AmosSwogger

I scraped and sanded off most of the paint today; took about 2 hours. A thin flexible cabinet scraper worked best. One more session should finish the job. The paint was soft and gummy. Just to satisfy my curiosity I'm going to do a few tests with the paint on scrap pieces to see if I can duplicate the problem.

No, I did not.

Thank you for the detailed replies; this is a great forum. I don't have a sprayer so I'm just rolling or brushing and then tipping. I realize most don't paint these storage areas; I was just trying to get familiar with the paint by using it in an area that won't be seen before using it in the cabin. You guys are right, the epoxy I painted over was only four days old.

Makes sense Drew, thanks for the advice.

I really appreciate all the replies; I'm just going to sand it all off. It sands really easy! I'm glad I didn't paint a larger area. Good point Mr. Graham concerning testing a new paint before using it on the boat; lesson learned the hard way on my part. I should probably just switch to the two-part marine paint. That can be applied directly over sanded epoxy, correct?

Here are some pictures. The picture were taken after sanding with 220 grit paper. When I noticed how easy it sanded I tried the fingernail test. The scratch in the center of the second picture was made by my fingernail with only light pressure.

Paint Question: I put down a coat of Interlux Brightsides (in the storage area between bulkheads 2 and 3) three days ago. The paint is not hardening; I can easily scratch it off with my fingernail. The shop is between 55-60 degrees. The paint was still tacky after one day, so I made a little tent with a heater inside and left it running for about 20 hours. It got pretty warm inside the tent. According to the manufacturer the minimum temp for painting Brightsides is 50 degrees. I'm confident in my surface prep. I washed the epoxy with water to remove any blush, sanded it with 80 grit, and vaccummed and wiped it clean with alcohol. Any idea what the problem is?

Robert, that is an awesome trick; going to try it right away; it should fill the weave more effeciently. Glad you finished Steve; we are about even (got the ballast tank done but still need to do the dry space aft of it).

It looks like Yamaha has a patent on their system and it is a pressurized dry sump sytem: https://www.google.com/patents/US5072809

Yamaha claims that their new outboards have an oil retention system that allow them to be stored on their sides without oil leakage. I have no idea if it actually works.

Your woodwork looks really good. When you finish the boat you are going to sail it over to North Carolina for the next Messabout, right?

Thanks Don, just trying to meet the standard set by the Local Honey!

I'll be following this build with interest, especially since it is not a stitch and glue build. Looks like fun.

Ha! Good reply!

I have the bunk tops installed and filleted/glass taped in place. They are pretty solid but flex a little when walked upon. Should I fiberglass the surface of the bunks tops to reduce the flex? Once the cabin is in place they won't be walked on like they are now, so maybe it is isn't necessary. I don't want to waste time with it if I don't have to. Thanks in advance for your advice.

OK, thanks guys; I'll put in a 6" screw-in port.

What would you guys recommend for an access hatch in bulkhead 1 (to access the area under the anchor well)? An 8" (outside diameter) Armstrong hatch would require cutting a 6.75" opening. Will cutting an opening of that size comprimise the structural integrity of the bulkhead?

I like the scroll work on the forward bulkhead, nice work. Thanks for the pictures.

Thanks for the tips on the bunk tops Drew. Looking forward to seeing your cabin area.

Awesome progress Pete, I like your personal touches.

Getting close to putting the bunk tops on but need to finish underneath. After sanding and coat of epoxy everything come out looking good (too bad no one will see it!). The dark colored fillets are caused by running out of B&B filler and using sawdust to supplement/stretch out my supply until I could get some more.

I just finished sanding down the bunk supports (that was real fun!). I was thinking about glueing down the cabin bunk tops, but realized I hadn't put in a cleat on the module. I feel like a real boatbuilder now that I have used some props. I enjoyed getting a chance to look at your boat Jay.

Nice work.

Nice work.

Enjoyed meeting everyone at the Messabout. Developing future boat builders/B&B customers . . . Noelle decided the boat project was progessing too slowly and decided to show me how to fiberglass. Nolan likes the Japanese saw.