I don’t know what it was about having those deck plates going on upfront but I am so excited. It is really starting to look like the drawings. What a cool project.
Looking great, Perry. I wouldn’t risk breathing those paint fumes. I use the respirators from harbor freight that are rated for organic vapors. They work great and are only around 15 bucks.
Thanks. So far only filets inside. I talk about it some in the next episode coming soon. I'm thinking I'll wait to fiberglass it until the boat's upside down.
@@ocean_capable_small_sailboat Yes, thinking about it, that makes more sense. Have you got any idea what it will weigh at the point you come to turn it upside down and how many people you will need to do it? Having said that, do you know the approximate weight at the moment? My 3.3m (11ft) plywood Mirror dinghy weights 45 kg (100 lbs) and it takes two of us to safely turn it upside down for painting (but I can turn it upside down all on my own on the water with a bit of help from the wind 😁)
I have no idea on the weight. I used to be able to move it around the shop on my own a few feet here and there as needed. Tried that again recently and no luck! I think me and 2 others can turn it over. @@tonysutton6559
Hi, What paint did you go for ?. Also I was hoping to see how you glassed around the bow curve, but you jumped passed it, what’s the technique for glassing around such a big curve ?
It's the Rustoleum topside oil paint. For glassing around the curve I just used long strips of fiberglass and about every foot I did a relief cut from the top down to the mid point of the strip. That kept it from wrinkling up. It got 2 layers of 10oz with 1 layer of 6oz over that.
Well Done so with this Peel Ply stuff can you come back say a month later peel it off and add fiberglass or epoxy etc so my question is there a time limit on this Peel Ply?
No time limit, you can peel it off months later and you have a dust-free surface ready to receive paint or more fiberglass. It leaves the surface with texture just like nylon cloth.
@@ocean_capable_small_sailboat But his are mounted inside of the widest part of the boat, they wont snag on anything, yours will, unless you are going to make a wide rubbing strake?
Good with so many subscribers.
They increase faster and faster.
Thank you Yrvind. Always happy to see you are watching!
Commenting to help the algorythm push this out
I appreciate it!
She's got a pretty nose! Good job, Captain! Cheers from south France :)
Thank you! I love the bow of this boat.
Good work Captain. Have a good weekend. Happy holidays to you and the family.
Thanks, you too!
She's looking great! Boatier and boatier each time.
I don’t know what it was about having those deck plates going on upfront but I am so excited. It is really starting to look like the drawings. What a cool project.
Thank you! It is cool to see.
Looking shipshape and watertight sailor. Hopefully your helper receives his Dolphins soon.
Thank you both for your service.
Thank you. I think he has another year of college, then Nuke school.
Its realy turning out Great
Glad you think so!
Nice work :) you are flying everything is coming together
Thanks 👍
She's looking great boat on young man.
Thank you sir.
Great job sir. It's really coming along. You'll be out on the water before you know it.
wow starting to take shape now
Looking great, Perry. I wouldn’t risk breathing those paint fumes. I use the respirators from harbor freight that are rated for organic vapors. They work great and are only around 15 bucks.
hmm really? I'll look into it. I didn't think it was too dangerous since I'm ventilating the space. It is stinky stuff though. It's oil paint.
Nice work!
Thank you! Cheers!
👍👍👍
The progress this time has been fantastic, it's really looking like a boat now.
Did you fibre glass the underside of the decks as well?
Thanks. So far only filets inside. I talk about it some in the next episode coming soon. I'm thinking I'll wait to fiberglass it until the boat's upside down.
@@ocean_capable_small_sailboat Yes, thinking about it, that makes more sense. Have you got any idea what it will weigh at the point you come to turn it upside down and how many people you will need to do it? Having said that, do you know the approximate weight at the moment?
My 3.3m (11ft) plywood Mirror dinghy weights 45 kg (100 lbs) and it takes two of us to safely turn it upside down for painting (but I can turn it upside down all on my own on the water with a bit of help from the wind 😁)
I have no idea on the weight. I used to be able to move it around the shop on my own a few feet here and there as needed. Tried that again recently and no luck! I think me and 2 others can turn it over. @@tonysutton6559
Great progress, starts to get final appearance. Are you targeting next summer for first splash?
Yes I'm targeting August, but past predictions have been waaaay off.
Hi, What paint did you go for ?. Also I was hoping to see how you glassed around the bow curve, but you jumped passed it, what’s the technique for glassing around such a big curve ?
It's the Rustoleum topside oil paint. For glassing around the curve I just used long strips of fiberglass and about every foot I did a relief cut from the top down to the mid point of the strip. That kept it from wrinkling up. It got 2 layers of 10oz with 1 layer of 6oz over that.
Well Done so with this Peel Ply stuff can you come back say a month later peel it off and add fiberglass or epoxy etc so my question is there a time limit on this Peel Ply?
No time limit, you can peel it off months later and you have a dust-free surface ready to receive paint or more fiberglass. It leaves the surface with texture just like nylon cloth.
Interesting Thanks@@ocean_capable_small_sailboat
I am curious what paint you are using. I notice you didnt use a primer. Was it not required for the paint?
I used a thick primer, then 2 coats of Rustoleum topside.
How many boats have you seen with deck cleats mounted on the hull?
Baluchon has them as well. Keeps lines from chafing against the hull/deck edge. Good for tying up to docks or towing drogues. I like it. 👍
Excellent that there is no chafe.
Fairleads is just about the most stupid things in the boating world.@@ocean_capable_small_sailboat
@@ocean_capable_small_sailboat But his are mounted inside of the widest part of the boat, they wont snag on anything, yours will, unless you are going to make a wide rubbing strake?
I'm not concerned about it. I won't be out there playing Mad Max with other boats or any pilings, I like to be out in the open spaces.
Why oil paint and not 2 pack?
Inexpensive and works just fine. Not too worried about the interior. The exterior will get some fancier paints.
So for the paint do you use a epoxy primer first then?
It's an oil topside paint so I used a good thick primer that says it works under oil paints.
OK Thanks@@ocean_capable_small_sailboat