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Hi Guys,

I started the build of the FS14 low sheer about 5 weeks ago. I have made every mistake possible but I am enjoying it! this is my first build so I am going the cheap way on the mats. I know the boat wont last as long but I am really building this one to fish off of and learn on before building a bigger one. This design looks like it will be perfect for fishing around upper Tampa Bay and I cant wait to get it on the water... that's still a few weeks out.


I posted the pictures to my gallery but I how the heck do I post them here?!

Welcome peejay. If you look in '"questions before purchasing - announcements" you'll find "How to post pictures". Enjoy your build.

PeeJay;

Thanks for starting this build thread, this is a boat I am very interested in building as well. Please keep the pics coming as well as any lessons learned so I can hopefully keep learning.

Welcome to the group

So! I fixed the gap near the bow with a few layers of tape. I will do the same on the inside for strength. Finished filleting the outside and tried to smooth off the edges. I did run into a few problems... I only secured the frames to the jig on one side and the frames warped under the weight of the hull in the heat and humidity. I flipped the hull and flattened the frames. I am going to replace the frames, pull in the hull against them using ratchet straps, and glue them in place next!

Peejay1023, send us some recent photo's of your build!! Thanks, Jeff

GA Jeff,

Backup one page.

LOL I was a bit confused. I just posted today.

So I could use an opinion. There is a supplier that has 17 oz biax cloth on the cheap. should I use this to cover the hull? will it make a significant difference? opinions?

Its going to add weight over something like 6 oz or 10 oz and use more epoxy.

Correct 17 oz. is too heavy plus, it will double or triple the amount of resin compared to 6 oz.
That will more than double the cost too.

I got a deal (free) when decking my OD18 of some 16 oz woven. While the deck is certainly "solid", I lost more money in the epoxy that it took to wet it out than I gained in the "deal". One reason my boat is 300 lbs heavier than Jacques' plan.