Another Riviera update

[Martien]

Today we finally finished planking the second layer.<br />We can start with the final layer in about a week. (hopefully).<br />Check our website to see more pictures.<br /><br />

<br /><br />Best regards,<br /><br />Martien<br /> The Riviera project

 

[Martien]

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And this is after trimming the edges and cleaning everything.<br /><br />

<br /><br />Regards,<br />Martien.<br /> The Riviera project

 

[Martien]

Re: Another Riviera update

Things are going a bit slow but steady.<br />Fiberglassing is almost done, I hope we can turn them within a few weeks.<br /><br />Regards,<br /><br />Martien<br /> The Riviera Project <br /><br />

 

[Stratosfied]

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Looks Great!

 

[Realgun]

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Very nice looking boats you have there. I was looking on the site and why did you use so many layers of wood?

 

[Martien]

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Originally posted by Realgun:<br /> why did you use so many layers of wood?

Hello Realgun,<br /><br />We used two layers of plywood and one solid Mahogany layer. I think this is quite normal, don't you? Total thickness is about 14-15mm<br /><br />Regards,<br />Martien<br /> The Riviera Project

 

[Dunfer]

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Someone recommended I take a look at you project as I am getting ready to start a 19' Barrelback soon and could use all the help I can get.<br /><br />The boats look grreaat!<br /><br />My plans and instructions recommend Mahogany for the frame work and I didn't know if I could find a cheaper alternative. Any input there?<br /><br />I am planning on using 1/8" veneers for the planking, but found a guy that is using 3/16" planks for the top and used 1/8" and 1/2" plywood (marine) for the subsurfaces. What did you use? and did you use epoxy on the inside as well?<br /><br />Your projects look beautiful and I would like to continue watching your progress and get any tips you may have.<br /><br />Lots of luck

 

[Martien]

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Hello Dunfer,<br /><br />Thanks for the compliments. It's good to hear that all the pictures at our site can be a help for other people.<br /><br />I like the barrelback's design. It must be a pleasure to build her. (Don't forget to take some pictures)<br /><br />We also used Mahogany for the frames. It's not too expensive, works great and I also like the idea to use Mahogany for all the solid parts.<br /><br />If you have any questions, just ask and I will try to help.<br /><br />Best regards,<br /><br />Martien.<br /> The Riviera Project

 

[Martien]

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Today's the day we've been waiting for the last few weeks.<br /><br />I'm glad we've found some friends to help us out.<br /><br />

<br /><br />Best regards,<br /><br />Martien<br /> The Riviera Project

 

[Martien]

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For those who want to see more than just a picture, Freddie has added a movie at the website.<br /><br />Regards,<br /><br />Martien.<br /> The Riviera Project

 

[Realgun]

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Woot Woot Good job. That painting looks very good.<br />If the boats performe half as well as they look well WOW.<br /><br />I wish I was building insread of taking apart to repair damage.