Boat Builder Central

Just direct hold the sheet. Don't over complicate that until you get some time in the boat with the sail up. I say this as I was given that same advice and, as it turns out, it was right. My plan was terrible. Now that I've sailed a few times I have a better plan, but I'm going to sail a few more ti...

Did RW comment on the use of balloons? I only ask because of a few previous suggestions that they should not be used for structural work. The balloons aren't typically very strong.

I've been told that I'll never learn AND that it appears I'll never grow up. Yeah, there are those around who wouldn't know which end was theirs. :wink: And, as married men over a "significant number of years" we only really ever learn one thing... "yes dear". Is yours ever wron...

Hey... we will have survived exactly half that next week!

I've been told that I'll never learn AND that it appears I'll never grow up.

Is the rig a sprit rig like the V series?

As married men we all know the answer to that... no.

As a general statement...

Don't get too hung up on the pencil point. I'd whack the end of and then create the desired shape with thickened epoxy. That will let you round it nicely.

Aripeka Angler wrote: ↑Sat Sep 23, 2017 7:05 am This boat is badass!
Beautiful work Michael!

Im not sure how that is an understatement, but it is. It really is.

Sockeye on the grill is easy. First you open a bottle of rum or Tennessee whiskey. Sip a bit right out of the bottle to make sure it's "the good stuff". Get a grill situated but don't fire it up. A couple of lawn chairs and a decent cooler for footrest/table is helpful. Now get a bucket of...

For some reason I thought gel couldn't go over epoxy... or is it polyester can't go over epoxy? I'm to young to be this old.