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Happy D
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Initially Posted - 11/08/2007 : 19:15:10

Does anyone have a back issue of Practical Sailor?
I am looking for December 2004, the article about tape.
Thanks,
Dan

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John Russell
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Response Posted - 11/09/2007 : 08:26:32

Sorry, I don't have it but it is available online. But, they want $10 for it. You'd think they'd make archived articles availble for free to subscribers.

If you're interested, here's the website:

http://www.practical-sailor.com/issues/30_23/features/5044-1.html

My librarian wife would tell you to also check larger libraries in the area. You'd be surprised what they have on their shelves. They often have pretty obscure publications.

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 11/09/2007 : 08:50:18

What do want to know about tape?

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Happy D
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Response Posted - 11/09/2007 : 19:11:48

For redoing the boot top and cove stripe, 3M's #218 tape is $9.00 a roll. I need 4 rolls. The article led me to believe that electrical tape will work and leave a clean line.

I am re-gel coating the boat. It's not like I'll replace the boot stripe in a year or two. It's permanent.

I already taped the stripes and sprayed the burgundy gel coat. However, I didn't mix enough pigment in the gel coat and it was translucent. Looked terrible. So I sanded it all off to start again. Need 4 more rolls of tape. If electrical tape works, as the article is teasing me to believe, I'd like to know if it is true.
I will probably buy the 218 because I'd hate to spray the gel coat boot and cove again.
It takes two thicknesses of tape to pile on 25 mils gel coat. That's 25 feet X 16 lengths. That's a lot of tape.

I purchased some burgundy Sunbrella and mixed the gel coat to match. It matched perfect, just didn't have enough pigment in it.
I'm planning on Beige topsides and deck with burgundy boot, cove and canvass. It ought to look nice when it's done. The gel coat and Duratec High Gloss Additive really make the gel coat shine. Gel coat is way better than paint. Easy to spray. You gotta just spray fast.

The beige will be easy to mix because to mix because for beige, you start with white, which is already pigmented. The burgundy starts with neutral gel coat so the pigments have to be mixed then tested at 18 mils. I know that now.

Once the weather breaks again, I'll be gel coating. I've been testing and working with this stuff for about a year now. It is really coming along nicely.

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 11/09/2007 : 20:51:07

That would make a wonderful Tech article for the Catalina Mainsheet Magazine.

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Happy D
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Response Posted - 11/10/2007 : 07:08:07

I'll keep that in mind Frank.

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Bubba
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Response Posted - 11/10/2007 : 10:02:22

Dan,
We have a terrific library system here in Maryland. I just checked online and one of the libraries has it. It will be delivered to my local library and I'll be notified by e-mail when it's in. I go to my local library at least once a week anyway, so it's no extra effort. I'll scan the tape article and e-mail it to you through the forum in a few days.

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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 11/10/2007 : 10:18:35

Bubba, I'm going to have to bust you for copyright violation. I may be persuaded to look the other way if a $20 West Marine gift certificate comes my way.

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Happy D
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Response Posted - 11/10/2007 : 14:00:41

Thanks Bubba, tha'd be great!
dan

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Bubba
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Response Posted - 11/11/2007 : 18:59:15

Here you go Randy:

Oh, you wanted the other side???

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Response Posted - 11/12/2007 : 12:01:50

$20? Is there something (other than a screw) you can buy at WM for just $20?

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Bubba
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Response Posted - 11/12/2007 : 18:22:55

Antifreeze.
And it's about that time.

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Downbucket
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Response Posted - 11/14/2007 : 17:25:39

Hi Dan:

I'm staring at the copy in front of me right now. What do you want to know? Do you want me to photocopy the article and send it to you?

Will

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Happy D
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Response Posted - 11/15/2007 : 09:23:17

Will,
If you would that would be great.
What tape do they recomend for stripes?
Dan

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britinusa
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Response Posted - 11/15/2007 : 18:24:04

Dan that is going to be some awesome looking hull when you are done.

Are you doing all that work in your garage? how big is it that you can get the boat inside!

Your webpage shows the progress nicely, looking forward to more progress reports.

paul

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Downbucket
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Response Posted - 11/16/2007 : 20:02:32

Hi Dan:

Practical Sailor recommended Intertape ProMask Blue at $3.39 a roll. RE: electical tape: "for those readers who truly want to economize on masking projects . . . use black electrical tape. The disadvantages -that some residue will develop along the edges and you'll need to use a knife or scissors to cut the tape . . ."

Intertape's phone number is 1-800-474-8273. Website address is www.intertapepolymer.com

If you want me to mail a copy of the article let me know your address or give me your e-mail address.

Good luck.

Will

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Happy D
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Response Posted - 11/17/2007 : 06:57:11

Thanks Will,
That's what I was looking for. I'll call them on Monday.
I had a feeling that the electrical tape was just thrown into the mix for the heck of it.
I think for this gelcoat job, I'll use the good stuff.
Dan

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Response Posted - 11/18/2007 : 09:00:14

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Bubba
 Antifreeze.
And it's about that time.

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that depends on how you look at it - the 14 gallons I got had a total price much greater than 20 bucks

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