Projects
This section is a collection of posts I write on selected projects. Some are small but interesting; others are more significant, spanning multiple years. I’ve included both work for clients and work on my own boat, an Allied Seabreeze (hull #62). I try to include as much detail as possible: photos, product links, alternate approaches, and lessons learned.
Hopefully you’ll find this information useful. Feel free to contact me with questions.
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Recent Work
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- Varnish Smackdown: Going the Distance on Maintenance Coats (2022/11/02)
- A Sea Sprite Makeover (2022/09/03)
- Replacing Thick Rub Rail Sections on a Transom Corner (2022/08/19)
- Ugh! There's an UGLY Hole in My Transom (2022/06/30)
- Upgraded Distribution Panel and Instruments (2022/05/21)
- Refinishing Cockpit Tables (2022/04/25)
- Replacing Wet Deck Core (2021/06/30)
- Rebedding Chain Plates With Butyl Tape (2020/07/24)
Projects by Category
Seabreeze
- Ugh! There's an UGLY Hole in My Transom (2022/06/30)
- Replacing Wet Deck Core (2021/06/30)
- New Seabreeze Front Hatch (2021/01/01)
- Refurbishing the Cockpit Coamings (2021/01/01)
- Rebedding Chain Plates With Butyl Tape (2020/07/24)
- Repainting a Seabreeze Hull (2020/07/01)
- Replacing the Seabreeze Toerails (2018/11/18)
Woodworking
- Varnish Smackdown: Going the Distance on Maintenance Coats (2022/11/02)
- A Sea Sprite Makeover (2022/09/03)
- Upgraded Distribution Panel and Instruments (2022/05/21)
- Refinishing Cockpit Tables (2022/04/25)
- Refurbishing the Cockpit Coamings (2021/01/01)
- Replacing the Seabreeze Toerails (2018/11/18)
Fiberglass
- Ugh! There's an UGLY Hole in My Transom (2022/06/30)
- Replacing Wet Deck Core (2021/06/30)
- New Seabreeze Front Hatch (2021/01/01)
- Rebedding Chain Plates With Butyl Tape (2020/07/24)
- Repainting a Seabreeze Hull (2020/07/01)
Systems
- Upgraded Distribution Panel and Instruments (2022/05/21)
Major Projects
Teak Toe Rail Replacement (work in progress)
- Overview
- Removing the old toe rails
- Deck repair and preparation
- Toe Rail Fabrication
- Scarf Joints
- Taffrail
- Installation
Refurbish Mahogany Cockpit Coamings (work in progress)
Refurbish and Repaint Hull with Alexseal
- Overview
- Paint Removal and Surface Repairs
- Sealing and Fairing
- Final Surface Preparation and Priming
- Topcoats
- Boot and Cove Stripes
- Tips and Advice
- Appendices