Chenoa 16 build - Splashed

[dbcrx]

It's hard for me to say how much filler you'll need. I've been using an epoxy filler (2 part 1:1 mix, creamy paste type stuff) because that's what I've got leftover in stock at the moment. It's more of a smooth finishing filler than a fairing filler (we have a lightweight version too that sands a lot easier, but don't have any at the moment), so I was just trying to fill the weave of the cloth. To do the outside I've probably used about 1/2 to 3/4ltr, but I still have slight bits of weave visible. What I'd have liked to have done was used about 1 - 1.5ltrs of the lightweight filler then finished of with a light skim of the finishing filler.

But then you have less glass to hide and probably a thinner layer than mine too!

The process is pretty much as you say. Give it a quick sand to key the epoxy - try not to sand through it into bare wood or through the glass. Blow or vaccuum the dust off, and then I usually give a quick wipe with acetone as well. You will probably only need to spread filler on the tape and about 3-4 inches either side to blend it in rather than filling over the entire panel.

If it helps, these are the fillers I use - Jotun (click on yachting-products-fillers) - The lightweight and the finishing. International and Awlgrip and probably others do similar versions too. I prefer to use these as they're a lot easier to mix than using epoxy and additives.

[dbcrx]

Been rather busy lately and haven't been able to do much, but the inside is now faired and ready for some primer.

[dbcrx]

I'm hoping to get this near enough finished this weekend. Today I got the inside primered and the detail areas painted black:




I also came across a pair of old ores so chucked some paint on them to brighten them up a bit:



Should get the rest painted white tomorrow, which will just leave the access hatches to be put in during the week ready for its first splash next weekend.

[dbcrx]

Painting done! It's not perfect - there's still a few pin holes and scratches but I just want to get it finished for now and use it for a bit. Maybe later in the year I'll finish it a bit better.





First splash penciled in for next weekend - I'll make sure I get some good pictures then.

[Cracker Larry]

That is a good looking canoe Nice job!

[dbcrx]

Thanks Larry.

It's now mobile too, so even if it doesn't float I can at least push the kids around the yard in it!



And the last couple of finishing touches:
Under the rubrails tidied up with a nice bead of sika


And the storage hatches fitted


And it's finished!


I"m sure I'll think of something else to do to it once I've tried it out though, like back supports if nothing else. Now have a long wait till the weekend for it's first splash.

[jacquesmm]

Beautiful finish, congratulations.

It's almost to pretty to put in the water, I would be afraid to make it dirty.

[dbcrx]

Beautiful finish, congratulations.

It's almost to pretty to put in the water, I would be afraid to make it dirty.

That's ok - if the kids wreck the paintwork it will give me an excuse to paint it again!

[jacquesmm]

What's that little inboard in the background?
It looks like an old Yanmar or Petter.

I would build a boat around that engine!

[stickystuff]

I noticed the motor also. Boat looks great. Don't know when I will build another. To many irons in the fire right now. Retirement is made for people who think they don't have to work. I haven't stopped since I moved back in JUly.