Jeffs FS14 LS

[VT_Jeff]

Aft sole is curing so moved back to the cockpit and drilled/routed the openings for the console sockets and the chase track. This is my first good look at how the console will mesh with the cockpit, outside of Fusion360. so far I'm happy with it.

[VT_Jeff]

Made a quick & dirty under-deck support for the battery, which will be a jet ski battery. The aft sole is only 4mm so its kind of critical that its supported for all the bouncing it will endure on the trailer. It doubles as a spreader for the platform sockets.

Got a second coat on the aft sole underside

Glued in the tank feet. Once they cure I'll remove and stash the tank until install time.

[Fair WX Pilot]

Hi Jeff, the boat looks great. Can I ask a stupid question, bearing in mind that I may have missed the answer and preempted it with "Stupid Question". Will the platform etc. be bonded in to the sockets you have created and sealed? I only ask this as I cant work out how they drain if they are open to water ingress at the top. As I say I may have missed this, but like the design idea hence asking. Happy Thanksgiving.

[VT_Jeff]

Hi Jeff, the boat looks great. Can I ask a stupid question, bearing in mind that I may have missed the answer and preempted it with "Stupid Question". Will the platform etc. be bonded in to the sockets you have created and sealed? I only ask this as I cant work out how they drain if they are open to water ingress at the top. As I say I may have missed this, but like the design idea hence asking. Happy Thanksgiving.

Very astute, Alan! I'd expect no less from the guy landing large planes in crosswinds. They wont drain, is the dirty secret. When the platform is out, I'll cap the sockets. When it's in, there will be minute ingress.l no getting around it. Along with the gas tank bilge which will also collect water and the chase track. they are expected to collect and hold a small amount of water until it either evaps or I draw it out manually. Measured compromise. I poured raw epoxy into both sockets to help seal them. The console will be sealed into its sockets so no moisture expected there.

[VT_Jeff]

Giving some serious thanks for time to work on the build lately! Got the aft sole in place after we placed a few keepsakes from our recently departed pup and imminently departing cat. Hoping there is not a screwdriver or tape measure in there as well.

[VT_Jeff]

Got most of the fore sole cleats in as well as the frame for the tank bilge

Got the console sides trimmed down and drilled/located the helm support beam

[Dougster]

Wow, that looks really nice. I look forward to seeing it progress. Seems clever and well thought out.

Dougster

[Jeff]

Really nice detail Jeff!!!! Jeff

[VT_Jeff]

Wow, that looks really nice. I look forward to seeing it progress. Seems clever and well thought out.

Dougster

Appreciate that feedback, Dougster!

[Dan_Smullen]

It all looks great! Nice straight grain on the steering support.