LB26

[fallguy1000]

Afternoon All

Cheers Dan, it seems buying 3 core tinned cable over here is not straight forward... they seem to use single core cable and tie them into looms !!! Is that a normal process in boat wiring ?

Anyway I have been concentrating on the cockpit, I have glued and taped the cockpit walls and filled and faired ( more fairing ) All gone well, fender lockers were a pain in the A..... but ready for door and frames will mount the ceiling hooks for the fenders tomorrow.
Glued and taped the engine box today along with the seating wall bearers.

Right here we go lets post a couple of upside down photos

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Cheers

Les

Combining wires to get to the current carrying requirements is acceptable. I recommend you get the Ancor crimper. Here in the US, it is required to label each end of each wire which is very helpful when things go wrong, especially at sea. I bought a large lug crimper as well. No solder is done on boats.

I also purchased a large wire crimper for the battery wiring.

[les2021]

Hi All
I love looking at all the builds on the forum, Pappa Dave your work is so neat it is a joy to look at, and lets talk FAIRING.... I have contacted the World Heath Authority and ask them to have fairing registered as a disease Who ever invented fairing compound must be a very rich person !!!
Thought it was time to post an update.
I have been putting in the hours before the weather stops me which will be in about three weeks. I need to get all the big glassing done and I am nearly there. tidying up to be done but happy the way it's going.
Seating all but done, Helm position nearly there, fender lockers done just need to make the doors. Cabin ready for final fill, Head wall and door frame fitted today, galley and head cupboard bases fitted today.
One thing for sure there is one hell of a mountain of work in this beast.
Head door curing on the dinning room table ( Nicki says it's fine ) Trust me I am a lucky boat builder.....
So it only leaves me to try a post some photos !!!! sorry in advance !!!
Cheers
Les

[les2021]

Ok

I did warn you... I add photos direct from my photo library and they are the right way up, I attach them and they end up upside down, can't see anyway of editing them !!!
Click on the photo and it comes up the right way up...
I think I need to go back to school
Sorry guys.
Les

[cape man]

Wow! Looking awesome! Getting closer...

[pee wee]

It's coming together nicely!

[fallguy1000]

For sanding coves on inside corners, I purchased a set of 3" pipe nipples or various dimensions. Then wrap sandpaper around the pipe; sand, fill repeat to finish desired

[les2021]

Morning All

Just a quick post to say thanks for all the great advice and comments from all you builders this year.

The boat shed is now been officially closed as the order has been delivered from "she who will be obeyed"

So my best wishes to all and have a wonderful Christmas and a very healthy New Year.

Oh and plenty of boat building....

Cheers

Les

[fallguy1000]

Morning All

Just a quick post to say thanks for all the great advice and comments from all you builders this year.

The boat shed is now been officially closed as the order has been delivered from "she who will be obeyed"

So my best wishes to all and have a wonderful Christmas and a very healthy New Year.

Oh and plenty of boat building....

Cheers

Les

You are the Captain, Les. But she is the admiral.

[David 9 boats]

I used disposable sanding drums with rubber mandrels for fillets for the first pass, then went to hand sanding. There may still be a 45 degree 3/8" variable drill motor on the market. Sioux brand or third party copies. I wore out two, and took a lot of life out of the third one before we launched. I also used a LOT of those fiber disks, 3M and similar brands. On large areas, I used a high speed polisher with the 3/4" foam pad, sticky or hook and loop. Looks like a grinder, but only turns about 2000rpm. I will look for pictures.

[Fuzz]

I used disposable sanding drums with rubber mandrels for fillets for the first pass, then went to hand sanding. There may still be a 45 degree 3/8" variable drill motor on the market. Sioux brand or third party copies. I wore out two, and took a lot of life out of the third one before we launched. I also used a LOT of those fiber disks, 3M and similar brands. On large areas, I used a high speed polisher with the 3/4" foam pad, sticky or hook and loop. Looks like a grinder, but only turns about 2000rpm. I will look for pictures.

Love your user name! Makes me feel better about the number of boats I have