Alan Stewart Posted October 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Stewart Posted February 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2020 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennneee Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 Alan- This not fair. I am almost done with Rosie and now I want a CS20. Cut it out! Beautiful work! Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Baumgaertner Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 So Alan, do you recommend a keel strip or not? I'm getting ready to flip my boat upside down and begin the bottom glassing. What are the disadvantages of a keel strip? And why did you decide against it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Stewart Posted February 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 Mark, See here for the answer to why https://youtu.be/kn-gPOonXS0?t=561 Recommend is a strong word. I haven't seen how this holds up over time yet but I do have experience with the wooden keel strip. On Dawn Patrol our CS-20 it worked well. We took the extra step then of potting all of our screw holes for the stainless steel strip and I think that helped it hold up (meaning not get water in the wood) here are some pictures of that keel strip after 10 years of I would say light use (mostly just the annual everglades challenge but maybe 2-3 other regular annual trips) https://goo.gl/photos/GAfPCXY1yCaTj7ok8 On Graham's CS17 Mark 3 the wooden keel strip is in rough shape because the few trailer rollers broke down and put a lot of pressure on the keel which over time caused the epoxy to crack under pressure and then water slowly got to the wood. Part of the reason it was so hard to launch and prompted him to build the roller bed which works incredibly well. See below. So basically I wanted to try a solid glass option. The other reason for the keel strip is to add some directional stability primarily for rowing which I don't plan to do. I did notice that without the keel strip the boat is affected by a crosswind more when motoring with the outboard which is expected but a few inches of CB down will solve that. There are no disadvantages to a well made wooden keel strip with a stainless hollow-back cover. One that is well coated and any and all holes put in it for a stainless rub strip are coated. I think this is generally proven to be low maintenance and durable provided enough trailer rollers are used. 4 minimum i'd say. The only advantages I can think of at the moment for what I did is that it is lighter weight and quicker to do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricknriver Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 Thanks Taylor and Alan for great videos and building/finishing tips. We're back on that "Amanda" you Graham and Beth helped us construct a few yrs ago in Washington, and hope to finish her this winter in FL where we have a garage, and bring her back to NC in April. Bottom almost faired out. Happy building and kit making. Stay warm and safe. Mick n RickZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Stewart Posted April 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W Posted April 11, 2020 Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 Alan, that look's awesome. Thanks for the update. I like the improvements you made. I watched a neat film this morning called "Return to Mount Kennedy". Between watching that and this This COVID-19 thing, I'm even more focused on doing the EC next year than ever. I have a question for you. Will you ever use this boat for that and if so, what happens if you need to row/paddle? Take Care, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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