Yes that's right, currently edges are so sharp they would cut
Started filling the bottom with fairing mix. I'll add graphite layers next.
I'm leaving the topsides raw, as specified in the plans, the plywood is of sufficient quality.
C17 open in France - launched
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Built C17 (app.php/gallery/album/262), GF14, Devlin Bella 16. Sails a 30ft Biloup 89 sailboat.
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After 3 layers of fairing and sanding, I'm adding graphite to the bottom.
The project will be on hold for another week as I go fishing again.
The project will be on hold for another week as I go fishing again.
Built C17 (app.php/gallery/album/262), GF14, Devlin Bella 16. Sails a 30ft Biloup 89 sailboat.
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Nice. Tom
Restored Mirror Dinghy, Bought OD18 built by CL, Westlawn School of Yacht Design courses. LT US Navy 1970-1978
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I managed to put one more coat of graphite before leaving. Still to be faired but it's starting to shine !
I have planned to paint everything, but I'm still wondering if I shouldn't leave the bottom with bare epoxy/graphite... it's what I did on my GF14 and it's working very well, the bottom is tough and never sees the light anyway, so no UV problem... did anyone try that too ?
Otherwise the console is fully glassed, fairing next.
I have planned to paint everything, but I'm still wondering if I shouldn't leave the bottom with bare epoxy/graphite... it's what I did on my GF14 and it's working very well, the bottom is tough and never sees the light anyway, so no UV problem... did anyone try that too ?
Otherwise the console is fully glassed, fairing next.
Built C17 (app.php/gallery/album/262), GF14, Devlin Bella 16. Sails a 30ft Biloup 89 sailboat.
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You will get a slow degradation of the epoxy on the bottom due to reflected light. If stored out of the sun, this could take decades. If going just with an epoxy coat above the waterline, use a couple extra coats. I put on a light glass, which is not really much more epoxy, but a lot of extra sanding and fairing.
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No need to cover the graphite it will last forever. There are boats that are 15 years old that still have bare graphite bottoms. Tom
Restored Mirror Dinghy, Bought OD18 built by CL, Westlawn School of Yacht Design courses. LT US Navy 1970-1978
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After much deliberation, I'll stick to the original plan and shall paint everything.
Back at it, installed the rub rail, more fairing and sanding, and a last coat of epoxy. Looks like orange peel from an angle but will smoothen with sanding.
Then, painting will start. 2/3 coats of 2 parts primer, then 2/3 coats of 2 parts polyurethane.
Back at it, installed the rub rail, more fairing and sanding, and a last coat of epoxy. Looks like orange peel from an angle but will smoothen with sanding.
Then, painting will start. 2/3 coats of 2 parts primer, then 2/3 coats of 2 parts polyurethane.
Built C17 (app.php/gallery/album/262), GF14, Devlin Bella 16. Sails a 30ft Biloup 89 sailboat.
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Prime time !
2 layers on the bottom and transom, 1 on the sides for now.
The extension on the transom is a support for the sounder transducer, I didn't want to screw it directly in the transom as it's under the waterline.
Also preparing the frames for deck hardware and hatches.
The flip is scheduled Wednesday next week (7th June), I plan to to finish the top coats this week.
2 layers on the bottom and transom, 1 on the sides for now.
The extension on the transom is a support for the sounder transducer, I didn't want to screw it directly in the transom as it's under the waterline.
Also preparing the frames for deck hardware and hatches.
The flip is scheduled Wednesday next week (7th June), I plan to to finish the top coats this week.
Built C17 (app.php/gallery/album/262), GF14, Devlin Bella 16. Sails a 30ft Biloup 89 sailboat.
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Re: C17 open 'Fair Enough' in France
Great plan and forethought for the transducer mount! Looks great!
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Built C17 (app.php/gallery/album/262), GF14, Devlin Bella 16. Sails a 30ft Biloup 89 sailboat.
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