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Thanks, Gents for the input. Yes, the "A" pump spurts and noted that the levels in the two jugs, A & B are slightly off as they should go down at the same rate, assuming the pumps working properly. So, will make that adjustment, and to aid cure time will tent the halves and heat and that should take care of the problem. Only noted it in areas that I was fairing so should have no, or only limited structural issues. Bob

Am using Graham's magic potion ... two pumps of A, one pump of B plus some wood flour to thicken, but in some batches the cure process has been mighty slow. When thickening for fillets, etc., I use wood flour if little sanding required, or his micro-balloons if the area must be sanded such as fairing, etc. Normal glassing, the stuff sets up and hardens just fine, but when using eitherr of the two aforementioned thickeners in some cases it has been a couple of weeks and the thicker areas are still a little soft inside. I am in the Seattle area, temps in the low 50's during the day, and have used a heater to keep the work area warm at night after glassing sessions. Any thoughts as to why the thicker mixes are not fully hardened, or is this a normal occurance in cooler climes. Cut the boat in half yesterday (Two-paws 9) and everything held together just fine so now am spending much of my spare time sanding, fairing, preparing finish items etc.

I sat down, put my feet up and closely looked at the plans and figured it out similar to your post, except it appears that the two layers of tape go entirely across the bottom-hull joint of the nesting bulkhead(s). Coming along nicely, wanted to get most of the glass work done will it still a bit warm up here in the Seattle area, then can sand and fuss with the finish items all winter. Tnx for your assist.

Gents ... am glassing interior seams and looking at plans they call for a 2 ply, then 4 ply then 6 ply layering of glass on the sides of the interior bulkheads. My question is: do these layerings of the glass cover the seams all the way across the entire base of the bulkhead, i.e., would be 6 layers if I am reading the plans correctly, or, is it only for the sides of the bulkheads, fore and aft. Seems like a lot of tape along the base portions of the bulkheads, but then, what the heck do I know?? Tnx.

Garry .. Into day three and will begin assembling transom's and side pieces on Monday ater epoxy sets up on the parts. Still in the mid 70's here in Seattle and this afternoon we are heading out for an over-nighter to a little town about 12 nm SW, Gig Harbor to spend the nite then back home to our moorage at Des Moines late Sunday. We formerlly had a Hans Christian 41 which we sailed up and down the coast, north into Canadian waters and Vancouver Island. Sold her a couple of years ago after brining her back to bristol condition. She had been sailed from Baltimore to Singapore (when the young bride became pregnant and couldn't continue on)and they shipped her back here to Port Townsend. Miss the solid feel, but not the sluggish performance in our light airs and all the brightwork. We bought our current a couple of years ago, a Hunter 35.5 Legend which is nimble and roomy and can achieve hull speed here on Puget Sound without having to have a gale blowing from the SW. Have made some additional improvement and am happy with how she handles and overall appearance. After I finish the Two Paws in a couple of months I plan on removing the holding tank (old SS) and replacing with a new Ronco tank, along with all the lines. As you well know and can understand, the projects never cease. But then where would I rather be ... weeding Rhodedendrons?? Have a great weekend and thanks for the tips on the connectors. As mentioned to you earlier will be using your design along with the Perko connecters on the top section. Regards, Bob

Have purchased all of my woods, expoxy, misc. parts. etc., to begin construction of my nesting dink for my sailboat. Will be so happy to be able to get rid of the heavy inflatable that has been crowding the fore-deck of my Hunter. Curious if anyone else in process at this time? Will add images as things progress.... Bob McIntosh