Starting GV11

[PlanoDano]

I am starting a GV11.
Plan is to build the hull for planing with > 10hp. I will glass bottom panels with 12oz bi-ax inside and out. Planning on using bi-ax tape on keel seam and frame seams, debating on bi-ax or 9oz tape for upper/bottom seam. Currently plan on glassing upper panels with 9oz on the outside only.

[Fuzz]

Welcome to the fun Glad to see you are starting a builders thread. Ask questions, with pictures, and you will get lots of help if you need it.

[Fair WX Pilot]

Hi, welcome. Looking forward to watching another GV take shape. Good choice on the GV11, I built a GV10 but should probably have gone for the GV11. Looks like you’re off to a good start.

[Jeff]

Welcome to the Builders Forum!! We will enjoy your build!! Jeff

[fallguy1000]

I am giving that boat strong consideration as a tender/liferaft.

Looking forward to the build.

[Evan_Gatehouse]

Biaxial tape for the seams please.

Fallguy - unless you're carrying a crowd, the GV10 is plenty. We had 6 adults in a GV11 and that was full, 4 adults in GV10 was full

[fallguy1000]

Biaxial tape for the seams please.

Fallguy - unless you're carrying a crowd, the GV10 is plenty. We had 6 adults in a GV11 and that was full, 4 adults in GV10 was full

Fire escape for a family of five adults.

[PlanoDano]

Thanks, I will use Bi-Ax on all seams

Dan

[PlanoDano]

Getting ready to do some taping

[PlanoDano]

Is this boat crying for 15hp or would 9.9hp bee sufficient?
Would typically be fishing by myself, sometimes with company of 1 other person.