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  1. Sadly selling my very nice B&B sailing dingy, built in flotation and oar storage, Interlux paint and Intergrip (no skid) applied to inner floor, Fully rigged with a nice galvanized trailer. Super easy to unload, sail by yourself. Sail, row or power, this boat is ready to go! $3,500. 210.422.8665
  2. I'd like to purchase a cover for my boat, but would rather not go to the expense of custom made. Does anyone happen to know who makes a cover 'off the rack' that will fit this boat well? Any ideas? Thanks, Tim
  3. Hi there everyone. I'm been looking at possibly building the Stonefly, and have checked out some of the boats some of you have made. About a year ago I finished a sailing dingy and posted about it in the B&B section of the forum. While it was great fun and I really want to build a bigger boat, the epoxy damn near killed me. I had quite severe reactions to it, regardless of fans used, masks worn, etc. So I started to look around at alternatives and I really like the Stonefly. Now the questions: Approximately how much do they weigh finished? Do most of you use scarfed joints for the gunwales and stringers? And is epoxy absolutely necessary for the scarfs? I can't imagine where I'd get single boards long enough to make them one piece. Regarding skins, I read Jeffs description of nylon and polyester skins. And I believe the latest is that the 11 oz is the 'best' choice. Elsewere, I've read that 3 oz. Ceconite found at airplane supply stores works well, too. Is there a big difference between the Kudzu 11 oz and the 3 oz Ceconite besides the obvious weight? They're both polyesters, but is Ceconite different somehow? Tim
  4. Beautiful job! This boat looks almost identical to the Mandy/Amanda I just finished, but with a prettier bow line. Really like how you've stored the oars. Are they simply held with elastic (bungie type) cord? Tim
  5. I'm 59. After finally finishing my little Mandy/Amanda (13), we toasted it, put it in the water and my gal and I got in. I push away from the dock, and about 10' later said, "come sit beside me". She gets up, steps towards me and... That's my foot still in the boat! We were laughing as we surfaced! Got back in and actually did get to sailing. The boat sailed nicely, and even did well in 15 - 20 mph wind the next day. Of course, I'd like to build another boat (maybe a Ocracoke or OuterBanks), but can't until and if I can figure out a way to deal with my severe epoxy reactions. We'll see. Many thanks to those who gave sage advice while this first time novice fumbled about the build. And Special Thanks to Graham who patiently answered all my questions, especially the stupid ones (am I being redundant?). Tim
  6. Grdat idea, Hirilonde. For some reason, I didn't think they provided that. I emailed Carla and they're working on a rigging plan and hardware kit. I'll probably go with that.
  7. I bought the sail from B&B, but that's all I have. The rudder hardware is easy. What I need is specifics on exactly what I need for the top of the mast (pully/sheave assembly?), what's needed for holding the mast in the step, and hardware for the sail/boom/controls and where to mount them.
  8. I've about finished up with my boat, and need to rig it, but I don't know s*** from shinola about what to get and where to install it! Not much of a sailor (yet). Does anyone have any good pictures and/or advice as to what parts I'll need and just exactly where to install them? I could post a picture of the inside of my boat if it helps. Tim
  9. That is really looking good! I sure appreciate you going to the trouble to document and post pictures of this build. It is inspiring! Tim
  10. Wow, you're doing a great job on the boat! Couple of questions: Really like the rear coolers/live wells. Are you installing drains for them? If so, where will they drain to? Also, you mentioned that you're installing a 4' bench. I presume along the stern, just in front of the cooler/live well and engine area? This boat is gonna look great! Tim
  11. Great start, Dave. Like a lot of people I'll be watching your progress intently. Love this style of boat and am thinking of building the 20' one next, although now I'm thinking might as well build the 24' instead. Do you know if anyone has completed a 24' footer yet? And do you have any idea if how you're going to power it? Tim
  12. Thanks for all the imput, guys. Sounds like 2 part LPU is a good way to go for this beginner boat painter. I'll update with some pictures in a few weeks when I've painted it. Tim
  13. Well, the 3 coats of epoxy went on pretty well after all. I'll sand lightly before applying the primer. Painting question: I'm going to go with Interlux Brightside or Perfection. The Perfection is a 2 part epoxy and costs about double what the Brightside paint does. Since I'm probably going to go with 2 colors on the hull, and an off white on the interior, costs are becoming a consideration. Does anyone have any experience with these paints, and is the 2 part Perfection line worth it or needed over the one part Brightside line? After all the work I've put into this, I don't want to 'cheap out' on the paint now, but the two part with additives will be pushing $300 or so. I've zero experience painting a boat. Tim
  14. Thanks for all the advice, guys. I'll see how the first coat goes on, and if rough let it cure, sand with 80 grit and follow with the other coats. Hopefully, as Alan says it should go one fine from there. I really like the link you gave Howard concerning pre-coating the panels. I'll try to remember to do that on the next boat! There's a lot of other good info there, too. Tim
  15. I'm now ready to apply 3 coats of epoxy to the interior and exterior of the little Mandy/Amanda boat I've built. Need some help with tipping off. I've rolled epoxy on the rudder pieces, then tipped off with those disposable foam brushes. The epoxy sets up quite rough, so much so that I must hit it with the sander again before applying the next coat. Is this typical? Am I not applying enough force with the disposable brushes? Perhaps a good brush to tip off with would be better. If so, how does one clean his brush when using epoxy? What I want to do is apply all 3 coats in one day which would probably preclude any sanding. Tim
  16. Fred, I've got a buddy who has a festool vac/sander set-up, and I was with him the other day while he was sanding his hull out. That rig was NICE! I'd consider getting one if I knew for sure that I'd build another boat. Just haven't decided if I will or not yet. Leaning towards the OB 20 though. Tim
