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Uncle D · Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2011 11:11 am Post subject: The Boat

Some may remember in June of 09' I started a boat build from a set of plans I had purchased. After about 6 months I had to lay off the project for a while. Well I finally got back on it in the later part of this summer.

Here's where I was before resuming work...

Now I've got the tunnel and sponsons in and the hull sanded and ready for the first fairing.

That's all till we get a little warmer weather.

frayed · Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2011 11:19 am Post subject:

I like it!! You have mad skills D. My boat has a pocket tunnel and sponsons as well. Nice combination for a skiff in these parts, I think. Really, really flat holeshot with no bow rise to speak of and runs sick shallow.

You have a lot more beam than mine I think. Mine's 6'. That looks 7'+?
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werleyr20 · Finger Mullet Joined: 18 Nov 2010 Posts: 49

Nice!! Keep us updated...

Uncle D · Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2011 11:37 am Post subject:

landlocked beachbum · Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2011 11:46 am Post subject:

Very nice to see you at it again Don, it looks great! Cool

Don't be shy on dropping me a PM if I can help out on anything. Having said that, it looks like you have matters well in hand!

What are you gonna power it with?
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landlocked beachbum · Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2011 11:53 am Post subject:

Don, what model is that anyway?
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ironmanstan · Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2011 1:06 pm Post subject:

sweet brother d. We need to get together sometime.
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Uncle D · Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2011 2:52 pm Post subject:

landlocked beachbum · Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2011 7:49 pm Post subject:

Man Don, you must like living on the edge!!!! Shocked

" The ideal engine is 70 or 90 HP but some builders installed engines up to 125 HP. With a 70 HP, she will go faster than a fiberglass boat of the same size fitted with a 125!"

"Lighter yet stronger thanks to the composite materials which translates in a faster boat with better fuel economy: a 90 HP pushes her at 50 mph. Most fiberglass boats require at least 125 HP for that level of performance. "
Shocked

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landlocked beachbum · Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2011 9:04 am Post subject:

Don, I don't know what you already have for fairing but I may be able to save you HOURS and HOURS of time. Use a sheetrock mud spreader where possible, and the smaller metal body putty spreaders where needed for space. The latter can be bought at any auto paint store.

Stay away from plastic or rubber spreaders buddy. They flex into the void, removing as much goop as they put down!!!! Embarassed

Even using metal, the surface tension of the putty mix will leave a concave surface behind the blade, meaning that you'll need to fair all surfaces at least two and usually three times to get them full. Wink

It's also saves loads of time grind all glass tape edges down to a slight taper and basically run the grinder (held flat) over all surfaces BEFORE you start fairing. This makes a much smoother/lower base to fair from, taking less putty mix, less filling time and less fairing time.

I'm talking a 4"-5" grinder here, with a 36# pad. If you don't have one, GET one.......................... another HUGE time and BACK saver over larger grinders!!!! Shocked

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Uncle D · Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 12:39 pm Post subject:

I'm jealous not to be on the water but here's my excuse.
The latest progress on the boat build.
First it was painful to take the pics due to a run-in with a yellow jackets nest.

Wanted the ladder to get an "aerial view"

Finished the reverse chine along the hull edge

and strakes and tunnel is finished along with the boxes

ready for final fairing

view of the bow

As everyone knows it's been hot and for me the going has been slow.
Hope to finish the bottom when we get a little break from the heat so I can flip her over and finish the inside. D.

landlocked beachbum · Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 1:13 pm Post subject:

Hey Don, have you tried the stiffened sanding boards yet?

The boat looks great, can't wait to go for a ride pal!!! Cool

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rabbit · Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 2:57 pm Post subject:

Nice look piece of work D. Very Happy

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Uncle D · Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 3:43 pm Post subject:

troutless · Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 4:02 pm Post subject:

Great job. Keep us posted or updated. I'm glad some people have skills like you have.