Deck Mods to fit a New Mast - New Selden Deck Ring (Project Lottie Ep16)

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Жыл бұрын

With a mast that is beyond economic repair we have ordered a new mast but it’s too big for the existing hole in the Contessa 32 deck so modification is needed to fit a new Selden Deck ring on Lottie.
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I run a small business called The Solent Boat Butler and spend my days repairing, maintaining and refitting sailing boats (often Contessa 32’s due to my long experience with them). I'm mostly in the central Solent area of the UK. Being a cruising and racing sailor with many thousands of inshore and offshore sea miles logged I like to think that I bring a great deal of real-world experience to my work and help many new (and not so new) boat owners to improve and maintain their boats. When I'm not fixing boats I also provide some own-boat sail training, help owners with deliveries, provide pre-purchase inspections and deliver consultancy services to those that are refitting their own boats for cruising or racing.
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I hope that viewers both enjoy and learn something from my videos but please remember to take the appropriate precautions for any DIY refit works you undertake with appropriate PPE and the correct tools for the job. If you are in any way unsure as to how to go about a project or are unsure if something on your boat is safe please consult a professional. I don’t necessarily show every step of how to do a particular job so only take on a project if you know exactly what you are doing or consult a professional, I accept no liability for errors or omissions in this video, it is for entertainment purposes only.
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Пікірлер: 79

@RefitandSail Жыл бұрын

Thought I’d write the first comment, does anyone read these apart from me? Anyway, sorry about the sound quality in this, I was struggling with the wind but hopefully with the new mic’s now purchased that problem will go away. Thanks again for watching.

@pete9501 Жыл бұрын

Oh yes we read them and thanks for the tip about using a hoop or the PFTE tape holder to draw a line around an object, very good.

@petrospapapanagiotou Жыл бұрын

Oh yes, we do! If possible, you should have posted this question at the end, to check how many of us are reading all of the comments 😂😂😂

@gking5522 Жыл бұрын

Yes, I do. Every one, every episode.

@c.a.mcneil7599 Жыл бұрын

Of course it’s almost as entertaining as your great content. But then again from one tradesman to another it’s enjoyable watching another tradesman do their thing.

@stephenrobinson1007 Жыл бұрын

I do read them. Good to see others do as well

@bendaves77 Жыл бұрын

You're a talented craftsman and it's great You're willing to share your experience with us

@ForkOffjewgle 5 ай бұрын

Black boot polish for gasket imprinting.

@gargaly 3 ай бұрын

super

@marlings Жыл бұрын

You are as inspirational as Leo Goulden with his Tally Ho project. I’ve learned so much from your videos. Huge thanks, keep it going! 😁🙌🏻

@RefitandSail Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for the very kind comment.

@boatbuilderjon5636 9 ай бұрын

great series, old school gasket paper (as used in a car cylinder head of old) is good for making a very accurate template

@victorroios Жыл бұрын

Great job!👍

@marcushatch5863 Жыл бұрын

Looked sideways at one of the laminates, looked off color and then I saw the deck color. Nice work as usual. 👍

@RefitandSail Жыл бұрын

The artificial light in the workshop makes the colour look wrong but it’s fine on the boat. Thanks for watching. To be fair I had the colour matched gel made for me by someone that is very skilled at matching, also a lot faster and better than I could do it.

@johnclark1925 Жыл бұрын

What great work! 🏆

@garrykennedy5653 10 ай бұрын

Very nice work

@derekfawell2853 Жыл бұрын

Not as much sanding as I’d have liked - gutted! Neat job.

@RefitandSail Жыл бұрын

Haha, sorry I will try harder next time!

@c.a.mcneil7599 Жыл бұрын

Spot on. Love to see others sand. 😀

@mpb9671 Жыл бұрын

really well done your attention to detail is as always ...OVER the TOP

@BigBloke_LittleBoat Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video

@RefitandSail Жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe. Looking forward to getting with the refit on Lottie, the owner and I have a cunning (secret) plan…. 😉

@charlesmcdonald5465 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the videos! Fun watching YOU work haha! Cheers from Montana USA no contessas here unfortunately lol

@malcolmprice3268 Жыл бұрын

If the day job goes badly you have a future in bespoke toilet set manufacture!😂

@RefitandSail Жыл бұрын

Haha, good plan!

