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by Baitcaster
Thu Oct 27, 2011 4:23 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: FS17 build in Maryland
Replies: 45
Views: 11545

Re: FS17 build in Maryland

Hey Aquaboogie! Any progress on this build?
by Baitcaster
Tue Oct 25, 2011 3:26 pm
Forum: Questions before purchasing the plans and announcements..
Topic: New design
Replies: 116
Views: 15166

Re: New design

Cool! We just finished a kitchen reno - wish I would have seen this first!
by Baitcaster
Thu Oct 20, 2011 1:37 pm
Forum: Resins, Fiberglass and Paint
Topic: Fiberglassing vs epoxy only on plywood
Replies: 18
Views: 2435

Re: Fiberglassing vs epoxy only on plywood

No such thing as a dumb question, checking is when a slight (sometimes bigger) crack(s) appears in the finish due to the drying out of the wood underneath. Even thought plywood is "stable", hot sun and extreme temps for an extended period can cause the surface ply to react and then you ha...
by Baitcaster
Thu Oct 20, 2011 10:33 am
Forum: Resins, Fiberglass and Paint
Topic: Fiberglassing vs epoxy only on plywood
Replies: 18
Views: 2435

Re: Fiberglassing vs epoxy only on plywood

Dumb question - what is "checking"?
by Baitcaster
Thu Oct 13, 2011 4:58 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: knottyBuoyz III The TW28 Project
Replies: 2691
Views: 360260

Re: knottyBuoyz III The TW28 Project

Wow, what an amazing, epic project! I have to say I was getting the pre-build jitters on my FS17 but, after seeing this project...
by Baitcaster
Thu Oct 13, 2011 3:48 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: FS 17
Replies: 10
Views: 1947

Re: FS 17

I have a question on this topic - how do you "bolt" seats, console etc to the sole of the boat when you can't get underneath the sole to tighten the nuts? Do you use some kind of special bot like a toggle bolt, or do you have to cut holes in the sole to access the nuts?
by Baitcaster
Tue Oct 11, 2011 5:01 pm
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: FS17 - first dumb question
Replies: 5
Views: 835

FS17 - first dumb question

Just studying the plans getting ready to lay out and cut some parts. I can't find any dimensions for the transom clamping board inserts. The notes say to use the transom as a template. However, it is clear that the inserts are not the same size as the full transom (i.e., the inserts do not go all th...
by Baitcaster
Thu Oct 06, 2011 2:42 pm
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: Baitcaster's FS17 Build Thread (Oct. 5, 2011)
Replies: 7
Views: 945

Re: Baitcaster's FS17 Build Thread (Oct. 5, 2011)

In case you are ever going to consider a PH18, I have a deck mold that will be freed up in the next couple weeks. Oddly enough the mold took at least 250 hours and the part (deck) I am pulling will take a day to lay up and a second for the core/underside fabric.... Hmmm, I don't think I could fit t...
by Baitcaster
Thu Oct 06, 2011 2:36 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: Mark's PH18 in Toronto
Replies: 387
Views: 56418

Re: Mark's PH18 in Toronto

If I want something quick and closer to home (I live in Markham) I go to Noah's. For the bulk of the expense though like the 20 some sheets of H80, transom board and epoxy, I went through Jason at Composites Canada. My wife work's for one of their suppliers so it helped me get a good discount. I'll...
by Baitcaster
Thu Oct 06, 2011 2:33 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: FS 17 launched May 2011 in Massachusetts
Replies: 14
Views: 2642

Re: FS 17 launched May 2011 in Massachusetts

Lower wrote:I've been working on the same one for years now. I'll get it done eventually and be using it in the same waters you are!
Yeah.... I am anxiously awaiting more posts on your build!