Glueing the deck seams went much better this time. After the initial straight epoxy fill, I found that thickened epoxy similar to thick chocolate syrup filled the seams well. It did not want to run and also soaked into the seams that needed it. It will also be easy to sand later.
After they dried I took the top off and flipped it over to run a piece of fiberglass tape along each seam and fillet the seams along the cockpit. The fillets will ensure a smooth fit when the cockpit is glassed on the underside.
Let it dry for a couple of hours and then I set it back on the hull to dry in the correct shape. It will rest for the weekend and then on Monday I plan to fiberglass the underside of the cockpit.
Making the Switch
Thanks for sticking with me!
As I have been working on the boat and finding the right images for the decals I wanted on the boat I thought it would be great to make an online presence.
For those finding the blog for the first time, you can find the previous posts at the following link.
From the hats I created last fall, to the new logo, I have had great time with this project. I still have the goal of finishing the boat by Memorial Day weekend.
Coming Soon: The deck panels come together and are glued.
