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by Arctic
Sun Jan 04, 2009 7:57 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Fibreglass problems
Replies: 8
Views: 2684

My other techniques for my next builds will consist of: Set up strongback Cut and set up the Molds (A Bear Mountain 16' Prospector) Set up stems, and keel set up 3 stringers on each side of the boat set up ribs on the inside (every 6 inch) lay a floor in the centre canvas/nylon the exterior waterpro...
by Arctic
Sat Jan 03, 2009 7:48 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Fibreglass problems
Replies: 8
Views: 2684

These are the common problems that most builders seem to have with Fibreglass/Epoxy. Sand, fill, smooth out- do what you have to. I am building two more boats this spring/summer/fall, 16' prospectors. I am going to utilize fibreglass/epoxy only as needed . I find it so frustrating to work with. Mess...
by Arctic
Sun Jul 20, 2008 9:35 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Oh what a mess!
Replies: 6
Views: 2518

Been there and done that- twice now. I think this has got to be the biggest disadvantage of the fiberglass/epoxy method. Sand and scrape- patch and smooth. Don't expect perfection either- it does not exist. Trust me, you will not notice the things you see now when you are enjoying time on the water ...
by Arctic
Wed Jul 02, 2008 6:57 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Isle Royale
Replies: 13
Views: 12114

Sounds like agreat trip Randy. I used to live in Thunder Bay and often looked at Isle Royale on my maps- I was always curious about it. A few questions for you: How did you get to the island? Is it a park of some sort? Are there any "facilities" available or is it all in the bush? Got any ...
by Arctic
Sat May 24, 2008 6:28 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Finished
Replies: 4
Views: 1855

Took her out this morning. This was the first time I have been in a Kayak in about 12 years. So I started nice and easy in shallow waters on Lac LeMay in Hull. I was impressed by the handling, stability and speed. The hull design seems superior in these aspects. I also liked being low and close to t...
by Arctic
Mon May 19, 2008 3:22 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Finished
Replies: 4
Views: 1855

Finished

Well, The Nightheron is finally ready for the water- looking forward to testing her out soon.

Photos here: http://s225.photobucket.com/albums/dd191/nightheron/

Mark
by Arctic
Wed Apr 09, 2008 9:36 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Chopstick Canoe
Replies: 2
Views: 4554

Chopstick Canoe

by Arctic
Sat Mar 29, 2008 7:39 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: what's the coolest temperature you would fiberglass in?
Replies: 7
Views: 3625

I regularly use West System starting out at about 17C and finishing at about 12C
Seems to work well

Mark
by Arctic
Fri Mar 21, 2008 4:38 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Paint
Replies: 9
Views: 4605

Paint

Painting over our Wooden Boats. What do you think?

Any discussion to go along with your choice. I have found this to be a somewhat charged topic among some builders.

Mark
by Arctic
Sat Mar 15, 2008 8:21 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: 4 oz glass this time around (For Kayak)
Replies: 2
Views: 2749

4 oz glass this time around (For Kayak)

Getting ready to do the glass job on the Kayak soon. Just need to make the time now. I am hoping spreading the epoxy on this 4 oz glass will be much easier (and smoother) than working with the 10 oz glass I was using for the seems. I used 6oz on the Canoe and it seemed to go well. Still on target fo...
by Arctic
Fri Mar 14, 2008 7:22 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Winter blues
Replies: 4
Views: 6288

Last Tuesday my car had several tonnes of snow fall on it from a high steel roof. Looks like it might be a total loss. Hood, roof, and passenger side all severly crushed in. Windsheild destroyed as well. Possible structural damage to the frame as well. On the bright side- it just missed us by about ...
by Arctic
Sun Feb 24, 2008 4:40 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: this canoe is cursed
Replies: 8
Views: 3252

You're not cursed, you just have old "Murphy" helping you out. He hangs around my shop a fair bit as well. Keep your chin up, "Murphy" will dawdle off to some other poor builders shop soon enough!

Mark,
Cantley, Quebec.
by Arctic
Fri Feb 15, 2008 8:25 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Painting a conoe
Replies: 8
Views: 4745

Painting is always an option, and the results can be very nice. I am unsure why there is sometimes such strong opposistion to doing this? If you do choose to paint, use a good quality scratch resistant paint. I used a red latex formulated for outdoor use on wood- It came out nice, however the paint ...
by Arctic
Sun Feb 03, 2008 9:02 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Sanding Question
Replies: 3
Views: 1587

Thanks Glen!

Mark
by Arctic
Sat Feb 02, 2008 8:03 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Sanding Question
Replies: 3
Views: 1587

Sanding Question

I am in the process of "cleaning up" my boat prior to the first major glassing. As you know I have had issues with the seams and now find a mess of hard epoxy droplets at places on the hull. I plan to scrape and sand these away. - in the case of sanding what grit would you reccomend? I am ...