I'm not a fan of painting . . . The Admiral does most of the painting, much of which is because she looking for something to do . . . I get to do the more 'skilled' aspects of the job, like trim work.
My challenge with the gloves is that I get resin on them handling and adjusting the glass cloth during layup. It is all the 'cost' of laying up wet cloth rather than dry cloth. The results are much better (IMO) so the volume of gloves used is worth it.
This morning, I did the inner part of...
A day of fiberglassing . . .
I've started in on fiberglassing the structure. Probably should have glassed the pieces ahead of time, but I'll make this work.
I read (on the Internet) in a couple of places of folks who had issues with de-lamination of fiberglass & Coosa board. So, I wanted...
#1 - I'm using lower density foam for less critical parts . . . spacers, etc.
#2 - I need to be able to reach areas inside the swim platform cavity to install bolts.
#3 Scott replied about the K-planes. . . They are more narrow, but longer. The cost is above my allowance.
I brought the extension pod frame outside for a test fit on the boat and to outline the cut-outs.
The fit will need a bit of tweaking, but not terribly so.
I got the matching cut-out areas marked. I'll probably be taking the sawz-all to it this week.
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The sides are a bit tight to the...
I had the pleasure of meeting up with our iBoats historian @Bob_VT today in snowy Vermont. We chatted for a while ahead of Black Friday shopping.
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It is nice to meet in-person the folks we interact with virtually.
I would not completely dismiss a filthy or 'abused' boat. They can be an opportunity if the price and other factors are favorable.
In my search of 4 years ago, the most local boat was filthy and neglected . . . I looked at the boat on 3 occasions . . . each time the boat was a bit cleaner than...
FWIW - I have found as many issues with 'fresh water' boats as 'salt water' boats, just different issues. Mostly hull blisters and galvanic corrosion (due to neglect) with fresh water. Salt water boat issues are more engine related . . . raw water cooling is a definite show stopper (having...
It is all out there on the Internet . . .
BoatTrader and Yachtworld for asking prices
Youtube for factory tour videos
However, with each boat purchase, I learned a bunch about how boats are made, since I had to fix rot in my first 2 powerboats.
My current boat is much newer and did not have...
I know the transom is foam core, and it looks like the stringers are as well. I think I'll know more as I cut into things (swim deck bottom, etc.)
The bulkheads are plywood.
