Jeffs FS14 LS

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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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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?

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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?
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.

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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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.
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.
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VT_Jeff wrote: Sun Apr 18, 2021 6:20 pm 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!
I’ve got one of those too! Still trying to get mine properly adjusted to boat life. Any tips.
My already completed 'Lil Bit'. A Martens Goosen V12 set up to sail me to the fishing holes.
Currently working on making a Helms 24 our coastal cruiser.
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Jaysen wrote: Mon Apr 29, 2019 3:44 pm I tried to say something but God thought I was wrong and filled my mouth with saltwater. I kept my pie hole shut after that.

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Jaysen wrote: Sun Apr 18, 2021 6:32 pm
VT_Jeff wrote: Sun Apr 18, 2021 6:20 pm 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!
I’ve got one of those too! Still trying to get mine properly adjusted to boat life. Any tips.
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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VT_Jeff wrote: Sun Apr 18, 2021 6:41 pm
Jaysen wrote: Sun Apr 18, 2021 6:32 pm
VT_Jeff wrote: Sun Apr 18, 2021 6:20 pm 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!
I’ve got one of those too! Still trying to get mine properly adjusted to boat life. Any tips.
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.
The 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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My already completed 'Lil Bit'. A Martens Goosen V12 set up to sail me to the fishing holes.
Currently working on making a Helms 24 our coastal cruiser.
“Mark Twain/Samuel Clemens” wrote:Eat a live frog first thing in the morning and nothing worse will happen to you the rest of the day.
Jaysen wrote: Mon Apr 29, 2019 3:44 pm I tried to say something but God thought I was wrong and filled my mouth with saltwater. I kept my pie hole shut after that.

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Jaysen wrote: Sun Apr 18, 2021 6:49 pm
VT_Jeff wrote: Sun Apr 18, 2021 6:41 pm
Jaysen wrote: Sun Apr 18, 2021 6:32 pm

I’ve got one of those too! Still trying to get mine properly adjusted to boat life. Any tips.
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.
The 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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