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- Mon Dec 11, 2023 2:38 pm
- Forum: Resins, Fiberglass and Paint
- Topic: Polyester fabric
- Replies: 27
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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...
- Thu Dec 07, 2023 11:01 pm
- Forum: Builder's Power Boats
- Topic: TW28 for Adriatic Sea
- Replies: 74
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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.
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.
- Wed Dec 06, 2023 2:10 pm
- Forum: Builder's Power Boats
- Topic: ST21 'Skinnydip' build, and boating adventures, Noosa, Australia
- Replies: 6949
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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.
- Mon Dec 04, 2023 10:05 pm
- Forum: Anything else and for sale. . .
- Topic: Anybody fabricating their own windows
- Replies: 7
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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.
- Mon Dec 04, 2023 9:58 pm
- Forum: Resins, Fiberglass and Paint
- Topic: Epoxy texture
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10753
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...
- Sun Dec 03, 2023 1:21 pm
- Forum: Builder's Power Boats
- Topic: ST21 'Skinnydip' build, and boating adventures, Noosa, Australia
- Replies: 6949
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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
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
- Sat Dec 02, 2023 2:51 pm
- Forum: Builder's Power Boats
- Topic: ST21 'Skinnydip' build, and boating adventures, Noosa, Australia
- Replies: 6949
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- Sat Dec 02, 2023 2:44 pm
- Forum: Finished Boats
- Topic: Duet power catamaran launched
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4087
Re: Duet power catamaran launched
Just beautiful work all the way around! What kind of cruising speed do you get?
I note you had the same bow down problem Fallguy did
I note you had the same bow down problem Fallguy did
- Fri Dec 01, 2023 12:16 am
- Forum: Power Boats
- Topic: Finished boat weight poll
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3267
Re: Finished boat weight poll
It seems to me that JM like Renn Tolman enjoyed designing light. simple, boats that preformed well with low power. And just like the Tolmans most of us over build or trick out our boats and then put too much power on them.But that is part of building your own boat, you get to build it the way you wa...
- Thu Nov 30, 2023 7:49 pm
- Forum: Builders' Tips, Tools, and Tricks of the trade
- Topic: Where are you building?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7119