Juuuuust a little short on foam, but first piece of main sole cut and fit is a milestone!
C19 in Richmond, VA
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Re: C19 in Richmond, VA
Damn!
Nice!
There are only two seasons in Vermont: boating season, and boat-building season.
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Re: C19 in Richmond, VA
One more step Dan things are looking good. What is the big chase tube for?
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Re: C19 in Richmond, VA
There are only two seasons in Vermont: boating season, and boat-building season.
Completed Paul Butler 14' Clark Fork Drifter
Completed Jacques Mertens FS14LS + 10%, Build Thread
Started Iain Oughtred Tammie Norrie
Completed Paul Butler 14' Clark Fork Drifter
Completed Jacques Mertens FS14LS + 10%, Build Thread
Started Iain Oughtred Tammie Norrie
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Re: C19 in Richmond, VA
Lol! As the originator of the Herinal name, I invite you to become an investor. We just first develop the molding process, but once we perfect that, we’re ready to launch!
Re: C19 in Richmond, VA
I've already seen your molding process, it's perfect! Uploading bitcoin now, please stand by.Dan_Smullen wrote: ↑Thu Jun 24, 2021 7:16 pmLol! As the originator of the Herinal name, I invite you to become an investor. We just first develop the molding process, but once we perfect that, we’re ready to launch!
There are only two seasons in Vermont: boating season, and boat-building season.
Completed Paul Butler 14' Clark Fork Drifter
Completed Jacques Mertens FS14LS + 10%, Build Thread
Started Iain Oughtred Tammie Norrie
Completed Paul Butler 14' Clark Fork Drifter
Completed Jacques Mertens FS14LS + 10%, Build Thread
Started Iain Oughtred Tammie Norrie
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Re: C19 in Richmond, VA
It’s 4” PVC for engine controls and anything else I need to fit in it. It looks funny because it’s upside down in the pic. I cut and fit the elbow a while ago while determining the layout, but it’s been loose in the bilge ever since.
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The few remaining voids have been filled with foam. I'm on the fence about foaming more compartments. In addition to the cost, reasons leaning towards the not, are the inability to inspect the inside of the hull in years to come. There is comfort in looking through an inspection hatch, and seeing the inside of hull dry and intact, as opposed to covering it all up with 11" of foam. Lord knows what could be brewing out of site and out of mind. I will continue to deliberate.
I believe the fuel line routing conundrum has been solved. Molded tray documentation is here. viewtopic.php?f=2&t=64870&start=70
Neoprene rubber strips were laminated to the bottom of the tank by spreading 5200 with a notched scraper, which provided beautiful coverage.
The intent was to do the same to the bottoms of the strips, and them set the tank in the bilge, but my pervasive fear of commitment prevented me from doing so. At least for now.
I predrilled 1/2" holes at the mounting tab locations, filled the with epoxy, then pre-drilled for 5/16" s.s. lags, utilizing rubber grommets to insulate between dissimilar metals. Will it help or hurt? I don't know...
Still need to track down some innertube scraps to protect the lines and adjacent plywood where the hoses pass through the sole. Of all of the chaffing gear suggestions, I like this one the best. Also, smooth band hose clamps for the vent line will be in tomorrow.
In other news, we snuck out in the marsh the other night wading, and found good fish feeding before the tide slowed.
To do:
1. Cut piece for center section of forward sole and prep to recieve 8" inspection hatch centered of tank plumbing connections
2. Glue down forward sections and tape
3. Finish gutter mold and hatch lid
All for now...
I believe the fuel line routing conundrum has been solved. Molded tray documentation is here. viewtopic.php?f=2&t=64870&start=70
Neoprene rubber strips were laminated to the bottom of the tank by spreading 5200 with a notched scraper, which provided beautiful coverage.
The intent was to do the same to the bottoms of the strips, and them set the tank in the bilge, but my pervasive fear of commitment prevented me from doing so. At least for now.
I predrilled 1/2" holes at the mounting tab locations, filled the with epoxy, then pre-drilled for 5/16" s.s. lags, utilizing rubber grommets to insulate between dissimilar metals. Will it help or hurt? I don't know...
Still need to track down some innertube scraps to protect the lines and adjacent plywood where the hoses pass through the sole. Of all of the chaffing gear suggestions, I like this one the best. Also, smooth band hose clamps for the vent line will be in tomorrow.
In other news, we snuck out in the marsh the other night wading, and found good fish feeding before the tide slowed.
To do:
1. Cut piece for center section of forward sole and prep to recieve 8" inspection hatch centered of tank plumbing connections
2. Glue down forward sections and tape
3. Finish gutter mold and hatch lid
All for now...
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Re: C19 in Richmond, VA
Sole is such fun.
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