i'm not too worried about the orange peel. I could wet sand polish and wax and make it look more than acceptable. My issue is my shoulder repair holding me back for the next couple of months...

Congratulations on the boat! How was the sail inventory and all that?
 
#20 ·
She is looking great. Hope to meet up with guys soon. We unwinterized this weekend and put our canvas on. I am working on rewiring the whole panel while Donna is taking two cushions home evry weekend to redo the whole fabric interior ( long term project).

Glad to see you are coming up to the Rondevous in June the more C&C's the merrier..:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
 
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Teak oil will tend to collect dirt and darken over time.. the good thing is you can reapply anytime with minimal prep but it's really an interior treatment.

Lots of people like Cetol, lots don't. A good varnish always looks best but is the most maintenance intensive method and takes some skill and practice for a good result.
 
#23 ·
Teak oil vrs varnish...your choice...both owrk

Teak oil when done right continues to be absorbed by the wood giving it a natural finish. You will need to keep applying once or twice a year.

Varnish will coat the exterior, give you the shine you talked about. Important to get one with a good UV rating as thats what breaks it down. Usually have to apply a couple of coats, but should last a season. Each year you can light sand and reapply. If it starts bubbling or cracking off you need to heat strip and start over.

Both need attention over time. If your C&C is like mine there is minimal teak...back rail...companionway and frame on the outside.

Dave
 
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allot of people had used the old type of cetol that was opaque with a heavy orange tint to it .. very fugly..

Teak is loaded with it's own oils and nothing stays on it very long. all oils will "carbonized" from UV exposure too.

That being said, I like weathered teak in it's looks too. I did chose to use finish on the exterior on my boat though. Other woods that turn gray or silver are; white oak, mahogany, many of the cedars, pine, I think just rots and turns black.
 
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Oh, because oil in the teak is always working it's way to surface whenever it's sanded. I'm sure you felt the oily when you were sanding it. it even clogs the sandpaper. The acetone dries the surface and helps the finish bond to the teak. I've done it with and without using the acetone, the finish seems last a little longer.
 
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