On the 20th March, next Tuesday we will travel to Te Atatu Boat Club, the idea of this trip is to look over their hardstand area at some of the projects that are underway. Much of the work that is being undertaken is by boat owners themselves however there is a spray painting booth and work which ranges from changing anodes to structural alteration. These boats are supported by a range of cradle types many are hauled out using their own trailer, even for boats of 11 and 12 metres in length
This is another opportunity to discuss/lecture on site l expect a number of the jobs to be similar to the case study problems.
We will then head along the western motorway to Westpark marina where I hope we will get a run down on the working of the Travelift and then be able to study once more the various projects that are underway in the hardstand area
The class is to meet outside the marine workshop at 12 : 30 we will return to Unitec at 15:45
Many production built boats will have their gel coated surfaces painted. Gel coat is only able to resurfaced, polished for a limited time. What is that limited time? the answer to that varies depending on the following, hull colour, has the surface been knocked about, has it been fully exposed to UV or covered, polishing does extend the life of the gel coat surface. There comes a point in the boats life when the decision is made that it makes more sense to paint. what paint system could we use? the system we use must be compatible. the area that we have the boat stored may or may not suit spray painting, what are the options?
http://www.yachtsurvey.com/maitenance.htm
"Tips on painting fiberglass boats"
This link takes you to some interesting examples of repair and associated work
https://picasaweb.google.com/113782465744253657753/RepairAndTransportation2012?authkey=Gv1sRgCI7QzurqsKGt0wE
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