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by Fuzz
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...
by Fuzz
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....
by Fuzz
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.
by Fuzz
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.
by Fuzz
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...
by Fuzz
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.
by Fuzz
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. :lol: :lol:
by Fuzz
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. :D
by Fuzz
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...
by Fuzz
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 :wink: