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FS14 new build - South Shore MA
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Re: FS14 new build - South Shore MA
More progress in recent weeks, although it's been slow. Primed and painted the areas under the seat tops/decks. Decks are down and now moving on to fairing out the inside of the boat. Hoping to splash soon!
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Re: FS14 new build - South Shore MA
Looking good, how do you open your hatches? I don't see any holes or hinges/latches on them
Boats restored: 1973 Glastron CV16, 1990 Proline 17 CC, 1993 Bass Boat
Boats built: custom 15ft flat bottom skiff, Soon-to-be-built TX18 (originally dborecky's build)
Boats built: custom 15ft flat bottom skiff, Soon-to-be-built TX18 (originally dborecky's build)
Re: FS14 new build - South Shore MA
Haha - great observation. Pull latches and hinges are still on the to-do list. Figured I’d wait until painting was complete.wpstarling wrote: ↑Thu Sep 01, 2022 7:46 am Looking good, how do you open your hatches? I don't see any holes or hinges/latches on them
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Ah nice. I waited until after paint as well but wish I hadn't. Made it more difficult to not get epoxy on the paint when I drilled and filled holes. I managed it but it does require more attention and care.Nelly wrote: ↑Thu Sep 01, 2022 8:14 amHaha - great observation. Pull latches and hinges are still on the to-do list. Figured I’d wait until painting was complete.wpstarling wrote: ↑Thu Sep 01, 2022 7:46 am Looking good, how do you open your hatches? I don't see any holes or hinges/latches on them
Either way it's almost ready to splash!
Boats restored: 1973 Glastron CV16, 1990 Proline 17 CC, 1993 Bass Boat
Boats built: custom 15ft flat bottom skiff, Soon-to-be-built TX18 (originally dborecky's build)
Boats built: custom 15ft flat bottom skiff, Soon-to-be-built TX18 (originally dborecky's build)
Re: FS14 new build - South Shore MA
CONGRATULATIONS!
Launch day is always something special. Boat looks fantastic!!! Big smiles all round I'm sure.
Cheers,
Mick
Launch day is always something special. Boat looks fantastic!!! Big smiles all round I'm sure.
Cheers,
Mick
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Awesome picture of the Captain! You'll remember that moment forever!
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Congrats!!!! Jeff
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