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by Dougster
Sat Jul 15, 2023 9:25 am
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: C19 First time boat build questions
Replies: 27
Views: 17587

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...
by Dougster
Fri Jul 14, 2023 10:30 am
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: RickW Ph18
Replies: 98
Views: 55664

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
by Dougster
Wed Jul 12, 2023 9:17 am
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: DE23 Compliance Plate requirements (Australia Abp)
Replies: 15
Views: 788

Re: DE23 Compliance Plate requirements (Australia Abp)

Wonderful---I've always admired that design.

Dougster
by Dougster
Tue Jul 11, 2023 10:28 am
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: Peel ply vs plastic
Replies: 14
Views: 876

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...
by Dougster
Sun Jul 09, 2023 9:26 am
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: building xf20
Replies: 243
Views: 24892

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, ...
by Dougster
Sat Jul 08, 2023 9:40 am
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: Cape Man's Dory
Replies: 2984
Views: 363850

Re: Cape Man's Dory

Fantastic--what great bunch of pics to remember your trip by!

Dougster
by Dougster
Sat Jul 08, 2023 9:26 am
Forum: Anything else and for sale. . .
Topic: Tis the season
Replies: 182
Views: 49095

Re: Tis the season

Yall come on down :D

Dougster
by Dougster
Fri Jul 07, 2023 10:46 am
Forum: Anything else and for sale. . .
Topic: Tis the season
Replies: 182
Views: 49095

Re: Tis the season

Looks like Axis deer. They are often around our house and are considered invasive to the native white tail. Supposedly very good to eat. I don't hunt so not sure but I think they are always open season?

Dougster
by Dougster
Thu Jul 06, 2023 9:49 am
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: C17 open in France - launched
Replies: 155
Views: 31042

Re: C17 open 'Fair Enough' in France

Good looking tape job, better than mine. And yes, it's old fashioned bend over wear out the back work!

Dougster
by Dougster
Thu Jul 06, 2023 9:42 am
Forum: Anything else and for sale. . .
Topic: Bulbous bows
Replies: 150
Views: 14687

Re: Bulbous bows

Great news, happy for you. Lotta research and effort to get there. Rest that back, it deserves it.

Dougster