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Dan
 Dan
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Two questions about hull deck plates:
Can they be removed to have access to the inside walls, e.g when installing backing plates for connectors to a front tramp.

The antiglide surface; how to retain this when sanding and repainting?

Thanks,
Dan


 
Posted : August 29, 2009 3:21 pm
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Are you asking about the factory deck or round deck plates like these?


 
Posted : August 29, 2009 3:54 pm
Dan
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Sorry, forgot to say I'm talking about a P18-2; the deck of the hulls with the textured surface, not the round deck plates. The latter are easy to replace.


 
Posted : August 29, 2009 8:25 pm
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Yes they can, go to www.catsailor.com and search Prindle 19, there is a person going through the process now and he has posted some photos. I also recall other posts there about thye same subject


 
Posted : August 30, 2009 1:42 am
Martin
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Here's a great article in Hobie Hotlines that details a process using a silicone mold to retexture a repaired deck. Check it out!

Molding link

Application link


 
Posted : August 30, 2009 10:37 am
Dan
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Thanks I can't find it on www.catsailor.com though, tried the search function too. Where am I supposed to look?


 
Posted : August 30, 2009 4:16 pm
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Open forum page 8 "tell me about the Prindle 19" by turbo cat. You will have to join catsailor to view any pictures. It is a free site with tons of great information. You can ask any cat related questions and will responses from the best cat sailors in the world.


 
Posted : August 31, 2009 1:57 am
MN3
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removal of the entire deck lid for a single point of access might be discouraged. you are looking at scraping apart the joint of the lid from the hulls (with a screw driver or chisel) and HOPING not to do damage that will need repair.

It is do-able but i would think a simple 4" or 5 (or 6) port would be much less drama, work etc. Not to mention it will then offer you storage.

I had 2 ports that i used to access my front hulls to add a simple eyestrap (with backing plate) for my front tramp tiedown.

This is the inside of a Mystere 6.0. (deck lid) and chain plate. i wouldn't want to remove that.

edited by: andrewscott, Aug 31, 2009 - 11:24 AM


 
Posted : August 31, 2009 5:23 am
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You rang?

I will be posting more pictures tonight. I got my modded decks in from performance and will post up some pics. I used a putty knife and a hammer! very carefully.

The thread should be up top on the forum tonight after i update it.


 
Posted : August 31, 2009 5:25 am
MN3
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as per the texture... there are textured paints, non-slip additives and/or ACE sells white texture in a spray can. works well...


 
Posted : August 31, 2009 5:26 am
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