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Chine tape
Submitted by v28build on Mon, 2008-05-12 21:44.I got so involved in processing all my pictures yesterday I forgot to mention that I also put fiberglass tape down one of the chine seams. Plans specify two layers of the bottom cloth on the chines and I decided to put the tape over the seam and then cloth the entire bottom as the second layer. Seemed to go on nicely and smooth out well. read more »
Outer keel started
Submitted by v28build on Sun, 2008-05-11 22:45.After morning services and Mother's Day lunch with my wife and son, we got into some boat work. Ran by the orange box (Home Depot) and picked up some 1x6 pine boards to rip for the outer keel. I still find it odd that it's cheaper to buy 1x6 instead of 1x3. It just seems to me that they could get smaller boards from smaller, cheaper trees, but I guess it doesn't work that way. read more »
One Year
Submitted by v28build on Sat, 2008-05-10 23:20.Well, one year ago today I ordered the plans and considered things "started" on my build.
I figure I'm withing a month or two (worst case) of being able to roll the hull. Not as far along as I wanted to be, but we'll take what we can get.
My original 'schedule' had me finishing the hull last September, but various family and health issues kept that from happening. My overall plan was for 2-3 years. Hopefully I can make that. read more »
Kudo's to U.S. Composites!
Submitted by v28build on Thu, 2008-05-08 21:57.It's always a pleasure to have something good to write about a vendor you deal with. Excellent customer service can mean so much these days. read more »
Epoxy order
Submitted by v28build on Tue, 2008-04-29 21:32.Trim and Cramp
Submitted by v28build on Mon, 2008-04-28 21:19.After a little yard work (including a flat tire on the mower) I got to spend a while trimming up the hull bottom flush with the side panels. Again, when you get stuff flushed up, it really changes the looks.
It probably doesn't show in the picture that much, but it really looks boatlike. I think the thing would actually float for a while (just a few small holes left).
Putting down sole
Submitted by v28build on Sat, 2008-04-26 22:26.Doesn't it look nice?

No, that's not really on the boat (I wish)... part of the day was taken up putting down some of the Bruce laminate wood flooring in our hallway. Looks pretty well so far, I think. (had to buy Bruce brand, given the name :-)) Nothing appropriate for use in the boat, but I think we'll enjoy it in the house. read more »
8 more inches to go
Submitted by v28build on Wed, 2008-04-23 22:36.I really thought that the second layer would be easier than the first with the entire first layer to screw to, etc., but so far it has been much harder. Somehow getting the two layers to fit together tightly requires a lot more twisting and bending to get all the wood lined up. The stress on the panels has been pretty high.
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More skin and curves
Submitted by v28build on Sun, 2008-04-20 21:43.
Note that just to the right of the ladder you can see where the second layer of hull bottom ends (right now). The other side I wound up getting one more strip on after evening service, so it goes a bit farther forward.
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Nerve wracking
Submitted by v28build on Sat, 2008-04-19 22:53.read more »
