boatbuilder Posted July 14, 2011 Posted July 14, 2011 Just joined up and thought I would do a short intro. Name's Walt, I am from Shelton WA. USA. That's South Puget Sound area, good sailing waters. My current project is a BRS15 #145 mostly because thats about the limit in my garage. Previous builds included a 16' Kittiwake by Jacques Chavallard, (first boat and not a big success) a Goat Island Skiff by Michael Storer, and a V bottom 10 from Bateau. So far I have the BSR15's hull assembled and awaiting fiberglassing. I know I am going to do the bottom for sure with additional tape on the chines but I am not sure about doing the sides as well. Weight. I used Hydrotec plywood so I am thinking maybe three coats of epoxy on the sides plus paint should do. Boats under a bunch of junk right now, painting the house. Plan to post some pics when I start up on the boat again. W Quote
DISTELTK Posted July 15, 2011 Posted July 15, 2011 I built a BRS 15 several years ago. I have 2 coats of expoxy on the bottom and 1 on the sides The chines are taped double and epoxied. I have 3 coats of paint and it looks quit nice. I also used the hydrocal plywood. In my area it was a little less than Okoume. My boat is trailer sailed. I have had very little sand or stone beaches to worry about. Bottom still looks good. I like sailing the boat but do not get out enouth. good sailing tom d BRS 127 Quote
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