Steve W 165 Posted August 12, 2020 Report Share Posted August 12, 2020 Wow. Buiding in the basement had some lows: epoxy chrystalizing, dust, noise, and the eventual difficult extraction. But year round 58 was so nice. Working on it outside at 90 sucks, but 99? Ouch. Link to post Share on other sites
Jknight611 95 Posted August 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2020 Hi Steve, yea, everything is heat soaked so my pot life of “slow” is just a few minutes. Patiently waiting for cooler weather! Link to post Share on other sites
wasserboot 9 Posted August 12, 2020 Report Share Posted August 12, 2020 I first had to convert in °C. But 37°C is hardcore… Link to post Share on other sites
Jknight611 95 Posted November 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2020 About time to give a brief update on the Flinders project. It is back upright and the 1800 poundish lead keel shoe is attached. The last few months I have been a sanding dervish, not much exciting to see there, those who have built boats know, and if you haven’t not wanting to dissuade anyone of the glamor! The interior and 71.2% of the wiring is completed or at least on the floor. After multiple mind changes I settled on a Kildwick composting head. But this was after installing all the required stuff for a traditional marine head. I gained an extra anchor locker in the space from the holding tank. Attached is a picture of the “roll team”. You may recognize some of the actors! So many thanks for their help. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Chick Ludwig 247 Posted November 10, 2020 Report Share Posted November 10, 2020 Sure lookin' great. WOW---lots of sanding. I know how much you love that part of the job! And 72.1% of the wiring. You must spend more time record keeping than building. Glad ya got the lead attached. Didya mold it yourself? Maybe that was in a past post that this old foggy brain has forgotten. Anyway, thanks for the update. Keep 'em coming! Link to post Share on other sites
Jknight611 95 Posted November 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2020 The lead was cast at “The Mothership “ right after the 2019 Messabout. A perfect fit! The boat is “All Electric “ just like some of the home kitchen advertisements from the early ‘60’s. The Torqeedo drive system battery was originally intended (by me only) to provide the house loads in addition to the drive system but the good folks at Torqeedo explained that wasn’t a good plan so it will have 2 independent electrical systems using 2 Battleborn batteries and the associated clutter. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Anderson 74 Posted November 11, 2020 Report Share Posted November 11, 2020 I just got home from a visit to Mississippi to see Mathew Flinders 246. Thank you Jay and Carol for giving me an opportunity to see your boat. I was glad I could help with the turn. Lifting from the U bolts set at the balance points of the boat worked like a charm. Amazing how we could turn the boat and keep it under control. So inspiring to see your progress. Thank you for your gracious accommodations, sweet potato tort, homemade pizza, risotto, blueberry cobbler made with homegrown blueberries. Thanks as well for the chance to demo your sailrite sewing machine and the tour around town in your Ural sidecar. I sure wish I had gotten a photo! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Hirilonde 283 Posted November 11, 2020 Report Share Posted November 11, 2020 The ceiling really warms up down below while still being bright and airy. Link to post Share on other sites
Thrillsbe 166 Posted November 23, 2020 Report Share Posted November 23, 2020 The interior is looking real snazzy. Can’t wait to watch the exterior evolve. Link to post Share on other sites
Jknight611 95 Posted November 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2020 Completed toe and rub rails today! Laying out water line soon, then on to primer. I have a lot of the fiddley items “prefabricated “ and assuming they fit....... 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Anderson 74 Posted November 26, 2020 Report Share Posted November 26, 2020 The photo does not have a lot of contrast, but it is amazing how much the rub rail and toe rail have narrowed down the hull. That sheer strake looks about right. By the time you put your color scheme on Flinders I think we will have a real beauty on our hands both inside and out. Link to post Share on other sites
Jknight611 95 Posted November 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2020 Thanks Joe, as we discussed, The Joerails are nice! Link to post Share on other sites
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