Around and around we go!

Where & when will this torture stop nobody knows. *sigh*

The process:  Roll on some expensive goopy stuff. When it hardens sand most of it back off so you can roll on some more expensive goopy stuff. *sigh*

I'm pretty sure now I could have done this a lot easier had I know then what I know now. Oh well, live and learn. I'm into it and I'll finish it. Started out today at 80 degs in the shed at 08:00 and only got warmer. The humidity is probably the highest it's been all summer. I really notice a lot of moisture coming out of the sander. The little water trap thingy on the compressor just can't keep up. I may have to get a larger air dryer for that.

Working my way from the bow to the stern on the port side bottom panel. It's so humid the dust just balls up and gums up the sanding disks. I think I've gone through 6 so far today. Usually I only have to change them once a day.

Nice orderly waves of sanding dust! ;-)  I try to be methodical but have to change it up as much as I can to relieve the stress on my wrists. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is no joke. If you've ever hand Tennis Elbow you'll know the pain.

You can see the shine coming off the epoxy. This stuff is HARD. It's been baking in the shed for almost a week now. Luckily I don't have to press too hard to get eh pebbles sanded down and the shine off of it. Using 80 grit disks which is what's required for the next step, primer.

Just in case you missed it here's the link to yesterday's Sandinsanity video!

http://youtu.be/ScWyNJz8Ofg

Temps supposed to hit 40 C with the humidex today. I'll see how long I can go. I keep the fans blowing right on me which helps.

Standby........

You know you want it!

Here you go! Today's sandinsanity video!

Admit it, you missed my sanding videos eh? ;-)

Scratching The Surface

This old tune came to mind this morning while I was sanding all the shiny stuff of the hull! Somehow it seemed appropriate for the occasion.

I know the sanding videos were popular but I didn't make one today. I hope you're not disappointed! ;-) I spent the better part of 4 hours sanding down the port side taking off the shiny surface of the epoxy coats I put on this week. Seems counter intuitive but it's gotta be done for the next step, primer.

Still a few low spots to be dealt with. I outlined these and put in a lil' bit of epoxy thickened with cabosil.

Tomorrow the sanding will continue. Going for a boat ride this afternoon so Wohoo! a break from the boat shed! :-)

Oh yeah, one last pic.

That's it. Shower time!

Dingy's rigged & ready to go!

Thanks for looking in.

Standby........

Waterproof

So technically the hull is now waterproof! That blank spot on the left side is now coated & sealed up!

I got it and the rest of the bottom panels coated this morning. I'll go out this evening and get a second coat on the stbd side as well as try to get a second coat on the keel with the extension handle. It's been a tough slog doing this alone. I miss my shop helper! ;-(  Oh well nobody said this was gonna be easy.

Cold beer time! Standby.....

Got an early start

Got an early start today, was in the shed at 07:00. I knew I was going to be in for a long day so I wanted to get to it early before it got too warm. It took me almost 2 hours just to clean off the bottom & the keel with acetone. Had to do this to ensure there are no contaminants on the surface that'll affect the epoxy from sticking properly. Even oil from your hands can adversely affect the results.

I wanted to get the entire bottom & keel coated but it was hard going, up and down the friggin' step ladder just about wore me out.

By noon I was whipped. Stopped for some lunch (the Ole' Mummy made me Tuna Sammmichs). Went back to try to finish it off but it was too hot now. The epoxy was kicking off in the paint tray.

Should only take an hour or so tomorrow to finish off the stbd side then Wohoo! I get to start all over again! *Sign* If I recoat within 24 hours it's all good, no need to sand in between coats. Whew!

Plan B's battery is being charged. We're goin' for a boat ride on Saturday! Wohoo!

Good ole' Plan B, she's a mighty fine ship! I was worried the Jeep wouldn't be able to tow her! ;-)