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AbleAblePractical Deck Practical Deck SeamanshipSeamanship

Instructors: George Crowl

Course OutlineCourse Outline

a. Demonstrate your knowledge of personal safety a. Demonstrate your knowledge of personal safety equipment needed while cleaning, maintaining or equipment needed while cleaning, maintaining or repairing your vessel.repairing your vessel.

b. Know the names, uses, sizes, and proper care of b. Know the names, uses, sizes, and proper care of the common hand tools used by your ship. the common hand tools used by your ship.

c. Identify and explain the use of the following: c. Identify and explain the use of the following: thimble, shackle, turnbuckle, pelican hook, and thimble, shackle, turnbuckle, pelican hook, and other ship's hardware and fittings commonly used other ship's hardware and fittings commonly used aboard your ship's vessels. Describe how each is aboard your ship's vessels. Describe how each is sized.sized.

Course Outline (2)Course Outline (2)

d. Demonstrate proper surface and coating d. Demonstrate proper surface and coating preparation, coating techniques, care of stored preparation, coating techniques, care of stored coatings, and cleaning of brushes and tools used to coatings, and cleaning of brushes and tools used to maintain surfaces on your ship's vessel.maintain surfaces on your ship's vessel.

e. Explain techniques used for the maintenance, e. Explain techniques used for the maintenance, protection, and repair of hulls and decks on your protection, and repair of hulls and decks on your ship's vessel.ship's vessel.

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a. Demonstrate your knowledge of personal safety a. Demonstrate your knowledge of personal safety equipment needed while cleaning, maintaining or equipment needed while cleaning, maintaining or repairing your vessel.repairing your vessel.

Safety EquipmentSafety Equipment

Safety goggles / face shieldSafety goggles / face shieldProtective clothingProtective clothingHard hatHard hatDust maskDust maskSafety harnessSafety harnessLife jacketLife jacketAlways work in pairs!Always work in pairs!

Other IssuesOther Issues

Some jobs are adult only (bottom paint, etc.)Some jobs are adult only (bottom paint, etc.)Working on the mast, those below wear hard Working on the mast, those below wear hard

hatshatsNot just the lightest person on the mast, best to Not just the lightest person on the mast, best to

do the jobdo the jobWorking in the water requires an observerWorking in the water requires an observerYouth doing the actual work may be less Youth doing the actual work may be less

efficient, but much more learning takes placeefficient, but much more learning takes place

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b. Know the names, uses, sizes, and proper care of b. Know the names, uses, sizes, and proper care of the common hand tools used by your ship. the common hand tools used by your ship.

PliersPliers

What do these What do these varieties do?varieties do?

WrenchesWrenches

Many kinds (what kinds?)Many kinds (what kinds?)Select for the needSelect for the needMetric or SAE?Metric or SAE?Put them back in orderPut them back in order

Screwdrivers Screwdrivers

Identify the typesIdentify the typesSome sized SAESome sized SAESome (Phillips) by numberSome (Phillips) by numberSome metricSome metric

Hammers Plus Hammers Plus

What kind?What kind?Why different ones?Why different ones?

What would you use a What would you use a hacksaw for?hacksaw for?

How would you use a How would you use a rigging knife?rigging knife?

Does it have an emergencyDoes it have an emergencyuse?use?

Power ToolsPower Tools

G2SS 2015 rulesG2SS 2015 rules14 & up – paint roller/sprayer, Dremel tool, 14 & up – paint roller/sprayer, Dremel tool,

screwdriver, hand sander, etc. Drills?screwdriver, hand sander, etc. Drills?16 & up – lawnmowers, line trimmers, edgers, 16 & up – lawnmowers, line trimmers, edgers,

leaf blowers, hedge trimmers, belt sanders, leaf blowers, hedge trimmers, belt sanders, pressure washerspressure washers

18 & up – power saws (any kind), routers, chain 18 & up – power saws (any kind), routers, chain saws, log splitters, wood chipperssaws, log splitters, wood chippers

TeachingTeaching

Do not assume a youth knows how to use a toolDo not assume a youth knows how to use a toolTell them how, then monitor their use until you Tell them how, then monitor their use until you

are satisfied they are safe and effectiveare satisfied they are safe and effective

Working at HeightWorking at Height

Up to 4 feet – OKUp to 4 feet – OKOver 14 – up to six feet following ladder Over 14 – up to six feet following ladder

standardsstandardsOver 18 – scaffolds or open platforms with fall Over 18 – scaffolds or open platforms with fall

protectionprotectionDoes not address bosun chairsDoes not address bosun chairs

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c. Identify and explain the use of the following: c. Identify and explain the use of the following: thimble, shackle, turnbuckle, pelican hook, and thimble, shackle, turnbuckle, pelican hook, and other ship's hardware and fittings commonly used other ship's hardware and fittings commonly used aboard your ship's vessels. Describe how each is aboard your ship's vessels. Describe how each is sized.sized.

