Project Fuggly - No Longer Fuggly And Splashed!!!!!!

[sphelps]

Sooo glad you didn't edit the first pour out arch ! ound:I loved how you still kept your composure ! Looks like the rest of the pour went great !
I don't mean to laugh but climbing out of the boat was classic ! Just goes to show we are all just human .. Now I need to go wipe the laughter tears out of my eyes ..
Thanks for posting ! Bring on the next video ! op2:

 

[archbuilder]

Figured you would find it entertaining.......yeah I'm a genius......kind of like that coyotee!

 

[GA_Boater]

I thought you were gonna be buried alive, Arch. I was laughing with you, trust me.

You must be happy that part is over with.

 

[archbuilder]

I'm here for pure entertainment value, lol! I did laugh my butt off today watching the graceful exit part of it, lol.

 

[GA_Boater]

I watched a couple of times trying to hear when someone yelled "Snakes in the boat". LOL

Did your foot slip as you abandoned ship?

Next time try an HD Homer bucket. I heard they work better with poured foam than Lowes buckets. True fact!

 

[archbuilder]

lol I had a step ladder next to the boat....not sure if I had foam on my foot, but it slipped on the rung and down I went on the gunnel....surprised there wasn't more swearing....

 

[archbuilder]

Here is the video on glassing the deck.

 

[Willyclay]

Looking good!

 

[archbuilder]

Here is my intro to the trailer issues and flying the boat

 

[sphelps]

Deck looks great ! Sure a bunch of room in there .. Agree with installing the bunks vs rollers ...

 

[archbuilder]

There is a lot of room Sam, but the 6 will eat up a good chunk of real estate. I have been pondering the layout....I have been thinking a helm seat, with a horse shoe shaped bench behind it or maybe a set of seats similar to Miss Morgan with some "lounger seats on either side of the dog house. If I go with the horse shoe set up the dog house would be full width, which would give me some nice storage.....and a padded deck above would be popular with the ladies. Not sure how I would do that since the engine is actually higher than the gunnels. I'll have to get some cardboard out and do some mockups.

 

[Corjen1]

Great work Arch!! I have to admit, I did get a laugh during the foam incident....I was thinking....OH Carp, Oh Carp....get that bucket out of the boat!!!!

 

[kcassells]

Arch,
Just caught the foam pour vid. Was Great!

 

[archbuilder]

glad I could be entertaining, lol!

 

[gm280]

archbuilder, I have to admit I haven't followed your project along, BUT, I will now go to the first page and start. Reason, I like you work. And I also want to congratulate your showing even the mistakes, because too many times we think we are the only ones that make mistakes. So when you show us yours, it brings reality to these builds. Thanks again. I also like how you maintained your composure and moved forward. I think that also shows your true character. I will read every comment now. Keep up the great work and postings... :thumb: :thumb:

 

[archbuilder]

Thanks for the comments GM, someone told me that if you aren't making mistakes, you aren't learning....or expanding your knowledge. Sharing knowledge is what the forums are all about. I have learned a lot reading threads here and hope that I have shared some also. Besides, I thought it was funny as hell when I watched it!

 

[gm280]

Thanks for the comments GM, someone told me that if you aren't making mistakes, you aren't learning....or expanding your knowledge. Sharing knowledge is what the forums are all about. I have learned a lot reading threads here and hope that I have shared some also. Besides, I thought it was funny as hell when I watched it!

That is really kind of funny. I once told my two adult sons that when you make a mistake it is a learning experience. They told me that I should be an Einstein then... :facepalm:

 

[jakedaawg]

Guys,...I have been following several of these threads and I do do some wood boat work. I seem to notice that you guys lay what appears to be an awful lot of glass in these boats. Are you ever concerned about all the extra weight? I will admit that I have a fondness for speed and light weight (my boat list in sig is by no means complete). What is your goal for useing three layers of glass on a floor? Is it for wear, strength, or sealing?

This is just an honest question and by no means should be taken as being critical.

 

[JoshOnt]

Guys,...I have been following several of these threads and I do do some wood boat work. I seem to notice that you guys lay what appears to be an awful lot of glass in these boats. Are you ever concerned about all the extra weight? I will admit that I have a fondness for speed and light weight (my boat list in sig is by no means complete). What is your goal for useing three layers of glass on a floor? Is it for wear, strength, or sealing?

This is just an honest question and by no means should be taken as being critical.

I think it is that everyone here does not know exactly how much is needed so they go on the side of overkill to be safe. That or they love laying fiberglass.

 

[archbuilder]

Jake, I actually used 2 layers. One of the main concerns I have is keeping it water tight. Once water gets below the deck, the rot will start. I actually used 3 layers of tabbing since the seams are a weak point. I tabbed, added a layer on the deck, tabbed, another layer on the deck then one last layer of tabbing. I also ran the mat on the deck 90 degrees to each other. That minimizes where joints lap.....and just sounded like a good idea at the time. This one isn't exactly a speed demon by the way, lol!