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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Thickening polyurethane paint
Thanks Bill. I think I'll forego the flattener as well Ben Driver La Bella Vita SM #347 6S
On Jul 13, 2017, at 5:43 PM, 'Bill & Judy Rouse' yahoogroups@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Thickening polyurethane paint
greatketch@...
I'd avoid the accelerator.
Mixing chemistries in polyurethane paints is a bad idea. Accelerators are used in two part polyurethanes, not single part products--which are very different animals. The formulations for these paints are very fussy and mixing from one system or manufacturer to another has a very high chance of failure Unless you really know coating chemistry, you risk creating a real mess that is hard to clean up. Bill Kinney SM160, Harmonie Boston, Mass
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Thickening polyurethane paint
Mark I'm using white - specifically Hatteras off white 1990 from Interlux. It's close to what Bill R used. Ben Ben and Gayle La Bella Vita SM #347 6S
On Jul 13, 2017, at 5:31 PM, 'Mark Erdos' mcerdos@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Thickening polyurethane paint
Bill & Judy Rouse <yahoogroups@...>
Ben, For what it is worth, I did not use flattener, and had to thin the paint slightly. Bill Rouse BeBe
On Thu, Jul 13, 2017 at 4:06 PM, Ben Driver joedoakes66@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Thickening polyurethane paint
Ben,
I think you are onto something that will work.
What color are you using to paint the deck striping?
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Grenada www.creampuff.us
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Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2017 5:15 PM To: amelyachtowners@... Subject: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Thickening polyurethane paint
Mark Not sure about accelerator but maybe a possibility. I
am using tool improperly per your comments. I'm holding it closer to
vertical than horizontal. This is causing paint to drip out. I'll
try technique you suggest. Also per Ben
Ben and Gayle La Bella Vita SM #347 6S
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Thickening polyurethane paint
Mark Not sure about accelerator but maybe a possibility. I am using tool improperly per your comments. I'm holding it closer to vertical than horizontal. This is causing paint to drip out. I'll try technique you suggest. Also per Dave I may leave can open a while covered with mesh to allow some evaporation which will thicken paint. Ben Ben and Gayle La Bella Vita SM #347 6S
On Jul 13, 2017, at 4:09 PM, 'Mark Erdos' mcerdos@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Thickening polyurethane paint
John I'm using exactly the paint and tool but with flattener. My need to forgo the flattener. Ben Driver La Bella Vita SM #347 6S
On Jul 13, 2017, at 4:09 PM, 'Mark Erdos' mcerdos@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Thickening polyurethane paint
Hi Ben,
Do you think an accelerator would help? https://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/show_product.do?pid=98105&familyName=Quantum+99+Urethane+Accelerator
I am not sure you need to thicken the paint. It sounds like you need less of it on the application wheel. Are you using the tool so the barrel stays below the wheel? The tool should not be used upright. Ideally when using a pinstripe tool you want to illuminate as much gravity as you can. This will put less paint on the wheel. Also, if you put the non-paint end of the tool in the groove on the deck, it will help keep your line straight as you pull/push the tool to apply paint. Try this technique on a some paper first, it may be all you need.
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Grenada www.creampuff.us
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Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2017 3:50 PM To: amelyachtowners@... Subject: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Thickening polyurethane paint
Hi Mark I'm painting deck stripes using Beugler tool Ben Ben and Gayle La Bella Vita SM #347 On Thursday, July 13, 2017, 3:41 PM, 'Mark Erdos' mcerdos@... [amelyachtowners] wrote:
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Thickening polyurethane paint
Hi Mark
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I'm painting deck stripes using Beugler tool
On Thursday, July 13, 2017, 3:41 PM, 'Mark Erdos' mcerdos@... [amelyachtowners] wrote:
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Thickening polyurethane paint
Ben
Are you painting the deck stripes or boot stripes?
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Grenada www.creampuff.us
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Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2017 2:56 PM To: amelyachtowners@... Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Thickening polyurethane paint
It's time to repaint my stripes. I'm using an available interlux poly-urethane paint. My problem is paint is too thin and dripping from roller on striper. Can anyone recommend a thickening agent? Current mixture is 50/50 Interlux Brightside single part enamel and Interlux flattening agent. All suggestions welcome.
Ben Ben and Gayle La Bella Vita SM2k #347 Le Marin
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Thickening polyurethane paint
John Clark
Hi Ben, I'm using Interlux Brightside one step polyurethane with just a tiny bit of thinner. It works great in the Beugler tool. I did purchase flattening agent but am only using it for the touch up on the tan portions. Is the flattening agent thinning you out? My interlux flattener seems to be same viscosity as the paint. John Clark SV Annie. SM 37 Charleston SC.
On Jul 13, 2017 2:55 PM, "joedoakes66@... [amelyachtowners]" <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Thickening polyurethane paint
Hi Ben, We just painted the rubbing strake on our Santorin Liesse using single part poly paint and the flattening additive, applied 3 coats by brush, since we changed the color and no drips but it was more work than anticipated. If you really want to roll I would tip w good quality badger hair or similar brush. If I really wanted to thicken I might leave the can open w a protective mesh to avoid particulates and let evaporation of the solvent do the job. Good luck. Dave Liesse, SN006
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On Jul 13, 2017, at 11:55 AM, joedoakes66@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
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Thickening polyurethane paint
It's time to repaint my stripes. I'm using an available interlux poly-urethane paint. My problem is paint is too thin and dripping from roller on striper. Can anyone recommend a thickening agent? Current mixture is 50/50 Interlux Brightside single part enamel and Interlux flattening agent. All suggestions welcome.
