Eric's C21

[Browndog]

Looking good and getting real close now. Keep it up!

[topwater]

I am pretty sure that's the color of my boat

[Eric1]

Thanks every one. Barry that's funny stuff!
No, Actually when I chose the C21 it reminded me of the Veitnam era river boats. I always liked the look of them. I think of my Dad when I see them and all the stories he told me. These were Tough small craft!



I had to push myself this morning. My lower back is sore and I am having another go with my annual infection flaring up.
I sanded all the pin holes I had filled. Also went over entire bottom again with 120 and a kiss with a 220 block.
Just rolled her back inside from another wash down. It's only 72 this morning but the humidity is hanging like a cloud.
I'm too tired to start messing with primer so it can hang.



I really appreciate all the encouragement you guys give me. It helps me stay at it!

[BB Sig]

Take care of yourself! Sometimes we all need a break.

Let us know when we can start mounting this:

[Jeff]

Eric, Those Vietnam River boats were MEAN Machines!!!! Your boat is really looking "Slick"!!! Jeff

[csotelo]

Hey Eric,

The boat is looking really good! You are doing an amazing job!

Congrats,

Carlos

[Eric1]

I started with a trip to Lowes. They mixed the EMC Surface primer for me. Just to check it, I also mixed it with a rotary mixer.
I combined a total of 8 ounces. This is a very different animal than the S3 Primer. It has a very profound smell. If you use the EMC make sure you are in a WELL ventilated space! Also, You have a 30-45 second window of roll time. After that it gets very sticky and will pull at the roller. I try to slightly over lap when I roll to level out from the previous rolled area. The EMC does not like that at all. I don't know if I will continue to use it. I'll decide after it dries and I see what I have to work with. I think the EMC primer is probably best sprayed.

[topwater]

I did use a gallon of EMC high build primer to finish the inside of the hull and pilot house on my build.
I didn't notice any of the problems that you mentioned so it must be a different animal than the surface
primer. I also didn't like it as much as the S3 high build.

[Aripeka Angler]

I have not used the EMC primer but I have used a bunch of their paint.
I use a 3M cartridge type respirator with the stuff, it smells horrible.
Which roller cover did you use?
Looking forward to seeing what the primer looks like when it dries

[Eric1]

I have not used the EMC primer but I have used a bunch of their paint.
I use a 3M cartridge type respirator with the stuff, it smells horrible.
Which roller cover did you use?
Looking forward to seeing what the primer looks like when it dries

4" hard foam roller.
I just got off the phone with Robin at EMC. She says it should not act that way.
She's going to talk with some one there and call me back.