Johnny Socko Posted June 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Socko Posted June 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 Both sides are on. It is hot and muggy out, the wife had to hold the sides in place while I screw them on. I got a good wife :grin: Is there a string for the fist time weekender builder? I know about the FAQ page but is there a dedicated string for it? If not I might start one, and the first thing I would put in is you never have enough clamps (nothing to do with the sides). If you are going to start a weekender put it off for 1 year and start buying clamps of every sort. 2nd, buy marine plywood, If the extra money is putting you off wait another year and save up the money. You've waited 2 years now, if your heart is still in it here is some more. Don't do this exposed to the weather, have a dedicated area in doors, my car port is not cutting it. If there are any newbies following just reply, I can go on for hours. My only saving grace is I love making sawdust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Socko Posted June 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 Well as I said it is hot :sad: Time for another break. I am trimming the sides and I am reminded of another must have tool. A pull saw. Cuts very straight, lots of control. And it rips through 1/4" ply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Socko Posted July 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 Working on the starboard cockpit seat. 2 days and counting :sad:. I just need to attach the seat back. The light is gone, and I am tired. Pics tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Socko Posted July 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 Still working on seats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Socko Posted July 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 There is a danger in naming a boat before it is built. We are now contemplating a different name. We like Pursuit of Happiness. And we also like the name St. Somewhere. Here's another pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Socko Posted July 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 That should read Saint Somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Socko Posted July 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 The Sureform is a great tool. But sometimes the old rasp is what is needed. BTW still wrestling with the seats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Socko Posted July 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 Been a while, sorry. Working on the cabin. Lots of little details. I need to get more wood for the forward rafter. After that I am going to epoxy the inside and paint the inside. I did laminate some 1/4 ply to the cabin floor. I go about 235 lbs and the floor felt a little soft to me. It is much better now. BTW I am 1/2 the way through my 3 gal of epoxy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Socko Posted August 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 Cabin roof is on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Socko Posted August 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 Next project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Socko Posted August 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 Well got her flipped today, for pics goto http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Gwenivere-Stevenson-Weekender-II/208603149579 The flipping party was my wife who has a medical condition that prevents her from straining too much, my 72 yr old dad, and myself. It was fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Socko Posted October 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Well tomorrow she goes back over, for pics goto http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Gwenivere-Stevenson-Weekender-II/208603149579 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Gross Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Great job! Love the paint. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Socko Posted October 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Here she is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Socko Posted October 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 And now she is on her trailer, and no scratches :grin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Socko Posted November 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 She made the trip to her winter home. :sad: Come on spring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Socko Posted May 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 Well her winter home was not "Home Sweet Home". She was at my parents house, out of sight out of mind. During the course of the winter she got about 50 gallons of water in her. And a lot of mold. I had to remove the cabin and cockpit seats. The hull is sound so all is not lost. Today is the first day of construction. I cut the parts for the rudder box, got them coated with epoxy. Tomorrow I will assemble it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Socko Posted June 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Well as I said before I had allot of scrubbing to do That is done I have started on the seats again, this time it is going a little faster. Thank goodness it is not as hot as it was last year I now get a little working time with the epoxy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew_Butchart Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 While you're there, you may want to consider installing a cockpit drain. Mine is made from a couple of pieces of galvanized pipe run through the keel and glued into place. For a drain plug I use the cork from an empty rum bottle when sailing. With the drain at the transom I can still get a few inches of water in the cockpit as it pools at the front of the cockpit when the boat's on the trailer. Putting the drain at the front of the cockpit might be a better option. I also get some water that will sit on the seats. Last winter I invested in a good heavy-duty tarp and had hardly any water in the spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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