Ben Ben and Gayle La Bella Vita SM2k #347 Le Marin
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Wanted: Spinnakers
Hi Jay, I have a spinnaker you can have for the price of shipping. Where are you? Contact me personally at: Kent Robertson S/V Kristy SM243 Currently St Michaels, MD, the spinnaker is in NC karkauai at yahoo dot com AC828-234 6819
On Jul 13, 2017, at 9:52 AM, J Wagamon jwagam@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
Hi Amel Owners,
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Frigoboat two speed fan not working
Mohammad Shirloo
Hi Duane;
I'm not sure which model of the frigoboat you have. We had a
similar issue a few days ago on one of our refrigerators. Ours is an FM W 50F
model with variable speed compressor and water cooled. On ours, the compressors
would continually start and stop after about 30 seconds. The following was the
steps that we took to diagnose the problem:
If you can provide further details once you have checked out
the above, then I may be able to provide additional
information.
Mohammad and Aty
Amel 54 #099
B&B Kokomo
From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...] Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2017 9:59 AM To: amelyachtowners@... Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Frigoboat two speed fan not working
We've been having higher temps in the Frigoboat refrigerator recently, over 50 degrees F. We have already pulled the unit out and cleaned the heat exchanger, and; made sure that all air supply spots are clear; and are now rearranging things inside to ensure interior air flow. At first that seemed to remedy the situation, but now we're back to higher temps (just a few weeks in between). My infrared thermometer has 32 deg. F at the coldplate so that doesn't seem to be the issue. I'm going to order a new thermostat and see if that helps, is there anything else I should check? While checking on these things, I've found the two speed fan is only working on one speed. I know it worked in the past. Is there a fan capacitor that might be the issue? Thanks! Duane
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Original Side Curtain Fasteners
James Alton
Greg Shea,
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Thanks so much for the information, this is a really big help to us. We can now justify packing the tool and the Sailrite fasteners into our overstuffed luggage! It is interesting to know that the Sharki was being built in 1987, thanks for that information. Best, James and Joann SV Sueno, Maramu #220
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Frigoboat two speed fan not working
Duane,
We had a similar issue and found the door to be out of adjustment. Bill Rouse has posted about using a dollar bill to check the seal. I put our spotlight inside the fridge and closed the door. I could see light between the seal and the frame. Bill’s method: Close the door on the note at a variety of locations and try pulling the bill out. It should be snug when the door is closed. We found a couple of spots where it was obviously leaking cold air. It doesn’t take much of a gap to lose efficiency. I think our door was out of kilter due to me falling into it a couple of times while trying to get something out while underway.
The doors is adjustable and have three bolts that hold each top and bottom hinge. If you need to adjust the door loosen these until you can reposition the door. Tighten them a little bit. Find the best fit for the door and then fully tighten the bolts. You may also have to bend the catch a little bit to hold the door firmly shut. Others have posted this worked for them.
Hope this helps.
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Grenada www.creampuff.us
From:
amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
We've been having higher temps in the Frigoboat refrigerator recently, over 50 degrees F. We have already pulled the unit out and cleaned the heat exchanger, and; made sure that all air supply spots are clear; and are now rearranging things inside to ensure interior air flow. At first that seemed to remedy the situation, but now we're back to higher temps (just a few weeks in between).
My infrared thermometer has 32 deg. F at the coldplate so that doesn't seem to be the issue.
I'm going to order a new thermostat and see if that helps, is there anything else I should check?
While checking on these things, I've found the two speed fan is only working on one speed. I know it worked in the past. Is there a fan capacitor that might be the issue?
Thanks! Duane
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Original Side Curtain Fasteners
Gregory Shea
James,
We used Sailrite fasteners on the new side curtains on our Sharki of the same vintage as your Maramu. I had the same concerns as you but they worked fine. Greg Shea Sharki 133 Cap des Iles Ostia From: amelyachtowners@... on behalf of lokiyawl2@... [amelyachtowners]
Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2017 2:38:12 PM To: amelyachtowners@... Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Original Side Curtain Fasteners Hello everyone,
We are replacing the side curtain clears on our 1987 Amel Maramu. As the boat is in Sardinia and we are in Canada, we are trying to find out the correct size eyelets to install into the new side curtains. We want these to fit the original twist turns that are fastened to the inside of the fibreglass dodger. It appears that the US version of the eyelets might be too small to fit the original twist turns, but I cannot verify that. Any help is appreciated.
Best to all Amel owners,
James and Joann Alton SV Sueno, Maramu #220
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Frigoboat two speed fan not working
Duane Siegfri
We've been having higher temps in the Frigoboat refrigerator recently, over 50 degrees F. We have already pulled the unit out and cleaned the heat exchanger, and; made sure that all air supply spots are clear; and are now rearranging things inside to ensure interior air flow. At first that seemed to remedy the situation, but now we're back to higher temps (just a few weeks in between). My infrared thermometer has 32 deg. F at the coldplate so that doesn't seem to be the issue. I'm going to order a new thermostat and see if that helps, is there anything else I should check? While checking on these things, I've found the two speed fan is only working on one speed. I know it worked in the past. Is there a fan capacitor that might be the issue? Thanks! Duane
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Wanted: Spinnakers
J Wagamon <jwagam@...>
Hi Amel Owners,
I am looking for used spinnakers or code zeros for my mango. I am assuming that SM sails would also fit. If anyone is looking to sell sails please reach out to me. I am also wondering if anyone has tried a 155% Genoa as it looks like some shrouds might get in the way. Until I go cruising, I am using Hobo Tiempo for local racing and we need to upgun our sails. Thank you all, Jay Wagamon Hobo Tiempo Mango #60
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