Day 16 - Rub Rails & Such

The other night I worked on the boat for a couple hours (I'll post photos soon). I added 8 foot strips of wood on the top outside edges of the boat for rub rails and to give the 1/4" plywood some strength & stability. I also added a front "breast hook" and some "knees" in the back corners. These also add strength & stability, plus they make the boat look nicer to boot! :)

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Day 15 - And The Glassing Continues...

Today was Sunday and so I was able to work for a couple hours on the boat. I had to swing by Lowes to pick up some more epoxy and fiberglass cloth. I was able to finish all of the outside seams except for the ones around the back vertical panel (transom). I also brushed on a good thick coat of epoxy on the rest of the bottom panels. This will help strengthen the wood and keep it watertight. Between my sailboat project and our other house projects* I've been keeping quite busy lately.

*The wife mowed the lawn while I worked on my boat, and then later we worked on weather stripping all the doors and windows of the house, and also continued working on the 'guest bathroom renovation project'. The in-laws are coming next week.

:)

Day 14 - Fiberglassing, Cont.

I worked for another hour this evening and put on 6 more strips of fiberglass until I ran out of epoxy. Will continue the glassing after I get some more fiberglass cloth and epoxy (probably on Sunday).

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Day 13 - Fiberglassing Outside of Hull

Tonight I started glassing the outside seams of the boat. But first I did some last-minute sanding with the electric sander. I didn't get a whole lot accomplished, but what I did finish looks pretty good.

I usually get home about 45 minutes before Janell, so I try to get as much done before she arrives and fixes supper. So I don't usually work for very extended periods of time (in the evenings). But it actually works out well, because I can't really work very long in those fumes anyway. :)

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