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Thanks, guys. There is definitely room for improvement on the next go around but I’m pleased for a first ever layup.

Ok. Got the holiday rush out of the way and finally had the temps come up enough this weekend to get some glass work done. I cleaned up the dimples as suggested by Orange and the laid the tape. I was planning to go wet on wet but chickened out last minute. Being my first time laying glass I just was...

Understood. Spot on, Orange. Thanks. None of the dark spots are more than about a 32nd low so shouldn’t be an issue. I’ll give it another go before glass.

The rounded part of the rounded chine was not as round as I wanted so used a few oz of wood flour mix as a bondo to fill in some low spots. C4D3E9B6-FB1A-4030-8449-0D1AB2F0762A.jpeg Used these three to shape and round all edges. Fully cured glue was easily removed and shaped with these. If you plan ...

Happy Thanksgiving, builders! I hope everyone is building, eating, napping and giving thanks for everything we have. I was able to get all my hull gluing done and everything shaped and rounded over. Next step will be the glass layup. 8O F68C2C14-4128-4CBC-86B9-A8602C442892.jpeg 36895822-76FD-4DBE-8F...

cape man wrote:Sat Oct 22, 2022 3:00 pm Makes me think of the movie Hell Raiser...

Hell Raiser would make a pretty good boat name too. Hmmmmm……

cape man wrote: ↑Sat Oct 22, 2022 3:00 pm Makes me think of the movie Hell Raiser...

For sure! Tis the season for it too.

Still have some fiddling around to make it like I want but it’s almost there.

Thanks, Richard and thanks for your great FS18. Your Bare Bones thread is one of a few that I have been through, let’s say, more than few times. :D It’s hard to hide good craftsmanship. And having a guy with Mikes expertise and willingness to help is a huge advantage. I don’t get lucky very often bu...