OB15 Downunder

[AussieBoater]

All stitches removed, holes filled...

Now to fill in the chines.

[sitandfish]

I suspect that you are taking an interesting and 'different' approach to joining the chine panels to the bottom panels? They are not butted together, are they?

[AussieBoater]

No, they don't butt up on an OB15. The sides go past the bottom panels, they are then filled level to create the reverse chine effect...

[sitandfish]

No, they don't butt up on an OB15. The sides go past the bottom panels, they are then filled level to create the reverse chine effect...

Fascinating. I never noticed that before about the OB15, until now. Certainly makes the reverse chine easier to make. Looking really nice. And clean (lines).

[TomW]

Sit&fish the OB15 is Jacques little trick on the reverse chine. It's a neat little design!

[AussieBoater]

spent the day filling in the reverse chine...

it was raining and cool, so I needed some heat to get things moving


now just some sanding, round off the edges and I can tape the joints and apply the glass on the outside tomorrow...

[AussieBoater]

At last, the glassing is finished on the outside...
I have to say that taping the joints was easy enough and happened without incident. Laying the cloth was not so easy or enjoyable Having faired many a boat hull, I think I'd say laying the glass mat was and will be the most unenjoyable (new word) part of the build.
I had the photographer mixing for me, I only have admiration for any person who does this by themselves.
The best part??? It's done

[topwater]

Nice job

[tobolamr]

Beautifully done!

[AussieBoater]

Thank you, I found the glassing to be a very stressful job...
I've ordered fairing compound (powder) and high build primer. So the next few weeks are bound to be fun.