Jknight611 Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 Hi all, wanted to give a brief update on CS20 MKlll s/n 2! We picked up our kit from B&B just after the Messabout and headed home. We got started on the kit in mid December We "did" the centerboard, rudder and bonded the rings on all the access panels to get the feel of working with the materials. We coated the surfaces of the foils with a barrier coat after completing the glass covering. Then we built the butterfly, darn thing is big! Didn't have enough room so I built the jig under the butterfly. It was assembled on 2x stock on a bunch of sawhorses. For the 3d fold, I held the stern up while the 2x stock was removed and it layed right into the cradle! Stressful 6 minutes! ! . Other than a few embarrassing calls to the Wizard the build has progressed just fine! I am trying something slightly different than Doug's Look Far, I have a thru hull in the centerboard trunk and a reversible ballast pump to add or remove water from the ballast tank, hope it works! Also hope the photos are clear enough! More when my fingers dry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LennieG Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Jay- Looking good. Nice progress....keep it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jknight611 Posted February 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Thanks Lenny! I have some time this week and hope to get "a bit dun"! Fun project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Silsbe Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 This is gonna be fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jknight611 Posted February 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Think I am getting geared up to bond the bunk tops down. I am rolling the second coat of epoxy in that area this afternoon. I bought some Sherman Williams Tile Clad water based epoxy paint to paint the "utility" areas. I thought I can see any issues with the wood with out paint , but with all the epoxy I don't imagine any problems years down the creek with rot. What say yea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Cameron Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Inside compartments and out of the living areas of the cabin, I like to keep the epoxy bare. I can see if there is any water intrusion and UV (which breaks down epoxy) is not an issue on the inside. On the outside, if you are finishing bright, you need several coats of a varnish with a good UV inhibitor and keep recoating regularly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jknight611 Posted February 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 Well here is a update on our CS 20 MKlll, believe the name will be SOUTHERN EXPRESS. I am really happy with the quality of the kit and the quality of the materials. No major snags, (hope my questions to Graham remain secret!) On our next work session we (my wife and I) plan to bond the horizontal surfaces in place. Funny how you work and work, see little progress, then eureka, in one work session, a boat or a recognizable part appears! Haven't quite figured out how to NOT POST SIDEWAYS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LennieG Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 Great progress! If you are using an iPhone or IPad keep the "home" button ( slightly indented button on bottom of phone) on your RIGHT when taking a picture, and then they won't get inverted. Otherwise, don't worry, Chick just lays sideways on his desk to look at pictures. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattp Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 Wow! You have a lot done already! And it looks good aside from being built in the capsize position Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Cameron Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 Be sure you have enough weights on hand to hold them down while the epoxy hardens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jknight611 Posted February 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 Hi Doug, been using Talon plastic nails to hold cleats and such while the epoxy sets, I do have about 50 lbs of soft dive weights from another life if I need them, the plastic nails are 7/16 long don't provide much clamping pressure. They work great preventing the hydraulic slide when you have a piece setting on the wet epoxy. Thanks for the tip! I'll be "out " for 2 more weeks then I hope to see a flurry of progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Ludwig Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 Lennie, you're right about lying sideways on the desk...kinda makes the cat mad when I shove him outa the way though. I agree, too, about leaving the epoxy unpainted in the compartments. Jay, lookin' GREAT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jknight611 Posted February 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 Thanks for the comments all! Really enjoy this project, and I know we will enjoy the boat when complete! Don, you mentioned you were using Dyneema loops, where did you find these? I have a rivnut puller and plan to install all the hardware with aluminum rivnuts in shear, so the Dyneema loops will be the hot set up. I wont be home for the next 2 weeks so I am gathering parts, supplies and a credit card bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Silsbe Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Search youtube for "how to make a soft shackle". Loops are more difficult, but they will show up in the right column, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Silsbe Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Apsltd.com has the fids you'll need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jknight611 Posted March 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Thanks Don, fid ordered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Silsbe Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Glad to help! There are two types of soft shackles on youtube. The kind without the bury is easier to make, easier to operate, and just as effective, in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jknight611 Posted March 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Looking at the videos on soft shackles, wonder how a square knot, topped by a granny then sealed with a drop of goo, would work out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Silsbe Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 Are you talking about the stopper knot? There's one video on youtube that simplifies tying that. Sure, a gob-stopper knot would work , but it wouldn't be as attractive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jknight611 Posted March 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 Thanks Don, mostly tounge in cheek, thanks for getting me thinking that direction! Think I will use that video series to eliminate any hard shackles on the sheets and halards. I was hit in the head years ago trying to wrangle a jib shackle that weighed 4 oz, that hurts when that thing is being whiplashed in a seaway by a 50ft mast so eliminating shackles will save weight and money. Best of everything to the Core Sound Warriors starting the Challange today!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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