Under Construction: Bateau.com TW28 Stretched

[KnottyBuoyz]

Had a massive WTF moment in the boat shed this morning. There's still so friggin' much to do I'm lost and going in circles. Had a half ass'd plan to glue & tape the bottom portions of the frames but that didn't work out. My mind got switched to tanks and which is going where and sizes etc. Boom, downloaded the drawings and did a lot of navel gazing as my two tiny neurons corresponded to come up with a plan. :facepalm:

Anywho, got sidetracked from that and switched over to the bulkhead to support the Python Drive. That's sort of a priority. It's got to be done before the engine gets here. I'll force myself to concentrate on that until it's done. Maybe that's the way to go.

Web log updated: https://she-kon.blogspot.ca/2016/09/mas ... oment.html

Carry on.......

 

[mickyryan]

ahh yes getting side tracked , nice part is in the end it all comes together ... hopefully but yes I started on gauges this morning then got side tracked waiting for poly on the wood to cure and moved on to trimming out the cabin lol

 

[KnottyBuoyz]

Dry fitted. Measured 6 times. Cut once! Prepping small bulkhead that'll support the Python Drive thrust bearing. Seen here glassed & peel plied!

Just a lil' bit of sanding porn on today's blog update: https://she-kon.blogspot.ca/2016/09/sticktoitness.html

Standby.....

 

[mickyryan]

Dry fitted. Measured 6 times. Cut once! **** I forgot to flip the good side over /facepalm... there fixed it for ya

 

[KnottyBuoyz]

Dry fitted. Measured 6 times. Cut once! **** I forgot to flip the good side over /facepalm... there fixed it for ya

Thanks for the help Micky!

:laugh:

 

[KnottyBuoyz]

Just a video today: https://youtu.be/-78OG97mM8E

 

[KnottyBuoyz]

Was back at the bulkhead again. It's glued, screwed & tattoo'd now! No way it's coming out!

Web log updated: https://she-kon.blogspot.ca/2016/09/glu ... ttood.html

 

[Pusher]

Looking snappy!

 

[KnottyBuoyz]

Thrust bearing mocked up and mounted. Just waiting on rudder & skeg to return from the machine shop.

Few more doodley doo's in today's blog updated: https://she-kon.blogspot.ca/2016/09/con ... -saga.html

Carry on....

 

[mickyryan]

man nice work, cant wait to see finished project

 

[KnottyBuoyz]

Proper fitted Python Drive. One of the other builders who installed on in his TW28 spotted my error.

I do remember reading the instructions. It was about 6 yrs ago! The date on the invoice for the unit was December 10, 2009.

Ain't nobody got time for reading instructions! :facepalm:

https://she-kon.blogspot.ca/2016/09/rtfm.html

 

[Scott Danforth]

ok, now unbolt it, finish the epoxy work, get those bulkheads in and the bilge painted......

plenty of things can be bolted in when its cold outside. :behindsofa:

 

[KnottyBuoyz]

ok, now unbolt it, finish the epoxy work, get those bulkheads in and the bilge painted......

plenty of things can be bolted in when its cold outside. :behindsofa:

Like this? :laugh:

 

[KnottyBuoyz]

Took a few more lil' nibbles out of the whale today. Filled in the hole for the prop shaft support then turned my attention back to the forward cabin again.

Should have the rudder & skeg back this coming week then I can finish up the arse end of this thing!

Web log udpated: https://she-kon.blogspot.ca/2016/09/mor ... bbles.html

Standby....

 

[Scott Danforth]

Will you be getting the deck on prior to this winter?

 

[KnottyBuoyz]

Will you be getting the deck on prior to this winter?

Not likely. Way too much else to do first. Not looking good that I'll get the engine in this year either. I'll just keep getting done what I can.

Thanks for looking in Scott.

Cheers!

 

[KnottyBuoyz]

Plan this morning was to get both small bulkheads in. No way, I was rolling around in the 'poxy! Frig, my left butt cheek is now waterproof and I smell like French Fries (again)! :facepalm:

Got one in. Second one tomorrow once the epoxy sets up. Just too messy & cramped to move around.

Standby...

 

[Pusher]

That's about when your rubber glove tears and the cursing commences.

 

[KnottyBuoyz]

That's about when your rubber glove tears and the cursing commences.

Coming from a man who speaks from experience huh? :faint2: We've all been there. Just yesterday morning as a matter of fact!

Anywho, Basement bulkhead #2 filleted, taped & glued.

Blog update: https://she-kon.blogspot.ca/2016/09/slow-start.html

Trying to find sole panels for the forward section. Man o' man would it be nice to stand on a level deck!

Carry on....

 

[Scott Danforth]

could always use NIDA core http://www.lbifiberglass.com/NIDA/nida.html