Eric's C21

[tcason]

real nice build and attention to detail!

[Eric1]

Thank You!

[Eric1]

I filled these yesterday, used a duct tape dam to get form close. Sanded this morning. I'll finish these when I apply the same mix to the spray rails.



I spent 2 hours laying the 6 oz. tape PITA. Yes I laid it over the sharp corner, I'm expect air pockets to form there. I will relieve the corner once wet with a razor blade. It maybe an exercise in futility but I hate to have to sand that nice edge away.



Couple of pictures from bow:






I just got off the phone with Jeff and Jamie and I got the primer, paint and brushing activator ordered.
All I can say is DAYUM!

[MrPaul]

This boat is really coming together nicely. The runners and spray rails look sharp!

[Eric1]

This boat is really coming together nicely. The runners and spray rails look sharp!

Thank You Paul!!

Last work of the day, I wetted these out this afternoon. My chine length was 237 1/8" per side, each side used a 6 oz. batch of epoxy with about a teaspoon leftover. That's about a 43% saturation, not bad because I have had to use more epoxy working with this tape.



I made a gut instinct decision at the last minute and decided to cut the fabric at the edge before I applied the epoxy.
So far I think this technique is going to preserve my sharp corner and work well!!
Here you can see the effect this had on the layup. As I build the layers I'll extend that raise fabric each time. I hope after three layer I can create a uniform edge to apply the thickened epoxy/silica/milled glass mixture.



Termination at bow, should just need sanding and fairing!



This probably all I'll get done over the weekend. I'll be back here in the morning to check on it, but, the reason for coming is my girls want to shoot their guns and have me teach another young lady to shoot!!!

Y'all have a Great Weekend!!

[Jeff]

You too Eric!! Jeff

[Eric1]

The second layer is on. I only used a total of 9 oz. of epoxy but I only needed to wet 3 inches of the 4" tape.
I may only use two layers here. I'll decide after this cures.

[Jeff]

Looks really good Eric!! Jeff

[Eric1]

Thanks Buddy!

[Eric1]

Today I sanded the spray rails decided to go with the 2 layers of glass.
Started filling the bottom edge with milled glass and silica.
Here is the first layer.



Other end:



Also this came arrived in good order.




As a bonus the Good Lord saw fit to give us some nice rain!!
We've been lacking up here in the foothills.