Eric's C21

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Oops, sorry. I was reading a post about fairing at the same time.
Yes, the Cracker Larry method for graphite bottoms is the way to go, the only way.
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Well I finished sanding the primer on the bottom. As I moved the work light, the primer revealed a Butt load of pin holes.
Would epoxy and graphite cover these? Maybe, but I don't want to chance them becoming fish eyes in the graphite.
Going to go mix a small batch of Quick Fair. This will come to a close at some point. :P

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Yours is looking great! Sure hope mine comes to a close soon. I want to start building again.

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Eric pinholes will be filled by the graphite coating. Your going to be putting 3-4 coats on with a 25-33% ratio
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Tom, what do you think of 5? I'm finding 3 isn't holding up well. Granted I'm bashing on concrete and shells. The sand isn't helping either.

Eric, what topcoat are you using? I k ow you've mentioned it but I can't recall.
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You're doing right by filling the pin holes. There is a certain satisfaction to going the extra mile.

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Heck Eric at this point even I am rooting for you to take the time to make it perfect :D
But that in no way means I am not looking forward to seeing some paint on this girl. :wink:

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Jaysen wrote: Thu Jul 27, 2017 10:29 pm Tom, what do you think of 5? I'm finding 3 isn't holding up well. Granted I'm bashing on concrete and shells. The sand isn't helping either.

Eric, what topcoat are you using? I k ow you've mentioned it but I can't recall.
EMC Haze Gray.

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Eric1 wrote: Fri Jul 28, 2017 3:30 am
EMC Haze Gray.
Did you spend too much time sanding primer and it stuck that the boat its now supposed to be gray?! :wink:

I am amazed at your patience and diligence on this build!

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That EMC covers a LOT of sins. It filled all but the biggest pin holes for me. Getting them now will make that EMC a dream finish.
My already completed 'Lil Bit'. A Martens Goosen V12 set up to sail me to the fishing holes.
Currently working on making a Helms 24 our coastal cruiser.
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