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Thanks GB, Jeff, Fallguy and Browndog. Are you wetting out mat backed glass on the boat? As stated earlier, I was unable to get 1708 and 1808 from my glass supplier, so I have built up the laminate schedule using alternating layers of 450gsm double bias (+45, -45) and 450gsm biaxial (0, 90) to the r...

Well I have got another glass layer on the bottom plates. The end is now in sight with only 1 glass layer to go over the entire hull :D http://gallery.bateau2.com/albums/userpics/90892/20180923_145507.jpg Laminated up the beam to go between the swim platform and the transom. http://gallery.bateau2.c...

I pretty much have a plan in my mind now for the swim platform.
I will post pics as I go.
I will be doing another layer on the bottom plates tomorrow.

Happy building
Reefie

Hi Reefie Wanted to say you got a beautiful build. Cant wait to see the finished project. I would love to build this boat! Thanks Fastlane. And it is a lovely boat for sure. My advice... If it's the boat you would love to build, don't let life pass you by with regrets.... :wink: Fallguy and Ilker.....

Thanks Eric and OQ.

OrangeQuest wrote: ↑Tue Sep 18, 2018 5:39 am Surprised that 9mm would make such a bend. Good work!

I kerfed the ply at the tight bends.

Cheers,
Reefie

I constructed a jig and laminated up a "bezel" to go around the swim platform. It is 5 layers of of 9mm marine ply (45mm wide) by 45mm high (essentially 1.75 inches X 1.75 inches). The infill will be 3 layers of 15mm foam (totalling 45mm thick). The bezel will provide great protection for ...

Hi guys, I haven't been able to get a heap done this week due to my work trip, but I managed to cut out and glue in my thruster tube. I will fair in a spoiler on the leading edge and radius the trailing edge. http://gallery.bateau2.com/albums/userpics/90892/20180901_122218.jpg Also thought I would p...

Gee GB that is really terrible luck for Mrs GB... But I'm glad to hear that she is OK and on on the mend.
My thoughts are with you both.
Reefie

Thanks gents... just checking, and I will keep the pics flowing.
I will be off farm for the better half of this coming week, so there won't be any boat building action.

Happy building to everyone else.

Cheers Reefie

I know exposed is normal for most of the world. It is cleaner and more efficient plus easier to do. I just worry about running aground, but then most of the world does not have 30 plus feet of tidal range. Hi Fuzz, most of my boating is in deep water - really the only time I get into shallows is at...