building xf20

[MrPaul]

Should I sharpen where the sides meet the bottom as well?

[Cracker Larry]

I sharpen about the last 6-8 feet of it. The planing surface.

[MrPaul]

Thank you for all of the help Larry. I sincerely appreciate it.

[MrPaul]

I milled 1708 tonight and milled about 3 sq feet into about 10 oz of milled fiberglass. It took forever with scissors and picking all the threads out. How much do I need to mill to sharpen the bottom of the transom and the last 8 feet of the boat? Does anyone know how to mill faster? I don't think the wife's blender will work so its probably not worth the trouble it will get me into.

[Aripeka Angler]

Milled glass link.
http://boatbuildercentral.com/proddetai ... =E_mil_4lb

[MrPaul]

I know they sell it here. Thanks for the suggestion but it takes about a week to get here and I've got to start fairing and sanding soon.

[Aripeka Angler]

Two pounds of milled glass is a huge plenty to create the mix to sharpen your chine edges.
Every edge of the hull of our XF-20 is sharpened to a 1/8" radius.
I sharpened the chine from bow to stern including the lower side of the stern transom...

[MrPaul]

Wow. I've got a ways to go. Thanks for the advice.

[puppydrumn]

Mr. Paul,

Just an update on my chines made with the pre mix from here, two nights ago we had severe storms with 80 + mph wind and my boat got slammed into my 8x8's and not so much as a dent in the chines. Not disagreeing just stating my experience. Hope all is well and your time with your Dad was great. Looking forward to seeing so pics.

[MrPaul]

Glad to hear your boat is ok. Hopefully you will never have any issues with the edges. I shredded glass for about an hour and a half last night and only got 10 oz. I broke down and ordered a 4 pound bag today along with more tape resin and woodflour. I want to put skegs on the bottom as well and think ill mold them with milled fibers and resin using an angle iron and some mold release.

Unfortunately, didn't get to go fishing with my dad because my mom blew out her knee so we just hung out. None the less, I always enjoy hanging out with my parents fishing or no fishing. Every year we go fishing for marlin in Cabo. Usually December or February. Should have some good pics when that trip comes around. I'll post some pics of last year's trip as soon as I can get them off my old phone.