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But why does a perfectly straight line on the glass make any difference? I'm totally asking here, not arguing. Of course, I'm not going to build another boat anyway...am I? :help: You maximize the strength of you tape (not that it makes much of a difference) and it looks good. 8) You have to rememb...

The main reason I try work clean is that it generally means less sanding.....

Pics as promised. The 4mm ply is very flimsy. I'm used to something a lot more stiff that will hold its shape a little better. I took the bulkheads out and traced on some cheap ply and made outside molds to better support the needed shape and let gravity do the work. :D Filleted http://gallery.batea...

It's a 3" Craftman circular saw. It's not as "squirrelly" as a jig saw and cuts curves really well. Very similar to the Rockwell Jacque was mentioning. Richard, He came by during Christmas and inspected 8) . I'm almost ready to start tabbing. Will upload some pictures shortly.

Well the bug has bitten me again :help: . I ordered the FS13 plans in November, already had the necessary plywood in the shop and needed a new project (not like I'm busy enough) = recipe for a new boat!!!! I want to use this craft on some of the larger tailwater rivers in around East TN when generat...

Doc_Dyer wrote:how about the Water Street Hotel in Apalachicola......

I think it's worth a look.. Love Apalachicola, great seafood and some very good fishing... I know that place especially the west side of the bay around St Vincent.

I'm going to build the heavy version too I want to use this boat on some medium size rivers (with limestone ledges that like to eat boats) and considering using some 12 oz biax I have left over from the Phantom build on the outside hull. How much weight do you think that will add?

Plans ordered!! Bradley and I discussing install of a small jet, like those jet surfboards.

Jacque - the link wouldn't let me download the plans yet. - thanks

Doc_Dyer wrote:I believe Sonner is taking the phantom... so room there also

Yes, I'll be there with the Phantom.. plenty of room!! Looking forward to seeing everyone.

Will, I checked out the tessilmare, you recommended. Looks good, but I read a lot of complaints about the end caps being cheap looking, in the product reviews. I agree the end caps are lacking but you can probably find other end caps you like. The Tessilmare goes on very easily with no heating or s...