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MarshallTX
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Re: Advice needed on boat kits

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All great advice; many thanks! From my perspective, if I go a bit up in size and capability, there is a significant jump in kit price. If I go down, not much savings are realized. I may move forward with the FS17 (unless other inputs suggest otherwise).

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MarshallTX wrote: Thu Mar 04, 2021 4:13 pm All great advice; many thanks! From my perspective, if I go a bit up in size and capability, there is a significant jump in kit price. If I go down, not much savings are realized. I may move forward with the FS17 (unless other inputs suggest otherwise).
Good choice with the way the kits are cut now with the interlocking pieces they go together easily.
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MarshallTX wrote: Thu Mar 04, 2021 4:13 pm All great advice; many thanks! From my perspective, if I go a bit up in size and capability, there is a significant jump in kit price. If I go down, not much savings are realized. I may move forward with the FS17 (unless other inputs suggest otherwise).
Good choice with the way the kits are cut now with the interlocking pieces they go together easily. As a suggestion do some practice with a couple 2x2 plywood panels with the fiberglass to get the feel of it. Also when you order your epoxy kit order 2 or 3 extra gallons everybody always uses more than the kit has in it. :wink:

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Tom - These are the type of suggestions I need. Noted! - Marshall

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