Boat Builder Central

Hey TomTom, I received your message and jumped on to see what I was missing. Looks like you have got a good start to fixing your C19 or say C21. Before I started my rebuild I spent weeks reading great info from here before deciding to build my integral bracket. Knowing that it was my build I didn't ...

Wow that is going to be another nice ride DT.

Nice shop! Were starting our next house build out of ICF’S in April. Plan to pocket two steel I beams 12 ft apart for hoists.
Anything you recomend or wish you had done with your shop?

Boat looks awesome Daytrip thanks for sharing the journey. Watching your build was a big help on my build.

Bracket is looking nice so far MBiggerstaff.

The bracket I built was around 1000. I would hate to guess how many hours were spent on it though. As Fuss stated the real strength is in the cantalever on the stringers. You may want to look more at the length of your boat and how much effect hanging weight off the back will cause. I had allot more...

One thing my wife did since she was the mix master was take a plastic cup and line it with a zip lock bag then fill it with peanut butter consistancy for fillets. Much like frosting a cake she said and it worked great. finish it with a plastic spoon for a nice bevel.

Its been awhile but lesson learned dont use Photo bucket.
We made a nice enclosure which was much needed after getting pounded in a few storms. And got the graphics done. Looks like Ill plug away slowly at adding the photos to the gallery.


http://gallery.bateau2.com/displayimage.php?pid=66985

Look forward to seeing the finish product. Thats going to be one sweet ride.

What was your layup/glass plan for the bait tank? I really can't remember I've slept to much since then. The PVA I used is sold here. I ended up splitting the can down about 2 feet to get it out. Should have waxed the mold also which I did with the hard top and it popped right out of the mold. So I...