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I think it’s called “ galling” and can happen with any metal fastening but is a particular problem with stainless bolts into mild steel. I didn’t have any problem with my window screws but they were lubricated with mastic as it’s caused by friction Yes copper grease would be ideal
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I put a dab of mastic on the screw threads before I put them in. Thread sealant or liquid ptfe may be better but mine don’t leak Decorators “Big Wipes’ are brilliant for wiping off excess mastic including Sikaflex. You obviously have to use them before it sets if you are bedding the windows in mastic ideally you leave it to go off before finally tightening the screws to avoid squishing it all out. Not sure how many people bother!
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You can probably get self adhesive neoprene for just this sort of application. You peel the release paper off the back and could do it all in the comfort of your cabin! your screws are the same as mine and look v smart
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If you wanted to use tape which is a lot less messy you could probably buy some sheet and cut out circular gaskets of the right size with scissors . I’m nervous offering suggestions on this thread as I’m not sure you are looking for them. Please don’t you or your mate take it the wrong way
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Peugeot 106 started following Solo Boat in a Double Lock , Tiller tube , Interior window gutter - condensation tray? and 2 others
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With a dog poo bag tied to it this could look like the “d-gs b-ll-cks”
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Interior window gutter - condensation tray?
Peugeot 106 replied to RaggedyVan's topic in Boat Equipment
Beware if you replace the whole windows. The radius at the bottom can look similar but when you try to fit them they are different. If this happens you may need to weld infill corner pieces to the boat. I only know this as I saw a wide beam having all its windows replaced. Despite being warned the owner purchased all the windows to the wrong radius. Luckily for him the fitter was also a welder……. -
Interior window gutter - condensation tray?
Peugeot 106 replied to RaggedyVan's topic in Boat Equipment
Can I suggest you contact Caldwells Windows Wigan who manufacture this type of window. I bought some brush seals for the hoppers on these type of windows off them. They can probably supply the rubber trim that you are looking for -
Wasn’t there forum participant not so long ago who had an elsan emptied on him from a bridge? I can’t remember the details but it sounded horrendous. I’ve had beer tipped over me going into Liverpool
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Thank you truckcab I agree it doesn’t read well it was written in haste but I don’t need you jumping in pointing out my hasty words. I’ve been a regular contributor on this forum for a number of years and hope that I am at least considered courteous and I try to be helpful with practical advice. I would suggest that Blackrose has also been on the forum for many years and is more than capable of defending himself without your assistance. I was in any case going to apologise to Blackrose
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I’m not going to tell you again that I find riveting is not as simple as it seems. It’s like welding. Even I can do it when it’s all layed flat. Why don’t you get a taper tap and drill the right size and give that a go. To reiterate you need the right sized hole, a taper tap with lubricant and take care and reverse the drill if it gets tight. Suggest you give it a try. If you are worried about getting the tap square hold a piece of wood against it marked square. You’ve tried a rivet why not try a tap if it’s a disaster and you are really clumsy and break the tap just screw it out with pliers. If I it’s a total disaster and it’s miles off square drill the hole larger for clearance for your bolts. But you will need a helper and the trim on the inside won’t accommodate the nuts i found the drill size for the tap was slightly larger than the rivet so you could even try this on the hole you’ve tried for your rivet and all will not be lost. give it a go you’ve nothing to lose. Or get a decent rivet gun. A lot of them are useless apart from small aluminium rivets
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That’s good. It’s worth knowing who it was. I couldn’t remember who they were but they talked sense to me and persuaded me not to buy a new propellor!
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Hand/Stirrup Pump for Emptying Built In Water Tank
Peugeot 106 replied to Bosley Dave's topic in Boat Equipment
It may only be rated intermittent so not designed for continuous running. It probably has a thermal cut out but just make sure it’s well ventilated and keep a check on its temperature with your hand. Probably best not to empty it all in one go if you can. I empty mine for winter using the water pump and switch it on and off while doing other jobs -
When we were newbies we used to open the paddles too quickly and many was the time in the first week that boat ended up diagonal and banged around procedure now going up Trent and Mersey drop wife off before lock she opens gate if required I drive in and climb ladder with centreline from roof. I pass it between ladder handrails if I can and round a bollard and make sure the boat is tight against the side. From now on wife makes sure it is always tight. (If it gets away from the wall the chances are it will swing) She isn’t required to pull the boat but must keep the centreline tight at all times. Then I operate paddles ground same side as boat etc i leave the lock and my wife hopefully has time to shut the gate and hop on the stern. I may hop off to help start the gate My boat is only 25’ and can jam if it goes diagonal. I see no reason at all for it to bang around if the paddles are opened sensibly. The other danger is that if the flow suddenly goes up or down the lock a short boat can get quite a speed on before it hits the gate so you need to keep the centreline tight you don’t need to spend hours tending the paddles you soon get the hang of just letting enough water in to avoid banging. Just keep watching the boat I think a knife is actually quite sensible especially if you are on your own. You could get one with a beer bottle opener! The only trouble is that lock knives are illegal if you forget to leave them on the boat when visiting Windsor Castle. Don’t ask me how I know, I nearly ended up in the dungeons. I hate folding knives. Quite a few sailors strap a bread knife to the base of the mast in case they need the sails down in a mega hurry
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Must admit I’ve bolted a few cylinder heads on but never thought of using rivets…….Can you use them to hold the wheels on as well It sounds like riveting wins the day though and that he’s got some good advice off you I’m sure you’ll be fine with rivets and you’ve got good advice so no excuses! just for info in case you ever want to drill and tap steel Whilst no claim to be an expert riveter I tapped all the holes on my boat, chimneys, vents, windows etc using a drill. I’m no expert but never had a problem with any of them. Just go gently and reverse every now and then so as not to snap the tap. Use lubricant eg drill paste. I’ve snapped more small drill bits than taps. The Allen key button head screws look very smart good luck