This is going to be my FS18 build page. So per my fiancé,
We're going to name it "fishgasm". So I began almost a week ago. Progress began slow. I began stitching the side to the bottom only to figure out my measurements were wrong. So I ripped everything apart and cut some more boards. Well here is where I have made it. 8 I now waiting to get my shipment of goodies from Bateau. I made an order with Jeff last night. What great customer service.
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fishgitr, good progress but get us some photos before it gets dark next time!! This is a great boat!! We will be starting an FS18 ourselves this month as a project boat to film the building technique, products and just good DIY information!!! Thank for the nice comments, much appreciated!! Happy holidays, Jeff
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Take advantage of this new feature. Quite a few entries under FS-18.
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Re: FS18
You will of course use fiberglass tape to attach the frames and stringers to the bottom and where they cross each other. Larger boats require full fiber glassing of both others just a couple of coats of epoxy. For the sole just coat the bottom with a couple coats of epoxy. Then use a layer of 6oz. cloth on top of the sole.
Restored Mirror Dinghy, Bought OD18 built by CL, Westlawn School of Yacht Design courses. LT US Navy 1970-1978
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It is very rare that I specify to fiberglass the under side of the sole.
It will add some stiffness but all the soles I show are well supported by a tight frame work of stringers and floor frames.
I always specify to epoxy coat all sides, all edges of all plywood pieces.
It will add some stiffness but all the soles I show are well supported by a tight frame work of stringers and floor frames.
I always specify to epoxy coat all sides, all edges of all plywood pieces.
Jacques Mertens - Designer
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Inside or outside/fishgitr wrote:Thank you!! How about the remainder of the sides? can i use cloth or do i need to use biaxial on that too?
I specify nothing there, that is my preference: light boat, very strong, no need to add something but I know that many builders add a layer here and there.
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