[Gatorgrizz27]

Things move so fast while the initial boat-like shape comes together; every day is a huge step foreword. I didn’t even mind the fairing. Despite how much we complain about fairing, finishing out the interior is what kills builds. All those final touches require twice the time and four times the thought to get right. You don’t get the same satisfaction when you look at your work because each task you complete brings you closer to some other task you’ve been putting off. It becomes really easy to find other things to do.

Nate

The interior is what got me. I built the hull and had the outside painted and flipped in 3 months. Initially I was going to just slap a couple plank seats in there and run it for a bit, but I realized the likelihood of finishing it the way I’d like was slim if I went that route.

In a week it will be a year since I’ve flipped it, which is pathetic. In that time period I’ve fired my employee, bought a house, mostly renovated it, moved, and have another kid on the way.

I’m getting close to wrapping my build up, but I’ve given up caring if the inside of the anchor locker has epoxy drips in it. A lot of the interior stuff requires brainstorming and having to do three other things before what you’re actually trying to do.

I need to update my build, I’ll try to do that this week.

 

[FireTurtle]

This was a good thread for me to read. I haven't touched my project in two months. I gutted it & got it cleaned up and that's it. After spending time on this forum, I realized I needed to absorb a lot more info on hull design & performance than what I had & it won't be quick like I had hoped. I can't just slap it together if I want it to be safe or durable. I figured it was best to learn from some of the builds here & see what I can do to modify the hull that I have to make it functional for what I want.

 

[PropGunOne]

Ducknut... I’m curious as to where your build page is? I see you talking a lot, but all I could find was a thread where you sold a 15’ Whaler and talked about people using unconventional methods and how they fail. Did enjoy the one where you didn’t think the “dems” should spend 5bil on the Coronavirus though.

Here’s the deal: failure is ALWAYS an option. Go nuts, try weird shit. I’m not banking on skiff money... I don’t even want to build the things professionally. It’s hard work and I have the utmost respect for anyone who does. I’m just trying to put something out into the world that addresses so many of the compromises that other companies have made trying to get out there. Foam plug construction is far from an unproven method. Google shows a dozen instances. Climate control, or maybe foam layering method, were the downfall. Oh well. I had a plan B all along, just wasn’t that concerned.

Sorry to revisit an old thread.

 

[makin moves]

You ok buddy?

 

[Mike Haydon]

@PropGunOne I am looking at building a skiff like you were describing. I am wanting something in the 14' to 16' range and wanting many of the high end skiff details. I am just not as concerned with ridiculously low draft numbers and wanting an self bailing deck even with a full load. I commend you for trying and hope you at least get one built for yourself the way you want.

 

[Drifter]

 

[DuckNut]

Here’s the deal: failure is ALWAYS an option. Go nuts, try weird shit. I’m not banking on skiff money... I don’t even want to build the things professionally. It’s hard work and I have the utmost respect for anyone who does. I’m just trying to put something out into the world that addresses so many of the compromises that other companies have made trying to get out there. Foam plug construction is far from an unproven method. Google shows a dozen instances. Climate control, or maybe foam layering method, were the downfall. Oh well. I had a plan B all along, just wasn’t that concerned.

Failure is always an option as you found out and countless others. Foam plugs have been used for many years. I believe the 10wt was built from a foam plug. There is one big difference: the foam you used is uncontrollable upon activation and the expansion is not consistent nor controllable.

Nothing will be gained without someone trying something new, something unconventional. I'm sorry if your feelings are hurt over this but if you go back and read your original thread I was trying to give you some ideas to go along with your unconventional plug build.

Here it is:
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Your making a mess.

Buy something like this https://www.homedepot.com/p/Touch-n...Component-Spray-Foam-Kit-4006022200/204962748 and save time and money.

Cut small boards and glue them to the stations an inch inside the outer edge and then spray. You can use cardboard as well. You have too much space being filled and foam is expensive.

If you don't want to buy it see if there is a foam insulator dude in your area and hire him for 15 minutes.

That is a really cool design. I wish you well with the project.
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I'm not sure why your panties are in a wad over this and spent two years stalking my posts? I sold the Whaler in 2014- 6 years ago. This is not normal behavior for a grown man, its actually frightening.

You have a very nice design. You had good interest in the plans. You had the ambition. This pitfall came along and you quit. You checked out on here and you checked out on your blog. Completely abandoning the project. As you stated about failure- you now have another decision to make. You can go back and follow through on your project; the project can remain abandoned; or you can continue stalking threads. The choice is yours.

Here is more from your original thread:
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My posts may sound like I am sideline quarterbacking you - that is not my intention. My intention is make you think about what you are doing and the ramifications of those actions. This will help you down the road with your business. I realize this is a new endeavor for you and I really hope you make a career of it but you have to make smart decisions so the career will be there for the taking.
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I'll make it easy for the other readers; https://www.microskiff.com/threads/captive-14-plug-mold-build.58738/ . If you go back and read the entire thread you will see where virtually everyone was warning you about what you were doing.

I am not sure why you brought this up after all this time or how you singled me out but your feelings seem to have gotten crushed harder than when the girl in high school kicked you to the curb. You have issues.

If you would like a little encouragement you could always use the forms you have and strip build over it to resurrect the project and maybe see it through to completion.