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I used the Marinepoxy. I don’t recall having any issues with excessive dripping from the plunger pump. But I did place a cup under to catch any drips.

I hadn’t been on the forum in quite sometime. Decided to take a peak and nice to see another FS18 build about to get started. Reflecting back to my build, I laugh at my initial projections to complete my build. Like you and others who have conducted build projects, there’s full time work, family obl...

Great looking build and great progress!

I had the opposite problem during my FS18 build, my stringers set below the frames. I was told to shim to flush them up with the frames. I would suspect you would need to flush yours as well, in your case trim. Perhaps Jeff or another builder can confirm since you are building and LM18, but again, w...

Thanks Eric. I was pleased with how it looked once on. Certainly gave it more of the look of the production boats.

Hope you all don't mind posting a couple of pics showing the rub rail installed. I meant to post awhile back and had issues. And, currently, laid up recovering from knee surgery, so have some time on my hands. I installed a Taco rub rail. Picking a hot day and laying the rub rail on the concrete dri...

Update: Bought the 18-20’ boat cover along with a pole to support it and drain water off from Academy and it works well. It covers the entire boat with the sightcasting and poling platforms with the exception of the motor. The fit is pretty good and snug.

Thanks all for the input. Jaysen and Johnstonjosh like you both said, the tarp isn’t secured well, crap still gets in the boat and it doesnt shed rain well. Jeff, hold off on pricing one, I may give Orangequest’s option a try as I’m here in Texas as well. I’ll make a run to the Academy just down the...

Congrats Captainsolar on taking the plunge, you won’t regret it. My FS18 was my first venture into building a boat as well. You’ll enjoy it no matter how long it takes. Let’s just say I took my time :lol: And, this forum is chock full of expertise and help! Looking forward to seeing your build progr...

Currently, I’m using a tarp to cover my FS18. I’ve searched internet for one and haven’t found anything that appears to be suitable. Has anyone else found a good boat cover that’ll fit the FS18. Note, I have a poling platform as well? Otherwise I may just cut down this tarp and put in some new gromm...