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| DanEarl |
Posted - 18 Apr 2012 : 20:28:17
Hello All,
I am not sure if anyone has seen this website but having just purchased a Norman 22 myself I have found this very interesting and helpful ;
http://www.freewebs.com/norman22boatrestoration/
I would be willing to do the same sort of thing with my Norman 22 restoration, would anyone be interested if I started a topic on this forum with photos and information when I get home and started on it ? My start date will be 2nd May.
Regards,
Dan.
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| DanEarl |
Posted - 04 May 2012 : 20:58:59
Reply sent via email ;
It really isn't much good on a boat period, shrinking to expose tongues in hot dry weather and when the air gets damp swelling back up again, however, a clear rot-proofer coat followed by a couple of coats of any polyurethane varnish will go a long way to mitigating moisture borne movement and of course rot.
Clive
Thanks Clive for your information.
Regards, Dan.
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| DanEarl |
Posted - 27 Apr 2012 : 19:31:13
quote:
Originally posted by cliveshep
Damp will also affect the t & g cladding to a lesser extent as softwoods soak up moisture in the air so need to be treated on the back before fitting.
Cliveshep, I still really like the look of the t&g cladding, what would you suggest for treatment on the back before fitting should I go with t&g please ?
Many Thanks,
Dan.
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| KEV UP NORTH |
Posted - 26 Apr 2012 : 21:47:26
Dan, I have replied to your e-mail. Hope the info helps and good luck.
Look forward to 'your' website.
Cheers, Kev |
| DanEarl |
Posted - 25 Apr 2012 : 19:34:11
Email sent tonight Kevin 
Regards,
Dan.
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| KEV UP NORTH |
Posted - 24 Apr 2012 : 22:05:50
Dan,
A bit of a confession. It's actually my old website! I occasionally
have a look in on the Norman website. It gave me a lot of encouragement
and help during restoration. When I saw my old website, I just had
to step in for the first time in over a year.
I am happy that the site has given you the inspiration to 'have a go'.
The email on the front page still works so try emailing again and the best
of luck with you restoration.
Cheers, Kev |
| DanEarl |
Posted - 24 Apr 2012 : 21:52:11
Hi Kev,
Yes, he did a wonderful job and that is what has given me the inspiration to 'have-a-go'. I sent him an email last week with quite a few questions and asked for advice, but had no reply as of yet, although the website hasn't been updated for a while maybe he has changed his email address ....
If like you say you know him, could you possibly ask him to see if he has changed his email address please ?
Kind Regards,
Dan.
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| KEV UP NORTH |
Posted - 24 Apr 2012 : 21:43:39
Dan,
That website you mention is superb! The guy has obviously put a
lot of effort in to bring it back from a ruin. Top marks to him.
OK, he may not have used the "best" materials etc but has still done
a nice job. I've seen a lot worse.
Still around in 40 years, I hope so!
Kev
PS: I know him personally...... |
| DanEarl |
Posted - 24 Apr 2012 : 12:29:59
Hi Kevin,
I asked my wife to check and she said that there is no moulding for fairleads on my Norman 22, I am just hopeing she is correct 
All my fittings were purchased from this link ;
http://www.ridethewaves.co.uk/c-5-chandlery-above-deck.aspx
They are alot cheaper than most 'well known' chandlers so I hope the quality is as good as the price ! I will keep you all informed when I recieve them and report back.
Regards,
Dan.
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| kev13 |
Posted - 23 Apr 2012 : 22:50:11
Hi Dan
Where did you get the airleads from, mine seem to be an odd size on a 23 that fit into a moulding on the front deck?
Kevin |
| DanEarl |
Posted - 23 Apr 2012 : 20:59:06
Well, just ordered all the deck fittings tonight, all are marine grade stainless steel (Hand-rails, cleats, fairleads, Double Cross Bollard, Spotlight, Nav Lights) and International antifouling, primer, undercoat and top coat.
Getting excited now, hopefully I will get home on the 1st of May and HOPEFULLY some nice weather to enjoy the start of the restoration !
Regards,
Dan.
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| carpetbloke |
Posted - 23 Apr 2012 : 06:48:00
Best of luck with that.
Paul. |
| cliveshep |
Posted - 22 Apr 2012 : 23:23:39
Mine was at UNI in Rangsit, now finished so next step is getting a visa sorted out and go get her.
Can't wait!
Visa application goes in next weekend!
The cost of boating is insignificant compared to costs of a young wife and two teenage kids! |
| carpetbloke |
Posted - 22 Apr 2012 : 18:34:03
Didn`t realise that Clive. Same here but my wife`s been here over 16 years. |
| cliveshep |
Posted - 21 Apr 2012 : 22:27:29
I go off-line when I'm off UK soil Adi. My wife is in Thailand so toddle off for conjugals mate! I'll be around now until back end of June I think.
And that's google das boot mein herr!
The cost of boating is insignificant compared to costs of a young wife and two teenage kids! |
| adi-n-chez |
Posted - 21 Apr 2012 : 22:09:35
quote:
Originally posted by DanEarl
Again, Thank you very much for your help and information, I have a feeling I will be learning alot from your 45 years of building and re-building boats.
Regards,
Dan.
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Clive is actually a Google Boat Autobot , he replies with an answer to most questions on restoration. He does tend to go offline occasionally - Probably due to upgrades required due to aging hardware!.
Cheers Clive
Adi
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