Project: OSU Boat Renovation

First Boat done!

2010-07-19T19:30:00.003-04:00

Last weekend the first boat was finish and swapped out at OSU for another boat to work on. There are still a couple pieces of hardware to put on, including cam cleats, but we want to sail the boats first to figure out the best placement for them. More updates to follow.

Work Starts

2010-06-19T17:27:00.002-04:00

With the first week out of school we were able to get most of the glass work done on the first two hulls...now for the decks and topsides, and painting!

Moving to Cleveland

2010-05-21T11:13:00.001-04:00

Last night we loaded up the first load of boats and boat parts to go up to Cleveland to start the actual work on the boats!

Harken

2010-05-18T18:55:00.002-04:00

Ohio State Sailing will have boats race equipped with Harken Ball Bearing Blocks. Harken has agreed to donate some replacement Carbo Blocks, 082's, and much needed shackles to attach hardware.

Thanks Harken!

Interlux Boat Paint

2010-05-03T18:50:00.002-04:00

Interlux has agreed to also help in the painting of our boats, to protect them for years to come. We will be getting Bright side Top Side paint, in their version of Scarlet and Grey...Fire Red and Kingston Grey.

Thanks Interlux.

Samson Donation

2010-05-03T18:45:00.003-04:00

Today we heard back from Samson Ropes. They have said that we have a "box of goodies" on our way. Which is thought to contain various line scraps to be used as control lines on the boats. But we will see when it comes!

Update: Today we received the box, and to Samson a "box of goodies" meant three boxes, including a partial spool, and many other assorted lines.

Thanks Samson!

Marson

2010-04-29T14:45:00.002-04:00

Today we also received word from Marson, part of Alcoa. They agreed to donate various sizes of rivets, along with a rivet gun.

Thanks Marson/Alcoa!

Pettit Rocks!

2010-04-29T12:51:00.004-04:00

Bob Harris, the area's Pettit rep, called me this morning and made a awesomely generous pledge of easypoxy Topside paint. Our boats are going to look classy in scarlet and grey. I can't wait until we get to work. Thank you Pettit!

Update: West Systems

2010-04-28T17:50:00.004-04:00

The other day we received our order from West Systems. At substantially discounted prices we receive our 105 resin, 205 hardener, and various fillers, and glass tape and cloth.

Thank you West Systems!

http://www.westsystem.com/ss/

Update: Schaefer Marine

2010-04-28T17:45:00.005-04:00

We received a message back from Schaefer Marine who has agreed to donate Cam Cleats with fair leads for our project. This is a really huge help, as our old cam cleats have definitely seen better days, and don't even spring back to grab line currently.

Thank you Schaefer!

Here is a link with the cleats:

http://schaeferhardware.com/detail.aspx?ID=1401

Beginning Boat Status

2010-04-22T06:50:00.004-04:00

I embedded some pictures of the boats we took last week. We're using these when we email companies asking for assistance. Shows what we are starting with.

Post #1: Project Blog Created

2010-04-21T18:29:00.000-04:00

Tyler and I are planning on renovating a few of OSU's boats this summer. Already we have been identifying what needs to be done and making plans. West Systems has pledged a 50% discount on epoxy products and we are working on getting other sponsorships. I figured it may be interesting to keep a blog so that parties can keep track of our progress. I've never used blogspot before so I apologize ahead of time for any clunkiness. We'll work it out over time.

Chaz