Thanks for the thoughts on plastic; a very good idea. I was just going to consider the wood "plug" semi-sacrificial. I've made a few minor...
I am also building a Strike 15 and I am at about the same stage - dagger board assembly glassed onto the bottom hull panel, side panels done and...
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As far as sanding epoxy goes (and I'm looking for confirmation here) a few days after it's placed/cured, I assume the dust is inert and largely...
Wondering the same thing. What about on rails where they can be lifted vertically? I know it's more complex but. . . removes the power head...
The Flica I'm building has boards offset from centerline, constructed at a slight angle from vertical; they kind of parallel the outer hull angle....
At least you can make some progress. . . it snowed here again today and there is still snow in the yard. Your welcome to take the summer off...
CatBuilder - how long do you plan to wait before you put the thin layer of bog onto/into the voids in the triax weave? When the glass/epoxy is...
Not sure if this helps, (it may be an unnecessary distraction so read it with a grain of salt): Regarding the strong back you need to construct...
Not sure about the size or shape of your application, but I use a "steel roller" after all the glass is placed. This roller does an excellent job...
Having worked with both - Pine is definitely cheaper, but is much more knot prone so hard to get much length. That being said I created a 37'...
Regarding epoxy, anyone have any thoughts or comments on "resinresearch.net"? I've been using it and it works well - bought a 55 gallon drum and...
Sorry for my ignorance, what does "PB" stand for in the reference you quoted? I haven't been able to google it successfully. Thanks.
Regarding starting at the top sides - First I must say I haven't studied your build or techniques, and I am only a beginner. Take everything...
Resin runs to the low point in the bilge. When it builds up enough I squeegee/scoop it out. A little left in the bilge doesn't really matter...
"Destructive testing" - ah; now there is a topic I've been thinking quite a bit about. One of the things I didn't mention about my several week...
Cat Builder - regarding thickened epoxy - If I understand your planned technique, it is to apply the glass directly to the foam? If this is...
Cat Builder - regarding reaching the bilge area - this is why I use rollers. If you notice I have extension handles on the rollers in my first...
Cat Builder - I'm not sure, but you may have been replying to my post previously thinking I was Scott? No worries, just making sure I'm replying...
Rolling a of the sheet of glass from the second layer into the hull, onto the first layer. Looks like this was the last sheet, since the sheet on...
