Composite expert in RI?

[Blur]

I hope to get some help finding a skilled composite person in Rhode Island.

BLUR is now at NEB, Portsmouth, Rhode Island. I'm going there next week.

My transport guy managed to pull the Carbonautica wheel from its hub , and I need help gluing in my new hub (I also got the proper glue from the manufacturer). Someone careful and meticulous (seems to be a rare trait)

 

[crashtestdummy]

Moore Brothers Company

www.moorebro.co

 

[WCB]

Moore Brothers Company

www.moorebro.co

Here to say the same

 

[IMR]

How the fuck did that happen?

 

[Zonker]

That does not seem to need much of an expert if the original bond failed that cleanly. I mean I could fuck that on with some Gorilla Glue in 10 minutes.

 

[LI_sailor]

Moore Brothers - they did my mast last year. Fantastic to deal with and quality work

 

[Will1073]

That does not seem to need much of an expert if the original bond failed that cleanly. I mean I could fuck that on with some Gorilla Glue in 10 minutes.

I’m with Zonk, but I would go with G/Flex 655.

But Moore Bros will definitely take care of you.

 

[jackolantern]

When walking into Moore Bro. definitely make sure your bank accounts are topped off before you write any checks.

Not cheap!

 

[emmylou]

Better be sure rim and hub rotate in the same plane
should use a fixture to align
as it was, looks like wheel was very close to aft face of pedestal by wear marks

 

[fukupananvil]

I hope to get some help finding a skilled composite person in Rhode Island.

BLUR is now at NEB, Portsmouth, Rhode Island. I'm going there next week.

My transport guy managed to pull the Carbonautica wheel from its hub , and I need help gluing in my new hub (I also got the proper glue from the manufacturer). Someone careful and meticulous (seems to be a rare trait)

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Is that a non-original hub?

 

[WCB]

By the way, the composite folks at NEB are no slouches either. They have some pretty high profile builds under their belts as well.

 

[Hitchhiker]

When walking into Moore Bro. definitely make sure your bank accounts are topped off before you write any checks.

Not cheap!

If you think the professionals are expensive, wait until you've worked with amatuers.....

 

[robalex117]

https://www.yachtinsidersguide.com/listing/al-fresco-composites

Works on all the Gunboats. The put stern extension on mine and was very happy with that work along with a bunch of other stuff through the years.

Located in the Hinckley yard.

 

[cbulger]

Guck, Inc in Bristol is another good choice if quality is important- coming into busy season so best get a move on

 

[Blur]

Moore Brothers turned me down - didn't want to do repair work.
Al Fresco Composites were happy to help - should have it back Thursday.
Some nice projects going on in both shops.

Oh. With a proper puller (below), I managed to get the hub off in an hour. A bit smarter than spending two days with a torch and a sledgehammer

@emmylou the marks are not wear marks, but signs that someone used brute force to try to get the wheel off. As @Hitchhiker noted; "If you think the professionals are expensive..."

 

[robalex117]

Al Fresco Composites were happy to help - should have it back Thursday.
Some nice projects going on in both shops.

Stew and his workers are great to work with. Glad they found the time for your little repair project.

 

[Blur]

Like new. Thanks for all the input.

Note the three holes in the new hub to attach a puller 😀

 

[Reference]

What’s the occasion, to bring the J111 over to North America?

 

[JCoggs]

^ Peter plans on racing the Bermuda 1-2 this summer. And hopefully some more stuff.

 

[Blur]

What’s the occasion, to bring the J111 over to North America?

As said, Bermuda 1-2 in June, Newport Bermuda fully crewed next year, and then top it off with Transpac in 2025. Plus some other local races. We keep working on our "10-year bucket list."