Looks like we have 5 or 6 days of rain in the forecast. I can't spray the primer in these conditions. The shed roof leaks! *sigh* That will definitely have to get fixed when the boat has been flipped.
Until the weather clears I'll start work on the Gin Pole & rigging. I picked up all the hardware I'll need yesterday. The lumber was delivered the day before.
The boat has been wiped down once with soapy water & rinsed. It'll get wiped down again with acetone just before it gets primer. I'll have to wait for better weather for that. Until then.....
Standby.
She:Kon, pronounced "Say-go" traditional Iroquois greeting meaning "Do you still have the Great Peace?"
Thursday, July 31, 2014
Monday, July 28, 2014
I'm callin' it!
That's IT, I'M DONE SANDING! WOOOOOOOOO FREAKIN' HOOOOOOOOO
5+ hours today sanding out the last lil' bits. I went around and dressed the chines & stem plus the transom. Each side got a hit of the Flexicats for good measure. That's all the sanding on the outside of the hull that will be done till finish fairing just before topcoat paint. That won't happen until just before the boat comes out of the shed!
The last lil' bits of sanding dust gathered on the hull break between the sides & bulwarks!
Tomorrow I'll clean it all off and wipe it down in prep for primer! Will have to keep an eye on the weather to see what Mother Nature's going to throw at us. I want near ideal conditions when I spray the primer!
Beer Time!
Standby........
5+ hours today sanding out the last lil' bits. I went around and dressed the chines & stem plus the transom. Each side got a hit of the Flexicats for good measure. That's all the sanding on the outside of the hull that will be done till finish fairing just before topcoat paint. That won't happen until just before the boat comes out of the shed!
The last lil' bits of sanding dust gathered on the hull break between the sides & bulwarks!
Beer Time!
Standby........
Sunday, July 27, 2014
A mini Milestone I guess
Sorta hit a milestone today. Keel & bottom panels sanded. The RO
sander came off the top of the boat never ever to go back up again! ;-)
I've got maybe another day sanding on the sides & bulwarks & corners and then she'll get cleaned up for primer. I do have a couple of low spots on the sides that might need 'nuther coat of epoxy. I think they're too deep for primer to hide. We'll see tomorrow when the sanding is done.
I've got maybe another day sanding on the sides & bulwarks & corners and then she'll get cleaned up for primer. I do have a couple of low spots on the sides that might need 'nuther coat of epoxy. I think they're too deep for primer to hide. We'll see tomorrow when the sanding is done.
Friday, July 25, 2014
Three Months & Counting
Yesterday marked the three month mark that I've been filling & fairing & sanding this whale. I honestly don't know where the time flies! It doesn't seem that long but it has. When I look back at the pictures & video's etc. I don't really remember doing half this stuff. I mean I know I did it but it's like you go on auto pilot or something.
Today was my least favorite activity of all, getting up on top (actually the bottom) of the boat & sanding.
I always leave the worst to last I guess. My ole' back & knees don't like this activity too much. Usually I'll take a Robaxacet first and that keeps the back muscles from cramping. Didn't have any left today though. :-(
The checklist to primer is getting shorter. As of right now I have a patch on the stbd bottom panel to sand and the port side bulwarks forward. The port side panel will need to be be long boarded in it's entirety and the stbd side panel is 2/3's of the way long boarded. The only thing left to do then will be to sand all the joins. This has to be done by hand and is a bit of a PITA. If all goes according to plan I should be spraying primer on the hull by mid-week next week.
And now for your viewing enjoyment, you guessed it, another sanding video! This time with a slightly different perspective. I try to keep it fresh and interesting! :-)
Enjoy!
Today was my least favorite activity of all, getting up on top (actually the bottom) of the boat & sanding.
The checklist to primer is getting shorter. As of right now I have a patch on the stbd bottom panel to sand and the port side bulwarks forward. The port side panel will need to be be long boarded in it's entirety and the stbd side panel is 2/3's of the way long boarded. The only thing left to do then will be to sand all the joins. This has to be done by hand and is a bit of a PITA. If all goes according to plan I should be spraying primer on the hull by mid-week next week.
And now for your viewing enjoyment, you guessed it, another sanding video! This time with a slightly different perspective. I try to keep it fresh and interesting! :-)
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Six hours of sanding today.
Six hours of sanding today. Nothing but sanding. Sanding blue tinted epoxy. I'm pretty much fed up with sanding 'cept I got more sanding to do tomorrow! *sigh* Time to hit the shower. I look like Poppa Smurf!
Parting shot: "Build your own dreams, or someone else will hire you to build theirs.” ― Farrah Gray
Parting shot: "Build your own dreams, or someone else will hire you to build theirs.” ― Farrah Gray
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