Also, the tonneau cover has arrived so next job will be fitting that. ..when the opportunity presents itself.
Shetland 535 refurb step by step
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We had limited opportunity to get to the boat over Christmas but have managed to turn the porthole the right way round..
Also, the tonneau cover has arrived so next job will be fitting that. ..when the opportunity presents itself.
Also, the tonneau cover has arrived so next job will be fitting that. ..when the opportunity presents itself.
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Re: Shetland 535 refurb step by step
We made an abortive attempt to fit the tonneau but it was far too cold and windy. However, we did ascertain that new hooks will be needed as the old ones are not in the right places. Inevitable really.
Re: Shetland 535 refurb step by step
Some of yoh may have been wondering what has happened to the Meggy refurb.... well one or two of you..... maybe..
Anyway, the truth is I've rather wimped out due to the weather. However, I have been planning and scheming and collecting bits and bobs ready for some decent weather to arrive.
One of the next priorities is fitting the cockpit cover, which means installing new hooks and turnbuttons. I thought about screws straight into the GRP (ugh) and machine screws and bolts (awkward single handed). I considered pop rivets but thought they would need washers to spread the load (also awkward single handed). Then I discovered tri-fold rivets. These are a pop rivet designed for soft materials (like GRP). Instead of forming a small "button" on the back (which can pull through) they collapse into a kind of flower shape, which spreads the load.
These have now been obtained and will be used as soon as a decent weekend presents itself..
Anyway, the truth is I've rather wimped out due to the weather. However, I have been planning and scheming and collecting bits and bobs ready for some decent weather to arrive.
One of the next priorities is fitting the cockpit cover, which means installing new hooks and turnbuttons. I thought about screws straight into the GRP (ugh) and machine screws and bolts (awkward single handed). I considered pop rivets but thought they would need washers to spread the load (also awkward single handed). Then I discovered tri-fold rivets. These are a pop rivet designed for soft materials (like GRP). Instead of forming a small "button" on the back (which can pull through) they collapse into a kind of flower shape, which spreads the load.
These have now been obtained and will be used as soon as a decent weekend presents itself..
Re: Shetland 535 refurb step by step
Hi,
Pleased to learn about the rivets - I shall buy some for the restoration that we are doing on Xanthe.
Hope that you are making faster progress than us. We have four arms and better weather but are short of time.
Cheers,
JimG
Pleased to learn about the rivets - I shall buy some for the restoration that we are doing on Xanthe.
Hope that you are making faster progress than us. We have four arms and better weather but are short of time.
Cheers,
JimG
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Hi Jim, progress is rather non existent at the moment but I've high hopes of some better weather not far away!
Watch this space...
Watch this space...
Re: Shetland 535 refurb step by step
FINALLY, a decent weekend presents itself and progress creaks into acton again..
I made an abortive attempt to add a spreader plate under the hatch hinges but that will require a rethink.
However, I have successfully fitted the cockpit cover, which means the boat i finally weathertight. The fitting of eyelets and turn buttons was straightforward and the tri-fold pop rivets worked a treat. Getting all the hooks in the best positions involves a bit of guesswork and the cover hasn't ended up quite as taut as I would have liked but it still feels like a good step forward.
I made an abortive attempt to add a spreader plate under the hatch hinges but that will require a rethink.
However, I have successfully fitted the cockpit cover, which means the boat i finally weathertight. The fitting of eyelets and turn buttons was straightforward and the tri-fold pop rivets worked a treat. Getting all the hooks in the best positions involves a bit of guesswork and the cover hasn't ended up quite as taut as I would have liked but it still feels like a good step forward.
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Next it's on to the cockpit deck then, when the weather warms up, painting the hull.
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Another decent weekend allowed me to get on with deck building.. I bought wood from my local timber yard ( they couldn't supply marine ply so I've gone for the normal outdoor variety. It will be well- protected though.
Once I'd made spacers to raise the deck by 24mm I then began the cutting of the main panels. My intention was to make 2 panels with the SS cockpit drain between them..
Once I'd made spacers to raise the deck by 24mm I then began the cutting of the main panels. My intention was to make 2 panels with the SS cockpit drain between them..
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