17' 0" Freedom

[Jim Dodd]

Looks Great Randy !
It's always a relief to get past the bilge, and laying strips on the relatively flat of the football.

I always enjoy fitting strips, and closing the football !

Jim

[Patricks Dad]

After a few weeks away from the shop, I got back at it yesterday. Should have the hull closed in next weekend.

[Cruiser]

I like the variety in the strip coloration ..... good job book matching


Brian

[Patricks Dad]

Finished closing in the hull today. Also got outer stems mortised and epoxied in place....

[Cruiser]

Time to make some shavings and sawdust, looks so good Randy. The stems seem to be fitting really well.

Brian

[Patricks Dad]

The stems fit ok. Got them faired today. Hope to get the rest of the hull faired and sheerline cut next weekend. Then on to glass!

[Jim Dodd]

The Fairing looks great ! Randy. It looked like a lot to remove earlier !

Jim

[Patricks Dad]

Yeah, there was quite a bit to take off. But the fine precision tools I used make pretty quick work of it (belt sander followed by sharp block plane)

[Patricks Dad]

Ready for glass.... but my stirring companion is not available Saturday. Will probably have to do it solo...

[Jim Dodd]

Cardboard ! Yes ! Not only does it keep the floors epoxy free, but it makes it a lot more comfortable to stand !

I mix and glass by myself, but a good helper is worth the wait !

Looking forward to seeing that hull wet out !


Jim

[Cruiser]

Looking forward to seeing the final wood colour, I think you did a great job with the shading.


Brian

[Patricks Dad]

two coat of epoxy on so far....

[Cruiser]

Looking awesome Randy, nice job.


Brian

[Jim Dodd]

Looks great Randy !

single layer on the bottom ?

Jim

[Patricks Dad]

yes, single layer of 6 oz E-glass. It wet out really slow (or maybe I'm just getting more impatient in my old age).