Thanks for another great informative video. I didn't consider Awlgrip before because of the danger of spraying. Now I think I can handle using it for mast painting. I also like the way you use two double tangs to connect your lower shrouds. I'll use this idea as I rebuild my mast. Thanks again!
This is great! Bought a cape dory 36 at the beginning of July. Very amazing, original condition. At some point I’d like to have a discussion about making the original design as reasonably seaworthy as possible without destroying the entire boat.
Glad you liked it. Cape Dory made a great boat. Your CD 36 is super strong in its stock form. But, it's probably 30-40 years old. Things wear out. Make sure all the systems are rock solid. Address any core damage. Remember the key to ocean sailing is to keep the water out, the crew on board, the keel down, the rudder on, and the mast up. Other than that it's really about creating interior storage and having systems you can maintain yourself. You don't have to tear the boat apart like I did to do that--I had different goals. See S4E1 and S4E2. Happy to chat with you anytime.
@@MichaelCilenti Michael. I think I answer those question in S6E11. But the short answer is any reputable boatyard will require you to completely tent a project if it's going to spray painted to protect other boats and surrounding infrastructure. That alone is expensive and time consuming. Also, spraying Awlgrip is dangerous and requires expensive equipment and a high degree of skill to do it well. Rolling and tipping is much safer, easier skill development, and it puts more paint on the project than spraying.
@@FarReachVoyages That makes sense John. I guess I was comparing it to your spraying of the smaller parts with the Prevail, but recognize the mast is a much bigger project. If you were doing it again, would you still paint the mast when you first refit the boat or have it anodized? I hear anodizing is more durable, but don't know from any experience (ours is also painted).
@@MichaelCilenti Michael, There is no doubt anodizing is more durable than paint. But I don’t like the way anodizing looks with a traditional style boat. The aesthetics conflict. And while I strive for durability and repairability I also want my boat to make my heart pound whenever I look at her. As John Keats observed, “A thing of beauty is a joy forever.”
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Great attention to detail and I really appreciate you teaching us! Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for another great informative video. I didn't consider Awlgrip before because of the danger of spraying. Now I think I can handle using it for mast painting. I also like the way you use two double tangs to connect your lower shrouds. I'll use this idea as I rebuild my mast. Thanks again!
@@williamrae9693 Thanks for the comment. Glad you found the video useful. Good luck on your mast project.
That might have been the best demo of painting awl grip or tipping in general that I’ve seen, and you didn’t even use any paint!
😂 Thanks!
Great video as always.
I appreciate that. Glad you enjoyed it.
This is great! Bought a cape dory 36 at the beginning of July. Very amazing, original condition. At some point I’d like to have a discussion about making the original design as reasonably seaworthy as possible without destroying the entire boat.
Congratulations , great boat!
Happy birthday from across the pond!!! Its a beautiful day for a sail in Ireland
Glad you liked it. Cape Dory made a great boat. Your CD 36 is super strong in its stock form. But, it's probably 30-40 years old. Things wear out. Make sure all the systems are rock solid. Address any core damage. Remember the key to ocean sailing is to keep the water out, the crew on board, the keel down, the rudder on, and the mast up. Other than that it's really about creating interior storage and having systems you can maintain yourself. You don't have to tear the boat apart like I did to do that--I had different goals. See S4E1 and S4E2. Happy to chat with you anytime.
Hey there Grinder! You need to email me. I don't have contact info for you since you moved.
Always great tips from the man with great attention to detail! Any reason you chose not to try and spray the mast with Awlgrip? Thanks John.
@@MichaelCilenti Michael. I think I answer those question in S6E11. But the short answer is any reputable boatyard will require you to completely tent a project if it's going to spray painted to protect other boats and surrounding infrastructure. That alone is expensive and time consuming. Also, spraying Awlgrip is dangerous and requires expensive equipment and a high degree of skill to do it well. Rolling and tipping is much safer, easier skill development, and it puts more paint on the project than spraying.
@@FarReachVoyages That makes sense John. I guess I was comparing it to your spraying of the smaller parts with the Prevail, but recognize the mast is a much bigger project. If you were doing it again, would you still paint the mast when you first refit the boat or have it anodized? I hear anodizing is more durable, but don't know from any experience (ours is also painted).
@@MichaelCilenti Michael, There is no doubt anodizing is more durable than paint. But I don’t like the way anodizing looks with a traditional style boat. The aesthetics conflict. And while I strive for durability and repairability I also want my boat to make my heart pound whenever I look at her. As John Keats observed, “A thing of beauty is a joy forever.”
Great video
What primer did you use on the mast?
Glad you liked it Edward Finn. Take a look at S6E5 Mast Refit Part 1. Go to 10:30. I explain the primers there.
@@FarReachVoyagesthanks