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SK14 in Cape Cod
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Some updates!
Got a small trailer perfect for micro boat!
got some new leaf springs and new hubs on the way!
Axle looks good still!
progress!
I chopped my mini console shorter. smaller is better for mini boat.
when i fiberglassed the deck i came to the realization that i suck with a roller. too much epoxy all over. I do much better with a plastic trowel of some kind. I'm glad i fiberglassed the deck first, this way on the hull i'll use less epoxy.
I faired the deck two nights ago, overall really happy with it. I"ll take more pics this weekend.
Got a small trailer perfect for micro boat!
got some new leaf springs and new hubs on the way!
Axle looks good still!
progress!
I chopped my mini console shorter. smaller is better for mini boat.
when i fiberglassed the deck i came to the realization that i suck with a roller. too much epoxy all over. I do much better with a plastic trowel of some kind. I'm glad i fiberglassed the deck first, this way on the hull i'll use less epoxy.
I faired the deck two nights ago, overall really happy with it. I"ll take more pics this weekend.
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I'm the same, have never got comfortable applying epoxy with a roller, I usually use a Bondo squeegee and/or brush.Fuzzytrout wrote: ↑Fri Feb 12, 2021 12:22 pm
when i fiberglassed the deck i came to the realization that i suck with a roller. too much epoxy all over. I do much better with a plastic trowel of some kind.
Console and attachment cleats look great!
There are only two seasons in Vermont: boating season, and boat-building season.
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thanks!
I have a question about paint.... i know everyone has their own preferences and looking at the board I see people use all different paints..
I was planning on doing some epoxy/graphite mix on the bottom, and then a top coating with Wetlander on the hull and sides up the waterline. Besides BlackJack224's build on this board that used it, i know some people local who used it for various tin boats and they loved it.
I'm leaving towards interlux either brightside or perfection for the sides and the deck... they look easy enough to use with a roll and tip. I'm pretty confident I can do a nice job with a paintbrush in my hand to smooth everything out..its about my only talent
thoughts? what does everyone recommend? whats the real difference between the two paints?
also, Do I need to prime the hull before the graphite / epoxy? or just go right to graphite / epoxy after i fair the hull?
I have a question about paint.... i know everyone has their own preferences and looking at the board I see people use all different paints..
I was planning on doing some epoxy/graphite mix on the bottom, and then a top coating with Wetlander on the hull and sides up the waterline. Besides BlackJack224's build on this board that used it, i know some people local who used it for various tin boats and they loved it.
I'm leaving towards interlux either brightside or perfection for the sides and the deck... they look easy enough to use with a roll and tip. I'm pretty confident I can do a nice job with a paintbrush in my hand to smooth everything out..its about my only talent
thoughts? what does everyone recommend? whats the real difference between the two paints?
also, Do I need to prime the hull before the graphite / epoxy? or just go right to graphite / epoxy after i fair the hull?
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I did not and would not if I were to do it again. I have enough adhesion issues without adding superfluous layers.Fuzzytrout wrote: ↑Fri Feb 12, 2021 2:55 pm also, Do I need to prime the hull before the graphite / epoxy? or just go right to graphite / epoxy after i fair the hull?
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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Completed Jacques Mertens FS14LS + 10%, Build Thread
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Yes
Hell yes.
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What Jaysen said
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its just nice to seeing all my hard work look super smooth and not look like a bunch of wood epoxied together
I'd be happy to come sand. you just gotta take me fishing afterwards.
sanding a boat and epoxy for a couple weeks isn't really all that bad, there are a lot worse things in life you could be doing. I'm pretty grateful I'm finally able to make this project happen.
did you know you can fit a 9.9 inside your subaru if you take the back cushion out
I'd be happy to come sand. you just gotta take me fishing afterwards.
sanding a boat and epoxy for a couple weeks isn't really all that bad, there are a lot worse things in life you could be doing. I'm pretty grateful I'm finally able to make this project happen.
did you know you can fit a 9.9 inside your subaru if you take the back cushion out
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Ditto! Vermont is lovely this time of year. Bring your sander, I'll provide everything else!
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
Completed Paul Butler 14' Clark Fork Drifter
Completed Jacques Mertens FS14LS + 10%, Build Thread
Started Iain Oughtred Tammie Norrie
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