grendel Posted June 17 Author Share Posted June 17 2 hours ago, Vaughan said: Glad to hear that. . . . I was just thinking that your photo is an example of how beauty is only skin deep! Considering I filled it to a depth to meet the filler from the other side... No this is a temporary beatification so it looks good at the wooden boat show, as it's a nice day its out with the sandpaper and varnish next, the cabin sides are looking properly scruffy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted June 17 Author Share Posted June 17 My mind was made up, I was going to start heading down river, with the plan for today to mudweight at salhouse or Ranworth, or Moor up somewhere in between. At salhouse, I decided to carry on and see if there was a space at Horning, the answer was no, so my next choice was Horning Church, that was free, so I have moored up here, I got a friendly greeting from Chilton lady as she passed , something to do with not falling in.. so I am here for the day now, getting ready to do some sanding and varnishing. Hoping for at least one cabin side. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted June 17 Author Share Posted June 17 And just so that Helen doesn't feel she is the only one that can make mistakes, I will recount a little incident from this mornings transit of Wroxham bridge, I was approaching the bridge when someone on the terrace pointed out the rope hanging from the starboard centre cleat, I had forgotten to retrieve the small mudweight I had deployed there, I quickly stepped over and hauled it out, approaching the bridge all the time, looked up to see the forward roof on a collision course with the bridge, so I stepped over and applied full reverse, the cabin roof stopped about an inch in front of the bridge. Small distractions causing near disaster, yes indeed. I could have just left it there until I got through the bridge, as it was I reversed back and got through on the second try. Bridge height was showing about 6'4" on the boards. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 14 minutes ago, grendel said: And just so that Helen doesn't feel she is the only one that can make mistakes, I will recount a little incident from this mornings transit of Wroxham bridge, I was approaching the bridge when someone on the terrace pointed out the rope hanging from the starboard centre cleat, I had forgotten to retrieve the small mudweight I had deployed there, I quickly stepped over and hauled it out, approaching the bridge all the time, looked up to see the forward roof on a collision course with the bridge, so I stepped over and applied full reverse, the cabin roof stopped about an inch in front of the bridge. Small distractions causing near disaster, yes indeed. I could have just left it there until I got through the bridge, as it was I reversed back and got through on the second try. Bridge height was showing about 6'4" on the boards. Do you think the boards are correct Grendel ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikertov Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 49 minutes ago, grendel said: Considering I filled it to a depth to meet the filler from the other side... No this is a temporary beatification so it looks good at the wooden boat show, as it's a nice day its out with the sandpaper and varnish next, the cabin sides are looking properly scruffy. I didn't realise you were such a religious person Grendel 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted June 17 Author Share Posted June 17 8 minutes ago, Bikertov said: I didn't realise you were such a religious person Grendel I will come back to that with tho often used phrase in the quiz, autocorrect. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted June 17 Author Share Posted June 17 Well one side has thinned varnish applied to allow it to soak in, none of that cheap thinners either, genuine turpentine, which should also go some way to protecting the wood. Before and after pictures ( the before is the other side I haven't done yet - because I forget to get 3 picture.. I have just checked my power bank and after using the sander, in the time it took to varnish, with the sun today its already back to 98%. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted June 17 Author Share Posted June 17 36 minutes ago, Roy said: Do you think the boards are correct Grendel ? Not too far off, I had just over 6" spare and it was showing just under 6'6" I need 5'11" 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted June 17 Author Share Posted June 17 I have just realised the pi tures don't really show that well as one side (the one I have done) is in shadow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted June 17 Author Share Posted June 17 So that is both sides with a first coat of thinned varnish, weather dependant I may get a second coat on tomorrow, then it's down to how much varnish I have left. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted June 17 Author Share Posted June 17 And just to make the day, the ice cream boat with the lady turned up, one tub of rhubarb and ginger ice cream, perfect timing. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 2 hours ago, grendel said: I have just realised the pi tures don't really show that well as one side (the one I have done) is in shadow I have tried to remaster out your shadow. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted June 17 Author Share Posted June 17 It's changed again, I have now got a second full varnish coat on both sides, about 1/3 of a tin left, I also strummed the weeds that were growing over the wooden path, after a lady walking her dogs was saying there is a group of villagers who trim the churchyard. