Side panels – Epoxy started to cure!
After two days, total ~10 hours of heating with hot air, tackiness is almost gone and epoxy feels quite solid. I am guessing more time is needed for the epoxy to fully … Continue reading
Fiberglass-butt-jointing the side panels but having epoxy curing issue
As I shared in one of my earlier postings, I am using fiberglass butt joint to connect the two sets of 2X8 and 2X6 panels – 2 layers of 3″ tape … Continue reading
Transom – I think I made a major mistake here
As I was trying to figure out how to make the bevel cut to the top and bottom frames of the transom after the two side frames were glued and … Continue reading
Bulkheads completed but will need some filling work later
I finished the two bulkheads over the last couple of days. Titebond III and stateliness screws I bought from DUCKWORKS were used. Bulkhead 4.2 has a double framing on the top … Continue reading
Temporary forms completed – the first sawdust!
A few days ago I completed the two temporary forms. Basically my first sawdust. As a first timer woodworker, it took longer than I thought, 3 hours believe it or … Continue reading
Side Panels – “fiber glass butt + short scarf joint” instead of “butt block joint” (planning)
In Jim Michalak’s book “Boatbuilding for Beginners (and Beyond)“, he uses butt block joins to connect plywood. However, I am planning to use fiber glass butt joint instead for the following reasons: … Continue reading
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