Boat Builder Central

Hi Dave, Ashamed to admit it is not in the water yet. Damn close though. Basically a week of fairing and painting sessions should finish it up. Still stumped about what to do for a trailer. New ones all seem a bit pricey and the used stuff online is pretty rough. You can reach me on 021 782 808. Che...

As usual, all good info, thanks guys...

Thanks Larry, that makes sense.

Time to pull the pin on a trailer. I'm running out of excuses.

Cheers -Steve

Hi All, Long time no see. I have finally reached the point where my FS14 needs a trailer to get out of the garage. My local trailer shop recommended a "roller" style trailer with most of the weight supported by a couple of keel rollers, but I seem to remember people here preferring "b...

Congrats Evan, enjoy the trip. If you need a hand with anything when you get to NZ, drop me a line.

Don't talk to me about data rates, try getting your data delivered under the Pacific and see how long it takes!

Hi Joel,

The fiberglass work in the photos above appears to have a greenish tint to it. What's causing that?

Cheers -Steve

And it doesn't always work even if you are using the same brand.

For example, some of the West System hardeners use a 5:1 ratio and others a 3:1 ratio. You might be able to get the amounts right, but I'm not sure I could.

In short, only mix hardeners of the same ratio.

Hey Larry.

Why higher than the cg of the boat?

Cheers -Steve

rjezuit, that's unfair.

Sam would never put epoxy in Cracker Larry's fur.