Is it worthwhile fairing the "curviness" of the flare before the glass goes on?
I'm thinking by doing it that way, it will provide a tougher hull to have less fairing compound "outside" the glass.
CS23 Build Config: Open Deck / Closed Transom
Re: CS23 Build Config: Open Deck / Closed Transom
You don't want any fairing compound underneath the glass, it would weaken the assembly. You could build up with epoxy and structural fillers, but that's going to be hard to sand.
Hank
Re: CS23 Build Config: Open Deck / Closed Transom
Yes, no fairing, your next step would be to precoat the wood with a thin layer of epoxy so that it does not draw all of the epoxy from the fiberglass when you lay it down. Just go with what you have and then fair afterwards, for the easiest way to go.
Tom
Tom
Restored Mirror Dinghy, Bought OD18 built by CL, Westlawn School of Yacht Design courses. LT US Navy 1970-1978
Re: CS23 Build Config: Open Deck / Closed Transom
I've got a question regarding the taping of the seams.
The plans I have say:
I found in another thread a builder who seems to have used 3 at the chine and keel?
The plans I have say:
Is this saying there are two seams to tape at the chine, or the chine should have two layers of tape?- Build the outside seams.
For this boat, we will build several longitudinal seams: keel, two seams at the chine step,
one long seam between the upper and lower topside and seams over the slits.
Do not aim for a complete lamination schedule right away. Build a single tape seam along
each seam including the bow and around transom, then check the hull and bottom for
fairness.
I found in another thread a builder who seems to have used 3 at the chine and keel?
Re: CS23 Build Config: Open Deck / Closed Transom
I've just found my answer.
Is there any reason I couldn't do the following?
I had always planned to do an extra layer on the outer hull anyway. We have a lot of reef around my area and the extra layer would give me that little extra piece of mind
Is there any reason I couldn't do the following?
I had always planned to do an extra layer on the outer hull anyway. We have a lot of reef around my area and the extra layer would give me that little extra piece of mind
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Re: CS23 Build Config: Open Deck / Closed Transom
You don't ever tape on top of each tape; they are staggered.
Lay longest first in this scenario. If you have enough glass a 1" stagger is best.
Lay longest first in this scenario. If you have enough glass a 1" stagger is best.
Re: CS23 Build Config: Open Deck / Closed Transom
Sure. The drawing was a rough approximation. I would ensure staggered joints as I progressed up through the layers.
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Re: CS23 Build Config: Open Deck / Closed Transom
How would you fair that hump?
Re: CS23 Build Config: Open Deck / Closed Transom
Wouldn't the hump be greater with only 2 layers and the extra seams?How would you fair that hump?
Re: CS23 Build Config: Open Deck / Closed Transom
Do you mean option A over option B?fallguy1000 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 30, 2022 8:01 am Lay longest first in this scenario. If you have enough glass a 1" stagger is best.
I've seen advocates for both and never really established an answer for which is best. My past glassing I've always done B.
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