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Tom – your approach is probably the better route to go with. I didn’t think to use the plastic scraper/squeegee. Thanks for the suggestion!
That said, your approach triggered me to do the same on all the interior bulkhead and thwart pieces. I am epoxying everything out of the boat. Using the scraper was great. Quick, even coat, just enough to seal the grain. Will do another coat tomorrow. just straight epoxy, no cloth, no dynel, no thickeners.
I should be ready to start the interior assembly on Wednesday!
Thanks Ants, I am thinking of going very traditional. I want the grandkids to learn to sail on a simple and basic boat, but one that conforms to traditional rigging. They should learn what a splice is, how to Flemish a line, tie off on a cleat properly, etc.
Mark – Fiberglass cloth will be fine. It is my understanding fiberglasscloth provides a slightly stronger hull, but what we would do with these little boats it seems inconsequential.
Regards, Doug
Bob – I would be in favor or seeing your build and your friend’s!
Steve – would this be doable? Having blog series on more than Oonagh and Oraha?
Three generations of boat builders!
Grandkids love stripping off the peel ply!
Other bits and pieces being shaped, formed, epoxied.
Gluing up the two spars. Douglas fir and cedar accent. Cut down to octagon. Sanding jig using 2” PVC pipe. Bought pipe at Home Depot. Sticky roll sandpaper. It works beautifully.
Trying learn the ins and outs on posting pictures.
here is my build progress to date.Outside of hull – dynel, fiberglass cloth, two coats epoxy, two coats primer. Lower guard will be finished bright. Bottom completed and two coats of white anti fouling paint applied.
inside of hull dynel, fiberglass cloth, one coat epoxy
