Mike Vacanti Posted August 5, 2014 Posted August 5, 2014 "Lost" most of the Spring due to back issues, but have just dumped the crutches and am back to trying to finish her up this Summer. Finally got the cabin built, and glassed. Used one sheet of 1/8" marine ply for the base layer, and then rolled a layer of 5.7 oz carbon fiber cloth on top of that. Immediately gave the base sheet rigidity. Spread thickened epoxy over the carbon fiber and then laid a second sheet of 1/8"ply on top. Used a gazillion staples (3/8"galvanized) with bamboo skewers to keep them from burying completely onto the plywood. Pulled the staples, faired each layer. The cabin will already hold my weight. All of this will get covered with a top coating of 10 oz cloth. All other deck components have been cut, and glassed. It's just a matter of being able to build up the endurance to keep up the pace. If the cabin top will already hold your weight, why are you adding the 10 oz cloth? Quote
Docpal Posted August 5, 2014 Author Posted August 5, 2014 Mike, The original thought was that I'd need the cloth to stiffen it all up, particularly in areas I'll most likely be stepping when stepping the main mast. But she's already surprisingly strong. It might not be needed at all. Quote
Docpal Posted October 4, 2014 Author Posted October 4, 2014 Finally found a trailer. After going through all of the Craig's list scenarios ( "great trailer, needs some work, NO paper work or registration, etc.,etc" ) I bit the bullet and found a new one to be a lot less expensive than I feared,( $650 in NJ...). Got her almost fitted to it, and am now frantically trying to button her up ( hatches,etc.) in time for the ride South to the Messabout. Still somewhat limited by a bum leg/nerve damage so I'm going to be finishing her AT the Messabout it looks like. In the attached picture you can see that I need a little help with striking a real waterline, etc., but unless the leg falls off completely Petunia, and I WILL be there this year.... Quote
Paul356 Posted October 5, 2014 Posted October 5, 2014 What trailer did you get? I'm in the market now myself. Yours looks like it fits well. Quote
PAR Posted October 5, 2014 Posted October 5, 2014 A sheathing of 10 ounce cloth will not add much strength or stiffness to the cabin top, though it will dramatically improve abrasion resistance. Quote
Docpal Posted October 5, 2014 Author Posted October 5, 2014 Paul, It's the 16 foot Load Rite. I looked at the next size down and it would have meant the stern hung over that trailer more than 3 feet, so I went with the next size up. PAR, After thinking it over I added the cloth, just because....There's not really much cabin top left once the hatches are installed ... Quote
LennieG Posted October 5, 2014 Posted October 5, 2014 Paul- i cannot find a local used trailer either, so will go with a Rocket, made locally, for $700 that has all the bells and whistles. They charge another $50 to set it up. Lennie Quote
Dnjost Posted October 5, 2014 Posted October 5, 2014 I own the small Loadrite, and yes the transom would hang over by 3'. Gonna give it a try next weekend so I can roll it in and out of the garage easier to work on it. But, I bet you are better off with the 16' one. Will post a photo. Thanks for the information. david Quote
Paul356 Posted October 6, 2014 Posted October 6, 2014 Thanks. Load Rite looks nice, now to find one in Wis. Quote
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