by Paul | Aug 6, 2020 | Boat Building, Fabrication
Now that the bottom panels are in place, I must prepare the hull for the fiberglass coating. In this video, I trim the excess material from the bottom panels that are overhanging the side panels. The edges of the bottom panels are ground and sanded smooth and flush...
by Paul | Jul 30, 2020 | Boat Building, Fabrication
It took quite awhile to complete this stage of the 18’ Sailboat Build due to several days of inclement weather, however the 18’ pocket cruiser sailboat is now (technically speaking) officially a boat. The last bottom panel was finally glued and screwed into place on...
by Paul | Jul 23, 2020 | Boat Building, Tools & Equipment
Whenever I am building a hard-chined plywood boat, Fitting and installing the bottom panel(s) can be a bit tricky in terms of locating the fasteners in the precise location. It is actually quite easy and no problem at all though, if you have a couple of screw locating...
by Paul | Jul 16, 2020 | Boat Building, Fabrication, Promotions
Folks are always asking me where I source my materials. This video is where I buy my fiberglass products and why, so here is the information you need: LBI, Inc.973 North Rd. (CT Rte. 117) Groton, CT 06340 Phone: (860) – 446 – 8058 Toll Free: (800) – 231 – 6537 Email:...
by Paul | Jul 9, 2020 | Boat Building, Fabrication, Sailing & Cruising
After fitting and installing the side panels on the boat hull, the next step is to prepare the mating surfaces for the bottom panels. In this video, I trimmed the excess side panel material from the stem and transom, the I planed, and belt sanded the chines and main...
