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Thanks Lower I am getting back into things very slowly. Yesterday I finished setting up the chase tubes for the control cables, steering and helms. My neighbor helped me drill several holes in the stringers and the cross pieces for electrical chase tubes. I now have to clean all the dust and start c...

Thanks larry Glad to see that you still have an interest of what us novice builders are doing. Caught any gators lately. I bet you miss Miami. I always sand between coats of epoxy if its been sitting for more than 24 hours. Hope this is right. So for the top of the cleats attach to the stringer I wi...

Thank you Steve, Capeman and all Yes, it is nice to be back. I am taking a break today. Will probably take in the Air show at the Homestead Air Force Reserve base. The Thunderbirds are performing and since I am only 4 miles from the base I can see them flying over my house. Steve your skiff is looki...

http://gallery.bateau2.com/albums/userpics/18858/100_2413.JPG Starting to build again after long bout with health issues. Was in the hospital several times from July to October. However I am happy to build again, Hope and pray that my health holds up. http://gallery.bateau2.com/albums/userpics/1885...

Very Lovely mate

Looks fantastic


Bushmaster

Hey Weg

I believe that you are coming along quite nicely.

Keep up the good work


Bushmaster

Thanks all for the timely and prompt input in helping me resolving this problem. I think I will notch ...shave .. the stringers at the transom end a bit..it's not too much, this will bring it to a level position. As for the motor well inside, I am considering turning the port compartment into a live...

Congrats Molaine

Very nice boat and a very well done job. Enjoy.

Bushmaster

Thanks Joel These are the compartments between the motor well bulk head and the transom. http://gallery.bateau2.com/albums/userpics/18858/100_2283.jpg I still have some 12 0z cloth left over. Should I use them or go with a lighter cloth..like maybe 6 oz. Please advise. Will have to order more suppli...

Is it necessary to glass the motor well bulk heads on the FS17 and any other bulk heads? Joel, some builders have answered this question already, The corners are all taped with 6" tape. However I feel very uneasy about just epoxying the rest of the bulk head since this is the one spot that wate...