GV15 Birch Bay Washington

[Fuzz]

Hey that looks a lot like a boat
You might have done a too good of a job fitting it together. I don't see much gap for gluing the panels together. You should be able to at least be able to slip a 16 penny nail in the gap.
Letting it set for a few days sometimes helps a bunch. The wood sort of relaxes and takes the wanted shape.

[klap]

Hey that looks a lot like a boat
You might have done a too good of a job fitting it together. I don't see much gap for gluing the panels together. You should be able to at least be able to slip a 16 penny nail in the gap.
Letting it set for a few days sometimes helps a bunch. The wood sort of relaxes and takes the wanted shape.

Thanks. I am going to be letting it set. I’m also trying to decide if I should put something on the backside of the zip ties (like pieces of pvc) to help keep the spread even.

I was worried the joint was a bit sloppy but the I have a few areas where the pieces touch and I have to deal with those.

[Dougster]

I once just ran a saw down the joint to insure a little gap all the way.

Dougster

[klap]

I once just ran a saw down the joint to insure a little gap all the way.

Dougster

I did that at the bow, that is a great idea. Too bad I'll have to get under there and redo all the zip ties but that is a small price to pay I guess.

It actually looks way better than I thought. I tend to continue to tinker with it before installing to try and get it just right.

I guess epoxy can hide all kinds of things.

[Fuzz]

The better job you do at this point the easier the finish work will be. You can fill a pretty large gap with epoxy/wood flour glue but in some cases you might need some packing tape on the back side to support it while the glue sets. No matter what you are going to need to sand the joints so I like to over fill the joint. It saves time by not needing to go back and fill any low spots.

[klap]

The better job you do at this point the easier the finish work will be. You can fill a pretty large gap with epoxy/wood flour glue but in some cases you might need some packing tape on the back side to support it while the glue sets. No matter what you are going to need to sand the joints so I like to over fill the joint. It saves time by not needing to go back and fill any low spots.

The sheeting took the curve pretty well since I mistakenly used 3/8" instead of 1/4" for it. I was concerned with how difficult it would be to form to the molds. Took a little persuasion but in the end it wasnt too bad.

I have one more side sheet to put on. You can see it sitting ontop right now.

[klap]

I attached the last side sheeting. I still have some adjustments to make though. I have also attached some pictures of a few of the seams. Any advice if I should open these up or will they be fine? Notice the micro adjustment tool on the boat. Comes in handy.

[Dougster]

Yes, I'm famililar with the micro adjustment tool:) Maybe put some nails in the joints, every foot or so to insure the gap.

Dougster

[Fuzz]

The only thing I would add is about the tape you are using. I am pretty sure epoxy will stick to it and that will be a pain in the butt. Epoxy will not stick to clear packing tape so it is a little more handy.

[mhd]

The only thing I would add is about the tape you are using. I am pretty sure epoxy will stick to it and that will be a pain in the butt. Epoxy will not stick to clear packing tape so it is a little more handy.

I concur Fuzz wholeheartedly. I used blue masking tape one on my first build. Never again. It was a complete pain as the epoxy stuck to it. I only use clear packing tape now which (mostly) peels off clean.

Good luck!

Mick