Colemanfire welcome to the Forum. There are no dumb questions so if you have one ask. Some one will have the answer. The LM is just a stretched FS18 so there will be plenty of help from those builders and Jacques will be keeping an eye on your build as it is the first.
Tom
LM 18 First Time Build
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Restored Mirror Dinghy, Bought OD18 built by CL, Westlawn School of Yacht Design courses. LT US Navy 1970-1978
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Re: LM 18 First Time Build
Hey Seaslug,
I built the strong back a little higher than normal for a couple of reasons. First my back, bending over for hours sanding is going to kill me I was hoping to have the boat a little lower than chest level so that I could see the hull at a higher level when faring and sanding, I'm going to cut it way down when I flip. I have been studding your build threads day and night and I am going to attempt to build the hatches as per your method. got the transom done, stringers laminated, and the bottom and the sides all glued up and taped one side today. Tomorrow will set frames and transom, and try to start planking. Thanks for the advise, I will take all I can get.
if you have any more info or pictures on how to install the channel hatches I would love to see them need to study them some more don't have a warm and fuzzy feeling on them yet. Thanks in advance because I know I will have lots of questions for you..
I built the strong back a little higher than normal for a couple of reasons. First my back, bending over for hours sanding is going to kill me I was hoping to have the boat a little lower than chest level so that I could see the hull at a higher level when faring and sanding, I'm going to cut it way down when I flip. I have been studding your build threads day and night and I am going to attempt to build the hatches as per your method. got the transom done, stringers laminated, and the bottom and the sides all glued up and taped one side today. Tomorrow will set frames and transom, and try to start planking. Thanks for the advise, I will take all I can get.
if you have any more info or pictures on how to install the channel hatches I would love to see them need to study them some more don't have a warm and fuzzy feeling on them yet. Thanks in advance because I know I will have lots of questions for you..
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Re: LM 18 First Time Build
Day One progress
rained off and on all day but managed to get some stuff done,
rained off and on all day but managed to get some stuff done,
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Moving very well and with great speed Colemanfire!!!! Great to see the first Laguna Madre 18 being built!! Have a good weekend!! Jeff
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Great start!
I'll be following along.
I'll be following along.
Richard
Completed boats...XF20 "Red Alert", Aripeka Angler's Strip Canoe, FS18 “Bare Bones”, GF12
Currently building...PY12 Kayak
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Completed boats...XF20 "Red Alert", Aripeka Angler's Strip Canoe, FS18 “Bare Bones”, GF12
Currently building...PY12 Kayak
Bare Bones build thread...If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water. - Loren Eiseley
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Re: LM 18 First Time Build
I'm watching too, it's a cool design and you off and running
Dougster
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Re: LM 18 First Time Build
Well its been a long day, but here's day two.
It felt pretty good when I was mounting the frames all the dimensions I set the 2x6 all worked out great.
all and all a pretty good. Got frustrated with the bow and my hands were cramping up, so I will get a fresh start after work tomorrow.
It felt pretty good when I was mounting the frames all the dimensions I set the 2x6 all worked out great.
all and all a pretty good. Got frustrated with the bow and my hands were cramping up, so I will get a fresh start after work tomorrow.
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Re: LM 18 First Time Build
Its looking good!! Great progress!! I can't help but give this advice. The more time you spend getting it really straight now especially the bottom, the less time you will spend fairing/sanding it.
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Re: LM 18 First Time Build
That boat must be a fine lady, could have sworn it had eyelashes and winked at me this morning.
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Re: LM 18 First Time Build
Out of curiosity, were the molds cut for the rounded chine when you bought the kit, or did you have to modify them yourself? Also, were the parts configured for the rounded chine, or did you have to cut the strips once you assembled them? ( Hope this makes sense! ) It would really be a nice feature if Bateau could cnc this as watching others build the rounded chine looks like a pita.
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