Brian Watford

Nice work Scott. I am still a good way behind you. I hope to start on inside framing this weekend. By the way, how much epoxy does it take to stick your kids in the boat? :twisted:

Thanks Gary, I assume the application procedure for putting this product on epoxy coated plywood will be the same as their procedure for fiberglass.

I am about to turn my CS17 upside down for the last time (hopefully). I intend to finish the bottom of the hull while accumulating funds to purchase mast tubes. I saw Graham had mentioned Devoe epoxy by Glidden and he said something about a Sherwin Williams product which is supposed to be good. I get the feeling that bottom side paints don't offer the best looking finishes. My boat will most likely spend most of its time in the water in fresh water lakes with the occasional trip to the coast. By far the majority of the time will be on a trailer. Would the Devoe or Sherwin Williams products offer the UV protection needed or would they degrade like exposed epoxy. There are a lot of choices out there for a beginner. I am looking for a good finish which offers good protection at a reasonable price. ( I guess we all are) Any suggestions, comments, or criticisms would be appreciated.

Too bad they don't make those carts with auxilliary power. hmmm, There is a patent in there somewhere.

Beautiful boat. She is really something to see under sail. Can't wait until the Sunshine gets wet!

I agree with the very dangerous part. It would be a good idea to do a search and find some muzzleloading pistol barrels. More money but less shrapnell!

Very nice boat. Can't wait to get mine to that point.

Beuatiful pictures! I think I am ready to move to Australia!

Beatuiful boat!! Can't wait to see more.

Have you tryed emailing Graham? I don't know how 2mm would compare to the recomended sase measurments but I wouldn't go with anything thinner than the recomended wall width. Escecially considering the problems coming out of Australia regarding bent masts. You'all must have a lot of wind down there!

Thanks for the input. I think I"ll just glass it and reinforce the vulnerable areas. I felt like that would be the consensus sense most people don't push the boat off of rocks with the rudder like I have been known to do with a paddle..

I built my rudder blade out of strips of fir laminated in the same manner as the CS plans call for the center board. This leaves end grain exposed. Of course it will be epoxied but in a book I have on building canoe paddles it says to cut a grove across the end grain and glue in a filler piece with the grain crosswise. This will prevent (or at least slow0 the intrusion of water should the seal ever be compromised. Canoe paddles on a white water river are probably more apt to come into contact with rocks and be compromised but I'm thinking that this might still be a good thing to do. Anyone else have an opinion on this?

Looks a lot like the Mayflower. Do I win a prize? Beutiful work. I do wonder about the ballast thing though.

Very nice boat! It gives me Inspiration to keep up on #113. The Kids look like they are having a blast.

Very nice boats! I may have to build one when I get my CS finished.