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by Parkrat
Sat Sep 18, 2021 5:27 pm
Forum: Builder's Small Boats
Topic: D5 Build
Replies: 162
Views: 72408

Re: D5 Build

Will do. I don't have room for something like that... I would have to move or rent a shop.

By the way.. beautiful boat you built!
by Parkrat
Sun Aug 08, 2021 10:45 am
Forum: Finished Boats
Topic: D5, May 2020, Parkrat
Replies: 10
Views: 2631

Re: D5, May 2020, Parkrat

She is officially complete! Dragged her back in this winter and painted.. Used Pettit ezpoxy platinum silver, semi gloss white and non skip for the floor https://i.imgur.com/2lAEQDW.jpg https://i.imgur.com/6F2G69Z.jpg https://i.imgur.com/siXbW2x.jpg https://i.imgur.com/luPjZL9.jpg https://i.imgur.co...
by Parkrat
Sun Aug 08, 2021 10:41 am
Forum: Builder's Small Boats
Topic: D5 Build
Replies: 162
Views: 72408

Re: D5 Build

Time to focus on the FS17. I already mentioned to my girlfriend I want to build a 12' boat.. I also want to build a cold mold boat. Not sure I'll live long enough to do all that.. :lol:
by Parkrat
Sun Aug 08, 2021 10:37 am
Forum: Builder's Small Boats
Topic: D5 Build
Replies: 162
Views: 72408

Re: D5 Build

We are really happy with it! It's officially complete. We might add oar locks, but that's it. I have lights for it that I keep in the front compartment. Also, have a tiller extension for when I'm by myself and sit in the middle. The back hatch faded and has a slight yellow coloring. It's the same br...
by Parkrat
Sun Aug 08, 2021 10:34 am
Forum: Builder's Small Boats
Topic: D5 Build
Replies: 162
Views: 72408

Re: D5 Build

Then flipped it and started working on the inside. I decided to add non skid to the floor. Sanded and primed. https://i.imgur.com/cPYCUgV.jpg Taped off the floor and added non skid. https://i.imgur.com/2qOK6ln.jpg Then painted with Pettit ezpoxy semi gloss white. Put all the bits back on. https://i....
by Parkrat
Sun Aug 08, 2021 10:28 am
Forum: Builder's Small Boats
Topic: D5 Build
Replies: 162
Views: 72408

Re: D5 Build

Hope everybody is doing well! Been using the dinghy, but brought it back home to finish it over the winter. Sorry I haven't been updating this thread. Life seems to be so busy these days.. I forgot to take pictures of the knees when I put them on. Didn't use any fasteners.. just thickened epoxy. I s...
by Parkrat
Wed Jun 03, 2020 9:38 pm
Forum: Finished Boats
Topic: D5, May 2020, Parkrat
Replies: 10
Views: 2631

Re: D5, May 2020, Parkrat

Thanks Jeff!
by Parkrat
Wed Jun 03, 2020 1:37 pm
Forum: Finished Boats
Topic: D5, May 2020, Parkrat
Replies: 10
Views: 2631

D5, May 2020, Parkrat

Well, finally finished the D5 except for misc items and paint. We have been using it a lot and stayed out Monday night. Ran around a few islands on it. That little Suzuki 2.5hp just sips gas. We will most likely paint it this winter and use it the rest of the summer. It tows very well behind the boa...
by Parkrat
Sat May 23, 2020 6:39 pm
Forum: Builder's Small Boats
Topic: D5 Build
Replies: 162
Views: 72408

Re: D5 Build

I never thought about doing triangles. That would have looked nice and been easier. :lol: I looked at yours, but didn't pay attention to them. Large enough triangles with holes would be a drink holder as well!
by Parkrat
Sun May 10, 2020 9:11 am
Forum: Builder's Small Boats
Topic: D5 Build
Replies: 162
Views: 72408

Re: D5 Build

I sketched out some knees made them out of MDF until I got the look I wanted. The used it as a template on the mahogany. Used a sander to shape the edges. Will epoxy then varnish.

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