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- Mon Apr 25, 2022 11:00 am
- Forum: Finished Boats
- Topic: SK14/April 2022
- Replies: 4
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SK14/April 2022
I finally finished my SK14 and got her on the water!
- Mon Nov 22, 2021 8:57 am
- Forum: Small Boats
- Topic: Mike Schwind's SK14 Build
- Replies: 66
- Views: 13686
Re: Mike Schwind's SK14 Build
Well I finally finished my skiff. Thank you to everyone on here for all of the advice, encouragement, and kind words. Below is the link to my build album. I'll be sure to add more photos of the first launch.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/MUe2eTJvMh9mySHS7
https://photos.app.goo.gl/MUe2eTJvMh9mySHS7
- Fri Aug 06, 2021 3:26 pm
- Forum: Small Boats
- Topic: Mike Schwind's SK14 Build
- Replies: 66
- Views: 13686
Re: Mike Schwind's SK14 Build
So, I'll preface by saying that you don't need to: you can oversize the holes for the hex heads, put the bolt in and then fill the gaps with slightly thickened epoxy, job done. If you do want to hex-shape the holes, this is what I did, and only because I was jonesing to do some woodworking. 1. Use ...
- Thu Aug 05, 2021 4:19 pm
- Forum: Small Boats
- Topic: Mike Schwind's SK14 Build
- Replies: 66
- Views: 13686
Re: Mike Schwind's SK14 Build
Mike, great photos!! Really enjoyed seeing that young man involved with the build!! Jeff It's been a lot of fun having him involved where he can be. It's mostly been him playing in the garage while I work. I enjoy taking pictures of him with the boat to show the amount of time that has passed since...
- Thu Aug 05, 2021 11:59 am
- Forum: Small Boats
- Topic: Mike Schwind's SK14 Build
- Replies: 66
- Views: 13686
Re: Mike Schwind's SK14 Build
Thanks for the advice everyone! I have added some photos to my build album below.
https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipN ... FoUzVtLVp3
https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipN ... FoUzVtLVp3
- Tue Aug 03, 2021 3:00 pm
- Forum: Small Boats
- Topic: Mike Schwind's SK14 Build
- Replies: 66
- Views: 13686
Re: Mike Schwind's SK14 Build
What type of fasteners should I use to attach the grab rail to the deck? Are stainless steel wood screws the thing to use?
- Tue May 11, 2021 3:17 pm
- Forum: Small Boats
- Topic: Mike Schwind's SK14 Build
- Replies: 66
- Views: 13686
Re: Mike Schwind's SK14 Build
Thank y'all for the information! I have enough scrap fiberglass pieces left over to cover the deck, but it would be a patch work. Do you think that would be ok? I think I would be able to fair things up afterwards.
- Tue May 11, 2021 10:58 am
- Forum: Small Boats
- Topic: Mike Schwind's SK14 Build
- Replies: 66
- Views: 13686
Re: Mike Schwind's SK14 Build
How important is it to fiberglass the deck? I am at the point in my build where I have to make that decision. I have seen some people have done it and others have not. Regardless of glass on the deck, I will have fairing compound, primer, paint, and Marine Mat. Thanks in advance for any advice!
- Thu Apr 29, 2021 4:51 pm
- Forum: Small Boats
- Topic: Mike Schwind's SK14 Build
- Replies: 66
- Views: 13686
Re: Mike Schwind's SK14 Build
Slow and steady wins the race! I've made some progress since my last post. I glued the skeg on, which was made from poplar. I faired the bottom and sides of the boat and learned that fairing is tedious and time consuming, and I installed the bow eye. I also ordered my 8hp Tohatsu, my grab rail, and ...
- Thu Apr 29, 2021 4:15 pm
- Forum: Small Boats
- Topic: Mike Schwind's SK14 Build
- Replies: 66
- Views: 13686
Re: Mike Schwind's SK14 Build
Is it recommended to glass the deck even if it is going to be covered with Marine Mat?