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KC , your not scraping or sanding it off . It remains a waterproof layer in between the inner and outer layers . Like Flashback said it remains flexible . Folks say the ride is a lot softer like original compared to the epoxy bottoms which are a good bit stiffer . I did a lot of reading before...

You have plenty of time . It takes a while to cure . After I stop and clean up for the day I will be misting the planks with water and covering with plastic . It helps the curing process and keeps the planks swollen while drying . They have learned a lot of tricks since they started these type...

Plenty gooey Lol !

First couple down . I’m getting a little over 3’ of plank per tube . I’ll be scraping up and reusing the ooze out ..

So I guess we are starting the 5200 planks tomorrow. Was gunna start today but I got called in to work at the last minute. I hope this goes well .. Lol ! I pre-drilled and counter sunk all the screw holes . I have 4 different lengths of screws in this first plank . Started the screws so no...

I drop 4 spots , my team looses last night and our QB goes down , one our best receivers and O lineman get hurt too . I hate Mondays … Lol !

I ,I,I,im too close to the top ... It don't feel natural ... Now I'm gunna start thinking too much ,I know it ..

Santa RJ ! , nice job on the whole set up ! Looked like a lot of work but a good time indeed!

I got all the bottom planks cut and the existing 4 I wanna say strakes sanded ? Those were a little worn but still in good shape so gunna reuse them . I’ll fill the old holes with some hairy epoxy pb . Then redrill . Next up I need to cut the butt blocks for the plank end joints and install them...

Almost forgot !

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!!

Tight joints are a chore to accomplish…Same species of wood but I had to get from 2 different piles . One a little darker than the other . This is gunna take a while ..

Steaming plank #2 now . Anyway ti make some moonshine at the same time ? Lol !

First attempt at steaming a plank . 25/30 baking time and it bent pretty easily. Got a late start had work for a while this morning . Rooftop 14th floor looking across the ICW towards the Atlantic ..

I need to get it in gear !

Just cutting planks in between watching football .. Almost have all the bottom planks cut out . Finally got my fastener order found and delivered from snail mail Bermuda Triangle .. My son helped me install the Starboard side intermediate ribs . Should be steam bending soon . I see no other...

Nice Dorsett ! I always liked those ! They look like just a really comfortable boat !

Good deal Joe ! A worthy cause I hope it works out !

Bags came in .. had to work all weekend but wanted to give the Sammy Steamer a try . Needed a little bend on a few of the intermediate frame strips . I’ll let it cool over night and see if it holds shape tomorrow. News flash ! Steam is pretty darn hot ! Lol !