Sharkbait PG20
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I went back and forth on skegs and strakes as well. On the C17 the skeg is marked not optional, so it was always going to go on. Then I started thinking about keel protection. In the end I bought some strips of UHMWPE and will screw and glue them in. I don't like screws through the glass so will build up the keel on the inside with some ply for the screws to bed in before glassing the inside. I figure the skeg will offer some protection to the bottom, help in turns, and I like the look of it. I think it also acts as a center stringer.
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Not at all. I asked because I was looking for opinions.OrangeQuest wrote: ↑Sat May 30, 2020 5:03 am Sorry Sharkbait, wasn't trying to tell you how to build your boat, looks like you are doing a great job. Just you asked for opinions about a skeg and got none. The section the question was posted was not in an area most builders or the designers visit. This is a very important question, like BarraMan stated, that if the designer doesn't specify then it is optional at best.
Once again, sorry if it seemed I was offering an opinion.
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Used to paint my own cars. I learned that when you get to a certain point, you have to lay down a coat of primer to find everything. It's also for mental health. When you're stripped all the way down it's a never ending process of finding everything you think might not be perfect. Once you lay the primer a lot places look perfect that you questioned and you find a ton of pinholes you'd never have found had you taken more time. 2 coats of primer today. Gonna get some pinhole filler tomorrow and fill the little stuff then sand and another coat.
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I smell like a paint huffer now. Quantum 99 sky blue sprayed. 1 tack coat followed by 3 medium coats. Ready to flip and get at it.
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The quantum 99 paint is still wet. It actually looks better after 24 hours. It "melts' in and settles to a smooth glossy coat.
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Boy does that look good or what
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Very well done, she looks great!!!! Jeff
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Wow! She Is a beauty!
"that it isn't just an ordinary sort of boat. Sometimes it's a Boat, and sometimes it's more of an Accident. It all depends." "Depends on what?" "On whether I'm on the top of it or underneath it."
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Thanks guys. Far from perfection but have done a lot of learning up to this point.
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