I would lay some glass. 1/4" seems too much for fairing compound but would work with woodflour/resin mix. A little glass saves resin. Wait for others' ideas.
Dougster
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- Thu Aug 03, 2023 9:06 am
- Forum: Builder's Power Boats
- Topic: RickW Ph18
- Replies: 103
- Views: 56734
- Sat Jul 29, 2023 8:46 am
- Forum: Anything else and for sale. . .
- Topic: TX 18 project for sale
- Replies: 26
- Views: 5830
Re: TX 18 project for sale
I been on the same one Richard was on---it catches fish too
Dougster
Dougster
- Fri Jul 28, 2023 11:10 am
- Forum: Power Boats
- Topic: Best place for buying glass and epoxy
- Replies: 11
- Views: 496
Re: Best place for buying glass and epoxy
Yes, right here.
Dougster
Dougster
- Tue Jul 25, 2023 12:18 pm
- Forum: Power Boats
- Topic: Okume vs Merranti wood
- Replies: 10
- Views: 520
Re: Okume vs Merranti wood
Meranti wouldn't make the bow curves on the LB22. I had to aggressively kerf it but that's completely doable. I liked working with Okume more though and would lean that way probably. Sadly, $800 is a big piece of the budget for the build, but, still, every dollar counts. 'd definately use Okume on a...
- Fri Jul 21, 2023 11:25 am
- Forum: Builder's Power Boats
- Topic: C17 open in France - launched
- Replies: 155
- Views: 31586
Re: C17 open 'Fair Enough' in France
Very well done---I never managed it that well.
Dougster
Dougster
- Sat Jul 15, 2023 9:25 am
- Forum: Power Boats
- Topic: C19 First time boat build questions
- Replies: 27
- Views: 17815
Re: C19 First time boat build questions
"Firstly, I'd like to know about the precision of layouts. How precise should my measurements be, and which parts are the most crucial to get perfectly accurate? I began by laying out bulkhead B, and I want to ensure everything is correct before proceeding with the cutout." I just used a s...
- Fri Jul 14, 2023 10:30 am
- Forum: Builder's Power Boats
- Topic: RickW Ph18
- Replies: 103
- Views: 56734
Re: RickW Ph18
40 grit would be too much for me. I used 80 and 60 now and then. Really the 80 with my RO seems pretty potent.
Dougster
Dougster
- Wed Jul 12, 2023 9:17 am
- Forum: Power Boats
- Topic: DE23 Compliance Plate requirements (Australia Abp)
- Replies: 15
- Views: 793
Re: DE23 Compliance Plate requirements (Australia Abp)
Wonderful---I've always admired that design.
Dougster
Dougster
- Tue Jul 11, 2023 10:28 am
- Forum: Power Boats
- Topic: Peel ply vs plastic
- Replies: 14
- Views: 885
Re: Peel ply vs plastic
I don't know enough but I think there's a big difference as I've use both briefly. Plastic left my epoxy oddly smooth and needing sanding, while peel ply left a surface with some tooth. I didn't like the plastic. Dunno if either of them prevents blush. My way to prevent blush its to use Marinepoxy s...
- Sun Jul 09, 2023 9:26 am
- Forum: Power Boats
- Topic: building xf20
- Replies: 243
- Views: 25155
Re: building xf20
Most of this is over my head. It does seem overly complicated to me given this is a day use boat. Why not an AGM start battery and a light lithium ion for the house. No on board charger. I just hook my batteries up to their chargers the day before. Never takes more than 2 or 3 hrs. I have a simple, ...