@brucejohansen5933 Жыл бұрын

second comment, i enjoy your work and appreciate the time you put in. there is always something new to learn. thanks

@RefitandSail Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bruce!

@southernpaths2986 4 ай бұрын

Maybe I missed the explanation but it appeared you ground the aft end of the mast hole flush with the coach roof but left the forward end a bit proud. How did you arrive at the angle to get the correct fit?

@riccardocicin1896 Ай бұрын

And the masck? An optional? Do you like to breathe the dust?

@BumblingSailor Жыл бұрын

Awesome job! I've just found a split in the base of my mast. Fun times. So I may end up having to get a new one at some point. I'll just have to bodge something for the time being. Urgh, boats.

@RefitandSail Жыл бұрын

Ahh, mr bumbling sailor, sorry to hear that but you may be able to get it repaired, depends how bad it is.

@BumblingSailor Жыл бұрын

@@RefitandSail I don't think it's drastic. About 60mm non opening crack up from the port side of the step. Just gonna brace it with something for the time being 🙈

@RefitandSail Жыл бұрын

@@BumblingSailor oh dear, it’s a pretty low stress rig on a co26 so may be ok. Send me a pic by email if you like abs I’ll give you a view on it. (Or is it in your latest video?)

@gregj4857 9 ай бұрын

We already lost but most are to ignorant to realize it

@silvanocometta9760 Жыл бұрын

Excellent job. A pity you did not show how you did cut out the spaces for the bolts and nuts underneath, without scratching the "headliner". Would have been very interesting to see. Best.

@RefitandSail Жыл бұрын

Can’t give all the trade secrets away 😉

@stevedudleston279 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoy your work. Could let us know the brand of filler you used to mount the new mast disc with???

@kbbarton1 Жыл бұрын

I love a cunning plan, especially when the end product comes out looking so well! Those original gold masts - were they painted that color, or from some sort of treatment?

@RefitandSail Жыл бұрын

Anodised gold, probably looked nice when new but looking very tired now. If we had kept the mast it was going to get painted.

@julianmarksuk Жыл бұрын

great video as always. Many thanks. can i ask what resin you were using and what you used to thicken it for the filling? Cheers!

@RefitandSail Жыл бұрын

The adhesive filler I used for bonding the ring to the deck is prethickened (probably with somthing like cabosil) and also have fine chipped glass strands in it. It’s good for quick non structural repairs! I say non structural but it’s bonding strength is very good if the surfaces are well prepped.

@thepigwillfly5869 Жыл бұрын

You always do such nice work and make it look easy. One question, when you put the flat base ring on the deck, I know you stuck the little piece of wood under the front to hold it up....but did you make the ring level or was that not a concern?

@RefitandSail Жыл бұрын

Thanks. The ring is fitted to be close as horizontal as possible, the mast should pass though it at close to 90 deg. Absolute horizontal or vertical are all relative on a boat with so many curved surfaces and on a moving sea!

@thepigwillfly5869 Жыл бұрын

@@RefitandSail Makes sense, thanks for taking the time to answer. I enjoy your how-to videos....I use your techniques and tips when working on my boat.

@stuartbailey5665 Жыл бұрын

Great job. Is there a seal under the new deck ring to stop moisture running or dripping in?

@RefitandSail Жыл бұрын

Sealant between deck ring and deck. Then the normal rubber gaiter or boot between deck ring and mast.

@yannmolon5133 Жыл бұрын

Hello Georges, I love your videos, I'm learning a lot. Can you tell us what pink glue you use to glue your new mast support? Yann - Mahina SV

@RefitandSail Жыл бұрын

Hi Yann, it’s a Pre-mixed polyester filler/adhesive (it is Pre thickened and includes glass strands) not sure if the brand I use would be available where you are but I am sure there will be something very similar in the chandlery.

@yannmolon5133 Жыл бұрын

@@RefitandSail Thx Georges! Do you have the name of the brand?

