Far less fun and exciting than hand cutting dovetails is repairing transom paint where I was careless with dripping epoxy.
The entire deck and cockpit still need to be painted so these repairs are very literally a drop in the bucket. I also needed to extend the paint over the corner caps I made so some transom painting was inevitable even without the mess ups.
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There are only two seasons in Vermont: boating season, and boat-building season.
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Nice touch as always, Jeff. The dovetail would not have remained relevant if it were not the best joint for some applications. I think the wood flour in the seam will too be a nice detail.
Aren't you shooting at a June completion guestimate?
Aren't you shooting at a June completion guestimate?
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July 4th is my drop- dead date, gives me may and june to paint the deck. I know some guys would have it done in a weekend. I ain't them.Dan_Smullen wrote: ↑Sun Apr 18, 2021 3:10 pm Nice touch as always, Jeff. The dovetail would not have remained relevant if it were not the best joint for some applications. I think the wood flour in the seam will too be a nice detail.
Aren't you shooting at a June completion guestimate?
Elaine snagged this hawg of a 'bow on our local, stocked tailwater. On a bugger she tied this winter. Best. Wife. Ever.
Bow, our pup, seems to love 'bows as much as we do! Normally he's a lean-jetted 2 stroke with a high idle but for reasons unknown, he really settles down on a float trip, which is flipping outstanding! Great day!
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Thanks, as always! There was a period when I was pumping these nightstands out and was considering turning it into a part-time money-losing venture. Very fun but after number 11 or 12 the itch was thoroughly scratched.Dan_Smullen wrote: ↑Sun Apr 18, 2021 3:10 pm Nice touch as always, Jeff. The dovetail would not have remained relevant if it were not the best joint for some applications. I think the wood flour in the seam will too be a nice detail.
There are only two seasons in Vermont: boating season, and boat-building season.
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I’ve got one of those too! Still trying to get mine properly adjusted to boat life. Any tips.
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I wish I could take some credit/offer advice but it's just how he is, incredibly! We bring a ton of treats and kongs and bully sticks but he mostly likes to just look around.
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The time Mary has been on a moving boat she pulls theVT_Jeff wrote: ↑Sun Apr 18, 2021 6:41 pmI wish I could take some credit/offer advice but it's just how he is, incredibly! We bring a ton of treats and kongs and bully sticks but he mostly likes to just look around.
Spirit of Ecstasy routine underway. I’m hoping she’s just irritated that we haven’t untied from the dock.
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Jaysen wrote: ↑Sun Apr 18, 2021 6:49 pmThe time Mary has been on a moving boat she pulls the
Spirit of Ecstasy routine underway. I’m hoping she’s just irritated that we haven’t untied from the dock.
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She looks stoked!
Our pup has only been on small boats so far, sailboat will be another experience, hopefully in May, I'll let you know how it goes.
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Good lucking pup!!! Jeff
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That is a great picture of the wife, pup and Bow! I enjoy catching them around here but always let them go. I am not a big fan of how the are to eat.
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