Brian Nystrom Posted January 8, 2005 Share Posted January 8, 2005 Once again through the generosity of Richard Najarian we have a location for an outfitting workshop.Date: January 29 & 30, 2005.***UPDATE***LOCATION: We will be in the same building and units as last year.ADDRESS:Waverly Oaks Industrial/Retail/Office Park, 411 Waverly Oaks Rd. (Route 60), Waltham.Note: Facing the long building that runs parallel to Waverly Oaks Road, we will be using the last two loading dock doors on the right end of the building.NSPN signs will be posted on the loading dock doors.DIRECTIONS:From Rt. 128, take the Trapelo Road exit and head east. Rt. 60 will be a right turn off Trapelo Road. The Waverly Oaks Park is the large retail/industial complex on the left side of Rt. 60, shortly after you make the turn from Trapelo Road. It's pretty hard to miss.Time: 9AM - 5PM both days.There isn't anything in the way of food or drinks within walking distance of the workshop, so it's advisable to bring your own. There are pleny of choices within reasonable dirving distance.PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR SAFETY GEAR. ORGANIC VAPOR RESPIRATORS ARE A MUST!***END UPDATE***The location is huge and we can easily accommodate 20 boats or more. Those interested in participating should post here. If anyone is interested in assisting, even for part of a day, please let me know.As with previous workshops, we will concentrate on deck rigging, foam padding installation and similar operations. It will also be possible to do some minor repairs, such as skeg cables, removal/repair of seats, etc.If you're interested, please post here with your name, how many boats you intend to bring, what type of work you would like to do and any supplies you will need. I will have the following supplies available:- Black and white deck line- Black bungee cord- Wooden balls for deck rigging- Minicel pump blocks for under-deck mounting- Minicel foam in various thicknessesFeel free to bring anything else you need. Unfortunately, the Boat US store at near the workshop location is closed, so the closest supplier is probably West Marine in Woburn. If you need something and can't find it, post it here and we'll see if we can find a source for you.Safety equipment is required at these workshop. If you're going to do any gluing, you'll need safety glasses and an organic vapor respirator. Both are available for reasonable prices a home centers, hardware stores and paint stores. Latex, nitrile or rubber gloves are also a good idea. See you there!Brian___________Participant list ....................Saturday...SundayMike Hirsch.............X........XLeslie Beale............X........XGlenn...................X........XBethany..........................XJohn Leonard............X........XJeff Casey..............X........XRichard Najarian........X........XRalph Cohn..............X Miriam Levine...........XKaren Gladstone.........XChristopher Godfrey.....X........XWalter Mears............X........XScott Camlin............X........XSuzanne Pritchett................XAlan Hammersmith.................XDeb Dempesy.............XRick Crangle............X........XLiz Neumeier.....................X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seakayakermike Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 Hello Brian,I'd like to be there, work schedule permitting. I have a Pygmy Coho that needs seat, knee and thigh padding to make a tighter fit. Deck rigging is also a priority. Let me know when and where.Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethany Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 glenn is planning on being there 1/29 glenn and I will be there 1/30and mainly need to do some foam form fitting (say that ten times fast!) to a plastic Avocet and glass Montauk.I could use some advice on my radio to PDF attachment too. --b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Leonard Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 I would love to come and put a new seat in my explorer. I know I am off that Saturday and will probably have Sunday too, so I guess either day could work.Thanks,John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbeale Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 I will be there on 1/29--bring my all-most completed night heron--I am interested in copying Richard N.'s foam seating he put in his Romany (???)--all I know is that it required lots of thick blue foam--les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Nystrom Posted January 10, 2005 Author Share Posted January 10, 2005 Actually, it was white foam with a few coats of blue Plastisol over it. Perhaps Richard can clue us in on where to get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Nystrom Posted January 10, 2005 Author Share Posted January 10, 2005 What brand/model of radio. That's important enough that we should probably address the issue now, if possible. Contact me via email and let's see what we can figure out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffcasey Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 I can bring a portable sewing machine and some misc strapping material. A lot of PFD hacks can be done with very little effort (yes, I know they are not legal.