Refits

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ianfr
United Kingdom
104 Posts

Posted - 03/01/2012 : 13:26:43
Do you enjoy re-fits?
I guess I must because I keep doing them, different boats though

I have just completed the first top coat on Apogee's hull



The paint I am using is Sandtex Extra Flex gloss, I used it on a previous boat after having it reccommended. On the old boat it still looks great after 2 years afloat.

I am also re-wiring as I have yet to see a boat with wiring that I would trust. The photo below shows a diecast box that was fixed to the deck supplying power to the TriColour and Steaming light. Interestingly the Steaming light operated by earthing the cable to it



I suppose I should not be surprised that the two lights didn't glow very brightly

A happy new year and fair winds to all

Kind Regards

Ian
Edited by - ianfr on 03/01/2012 13:27:51
nickbd
United Kingdom
207 Posts

Posted - 03/01/2012 : 21:16:07 nickbd's nickbd's
More Apogee pics here: http://www.sabre27.org.uk/owners-gallery/apogee.html

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2E0YFO
United Kingdom
21 Posts

Posted - 03/01/2012 : 21:20:57
Hi Ian,

The hull looks great! As for the diecast box, I'm surprised it worked at all! I have rewired Latrigg, and I agree, there's not many boats out there with good wiring, I still do not know why everybody used mains cable? I found the cable colour format to be very random. I replaced everything with either twin insulated red/black or 7core trailer cable.( both 12v rated) The 7 core works very well for the mast! I have also replaced all external connectors with Bulgin ip68 rated plug/sockets, I thought it a better way to go than the original brass 3pin plugs. How are you doing apogee's?

Malc.

boat:- hole in water you pour money into!

Latrigg. '89.

NPMR
United Kingdom
59 Posts

Posted - 03/01/2012 : 22:45:38
Hi Ian

What paint did you use on the deck?

Nigel R
"Huzzah"

ianfr
United Kingdom
104 Posts

Posted - 04/01/2012 : 07:46:54
Hi

NigelR. I used International Brightsides Seattle Grey with non slip granules, sadly no longer made, but I managed to get 4 tins from a caravan shop! The replacement product will I am sure be fine. I have used Sandtex fine masonry paint on a previous boat with good results.

Malc. I have fitted a CablePort available from www.saltyjohn.co.uk.





A bit pricey, but against the cost of 3 plugs and sockets, and a cable gland for the VHF there is not much in it. I have mounted a plastic box under the deck above the "cold box" where all the cables are terminated on proper marine terminal blocks. All cable runs have about a foot of slack to allow for replacing ends etc. I will take some pictures when I have it all tidy and finished

The cableport looks really good and is strong enough to stand on.



Kind Regards

Ian

sabre27
178 Posts

Posted - 04/01/2012 : 12:29:35
Hi all,

I quite like the look of this thing. From the view-point of a lumpy water sailor, will the cableport keep water out of the boat if and when you take a big 'Greeny' in bad weather, or might it need a little extra protection where the cables enter under the 'lid'?

Paul Howard. S27OA Technical Officer.

ianfr
United Kingdom
104 Posts

Posted - 04/01/2012 : 13:26:18
Hi Paul

What is not apparent from the previous pictures is the lip.





The lip is about an inch and a quarter high. Both cable entries have high density foam blocking direct entry.

Instructions at http://www.elvabro.com/marin3.html

The whole thing is VERY simple and appears to be proof against any normal soaking. Possibly not should you turn Corsair into a submarine

Even if some water gets through to the lip, I suspect it would have difficulty getting any further, and as the connections are not directly in line they should not even get damp.

Available from http://www.saltyjohn.co.uk/cableport_boat_product.htm (recommended)

£89.95 includes P&P.

Still cheaper than 3 x waterproof plugs and a cable gland!


Kind Regards

Ian

ianfr
United Kingdom
104 Posts

Posted - 06/01/2012 : 15:56:46
Here is the cableport fitted on Apogee.

It is fitted at the same place the old diecast box was.



The old VHF cable went through via a connector just to the left. You can see the epoxy filler there. To be painted

Ian

Kind Regards

Ian