  17. Yeah John, I saw that as well as the other pics on the OB20 description website.
  18. Chick, I'd like to come to the messabout, but I've got to go to a wedding that weekend, plus it's 1,500 miles from Central Texas to there. Sure would like to see your/Grahams boat though. Hopefully somebody will take pictures of it and post them here or somewhere else. Tim
  19. Update: I bought a full face respirator, and that seems to really help. I also moved the boat outside and tried to work only when the breeze kicked up. Taped and epoxied all the joints on the hull last week, as well as applied a first epoxy coat over the entire hull without much problems as to face/arms skin sensitivity problems. While I dislike wearing the respirator, seems to have helped a lot! Thanks to all for suggestions and info about this issue. Tim
  20. Well, I'm getting close to the finish line on my little Mandy/Amanda boat, and already thinking of the next one. Since I'm not much of a boat builder, I thought I'd throw out some questions I have for the Outerbanks 20. 1. Generally speaking, how much would it cost in materials to build this boat? I know, it all depends, but surely some of you have some good idea on that. 2. Could the boat be streched to 22-24' to give it more cockpit area? Perhaps this is a question best asked to Graham. 3. Pros and cons of dual power as opposed to a single engine? I've always thought two motors are twice the trouble, probably more expensive for comparable hp single, (though I don't know that), and perhaps the two smaller engins would weigh considerably more than the comparable larger single engine. On the other hand, dual motors would perhaps offer a bit more security than a single engine (should one fail out on the water), plus they look pretty cool! Would the boat handle better with two smaller duals than a larger single? I really like this design, but think I'd like it a wee bit bigger. Any thoughts? Tim
  21. Yes, chasing the drips and sags is the better way to go before they set and require all that extra sanding. I HATE sanding, and so have become proficent in using cabinet scrapers and card scrapers. Like most any hand tool, the trick is learning how to sharpen them properly, or in the case ot those two tools, turning the correct burr on the cutting edge. I also use jack and block planes to cut down the edges of the set-up fiberglass tape before applying more epoxy to fill and float the tape. Card scrapers are cheap, and actually so are cabinet scrapers. A quick check on that great auction web site in the sky revealed that numerous servicable Stanley No. 80 cabinet scrapers (I use one of these) can be had for $20-50. And, you can listen to the radio as you use them! I still have to use the sandpaper afterwards, but at least the scrapers cut down on a lot of work. Tim
  22. Thanks for all the great responses, fellas. BradW, sounds like you've got very similar reactions to mine. I don't know what epoxy Graham supplied with the kit I bought, but it doesn't like me! I suspect that a lot of epoxys will bother me. I've decided to move the boat outdoors, and only sand/epoxy in breezy weather, plus buy a full face respirator. This really sucks as there are so many steps involving epoxying, but I guess it's what I've got to do if I want to finish this project. Tim
  23. Hi there, new poster here. First time boat builder who has been building Grahams Mandy/Amanda dingy, and having a lot of fun doing so except for epoxying. Seems I get fairly severe face/forearms irritation after an epoxying secession. Puffy eyes, bags under my eyes, really itchy arms, etc. So much so that I'm reluctant to even epoxy anymore. Has anyone else had this problem? It's very hard to cover myself up in 95-100 degree heat. I've recently been using two box fans which I set on one end of the boat and try to always stay in the breeze while I spread the epoxy. Anyone have similar experiences, and if so, any tips on how to minimize this problem? Tim
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