For anyone who's built their own boat....

They called, I answered. Looks like I'm going back to work (for a little while) Web Log updated: del/2013/08/they-called-i-answered.html

Wayne, maybe you ate it ya doofus!
 
Don't let Rick fool you guys. I was at his place today and there was diddly squat going on.
 
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Originally posted by carver 2557

Don't let Rick fool you guys. I was at his place today and there was diddly squat going on.

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Last time I ever lend you my tools that you never intended to bring back Wayne! ;-)
 
So as much as Wayne thinks I don't do anything I actually did some work this morning. Weather was near perfect for epoxy work so up on the boat I went to add the last structural layer of fiberglass to the keel. Web Log Updated: del/2013/09/i-new-it-would.html

Now it's time for a hot shower & some robaxacet! ;-)
 
Got some cleaning up to do but the sewing room rehab project is near finished. Installed the shelves today.

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Web Log Updated: del/2013/09/so-im-having-little-conversation.html

Bite me Wayne! ;-)
 
Hurry up and get that piece of fiberglass outa that shed. I need a place to store my boat....
 
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Originally posted by carver 2557

Hurry up and get that piece of fiberglass outa that shed. I need a place to store my boat....

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I wouldn't have that den of iniquity anywhere near my place! Besides, is it even still afloat? [:-bouncy]
 
So, actually going to work really messes up a good boat building project but not for the next little while (if ever). The project I was working on is running behind schedule, contracting issues, so it's back to the boat shed for me.

I was very very sloppy with the last glass job on the keel so spent about 4 hrs cleaning that up with the sander. Didn't take any pics but I've updated my web log: del/2013/09/sandinsanity-acetone.html
 
Hung the 10 oz satin weave on the sides in prep for tomorrow's epoxy session. I'm just a little nervous about this step. This 10 oz stuff isn't exactly easy to work with.

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Web Log Updated: del/2013/09/twas-night-before.html
 
Checked on my handiwork from yesterday. Results are so so. Pretty much what I expected though.

Web Log Updated: del/2013/09/and-results-are.html
 
Another productive day in the Big Blue Boat shed and a milestone (sort of) reached. The last layer of glass went on the port side today. That's the last glass on the outside of the hull. Onto fairing from here. Who's got a favorite fairing compound recipe to share? :-)

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Web Log Updated: del/2013/09/i-do-try-to-learn.html
 
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Originally posted by boatbum

So all of the glass is on the hull now?

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On the outside yup. The inside will get the same weight once it's flipped. Not near as fancy though. No one will see it once it's done.
 
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Originally posted by Thudpucker

Shelving built by a boat guy. The Shelves have an arc to them.

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Figures it'd be you that'd notice that Thud!

GoPro wide angle lens did that! Check out the distortion on this pic!

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Those shelves are dead nuts flat & level!
 
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Originally posted by KnottyBuoyz

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Originally posted by boatbum

So all of the glass is on the hull now?

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On the outside yup. The inside will get the same weight once it's flipped. Not near as fancy though. No one will see it once it's done.

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Now that there HAS to be an accomplishment! How many layers go inside now?
 
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