Newman

[Newman]

I started building my Marissa November 12. The plans are great, details make the difference. I picked up my kit from Alan and Nate at there shop, unbelievable operation. I’ve included a few photos of my progress and will try to continue posting during the build.

I applied three cotes of epoxy to any of the parts that did not have to be bent, trying to avoid bending over when the hull is complete.

Having some issues bending the chines but that’s to be expected. Third time is a charm.

[Don Silsbe]

Welcome to the forum.  I love that boat!  You’re off to a great start.  Honestly, I don’t think three coats of epoxy would affect the stiffness of your panels.  I’ve even applied a layer of glass to one side of some panels before the assembly of hull planks.  It didn’t matter.

[Peter HK]

16 hours ago, Don Silsbe said:

Welcome to the forum.  I love that boat!  You’re off to a great start.  Honestly, I don’t think three coats of epoxy would affect the stiffness of your panels.  I’ve even applied a layer of glass to one side of some panels before the assembly of hull planks.  It didn’t matter.

Years ago I epoxy coated a foredeck for a small dinghy  and set it aside for a few weeks while I was building the hull. It cracked when I tried to fit it, yet had easily bent when I first fitted it weeks before. My first lesson in epoxy post curing (hardening of epoxy over time- somewhat temperature dependent). Since then I precoat panels on a flat table not long before I fit them so they are still flexible. Ideally, I like to hot coat while the epoxy can still have a chemical bond but that's not always possible.

Cheers

Peter HK

[Hirilonde]

@Peter HK yup, epoxy goes from quite elastic to brittle over a couple weeks.

[Newman]

I got the chines finished, after three breaks. Finally decided to kerf the last one.

The bottom panel went on with out much fuss, amazing how well it fit the frame. Kudos to Alan and Nate.

[Don Silsbe]

I love this boat!  If I come back as a powerboater, I’m making this boat!

[Newman]

As a sailor you have spent enough time in purgatory to deserve some time with power boats.

 

The second bottom panel went on easy today. I’ll tackle the side panels tomorrow. 

[PadrePoint]

Newman,

I must say, your photos look inviting and I did think about the Marissa build before I started on my ski-boat build in 2021. But, my desire for the old style low-to-the-water Stiletto (that I wanted to build since the 1960’s… and I bought the plans in about 1982) simply won out.  (At least I built it with wood and epoxy I purchased from B&B. )
 

The Marissa is probably a much more capable boat than mine, especially in bigger water… but I’m really enjoying the feeling of sitting right on the water in my now completed boat.  It has a kind of a sports-car feel in its handling. 
 

Enjoy the build.  Enjoy day-dreaming about using it when done.  I look forward to more photos and updates on your progress. 

[Newman]

I installed the side panels over the weekend. First one went on pretty easy, the other one put up a lot of resistance but finally relented. Glad that’s over with.

[Newman]

I put the first coat of epoxy on today. Sand and re-coat tomorrow.

[Newman]

[Don Silsbe]

Oh, Lord, you painted her dark blue.  That is going to be one sexy boat!

[Newman]

Dry fitting the top panels. B and B has done a masterful job with this kit.

[Don Silsbe]

If I “come back” as a power-boater, I’m building this boat!  LOL

[Newman]

If I die and go to heaven I hope they have sail boats.

[Newman]

Start decking soon, I can see some light at the end of the tunnel.

[Newman]

I can see the light

[PadrePoint]

VERY nice!!

[Don Silsbe]

You're starting to see the finish line, now!  She’s gonna be a beauty.

[Newman]

Heading to have the motor installed. It’s been an adventure, looking forward to see if it floats. Have enjoyed the comments, everyone has been so supportive. Thank you