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by Dougster
Sun Mar 24, 2024 9:42 am
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: RB16 new build KY 1st timer
Replies: 19
Views: 403

Re: RB16 new build KY 1st timer

I agree with pee wee, more patience but you're getting close. Can't tell if you used the PVC pieces behind the zip ties tip. That helped me a lot.

Dougster
by Dougster
Tue Jan 23, 2024 9:32 am
Forum: Questions before purchasing the plans and announcements..
Topic: GT23
Replies: 162
Views: 28590

Re: GT23

Make sure you wet sand it, not dry. Too much mess if dry. I just sanded with a spray bottle of water in one hand and sandpaper in the other. Or the RO power sander for big areas. After sanding it was a dull pencil lead color and I put another coat on. In hindsight I wouldn't bother with that again. ...
by Dougster
Sun Dec 24, 2023 10:45 am
Forum: Resins, Fiberglass and Paint
Topic: Polyester fabric
Replies: 27
Views: 35395

Re: Polyester fabric

Also, Quickfair was an easy product for me as a first time builder to use. I sanded the glass (didn't use peelply) with 80 grit, then smeared Quickfair over it and sanded again with 80 grit. I did start mixing my own fairing mix after a bit, but Quickfair teaches you what works. You'll see when you ...
by Dougster
Sat Dec 23, 2023 10:51 am
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: knottyBuoyz III The TW28 Project
Replies: 2691
Views: 359823

Re: knottyBuoyz III The TW28 Project

Saw your post, made 2nd cup of coffee and watched the video. It's dang inspiring and I have so enjoyed following this massive build! Cheers and happy holidays to you and yours.

Dougster
by Dougster
Mon Oct 30, 2023 9:52 am
Forum: Anything else and for sale. . .
Topic: Current flotation foam best practices
Replies: 11
Views: 2975

Re: Current flotation foam best practices

I went the Cape Man route on the LB22. Seems fine to me.

Dougster
by Dougster
Thu Sep 21, 2023 10:14 am
Forum: Small Boats
Topic: Mad Dog's SK14
Replies: 27
Views: 5873

Re: Mad Dog's SK14

That looks familiar! I just ordered a seat and pedestal to add to my SK14. Kinda tricky getting the pedestal mounted but I'll fiddle it in. Was getting back ache sitting on cooler.

Dougster
by Dougster
Fri Sep 15, 2023 12:01 pm
Forum: Small Boats
Topic: Mad Dog's SK14
Replies: 27
Views: 5873

Re: Mad Dog's SK14

You know I can't remember, but I think I put a half inch or so piece of ply as a butt block underneath. I'll check later.

Dougster
by Dougster
Thu Sep 14, 2023 9:30 am
Forum: Small Boats
Topic: Mad Dog's SK14
Replies: 27
Views: 5873

Re: Mad Dog's SK14

Hey MadDog, good to hear you're still at it. You may know I built the SK14 to design. I love it and was taking it to to Canyon lake for little 2 hour trips often enough 'till the lake got so low they closed my favorite ramp. I have a 5hp Tohatsu propane on the back that pushes her 10 or 12 mph and a...
by Dougster
Thu Sep 14, 2023 9:18 am
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: Pamet FS14
Replies: 84
Views: 6935

Re: Pamet FS14

I used a couple of straps around the boat to hold the skeg on. Regarding quickfair. Mix up 3 Tbs (2 resin, 1 hardener) and spead it on the boat. Let it dry and and it mostly off (5 miutes trouble). You'll now have a feeling for how it works.

Dougster
by Dougster
Thu Sep 07, 2023 11:50 am
Forum: Resins, Fiberglass and Paint
Topic: Time To Repaint My XF20 Any Suggestions?
Replies: 8
Views: 2036

Re: Time To Repaint My XF20 Any Suggestions?

I had same good results with EMC as CapeMan.

Dougster