Boat Builder Central

Sorry didn’t realize this last post posted to this fiberglass forum.

Ok I’m sure I have over thought this beyond normalcy but trying to cut to the chase. The original plan I purchased is no longer the best way to build boat. The new version is the heavy duty, which is a different and a lot more material for building. That being said my panels have already been cut if...

Jacques put a good writing out describing differences in fiberglass and when and where they are used. I’m still a bit green with this stuff. He said never use CSM I take it that means CSM by itself. But 1708 has CSM backing? Correct? or is there a 1708 without CSM backing? I’m thinking if it has CSM...

Yes correct, solid piece bulkheads. I want to do a raised the decks like the plan calls for but then do the floor
In center of boat like the pictures of the boat Foster did a long time ago.

On this XF20 got all the wood cut for hull bottom, front and rear transom and tunnel box. I know the BOM covers the hull itself. Estimate how many sheets of 3/8 will I need for Bulk heads?

Thank you for responses.

Just to clarify when laying out bottom of boat panels on floor should the seams be butt blocked or fiberglass. Looking through pictures of builds, such as fosters I see he butt blocked on inside and used fiberglass strips on out side. Also on bulkheads my build will be similar to Fosters Do the bulk...

Ok thanks I agree if no reason and no advantage why complicate
Thanks for the advise.

I know by plans it calls for the butt blocks at joints can
Scarfing be done in place or is butt blocks the preferred method? Which way is better for long term or stress? Thanks

I looked through my nesting pages and notes the only description for the knees is a measurement on the bottom. There are no other numbers to measure the perimeter. Does anyone have a picture of dimensions on their plans by chance?