4chase4 Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 Just wondering if anyone has built the Tango Skiff 14. I am almost ready for paint, you can check out my progress at www.ncboatbuilder.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LeeH Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 Wow, looks like you've done a great job! Are you going to steer with the motor tiller or install a steering station? I didn't add up the numbers in your blog, but you've got in a whole lot of hours on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4chase4 Posted February 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 I plan on steering with the tiller in order to keep the boat as open as possible. The hours on each posting of my blog are the current running total, not hours for each task. Thanks for the positive feedback! 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LeeH Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 Oh, cumulative. I prolly should have been able to figure that out. Still a lot of good work there. I don't think it would be that hard to find, or manufacture, an extension for the motor's control arm if you wanted to sit a bit more forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4chase4 Posted April 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 I just finished up painting my 14 foot Tango Skiff. Should be able to launch in a couple of weeks. If all goes well I plan on taking it to the Wooden Boat show in Beaufort, NC May 1st. You can see the current progress at www.ncboatbuilder.com 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4chase4 Posted April 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 I launched my 14 foot Tango Skiff a few days ago. I have used it for about 3 hours so far, once the motor is fully broken in I will post performance results. You can see pictures and read more at www.ncboatbuilder.com 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Hagan Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 Wow, it looks great! Everyone should go to your site and check out the pictures of the finish on the boat. Did you spray the Epifanes Yacht Enamel or brush it on? It looks flawless. The pin striping looks great too; you mention that it was hand painted ... I can't imagine being able to get it that straight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4chase4 Posted April 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 I rolled and tipped the Epifanes Yacht Enamel. The paint does have imperfections even though it may look flawless in the photos. But over all I am happy with the results. Next time I may try spraying the Enamel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Hagan Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 It looks really good. If you were able to get that kind of finish from rolling and tipping, I would say you got the full value of the premium paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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