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard N Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Indeed, the material is actually "Brian's Finest Foam" (white).The cushion is fabricated using 3-4 layers of 1"-3" foam. Complete credit for fabrication technique goes to Brian.I used his recommended adhesive and tools for assembly and shaping. After laminating the foam blocks to the approximate desired shape you begin the initial rough trimming and sanding. Once you're satisfied with the shape to fit the inside contour of your boat you begin the task of carefully custom shaping for personal comfort followed by finishing with multiple coatings of Plasti-Dip. Plasti-Dip is available in many colors and may be mixed to create just about any other color. I've found "The Quilters Husband" to be the most reliable source (price & service) for Plasti-Dip.I diluted the Plasti-Dip with their thinner and used a brush to paint multiple coats on to the backrest. After an initial thin coating, I used undiluted Plasti-Dip to fill seams and imperfections in the foam. Because the undiluted material is very viscous, my primary tools for filling were a chop stick, thin coffee stirrer and tooth pick. When your satisfied with your "pot hole" filling, paint about 3-4 (or more) additional thin coats of plastisol to produce a smooth finish. You'll notice the finish improve with each coat. Tip: I waited 24 hours between coats.Although you have a choice of solvents for diluting, I found the "Plasti-Dip" thinner (mixture of three different solvents) to be best. No longer having to deal with a back strap is fantastic!Richard NLiving to learn.Romany, White with Blue trim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Nystrom Posted January 11, 2005 Author Share Posted January 11, 2005 Sounds good, Jeff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Nystrom Posted January 11, 2005 Author Share Posted January 11, 2005 Which day(s), Mike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glad Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Thanks Brian for putting this together. I probably will show in the late morning sat.I'd like to; install the little wooden balls, put on a new skeg line. Mine is too small gaugefix the coaming blemishes with gel coat if possible.assess my bottom...the hull, that is...to consider a keel stripKaren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 Wish I could attend. I'd love to see how you guys outfit cockpits. A few pics would be greatly appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Nystrom Posted January 13, 2005 Author Share Posted January 13, 2005 I've got a fair amount of information up on Webshots at: http://community.webshots.com/user/brian_nystrom There have been some pics taken at previous workshops. Perhaps someone could post a link to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scamlin Posted January 15, 2005 Share Posted January 15, 2005 Brian:I'll help where I can. Otherwise, I'll be working on my boat or watching John hack away at his Explorer.Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suz Posted January 15, 2005 Share Posted January 15, 2005 Can I come on Sunday? Just need work on foaming out some hip pads and making tighter thigh hooks. Nothing major.Suz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Nystrom Posted January 17, 2005 Author Share Posted January 17, 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 I'll be there on sunday the 30th with my Andromeda. I'd like to redo my deck lines (they're too short) and add wooden balls. Also like to look into the black grip tape you used on your boat to prevent scratches to the deck. That was slick! Also like to look at options for bungee rigging and foam padding, but probably won't do anything with those.Thanks for putting this on!AlanCD Andromeda - red on whiteRiot Boogie - purple - floating to IcelandDagger Id 6.9 - blue/black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Nystrom Posted January 18, 2005 Author Share Posted January 18, 2005 OK, but which Alan is this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysticbos Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 Brian Is there room for one more on Saturday???Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Nystrom Posted January 19, 2005 Author Share Posted January 19, 2005 Absolutely! You're on the list, Deb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seakayakermike Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 Hello Brian,I had listed for the workshop, but had forgotten to tell you the days: I would like to plan on Saturday with a possible for Sunday.Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Nystrom Posted January 24, 2005 Author Share Posted January 24, 2005 All set, Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eneumeier Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 I'll be there on Sunday with my Gulfstream to finish the seat.Liz N. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Nystrom Posted January 24, 2005 Author Share Posted January 24, 2005 OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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