Pelican HookPelican Hook

Overcenter & latchOvercenter & latchUpper hook sized by lengthUpper hook sized by lengthLower hook by wire Lower hook by wire

diameterdiameterUsed on lifelinesUsed on lifelinesSome other usesSome other usesBottom hook quick releaseBottom hook quick release

ShackleShackle

Clevis shackle – mainsail or anchor Clevis shackle – mainsail or anchor attachmentattachment

Sized by clevis pinSized by clevis pin

Swivel shackle and twist Swivel shackle and twist shackle are varietiesshackle are varieties

Snap shackle – jib attachmentSnap shackle – jib attachmentor other quick release jobor other quick release job

Sized by inner diametersSized by inner diameters

ThimbleThimble

Rope thimbles – anchorRope thimbles – anchorline, other wear pointsline, other wear points

Sized by line sizeSized by line sizeCan turn a sharper bendCan turn a sharper bend

than a wire ropethan a wire ropeWire thimbles – runningWire thimbles – running

and standing riggingand standing riggingSized by wire sizeSized by wire sizeLoop is larger for the Loop is larger for the

diameterdiameter

TurnbuckleTurnbuckle

Attaches standing rigging to deck Attaches standing rigging to deck and chainplatesand chainplates

One thread is RH, one LHOne thread is RH, one LHTwist the buckle to tighten / loosenTwist the buckle to tighten / loosen Insure cotter pins / screws installedInsure cotter pins / screws installed

to prevent unwindingto prevent unwindingSized by bolt size and body length Sized by bolt size and body length

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d. Demonstrate proper surface and coating d. Demonstrate proper surface and coating preparation, coating techniques, care of stored preparation, coating techniques, care of stored coatings, and cleaning of brushes and tools used to coatings, and cleaning of brushes and tools used to maintain surfaces on your ship's vessel.maintain surfaces on your ship's vessel.

Surface PreparationSurface Preparation

Remove old paint / varnish if neededRemove old paint / varnish if neededSand smooth and cleanSand smooth and cleanUse sealer on new woodUse sealer on new woodSurfacing compound to fill in any flawsSurfacing compound to fill in any flawsPrimer to bond the paintPrimer to bond the paintApply coat(s) of paint / varnishApply coat(s) of paint / varnish Agitate paint well, not varnishAgitate paint well, not varnish Apply on a clear day, 60°-85°Apply on a clear day, 60°-85°

StorageStorage

Clean lids and cansClean lids and cansSeal lids tight with rubber malletSeal lids tight with rubber malletPaint gets old in a year or two, don't use oldPaint gets old in a year or two, don't use old

Do Do NOTNOT store paint (or other flammables) on a store paint (or other flammables) on a boatboat

Find an outdoor locker or garageFind an outdoor locker or garageWell ventilatedWell ventilated

CleanupCleanup

Water-based - Water-based - Rollers can be cleaned with hose nozzleRollers can be cleaned with hose nozzle Until NO paint comes offUntil NO paint comes off Brushes – hose or bucket – NO paint comingBrushes – hose or bucket – NO paint comingOil-based - Oil-based - Thinner – takes time – no paint comingThinner – takes time – no paint comingBrushes -Brushes - Hang up by handlesHang up by handles Never leave standing on bristlesNever leave standing on bristles

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e. Explain techniques used for the maintenance, e. Explain techniques used for the maintenance, protection, and repair of hulls and decks on your protection, and repair of hulls and decks on your ship's vessel.ship's vessel.

Fiberglass RepairFiberglass Repair

Recommend doing this with Sunfish and similar Recommend doing this with Sunfish and similar boats, they often take a beatingboats, they often take a beating

If every boat available is in good shape, this can If every boat available is in good shape, this can be done with plywood or other materials for be done with plywood or other materials for practicepractice

Buy fiberglass patch kit at hardware storeBuy fiberglass patch kit at hardware storeCaution: Activator must be put in glass / metal Caution: Activator must be put in glass / metal

cup and used within very few minutescup and used within very few minutes

Fiberglass Repair (2)Fiberglass Repair (2)

Prepare the hole – sand a clean surface 2” outPrepare the hole – sand a clean surface 2” outPrepare the fiberglass – pre-cut your patches to Prepare the fiberglass – pre-cut your patches to

match hole and / or larger area, match hole and / or larger area, Mix your resinMix your resinApply a coat to hull as an anchor, dry tackyApply a coat to hull as an anchor, dry tackySoak first fiberglass layer, applySoak first fiberglass layer, applySmooth with broad putty knife, outwardSmooth with broad putty knife, outwardAllow to cureAllow to cureRepeat as requiredRepeat as required

Fiberglass Repair (3)Fiberglass Repair (3)

Finish with layer of resin, cureFinish with layer of resin, cureSand down and feather edgesSand down and feather edgesUse 240 grit, then 400 grit wet-or-dry sandpaperUse 240 grit, then 400 grit wet-or-dry sandpaperLet cureLet curePaint as neededPaint as needed

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