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  1. When doing epoxy work in the summer (in RI), I would some times place the jugs of both parts in an ice water bath. I might have to wait a few minutes trying to mix them, till they thinned back out, but it would buy me a little time in the pot life.
  2. The manufacturers of polycarbonate and acrylic recommend silicone for bedding their products. It is the one time I use the evil stuff. I mask off the adjacent areas to avoid contamination.
  3. I went with the luff sleeve on my 9N which was a tender. It could be a little amusing raising the mast on a windy day at anchor. The sail shape is fantastic. For absolute convenience, I think slides and track are the way to go. Being able to lower the sail and leave the mast up when staying some where for a couple days would have been nice, or when beaching.
  4. One can't over state the importance of a dry fit. I will even try a dry clamping if I have any doubt about the actual procedure to see if it works before I slobber everything with epoxy and find out my idea doesn't go together well.
  5. The West 12 oz., is that weight or volume?
  6. I left the corners at the mating bulkheads round. As a tender, my Spindrift was going to be banged around a bit, and sharp corners damage easily. And sharp corners damage me easily
  7. I built birdsmouth masts for my Lapwing. They certainly add to the show boat effect, and it was very satisfying to complete them, but I would never use the word fun. Making the tapered staves and gluing all 8 of them together at the same time can only be described as tedious. Making them round was extremely satisfying. I find the word "fun" does not apply here.
  8. My 9N was built as a tender for that very reason. Once I was comfortable with my anchor set I would mix a cocktail and take a tour of the harbor and check out the pretty boats, especially the wooden ones.
  9. Yes to blind screws/fold and 4" spacing. The rowlock socket is 14" aft of the meeting bulkhead. I believe the plans specify location.
  10. I used polyester over foam gunwale guard. https://shop.hamiltonmarine.com/products/gunwale-guard-polyester-foam-3-4-round--by-ft--14730.html
  11. I bedded each screw in BoatLife LifeCaulk when installing my gunwale guard. My Spindrift is now 18 years old and has lived 3 seasons outdoors in the water at a dinghy dock and many cruises. I see no sign of damage at all.
  12. I placed them about a foot inboard of hitting the rowlocks while rowing. They are just to keep from losing the oars if you have to let go, or losing the rowlocks if you are using round ones. I use round ones on my Spindrift. I use Davis rowlocks, which are open on my Lapwing. I have them tethered through the socket, long enough to stow them under the deck while still attached. Rowlocks sink, and easy to lose if not attached to something.
  13. I am considering adding a tabernacle to my Lapwing. Does B&B sell the plans?
  14. @Don Silsbe Can't you install the first bulkhead from the cockpit?
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