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Jaysen wrote: ↑Thu Dec 07, 2023 12:11 pm Sticky…

https://forums.bateau2.com/app.php/page ... ation-tips

It’s up top there under builders tips.

That link didn't work for me, but I found it. I had looked under Builders' Tips, Tools and Tricks of the Trade, but instead it was under Builders' Tips.

Wonderful to see your build get to the water!! She looks right at home, ready to provide many years of service. Beautifully done.

I don't know where the sticky is, but here's the information from another thread: Cracker Larry graphite finish Rule number 1. Work when it is as hot as possible. I'm not kidding. When I put the first coats of graphite on this boat it was still cool weather and no matter what I did, I got lumps, clu...

Have you considered roll-up windows like isinglass? Snap on and off.

"db" is double bias, another way to refer to biaxial.

I don't know what it is, but it looks great! That joint between the upright and the spreader bars being made with a butt joint and pocket screws isn't going to be very strong, but since I don't know what it is, it may be overbuilt.

Yes, it's looking a lot like a boat! I like the windows, I see a classic style there, kind of old timey.

Thanks Evan I am considering an outboard bracket to enlarge the cockpit a bit. Reasonable and sane to construct the bracket vs off the shelf? For a minimal bracket made out of stainless angle iron giving you a four to six inch setback, it's fine, but you'll have to offset the movement of weight by ...

rbecker08 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 01, 2023 9:00 pm Oh and we did elect the captain.

By what process did he (or is it a she?) get elected? LoL, nice progress!

That looks really good, nice progress!

I see the console wind screen frame is about even with the bottom of the overhead frame, careful measuring on your part?