I only thinned gelcoat when spraying with a paint gun. Acetone is the right stuff to use, but only a little. By the way, it's the styrene in the...
All I can tell you is that they are four inch rollers, and come two to a package. Haven't bought any in a couple years since the economy cratered...
Marcus, that is a planing hull. V bottom at the stern, and submerged transom. Your speeds are only due to being way underpowered... If you want to...
Hey PAR, long time no see... Basically I was wanting to know what the bill of materials might look like. I've got an idea, but nothing beats...
Has anyone built this boat? I'd appreciate any insight.... http://www.oldwharf.com/ow_workskiffs.html
Hi all, very interesting thread. I've been intrigued by the seabright hull for a long time, and I'm just wondering: would this hull form make for...
Thanks Bluefish. I sold her some time ago, I forgot I had posted this here. But I'll answer your questions anyway. Top speed was about 26 knots,...
Thanks Matt, excellent advice. Basically what I was trying to get across.
Well, there are some small (25' or less) shrimp boats around here with dry stacks on small 6 banger chevys or something like that. It doesn't seem...
You can use a "dry stack" exhaust, liberally wrapped with insulation designed for the purpose. Commercial boats have used this type of system for...
There is an additive, I believe, that makes gelcoat "brushable". You will still have a considerable amount of sanding and polishing to do to...
Hey folks, I've been busy, and haven't been around here much for a while. My boat repair business is trucking along nicely, and I recently put the...
I can't find this website anymore!!! AAAARRRRRRRGGGHHHH!!!! There was a ton of great info there. I found this site:...
