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- Thu Aug 03, 2017 12:43 am
- Forum: Builder's Small Boats
- Topic: FS14 Build - Pics, etc.
- Replies: 96
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Re: FS14 Build - Pics, etc.
It's not going to be a problem. Very little of the strength comes from the glue in between the panels. Once you fiberglass tape these joints they will be very strong. The reason for keeping a space is so the panels aren't pushing against each other which can lead to bowed or warped panels. If the sh...
- Wed Jul 26, 2017 1:45 am
- Forum: Builder's Power Boats
- Topic: FS14: jaydillyo's first build
- Replies: 75
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Re: FS14: jaydillyo's first build
- Sand - Prime - Guide coat - Sand - Fair - Sand - Fair - Sand Even though there are a few minor spots I was about to declare fairing over when I accidentally hit the side with the edge of my RO Sander and put a good gouge in it. I guess that means one more coat of fairing. Getting close to the poin...
- Fri Jul 14, 2017 10:38 pm
- Forum: Builder's Power Boats
- Topic: FS14: jaydillyo's first build
- Replies: 75
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Re: FS14: jaydillyo's first build
S3 primer is on the way. Haven't picked out paint yet.
- Fri Jul 14, 2017 12:47 am
- Forum: Builder's Power Boats
- Topic: FS14: jaydillyo's first build
- Replies: 75
- Views: 18688
Re: FS14: jaydillyo's first build
Well, I'm back at it. I have been fairing. Today I put a clear coat of epoxy over the whole exterior. As I was doing it the flaws in my fairing job started to appear. None of them are horrible. I am hoping that primer will hide them. Either way, next I will give the epoxy a light sanding and then pu...
- Mon Sep 12, 2016 11:22 pm
- Forum: Builder's Power Boats
- Topic: FS14: jaydillyo's first build
- Replies: 75
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Re: FS14: jaydillyo's first build
I squared off the transom and chines. I kind of made a mess of it. I had to spend a lot of time removing hardened epoxy. After cleaning things up as best I could, I sanded the entire bottom and put on a coat of epoxy. I think I'm going to forego the spray rails and start fairing. I'd like to at leas...
- Thu Jun 30, 2016 1:43 am
- Forum: Anything else and for sale. . .
- Topic: JL Audio MHX280/4 on the cheap
- Replies: 1
- Views: 667
JL Audio MHX280/4 on the cheap
I have been keeping an eye out for some stereo equipment for my boat (when it's finished) and came across a deal that I couldn't pass up. I thought I'd share it in case anybody else is interested. JL Audio MHX280/4 http://www.jlaudio.com/mhx280-4-marine-audio-mhx-amplifiers-98403 $169 at Creative Au...
- Wed Jun 01, 2016 11:56 pm
- Forum: Builder's Power Boats
- Topic: FS14: jaydillyo's first build
- Replies: 75
- Views: 18688
Re: FS14: jaydillyo's first build
Holy moly! Has it been almost 2 years since my last post? Well, last year I didn't do much except put the rub rail on. So far this year I have put on a skeg and some strakes. I'm still debating wether or not to put on splash rails. I'd like to flip it soon and glass in the stringers. As usual, I'm h...
- Mon Nov 23, 2015 1:25 am
- Forum: Builder's Power Boats
- Topic: FS155 (FS17 scaled to 90%) Completed
- Replies: 60
- Views: 11897
Re: FS155 (FS17 scaled to 90%) Completed
Thanks for the review on the Suzuki. I have had my eye on this motor and haven't seen any real performance reports. Are you happy that you went with the 30 hp or do you think the 25 hp would have been fine? As far as I can tell the only difference between the two is the 30 hp has a higher rpm limit.
- Mon Sep 21, 2015 12:20 am
- Forum: Resins, Fiberglass and Paint
- Topic: Initial fiberglass cloth sanding
- Replies: 1
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Initial fiberglass cloth sanding
I sanded the entire hull of my FS14. How much more sanding I should do? I'm worried that I will sand into the cloth.
- Sun Sep 20, 2015 11:48 pm
- Forum: Resins, Fiberglass and Paint
- Topic: which sandpaper?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 983
Re: which sandpaper?
I ended up using Shopsmith 40 grit from Lowes. It was a bit pricey, but I had to use a lot less of it than the Diablo or Gator (which I also tried out).