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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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