This weekend Athena got moved back into the shed. I’m almost done removing hardware and I’ve started patching holes.
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A, easier to open in the wet.
I know I'm late but in regards to deck hardware, I'd recommend using two different kinds of deck fills. One for diesel, that requires a tool to open, and one for water that doesn't require a tool. That way it's harder to mix up the two tank fills.
Go with the one that uses the winch handle 🙂
Lots of visible progress this week. Must be encouraging.
Liked the video Mads. I would go for the 1/2 turn filler caps. No fiddling with threads and a you have big wrench or two to remove them. Fair winds & regards from the UK
Madds I vote for something alone the line of Victory Deck Files
The winch handle filler cap is better I think because it will be harder to cross thread and break. If you cross thread the other one not only will it either be impossible to remove but if you did you will most likely strip the thread and it will never seal again anyway. Great videos…love your how to style.
Hi Mads. Thank you for another great video. I keep thinking about your lovely deck and your plan to paint it with a non skid afterwards. I watched a video recently from Andy "Boatworks" where he applied non skid to a yacht. He applied paint where he wanted the non skid, sprinkled sand on it then repainted the whole deck white. The results looked great as the entire deck is one colour with an effect of factory applied non skid straight from the mold. Sure you won't reconsider using KiwiGrip? Either way I have no doubt you will make it look absolutely perfect.
A. And use a 10 MM ring to raise the tank fill because of water flussing the deck our rain.
Raised wil prevent water coming in easy when the cap is not tight enough.
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Hi Mads, we replaced our deck fills recently and chose caps with fold down handles and stamped in labelling, diesel, water, waste. So far they work great.
I like your videos and got a lot of good tips from it. Nevertheless, I really wonder of your patience and strictness renovating Athena. It's better than new when you are ready. I would get scare for the first scratch while sailing Athena. By the way, did I get it right that you are in Aarhus at the Moment. As I located in Flensborg it would be possible to see you for a beer.
spanner one – i can here the curses already if you couldnt open it 🙂
Choose A: B: looks Like a pain. I would choose B: If it open with a key like all fills.
Lots of Tequila and a pair of vise grips and a good strong friend will get that tooth out! Just keep going with the pain med (Tequila) until both bottles are empty about two to three shots every hour and half! Use crushed ice to stop the bleeding swish the Tequila around in your mouth for germ control! If you can use finely crushed ice or ice cream for any swelling! ( if you notice any that is )
Lots of Gatorade if you can get it!
Having restored 3 boats we love your videos. We uploaded a video this evening and Ant gave you a mention (yes it was about sanding) Its good to see you sharing knowledge Mad's. If you can pass on some insight as you go through the journey, and it brings benefit to others….. Keep posting and sharing the knowledge, oh and keep sanding!!! Ant & Cid xx