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrewcook Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 Grindelwald how often do you have to do the Varnish on Water Rail and it is water proof 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnut Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 44 minutes ago, Andrewcook said: Grindelwald Another autocorrect? 😂😂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnut Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 57 minutes ago, grendel said: I also strummed the weeds that were growing over the wooden path And another, nice tune? I got the shears out on the bit going up the steep bit a couple of weeks ago as it was impossible to walk up without getting stung by nettles. It’s probably grown over the path again by now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouldy Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 1 hour ago, grendel said: . . . . I also strummed the weeds . . . . … 4 minutes ago, kpnut said: And another, nice tune? A guitar or ukulele might be easier to get a tune out of! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MargeandParge Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 Sorry Grendel but do coats of varnish and strimmers mix ? She looks great so well done you. Kindest Regards Marge and Parge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanetAnne Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 54 minutes ago, MargeandParge said: Sorry Grendel but do coats of varnish and strimmers mix ? She looks great so well done you. Kindest Regards Marge and Parge Maybe he's putting it on with a strimmer 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted June 17 Author Share Posted June 17 1 hour ago, kpnut said: And another, nice tune? I got the shears out on the bit going up the steep bit a couple of weeks ago as it was impossible to walk up without getting stung by nettles. It’s probably grown over the path again by now. The lady came down carrying a pair of secateurs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted June 17 Author Share Posted June 17 2 hours ago, Andrewcook said: Grindelwald how often do you have to do the Varnish on Water Rail and it is water proof Well that's a good question, if you can get ,5 or 6 coats on, it may still look reasonable a year later in then you just add a coat, yes it's an oil based varnish so waterproof once dry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanetAnne Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 2 hours ago, Andrewcook said: Grindelwald how often do you have to do the Varnish on Water Rail and it is water proof Water Rail came out the water last year for a proper paint and varnish but, once ashore, we found some more serious issues that had to take priority. Those repairs highlighted some other problems that we agreed could be postponed and, so as to not lose the season, she had a quick revarnish with the intention of building up the finish over the summer. Then the weather didn't play ball and she never got the decent protection she needed. This winter she'll be inside for some major surgery.... 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted June 18 Author Share Posted June 18 For something to do after having a look round the boat yesterday evening, I changed out some crocodile clips between the shore power battery charger and the house bank, replacing them with crimped and heatshrunk lugs ( part of the standard boat equipment that stays ready packed for every trip) then noticing a water level difference in the bilge, cleared out some drainage holes through a beam under the engine, and all was good again. Early start again this morning, by 5.30 I was using the glass vac to suck up the dew on the top of the boat, it does a great job at this, I usually charge it up when on shore power, but my solar generator would also accomplish this, one charge usually let's me do the whole boat for 3 or 4 days. I have had a coffee, just contemplating cooking some cheese and bacon turnovers for breakfast. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeCabby Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 “have had a coffee, just contemplating cooking some cheese and bacon turnovers for breakfast” which Katie and I now call “Grendels” when we have them 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted June 18 Author Share Posted June 18 Made a snap decision, potter Heigham ho... Departed 8.30 am, the intention was to see if lathams had some varnish. A slow 4.5 mph tootle doe Wn the river against zà rising tide, arrived at Potter, there was a space, but one of the boats moved up so I let the boat behind have it, there were 2 20 foot spaces in front of and behind one cruiser, never mind. Back downriver, got several hundred yards and then turned for a second run, the blocking cruiser was moving down, excellent, room for me then. Off to lathes, and not only did they have the varnish, it was also the same brand, excellent. Then put the kettle on while I waited on a marthàms boat to clear the water point (£2 for water) they cleared before the kettle boiled, so I waited, made my coffee then went and got water- it's a nice fast tap too) Water obtained I set off back down the thurne, hung a left onto the bure and headed down to Acle bridge, managed to bag a space right next to an electric post that had one meter that had £1,41 credit on it plugged in and settled down for a quiet afternoon, varnishing. Canopy is up for some shade, and so I can varnish behind the support location from when it's duwn. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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