Jeffs FS14 LS

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Re: Jeffs FS14 LS

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That's slick! I like it. I had aspirations of something similar. Little blend of new with old.

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Front view of the non skid mask. I'm not thrilled with the shape near the bow but it's going to be under a TM mounting plate.
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This boat is going into service for july 4th weekend come hell or low water(Lake Ontario is quite low atm) so I'm forging ahead and living with some imperfections, like the symmetry issue with this mask on the front deck.



I got the dash about done and mounted to the console, will be quick to wire once the console is installed.
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Got the seat cushion remade and the backrest made, getting these installed in the console over the next day or two.
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There are only two seasons in Vermont: boating season, and boat-building season.

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Re: Jeffs FS14 LS

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Crunch time! Looking good!

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Man you're really moving on her now!

I like the anti-skid layout, that's tough to do well, I think.
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Really well done VT_Jeff!!!

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Looking nice Jeff. Keep up the good work.

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cracked_ribs wrote: Tue Jun 01, 2021 2:15 pm
I like the anti-skid layout, that's tough to do well, I think.
I watched a time lapse video on FB recently of a guy doing this on a large sail boat, and thought, damn that’s a lot of work. Has to be a challenge.

Definitely in site of the finish line, and she’s looking great, but hurry up! Clock is tickin’!

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Dan_Smullen wrote: Tue Jun 01, 2021 5:58 pm
cracked_ribs wrote: Tue Jun 01, 2021 2:15 pm
I like the anti-skid layout, that's tough to do well, I think.
I watched a time lapse video on FB recently of a guy doing this on a large sail boat, and thought, damn that’s a lot of work. Has to be a challenge.

Definitely in site of the finish line, and she’s looking great, but hurry up! Clock is tickin’!
I'm glad I didn't see that video or I may have changed my mind and just covered the entire deck without taping. I've seen that done here and it's not a bad way to go.

Thanks for noting the ticking clock, I had forgotten for 3.5 seconds. :lol: Before I started boatbuilding, a month would be about the longest I would expect any project to take. With this, a month is barely enough time for the last minute stuff!
There are only two seasons in Vermont: boating season, and boat-building season.

Completed Paul Butler 14' Clark Fork Drifter
Completed Jacques Mertens FS14LS + 10%, Build Thread
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Re: Jeffs FS14 LS

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bamaguy0 wrote: Tue Jun 01, 2021 10:36 am Crunch time! Looking good!
TomW1 wrote: Tue Jun 01, 2021 3:25 pm Looking nice Jeff. Keep up the good work.
Jeff wrote: Tue Jun 01, 2021 2:27 pm Really well done VT_Jeff!!!
Appreciate y'all staying tuned, thanks very much!
There are only two seasons in Vermont: boating season, and boat-building season.

Completed Paul Butler 14' Clark Fork Drifter
Completed Jacques Mertens FS14LS + 10%, Build Thread
Started Iain Oughtred Tammie Norrie

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Looking wonderful Jeff. The final sprint always seems to take a lot of time but the to do list is getting near the end for you. Really looking forward to seeing you on the water with your family and sporting a big smile. Keep the momentum rolling!
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