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UHMW Chine Caps?

I'm replacing my chine caps.  They we're pretty beat up after only one season.  I used a soft wood instead of a hard wood (or maybe I need…

Started by Ron Bakken in General Forum

21 Mar 22, 2012
Reply by Jack Rose

Interior Bottom Paint

Greetings all,   After finishing my boat with the au naturel look of clear epoxy and polyurethane on the interior, I have decided I now wan…

Started by Dave Barnes in General Forum

0 Mar 22, 2012

Driftboat Trailer

Finishing a 16 footer with 52" wide bottom. Thinking of buying a 5X8 Utility trailer (Northern Tool) and modifying. Anybody do this and if…

Started by stephen ludwig in General Forum

9 Mar 22, 2012
Reply by Dave Barnes

Masking frames before installing dreaded 5200 and bottom?

Well warm weather is back to  New Hampshire and the garage is warm enough for epoxy and adhesives! I am curious if anybody ever masks the f…

Started by Ray Cotnoir in General Forum

7 Mar 22, 2012
Reply by Rick Newman

plywood

Just wanted to get an opinion on using 7/16 plywood for the bottom?  I found a local mill that has some 7/16 ab marine fir that they will s…

Started by Thomas Hood in General Forum

11 Mar 20, 2012
Reply by Rick Newman

Stem Details

I've searched the forums for info but just can't seem to find an answer. The plans I have don't give much detail for the stem (see attached…

Started by Rick Wilson in General Forum

8 Mar 19, 2012
Reply by Michael Rosso

Epoxy and Glassing Question

Just sealed the ribs and plywood with epoxy that will mate did this for waterproofing . My question is do I need to scuff the surface befor…

Started by Loren Turnquist in General Forum

4 Mar 18, 2012
Reply by Loren Turnquist

Portola 1962 - 2012

Here we go.... Portola - 1962 - 2012

Started by Greg Hatten in General Forum

2 Mar 17, 2012
Reply by Rick Newman

good trick for smooth 5200 joints...

so i had the tub refinishers at one of my jobs the other day, and we got to talking about different kinds of caulk (dont ask).  as anybody…

Started by justin nicola in General Forum

11 Mar 13, 2012
Reply by Jack Rose

Driftboat Construction

I want to build a boat for drifting and fishing rivers in the west up to class 3-4.  Three criteria are important for me:  (1) I want to bu…

Started by Gary Davis in General Forum

17 Mar 13, 2012
Reply by Phillip Westendorf

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