FS14 new build - South Shore MA

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Oh, and I caught a nice striper this weekend too!
Talk about an understatement!!! WOW!
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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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Getting closer to the finish line:
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Looking good, how do you open your hatches? I don't see any holes or hinges/latches on them
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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
Haha - great observation. Pull latches and hinges are still on the to-do list. Figured I’d wait until painting was complete.

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Nelly wrote: Thu Sep 01, 2022 8:14 am
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
Haha - great observation. Pull latches and hinges are still on the to-do list. Figured I’d wait until painting was complete.
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.

Either way it's almost ready to splash!
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Finally got her in the water!
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CONGRATULATIONS!

Launch day is always something special. Boat looks fantastic!!! Big smiles all round I'm sure.

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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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