FS 14 LS Measurement Question

[joe2700]

I don't think the one on the right is woven, I think it's biax with way too much binder. I got one roll like this when I ordered my kit last year and Jeff replaced it no problem.

[Jaysen]

I think your right. Zooming way in you can see the glass running diagonally. Great catch.

[George Costanza]

I would like to add the optional skeg to my build. The plans call for a 1x2 on edge. What would be the recommended wood type? Thanks!

[TomW1]

Southern yellow pine is great if you can find it. If not then cypress grown there in Florida would work fine. Just cover anything you use with biax fiberglass. Get a wide enough piece and you can use it for your splash rails.

Tom

[George Costanza]

Thanks TomW1. What do builders usually use on their decks? Do they just prime the wood and then paint and apply non-skid or do they apply fiberglass cloth with fairing compound before prime and paint? Thank You!

[Reid]

Thanks TomW1. What do builders usually use on their decks? Do they just prime the wood and then paint and apply non-skid or do they apply fiberglass cloth with fairing compound before prime and paint? Thank You!

You can go either way with the deck. If you are looking to add a little more protection to your deck you might want to consider adding a layer of 10oz. woven cloth, fair, prime, and paint with non-skid. If you are ok without the fiberglass then seal the wood with epoxy, prime, and paint with non-skid.

Reid

[George Costanza]

Thanks Reid! I noticed on your FS18 you did not use glass on the deck and it look great.

[TomW1]

George a lot of the guys prefer to add a light coat of biax to there decks to protect them, just 6oz is plenty. Things do get dropped on them and a little protection now saves work later.

Tom

[seaslug]

I used 6oz. woven on the decks and cockpit floors on my 3 builds. 2+ years of hard use on the FS18 and no problems. Mike

[George Costanza]

Thanks TomW1 and Seaslug.

Seaslug - I look forward to drooling over your FS14_LS at the Florida Sportman Expo this weekend. That is one beautiful boat.