Building Paterson 8 in Dubai

[ross_burkin]

Sounds good! Any pics?

Eternally envious,
Ross
 

[douglas_hassell]

I am away in Saudi at the moment but will get back to work on thursday!

Started on the bowsprit.

Picture of the 44.7.  She is coming across the med at the moment.  Arrive Dubai in Jan. Need to get the Cherub finished!

Doug

[douglas_hassell]

I was looking for some advice as now thinking about the hull painting.

Because of the severe temperatures here I was thinking of painting all of the boat including the spars.  The colour to be off white.  Will I get into trouble as the spars are moving and the paint will come off?  I know that sun protection can be provided by using an additive to the resin but I am keen not to have the spars black.

Thanks,

Doug

[Phil Alderson]

There are quite a few masts that have been painted, you should be OK. If you varnished your mast the varnish would have to flex just as much as a paint covering would.

Two pack paint is much tougher than one pack so I would probably go for that. Check the specs and product description to look for the more flexible ones.

[JimC]

Will I get into trouble as the spars are moving and the paint will come off? 

I've used some odd stuff in the past (even aerosol car paint) and movement has *never* been a problem. Friction/abrasion from ropes rubbing on the spar either in transit or in the boat park on the other hand can be. I'd use whatever brand of two pot polyurethane is handiest and consider it the least of my worries.

[douglas_hassell]

Thanks for the advice.  I plan to go for a 2 part car paint and so should be ok.

Doug

[douglas_hassell]

Hi,
I had a good weekend working on the boat.  I am still fairing, made and fitted the tube for the bowsprit in the bow and finished the racks.

I am away again and should be back in Dubai for one more day before coming back to the UK for Christmas. 

I have the sail number, 3211, and will pick up deck gear when i am in the UK.

I need help in getting hold of some of the more specialised pieces.  An example is the mast track.  I will create a list of what I need and ask for help.  (I would really like to take all the parts back to Dubai when I go back in  January.)

Thanks,

Doug

[Graham Bridle]

Thats fantastic Doug, I am sure plenty of people will be able to help you source your kit (I'm not the best man for the job) - where will you be based while you are in the UK ?

[douglas_hassell]

That will be great. 

I will be in Lymington.

I will take some pics on Thursday.

Doug 

[phil_kirk]

Born Slippy has a source for mast track and will be able to tell youthe exact type of Plexus to use to glue it on.

[roland_trim]

Thanks Phil, yes there is a good supply route for mast accessories available for Cherrubists  via BGM - I'd missed this one. Have PM'ed Doug.

[douglas_hassell]

Hi, made the bowsprit and racks ready to go on. ....looking like a boat

I am travelling for a couple of days but will get back to Dubai and take some pics.

I am interesting in a set of used sails.  Not too worried about how used.  I plan to buy a set but want to understand about the rig and also want to make sure the mast doesn't break and put a bit hole in a new mainsail!

I am back in the UK over Christmas and if anyone has a main/ jib for sail...I think I have an RS800 spinnaker located.

Doug

[douglas_hassell]

Fairing down the second half of the hull and finally got around to the rudder.  Should be finishing it this morning.

temperature is really pleasant here now, 24 yesterday.  I am not looking forward to the weather in the UK (if I manage to get back on Friday that it ).

Doug

[douglas_hassell]

Hi, have continued with the fairing!

Working on the rudder and planning to make the foil.

Some pics.  Not so good as on my phone....wife has taken the camera to the UK already!

One of the pics shows the bowsprit going off with the vacuum pump and then me with it.  The other one shows the boat on its side so i can fair the hull.

Doug

[Graham Bridle]

Wow, thats amazing .... shorts !!!