@RefitandSail Жыл бұрын

@@yannmolon5133 I will WhatsApp you a picture.

@TheOldGuy Жыл бұрын

Nice Job! Just wondering if you used or need to use a sealant under the deck ring? Thanks!

@RefitandSail Жыл бұрын

Yes absolutely, the deck ring needs a bedding compound or sealant between it and the deck. I mostly use Sabatack 750xl but there are lots of alternatives.

@michal8277 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful videos, love it, just a rooky question from me, why don´t you just order a new mast that will fit the old deck ring?

@RefitandSail Жыл бұрын

Thanks. We could have done that if buying the stick from one of the other mast manufacturers but in the end the customer wanted to go with a Selden mast and either way I was going to have to fit a deck ring of some sort to allow the lines to be led aft and in the grand scheme this was a pretty small job.

@michal8277 Жыл бұрын

@@RefitandSail Thank you for the explanation, great work, keep filming it.

@gking5522 Жыл бұрын

God, You're good. But the part you couldn't film is important to me. What tool(s) did you use to cut out the deck under the ring? Why not cut before you installed the ring? Thanks, G.

@RefitandSail Жыл бұрын

I cut the deck using the same oscillating tool used to remove the old GRP upstand/collar but with a long plunge-cut blade. I cut it after I installed the flat area because I wanted to put the Selden deck ring in the hole and draw around the inside so I only removed what was necessary rather than over-enlarging the hole. Hope that makes sense.

@gking5522 Жыл бұрын

@@RefitandSail Got it. Thanks, G.

@TheFlyingPlectrum Жыл бұрын

Alignment?

@RefitandSail Жыл бұрын

@TheFlyingPlectrum Жыл бұрын

@@RefitandSail I didn't see you mark or measure fore aft alignment. As the deck ring won't allow any twist I thought this might be useful.

@RefitandSail Жыл бұрын

@@TheFlyingPlectrum ah, right, I do quite a lot off camera for the sake of expediency and try to talk about it after, I’m on the clock for my client and sometimes I just have to crack on without the camera. Before placing I made sure alignment was all good and then drew the location line around the moulding before grinding back the deck.

@StellarSailor Жыл бұрын

Can I be cheeky and ask roughly the price of a new contessa 32 Selden mast?

@RefitandSail Жыл бұрын

When you include all the additional items needed such as lights, vhf antenna, new boom, gas-strut rod kicker, standing and running rigging and numerous other bits and bobs you are into 12-14k (inc vat). The mast on its own is about 6k

@phillycheesetake Жыл бұрын

New mast, new boat! I've always wondered what an old non-IOR hull would do with a modern spar. Is the new mast the same height as the old?

@RefitandSail Жыл бұрын

New mast will comply with the co32 one-design class specification so no taller or change in rig dimensions. It would be nice to see if there was any weight difference between old and new masts but I doubt it will make a fundamental difference in the performance of the boat. A taller carbon rig on the other hand would be interesting…

@James-cv5tx Жыл бұрын

Love your videos! (But please do wear PPE..... your lungs have to last you a lifetime)

@RefitandSail Жыл бұрын

You’re absolutely right!

@Gone2TxInspect Ай бұрын

sounds like you;ve heard of teh proper human diet;)

@bonafideadventures8425 Жыл бұрын

The new mic sounded good but the very loud kiddy music needs to be turned down. Full disclosure I’m a grumpy old man. If it was the same volume as your speech and I wouldn’t have to keep turning it down and up to hear you

@gking5522 Жыл бұрын

Amen!

@c.a.mcneil7599 Жыл бұрын

I See and hear it differently cheers to the grumpy :( old man.

@RefitandSail Жыл бұрын

Ok, noted on the volume. Music is a hard one as I choose what I like and seems to suit but it’s such a personal thing, I’ll try to get the volume better matched to the talking content. Thanks for the comment.

@mathew5315.1 Жыл бұрын

I get the volume thing, but I like the music and I'm a grumpy old man too. I'm also with James on the PPE

@RefitandSail Жыл бұрын

@@mathew5315.1 thanks Mathew