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by MageDK
Wed Dec 28, 2022 2:36 pm
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: Trawler 28 Build (TW 28) - Bottom hull panels not lining up
Replies: 7
Views: 531

Re: Trawler 28 Build (TW 28) - Bottom hull panels not lining up

no worries. feel better.
jacquesmm wrote: Wed Dec 28, 2022 11:24 am Sorry for the delayed reply: I was sick with Covid and could not think straight. Anyway, it looks like the problem is solved.
by MageDK
Tue Dec 27, 2022 7:57 am
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: Trawler 28 Build (TW28)
Replies: 21
Views: 1563

Re: Trawler 28 Build (TW28) - Update 4

Update 4 - 12/27/2022 I finished splicing the hull sections together and tried fitting them onto the hull jig, but they weren't lining up properly. It was really worrying me because I thought I had done something catastrophically wrong. Turns out that the bottom panels aren't meant to fit on the jig...
by MageDK
Wed Dec 21, 2022 8:34 am
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: Trawler 28 Build (TW 28) - Bottom hull panels not lining up
Replies: 7
Views: 531

Re: Trawler 28 Build (TW 28) - Bottom hull panels not lining up

I appreciate the help! Have a happy holiday!
by MageDK
Tue Dec 20, 2022 10:02 pm
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: Trawler 28 Build (TW 28) - Bottom hull panels not lining up
Replies: 7
Views: 531

Re: Trawler 28 Build (TW 28) - Bottom hull panels not lining up

That is a big relief!! I thought I had really screwed up the bottom panels or the frames. I agree that definitely would have been useful information to know that bottom panels do not fit with the keel molds on. Not sure why that isn't made clear in the instructions.
by MageDK
Tue Dec 20, 2022 5:30 pm
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: Trawler 28 Build (TW 28) - Bottom hull panels not lining up
Replies: 7
Views: 531

Trawler 28 Build (TW 28) - Bottom hull panels not lining up

I've gotten to the point in my boat build where I have the bottom hull panels spliced together and I am placing them on the frame. One issue I am having is that the bottom panels don't seem to be lining up correctly. I built my hull jig with the Keel section on the frame. I've checked the size of me...
by MageDK
Fri Nov 25, 2022 2:01 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: Trawler 28 Build (TW28)
Replies: 21
Views: 1563

Re: Trawler 28 Build (TW28) - Update 3

Update 3 - 11/25/2022 I finished cutting out all the bottom and side panel sections. I have spent the last week fiberglassing the sections together. I don't have a lot of flat space so I do 4 pieces at a time, let them dry, flip, and redo. 1. I've got one bottom panel almost completely spliced toget...
by MageDK
Thu Nov 17, 2022 9:39 am
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: Trawler 28 Build (TW28)
Replies: 21
Views: 1563

Re: Trawler 28 Build (TW28)

pee wee wrote: Mon Nov 14, 2022 9:37 am Those jumbo zip ties are used by heating and air contractors to put together flexible duct work, so a HVAC supply house will stock them.
Thanks. I was able to find them. 24 inches long and rated for 200-300 pounds.
by MageDK
Sun Nov 13, 2022 1:05 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: Trawler 28 Build (TW28)
Replies: 21
Views: 1563

Re: Trawler 28 Build (TW28)

Hi MageDK If you're using electric tools for sanding etc. Your method for cleaning off the dust is good. If you're using air tools I use acetone or denatured alcohol as there is oil in the air lines from the compressor, unless you have a trap. I use all air tools (well mostly) and a dust cyclone to...
by MageDK
Sun Nov 13, 2022 9:57 am
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: Trawler 28 Build (TW28)
Replies: 21
Views: 1563

Re: Trawler 28 Build (TW28) - Update 2

11/13/2022 - Update 2 I have spent the last few weeks marking and cutting the pieces for the bottom and side panels. I lined them all up across a few tables and I was really happy with how they all lined up. I am getting ready to start splicing together the different sections with fiberglass. I've d...
by MageDK
Sun Nov 13, 2022 9:36 am
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: Trawler 28 Build (TW28)
Replies: 21
Views: 1563

Re: Trawler 28 Build (TW28)

Strongback looks good. One suggestion. Reinforce Frame A and B as much as you can. This is where the plywood will take the most torture. Mine shifted after I brought the panels together at the bow and I didn't catch it. Over time the butt joint between the first two panels aft of the bow didn't bre...