Glen-L WB Power Skiff Build

[zool]

Thanks guys, trying to keep things moving along, eve though its getting cold again.

I figured i'd add some tabbing to the outer hull edges before fairing to make sure things hold together i rough water.

 

[zool]

I also trimmed and cleaned up the edges of the transom planks, and pb's around the center wood rail.

 

[zool]

It was cold today, so I used the lamp to heat the resin, ad the torpedo to heat the work area.

 

[zool]

Yesterday I moved the final motor out of here and into the other building, and with 2 large outboards, the 2 aq171's from the Imperial, the 5.0 and trans from the Monte ss, and all the outdrive assemblies, it was crowded to say the least lol, so temporarily put the cap back on the checkmate, and moved it in with the skiff to work on

Gonna build another rolling cradle for it.

 

[chevymaher]

Well while your having fun I am shoveling snow LOL. I much rather be doing what you are.

 

[zool]

We were supposed to get snow here today too Chev, but it stayed on the coast, dodged another bullet!

 

[kcassells]

Nice progress!

 

[chevymaher]

It isnt as bad here as it was supposed to be. I just went out and shook the boathouse roof to get the ice and snow off. It is sleeting and snow mixed now and supposed to do this all night.

 

[mickyryan]

just wanted to point out what appeared to be some gnat exrement in that fuzzy out of focus pic on board 4 on the starboard side.... looks awesome so far

 

[zool]

just wanted to point out what appeared to be some gnat exrement in that fuzzy out of focus pic on board 4 on the starboard side.... looks awesome so far

Yeah, those damn gnats are always taking a dump on my boat! :mad-new:

 

[nurseman]

just wanted to point out what appeared to be some gnat exrement in that fuzzy out of focus pic on board 4 on the starboard side....

You saw that too? I wasn't going to say anything...didn't want to upset Mr. Zool.

But it does look pretty sweet despite the piles of crap all over it.

 

[zool]

Im thinking maybe that was the missing ingredient for the stain color...

revised formula: Cognac, Bombay, and Excrement.

 

[zool]

Update:

Today i went out back and the epoxy cured enough to start working on prepping the bottom for fairing.

The hull edge tabbing was full of unraveled strings and resin puddles.

I started working the areas from the stern forward on both sides with various power sanders.

Started with 60 grit up to 100.

 

[zool]

When I got most of the cloth feathered out, I switched to hand block sanding with 150 grit. I also cleaned up the glue edges on the keel.

Worked it till the cloth completely blended to the hull.

Got most of the bottom prepped for a leveling coat of compound, then a final skim coat.

Had enough for the day at this point but satisfied with the results, I hate sanding epoxy and cabosil almost as much as grinding glass lol

 

[oldrem]

Well worth it though - taking shape nicely

 

[archbuilder]

looking good mr zool

 

[kcassells]

Pretty groovy... Looking like a runabout for the spring.

 

[zool]

Thanks guys, Kev, im pushing to get it done because I have to have it inspected by the State Marine Police to get a hull number so I can register it..never done that before so I dont know what im in for.

 

[kcassells]

Oh geez....pia I'll bet. I'll bet you'll SAIL right thru it.

 

[Pcolafisher]

Does Glen-L provide assistance with what to expect from the inspection? That could help.
Cheers