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by Rumdoctor
Sun Nov 15, 2020 10:54 pm
Forum: Builder's Small Boats
Topic: GF14 - The Conch Fritter
Replies: 5
Views: 1215

GF14 - The Conch Fritter

Well the Conch Fritter was finally splashed this September after numerous delays. Namely, a wife, a baby, house renovations, a new job promotion, another baby, quitting said job, selling a house, moving across the country, buying a new house, more house renovations, starting a new business, weather ...
by Rumdoctor
Fri Jan 04, 2019 12:51 pm
Forum: Resins, Fiberglass and Paint
Topic: Fairing and sandpaper grit?
Replies: 10
Views: 1278

Re: Fairing and sandpaper grit?

Okay. Thanks everyone for the quick reply.
by Rumdoctor
Thu Jan 03, 2019 9:09 pm
Forum: Resins, Fiberglass and Paint
Topic: Fairing and sandpaper grit?
Replies: 10
Views: 1278

Fairing and sandpaper grit?

I’m at the point where I’m spreading the mixed blended filler/epoxy over the fiberglass weave on my build. My plan is to do a couple coats with my home mixed stuff, then the final fairing coats with quick fair. :doh: What is the recommended sandpaper grit to use when sanding during this process? I’m...
by Rumdoctor
Mon Aug 27, 2018 10:39 am
Forum: Builder's Small Boats
Topic: GF14 - Charleston, SC
Replies: 3
Views: 1111

Re: GF14 - Charleston, SC

Sounds good thanks Piperdown and topwater. I sanded a bit too deep the other day next to the runners in an effort to create tooth for the tape layer. Hoping it's not too much of a problem since I'll be laying a piece of biax tape over it anyways. It was also the top layer of the overlap so I think i...
by Rumdoctor
Sun Aug 26, 2018 7:36 pm
Forum: Builder's Small Boats
Topic: GF14 - Charleston, SC
Replies: 3
Views: 1111

GF14 - Charleston, SC

Well my GF14 project is finally moving along at a more consistent pace now. It's my first build and certainly a learning experience around every corner. The project sat idle for about 20 months, because you know...LIFE -job change, first child born, home repair priority, etc!!!! Thanks everyone for ...
by Rumdoctor
Sun Aug 19, 2018 10:13 am
Forum: Resins, Fiberglass and Paint
Topic: Fixing Fiberglass Air pockets
Replies: 3
Views: 799

Re: Fixing Fiberglass Air pockets

Okay thanks for confirming the injection method. I have some of those epoxy syringes so I will probably go that route.
by Rumdoctor
Sun Aug 19, 2018 9:32 am
Forum: Resins, Fiberglass and Paint
Topic: Fixing Fiberglass Air pockets
Replies: 3
Views: 799

Fixing Fiberglass Air pockets

Hi all, Finally making some progress on my GF 14 build but ran into a snag today. I glassed the hull last night and was pretty happy with how I did. However, I checked it this morning and I have maybe 3 or 4 small "soft" spots with air behind them along the chine. They're all less than an ...
by Rumdoctor
Sun Aug 05, 2018 7:35 pm
Forum: Builders' Tips, Tools, and Tricks of the trade
Topic: Drill and Fill Questions
Replies: 7
Views: 13243

Re: Drill and Fill Questions

Specifically, I was interested for my transom drain tube, bow eye, and cleats.
by Rumdoctor
Sun Aug 05, 2018 4:27 pm
Forum: Builders' Tips, Tools, and Tricks of the trade
Topic: Drill and Fill Questions
Replies: 7
Views: 13243

Drill and Fill Questions

Is there a rule of thumb or recommended amount to overdrill? I.e. if there is a 1” diameter fitting, what diameter should you overdrill.

When filling the over drill with the epoxy, do you thicken it with wood flour? Thicken with something else?
by Rumdoctor
Tue Jun 12, 2018 11:20 am
Forum: Small Boats
Topic: GF14 glassing and sanding questions
Replies: 7
Views: 953

Re: GF14 glassing and sanding questions

Ok thanks Reid. So leave the texture there and just apply fairing compound over all the glass first before any sanding. What's the advantage of using the plastic sheeting method I read about then? It just results in using less fairing compound? Curious as this is my first go, so trying to learn the ...