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original hulls
Date: 08/19/2011
Views: 1067
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Date: 08/19/2011
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no decks came on the boat. Hear you can see the bulkheads looking forward.
Date: 08/19/2011
Views: 991
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bulkheads removed in order to change hull shape forward of the front crossbeam location
Date: 08/19/2011
Views: 922
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bow cut off 16" back from original bow point. Made bows vertical to refine hull entry.
Date: 08/19/2011
Views: 1130
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Dryfit bulkheads
Date: 08/27/2011
Views: 949
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Using the old bulkheads, I traced the pattern on foam and then to the glass mat.
Date: 08/27/2011
Views: 947
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Supplies...
Date: 08/27/2011
Views: 907
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Make sure to saturate the glass with mixed resin. West systems is a little tricky but produces the best results. Mix 105/206 at 5:1 by weight. This combo has a longer set time, which is good if you need to work it a bit.
Date: 08/27/2011
Views: 897
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Bulkheads in place, clamped and glass mat on. Wearing gloves for sure, use your fingers to work resin and glass into tight corners, and working out air bubbles.
Date: 08/27/2011
Views: 975
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Date: 08/27/2011
Views: 864
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Clamped rails on hull skin to straighten out rails. Longitudinal support dry-fitted to keep bulkheads and hulls straight.
Date: 08/28/2011
Views: 899
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Interior detailed view
Date: 08/28/2011
Views: 885
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Compare this profile to original, much refined entry. I left the bottom of the hulls untouched as to leave as much flotation low in the profile as possible.
Date: 08/28/2011
Views: 887
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Starting to look fast! or at least faster...
Date: 08/28/2011
Views: 1077
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