We've got some bad weather headed this way for tomorrow morning so I'm going to postpone the flip. I would need people outside the shed to handle tag lines etc. and I can't really ask them to do it standing in the rain. Will try again for next weekend. Sorry.
I am surprised by the flex in the hull.Will you need to check the hull for twist along the length?That was a nail bitter.
Why to go team!
Bet you will sleep well tonight!
Great job Rick. It's great following people with skill sets way beyond my own.
Way to go, Rick. Thanks for sharing. It looks as if it went as well as it could go. You are a gutsy guy, and it is great following along on you build. I am certainly learning a few things.
Still contemplating that aspect of the job. Now that I see it upright it doesn't look too bad for hand laminating.That hallow keel looks like it's going to be a big pain in the stern to vacuum bag.
I'd have to check but pretty close to that. We're not really big fisherpersons and are planning a full hard top. I guess we'll fish from the dingy.How much room will be in the rear cockpit?I am hoping mine will be 6 long by 7'6" wide.I just need enough room for casting over the side,when I'm in fresh water.
Jury's still out on that. Leaning towards hand laminating it again to save money.At least the inside doesn't have to be smooth as a baby's bottom.That is still a lot of sanding before bagging.You still planning to vacuum bag the inside?
Jury's still out on that. Leaning towards hand laminating it again to save money.
I'm sure Bateau.com would be concerned if GlenL was giving out specifications for their boats!It would be a bit easier I think.Does GlenL call for ballast in the hollow keel?