Murray Posted October 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2021 I was going to post a pic of a beautifully(?) painted white hull today. I really was. But, well it turns out Don was right. I was listening to a Pink Floyd song (yes, that dates me) , a long board with a bit of 80 grit on it in hand. I knew I would be getting close to the wood, but stepping back I saw a couple of spots where I had actually gone right through. But there were still some shiny spots nearby too. A gloss finish and a long board is a very sobering experience. There were a few other little dings I was mostly aware of, a few I hadn't seen so... I kept going... Now most of the wobbles seem to have gone - until next time huh Don? So now I guess I'll fill the dings, and put another gloss coat on. And sand that back. and repeat...? No, I think at some point you have to accept there are going to be imperfections, mistakes even, and remember it's a boat to be sailed, not an heirloom, not a piece of fine furniture. Summer is coming up, I want to get on the water - and there's still a lot of work to do. Delighted to read there is a kit coming... it might be a bit unadventurous but as Dave noted, the Lapwing is a perfect dayboat, so maybe, I can sail this one while building a second... Not sure what the marital committee would have to say about that, but forgiveness is a wonderful thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray Posted October 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2021 A final quick sand... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray Posted October 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2021 Then a lick of paint... I've used a roller on 2 pot Perfection. I've not really done much painting before so I expected a few issues. Getting into the fillets was the tricky bit - and obviously a skill to be acquired. However by the time the recommended three coats are on, it will probably look acceptable. @Hirilonde - I took your advice Dave - if I don't like a varnished transom, I can paint it any old time. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennneee Posted October 21, 2021 Report Share Posted October 21, 2021 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gira Gira Posted October 21, 2021 Report Share Posted October 21, 2021 Nice work mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennneee Posted October 28, 2021 Report Share Posted October 28, 2021 Murray- What are you planning for masts? Your boat is has me excited to see Lula take shape. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dunsworth Posted October 30, 2021 Report Share Posted October 30, 2021 For what's it worth, I built a lap boat, Penobscot 14 , by arch Davis, it was my first. When you paint or leave the transom natural, if you will take the trouble to paint the ends of the planks on the transom the same as the sides it will stand out in an magnificent way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirilonde Posted October 30, 2021 Report Share Posted October 30, 2021 I did what Scott said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennneee Posted October 30, 2021 Report Share Posted October 30, 2021 Pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirilonde Posted October 30, 2021 Report Share Posted October 30, 2021 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennneee Posted October 30, 2021 Report Share Posted October 30, 2021 Dave- That is really beautiful! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray Posted November 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2021 On 10/31/2021 at 11:00 AM, Kennneee said: Dave- That is really beautiful! Dave is a craftsman... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray Posted November 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2021 On 10/28/2021 at 6:08 PM, Kennneee said: Murray- What are you planning for masts? Your boat is has me excited to see Lula take shape. Ken Well.....! I have some carbon masts ready to go. but the further i get into it, I find i am more accepting that it's not a racing boat, and while carbon is light, it ain't traditional. I happen to have a couple of 6M lengths of yellow cedar that would shape up OK too - so still thinking about the Ken. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray Posted November 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2021 So time to get her the right way up. Still another coat yet to go on the bottom, but time to add wood. I recall @Hirilonde's quote "now all I got to do is a whole lot more....". 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray Posted November 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2021 I recently made a couple of new workbenches with Valchromat tops. I had a bit of spare resin at one point so I rolled it on. The valchromat soaked it right up so I put a second coat on - then just for fun a third. By then it was a bit lumpy so I got my sander loaded with 240 grit, smoothed it out quite well. If something is good, more is better, so I raked through the sandpaper drawer and went to 320/500, then for even more fun 800/1200 and finally 1500 grit. it really does feel amazing. So then a mate popped over and suggested i try that on the hull. I did, and yes it's quite interesting; no sheen at all, but super smooth. Downside is it's no-where near as hard, so probably not practical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray Posted November 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2021 On 10/30/2021 at 9:42 PM, Scott Dunsworth said: For what's it worth, I built a lap boat, Penobscot 14 , by arch Davis, it was my first. When you paint or leave the transom natural, if you will take the trouble to paint the ends of the planks on the transom the same as the sides it will stand out in an magnificent way! I was kinda interested to see the detail of the planking so I haven't done that yet. I probably will since my handiwork leaves a bit to be desired.... I haven't varnished the transom yet, just 3 coats of resin... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dunsworth Posted November 2, 2021 Report Share Posted November 2, 2021 I'll try and dig those pic's out. PS I love lap planked boats. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Silsbe Posted November 2, 2021 Report Share Posted November 2, 2021 Those aren’t mistakes, they are character marks. She looks absolutely gorgeous, Murray. Don’t sweat the character marks. Varnish that transom, plank edges and all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray Posted November 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2021 I like the way you think @Don Silsbe....! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Batchelor Posted January 1, 2022 Report Share Posted January 1, 2022 Looking great Murray! When do you expect to have her on the water? Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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