Eric's C21

[Eric1]

Eric, you too and hope you are feeling better!! Happy Birthday to your to your 18 year old!! Jeff

Thank You Jeff, I'm doing much better. I'll pass your greeting to her.

If you use biaxe tape it would probably lay down better than regular tape.

I may try that next time. Thank You

Eric,

Have had similar problems with the tape in the past. Especially the thicker finished edge. It is helpful sometimes to trim the finished edge off of the tape prior to applying as this often allows the tape to lay down better. Also, occasionally making a slit in the tape will help it to go around curves.

Been admiring ythe progress of your build. Looking good.

Thank You!!

[Eric1]

I came in to sand and apply third layer to the last strake and found Murphy sent his gremlins to the shop. I had a half dozen air pockets to grind out and fill. Did I mention I hate 6 oz. tape?!?!?!?!






All filled with silica/milled glass. Pick it back up in the morning.

[Fuzz]

Needs to be a hunting season on Murphy and his gremlins. No closed season, no bag limit
Even with all that the boat is sure looking good. Keep up the good work.

[Eric1]

Needs to be a hunting season on Murphy and his gremlins. No closed season, no bag limit
Even with all that the boat is sure looking good. Keep up the good work.

Thanks Fuzz! Those gremlins might slow me down but they can't stop me!!!

[Eric1]

Good Morning Friends,

I got the last layer of tape on the port strake this morning. I'm very happy to be finished with the 6 oz. tape for now.



I've been using any left over epoxy to build up the bow where I had a gap I didn't like. Here is the before and the current picture.

[Jeff]

Looks good Eric!! Jeff

[Jeff]

Eric, give me a call this afternoon (when you have time and no rush) regarding the US Government (Navy) Haze Grey paint!! 772.770.1225. Jeff

[Eric1]

Thanks for the time on the phone Jeff. I'm pretty excited about the news!!

Yesterday I made three more clamps to speed up putting on the spray rails. I'm glad I did! I got four sections on today alone.
I did have three more blisters in the last strake, I'll go back and grind and fill them after the spray rail is complete.
Today's progress:



Once these are on, I have the glass work to do and I can start fairing.
I feel close to another mile stone!!!!!!

[Jeff]

Nice Eric!! Hope to have you a response on the paint tomorrow afternoon!! US Government (Navy) Haze Grey will be very cool!! Jeff

[Eric1]

Been a crazy day. Walked in the door and I had machine issues.

I worked a little on the boat. I got the air pockets ground out of the last strake and I shaped the spray rails. I'm going to fill the air pockets after this post and pull some fillet on the last spray rail.



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