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by jtdums
Wed Apr 12, 2023 9:04 am
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: Building an RB16 in Brazil
Replies: 6
Views: 663

Re: Building an RB16 in Brazil

It looks like your fiberglass is "floating" on the epoxy with maybe some air bubbles under it? when you glue the sections together, maybe try using a scrap piece of material on top of the plastic you have covering the joint. Flatten the glass and press it tight to the plywood. Extra epoxy ...
by jtdums
Mon Aug 29, 2022 6:32 am
Forum: Questions before purchasing the plans and announcements..
Topic: Rb-12 Pictures Please
Replies: 27
Views: 2053

Re: Rb-12 Pictures Please

I love the link from small boats. Keep scrolling down, you will get to our RB14...ha. Now I understand your desire for the 10hp. If it is lake restricted it suddenly makes more sense. Its designer says the rb12 will plane with one on board with a 10hp and he is the expert. I imagine you will need to...
by jtdums
Sun Aug 28, 2022 7:10 am
Forum: Questions before purchasing the plans and announcements..
Topic: Rb-12 Pictures Please
Replies: 27
Views: 2053

Re: Rb-12 Pictures Please

I can't help with the RB12 pictures, but I can speak to our RB14 experience. We use a 25hp on the rb14 and likely could have gotten away with the 20hp. The Rb12 and rb14 are so similar in hull shape, design, and weight, that you might find you want a little more motor than the 10hp if you want it to...
by jtdums
Fri Dec 04, 2020 4:01 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: RB14 Build - enlarging the UP's fleet
Replies: 13
Views: 1238

Re: RB14 Build - enlarging the UP's fleet

I think you are doing great! There are going to be hiccups and problems along the way. That is what the "moaning" chair is used for after all. Follow the advise above and keep at it...you are going to get there. What a great winter project with your son. Good people here on the site, and s...
by jtdums
Sun Oct 11, 2020 7:15 am
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: RB 14
Replies: 9
Views: 835

Re: RB 14

You can even simulate the planked deck using sheets of 6mm plywood as we did with Kyla's RB14.

https://forums.bateau2.com/viewtopic.ph ... &start=200

See here for how we did it.
by jtdums
Thu Aug 20, 2020 10:06 am
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: Hatch
Replies: 15
Views: 1701

Re: Hatch

Wow! Outstanding job.
by jtdums
Thu Jun 04, 2020 3:42 pm
Forum: Anything else and for sale. . .
Topic: For Sale DE25
Replies: 3
Views: 1378

Re: For Sale DE25

Email sent.
by jtdums
Mon May 04, 2020 7:05 am
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: Kids in the Shop
Replies: 24
Views: 3310

Re: Kids in the Shop

So this is a topic near and dear to my heart. Not the least of which is that RB14 was built by Kyla and me! But seriously, I have taught high school wood arts for years and find that given the opportunity to learn in the woodshop, kids thrive. Especially those with little or no exposure to doing thi...
by jtdums
Sat Mar 14, 2020 7:27 am
Forum: Resins, Fiberglass and Paint
Topic: Piping Bag for Fillet
Replies: 12
Views: 1716

Re: Piping Bag for Fillet

I like to reinforce the cut area on the corner of the bag with packing tape while the bag is still flat. The packing tape keeps the hole from expanding inadvertently while squeezing and give the tip a little more directional control.
by jtdums
Wed Aug 28, 2019 7:48 am
Forum: Anything else and for sale. . .
Topic: Boat cushion materials
Replies: 11
Views: 11902

Re: Boat cushion materials

fallguy1000 wrote: Tue Aug 27, 2019 10:32 pm
Jwhitakeriii wrote: Tue Aug 27, 2019 9:12 pm So my wife is going to make me some custom nice looking cushions for the lm18. Anybody know of what type materials are good for the cushion and the cover? Thanks
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