Ready for the final finish

[Brian Walters]

What a beautifull boat Oyster, absolutely fine lines and craftsmanship,

I cannot wait to see her finnished and under sail.

Keep up the great work, Post some more pic's please.

Brian.

[Guest Oyster]

You guys are making it hard to procrastinate on finishing this boat. I am so eager to enjoy it. But I really hate to trash the woodwork with salt water and residue even with the salt air. The roller washers, spin even with a bit of air blowing across them It could not be as good with a precision bearing or a specialy designed rig from an engineer from MIT. The shaft on the bolt is smoothe with just a bit of thread at the end. Try it, you may like it. The story about the name will have to wait for another day. I have been on the water and related fun since early am. Tommorrow is another day in my second season, and the weather is so perfect. .

[Guest Oyster]

The first coat of sealer shows some flaws in sanding the hardwood, but will be ironed out in the next trip with the RO.

I made a nice epoxy wedge to fit the varnished mahogany bowsprit that accounts for the small crown on the decking and kingplank. It will be varnished showing the same amber that the seams will show.

[Craig]

That sure looks swell with the shiney on it Mike! Are you bringing it up to Buds?

[mrthethird]

Sure would be nice to finally see some sails flying on that wonderful piece of work.

[Guest Oyster]

Sure would be nice to finally see some sails flying on that wonderful piece of work.

I am dealing with several issues right now, keeping me from setting here under sails. Its important that you do not wet the woods to be finished clear with a lot of salt water and sun until you have it properly coated and sealed. There is also a problem with putting the deck backing hardware with the pads on deck when trying to work around these parts. It has rained almost nonstop and the humidity is very high, making the working time and drying longer.

I am also in the process of doing the finish work on two other projects which will free up my inside shed space for a new classified project. :wink:

I am also just coming into my other season of boating. My favorite freezer fish is beginning to show up. But as all things in life, if patient enough, it will happen, as I am not without boat.

[capt jake]

That sure is looking nice!

[adla]

that looks like a nice healthy catch - what kind of fish are those (i'm fish challenged)

Popsicle is looking great!!!

a.

[Steve Day]

Mike,

I was wondering how your boat was coming along. She sure looks fine! Makes my boat look like a work boat, but that's OK.

Great work!

Steve

[Barry Pyeatt]

This is really finishing out beautifully Mike. I don't think I've ever seen anyone make such unique and beautiful boats out of found scrap wood. Truly an inspiration to me. Makes me want to go out and start another one. Just need to find some local scrap piles to go thru first and start picking up pieces. One of these days I'll have to take a trip back there and get on that stretch of water.

[Guest Oyster]

Appropriate for the time too. :wink:

I made up a scarfed panel for my Simmons Sea Skiff decking.

When all else fails, you go boating or fishing on a wooden boat. Another nice day on the water with my buddie Marv. We keep stretching the season and trout is still the order of the day.