Search found 7999 matches
- Sat Dec 23, 2023 11:50 pm
- Forum: Power Boats
- Topic: LB26
- Replies: 669
- Views: 72939
Re: LB26
I used disposable sanding drums with rubber mandrels for fillets for the first pass, then went to hand sanding. There may still be a 45 degree 3/8" variable drill motor on the market. Sioux brand or third party copies. I wore out two, and took a lot of life out of the third one before we launc...
- Wed Dec 20, 2023 1:40 pm
- Forum: Power Boats
- Topic: OD16 Two stringer option
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8286
Re: OD16 Two stringer option
I do not have plans for the OD16 so I only can tell you about the OD18. On the 18 there were two stringers. The stringers were made out of 8 foot plywood. To get the needed length two pieces had to be spliced together. The reason it looks like two different stringers is because the splice is offset....
- Wed Dec 20, 2023 1:02 am
- Forum: Builder's Power Boats
- Topic: RickW Ph18
- Replies: 98
- Views: 56056
Re: RickW Ph18
Man that is really nice! Hope it is not too smooth for paint to stick.
- Mon Dec 18, 2023 2:32 pm
- Forum: Builder's Sail Boats
- Topic: VG23 New Build
- Replies: 322
- Views: 95485
Re: VG23 New Build
Must be living in one of the higher elevation places there. From my buddies place in New Mexico it can be70f and 30 minutes drive you can be riding a snowmachine. Pretty neat place.
- Mon Dec 11, 2023 2:38 pm
- Forum: Resins, Fiberglass and Paint
- Topic: Polyester fabric
- Replies: 27
- Views: 35714
Re: Polyester fabric
I prefer the 2-1 epoxys. They seem to be a little more forgiving of small mixing mistakes. As for brands I have used 5-6 of the big name brands and do not see much difference in them. I would guess over half of the epoxy I have used is the house brand from here. They can ship it to me cheaper than w...
- Thu Dec 07, 2023 11:01 pm
- Forum: Builder's Power Boats
- Topic: TW28 for Adriatic Sea
- Replies: 74
- Views: 52568
Re: TW28 for Adriatic Sea
First of all it has been a long haul for you and my congratulations on the launch!!
I loved the pictures from pulling it out from the work shed all the way to the water. I hope you have a wonderful time with the boat and keep posting about your trips.
I loved the pictures from pulling it out from the work shed all the way to the water. I hope you have a wonderful time with the boat and keep posting about your trips.
- Wed Dec 06, 2023 2:10 pm
- Forum: Builder's Power Boats
- Topic: ST21 'Skinnydip' build, and boating adventures, Noosa, Australia
- Replies: 6949
- Views: 751884
Re: ST21 'Skinnydip' build, and boating adventures, Noosa, Australia
It amazes me that you and Mrs GB are still making long sailing trips. Most sailors have aged out and into power boats when they were 20-30 years younger than you guys. I am sure you leave lots of crews shaking their heads wondering how the old guys left the kids in their wake.
- Mon Dec 04, 2023 10:05 pm
- Forum: Anything else and for sale. . .
- Topic: Anybody fabricating their own windows
- Replies: 7
- Views: 12097
Re: Anybody fabricating their own windows
Not opening ones but lots of boats around here use reverse angled front windows made out of Lexan. Make them bigger than the cutout and mount on the outside. Works well to keep them from getting punched out by greenies.
- Mon Dec 04, 2023 9:58 pm
- Forum: Resins, Fiberglass and Paint
- Topic: Epoxy texture
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10693
Re: Epoxy texture
Are you sure that is not blush? Try cleaning it off with some warm water. I know most folks work in warmer conditions but all my work is done at 60f. Does not seem to matter both fast and slow are hard by the next morning. I use 90% fast so blush is something I keep an eye out for. My temp is steady...
- Sun Dec 03, 2023 1:21 pm
- Forum: Builder's Power Boats
- Topic: ST21 'Skinnydip' build, and boating adventures, Noosa, Australia
- Replies: 6949
- Views: 751884
Re: ST21 'Skinnydip' build, and boating adventures, Noosa, Australia
Great Sandy looks like a rocket sled in that picture.
Very happy to learn you had a great trip and all are safe at home now. Many of us worry if we don't hear from you in a while
Very happy to learn you had a great trip and all are safe at home now. Many of us worry if we don't hear from you in a while