Jaredh's FS18 Build

[Jeff]

JaredH, nice clean work!!! Jeff

[JaredH]

It seems postimg.org had an issue with their site, so all of my photo links no longer work. Here are the photos through this thread to date.















































































































































































































I am going to get back to work here over the next couple weeks and hope to have some updates.

[Capt UB]

Looking great. Keep the photo's coming...

[glossieblack]

Here are the photos through this thread to date.

Wow! What an amazing pictorial overview of your build to date, and what a high quality build. Well done!

[Jeff]

JaredH, Great documentation and Great build!! Please keep those photos coming!! Jeff

[JaredH]

This thread is back from the dead with some progress the past couple weeks.

Got the inside fiberglassed, stringers glassed in, and frames glassed in.

Headed back to FL tomorrow for a week (keeping the big boat in Islamorada for the winter). So there won't be any additional progress for a week or so, but wanted to provide an update.

[Jeff]

JaredH, really good progress!!! Jeff

[Dutch1]

Yeah man. Looking good! Now onto the cleats.

[JaredH]

I am back at it after a move, kitchen remodel, and setup of a shelter logic tent. The new house is nicer, but I already miss the heated shop. No pictures at this time, but things are setup in the new tent. I cut down the jig to make working on the inside a bit easier.

Ordered a new Yamaha F25 tiller with manual everything, and a Venture VASK-2100 trailer. Both should arrive in 4 weeks so I have a bit of a fire lit under my butt to get some progress done. Planning on ordering a Bobs Mini Jack Plate as well.

I was hoping to get some feedback on hatches. I want to get some pre-made hatches, and don't like the look or feel of the plastic options on the market. I was thinking of getting a pair of these: https://www.boatbuildercentral.com/prod ... prod=Hatch in 14"x32" for the forward compartment, and 22"x32" for the aft compartment. I would likely sort out a gas assist for the rear hatch. My only concern is weight without being able to handle them before purchase. Are these hatches in these sizes an appropriate match for the FS18?

Thanks, and Ill try to get back on track with some updates (with photos) in the coming weeks!

[narfi]

Which shelter logic tent did you get?
I have really gotten good use out of mine, but I definitely crave a heated shop.

You working on a dirt floor or put a tarp or something down to work on? I have a big tarp laid down under my work area, and it has made a huge difference and allowed me to sweep and blow out dust that otherwise would have been a permanent part of my project.