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Since everyone doesn’t have IG or not a member of Bateau.com, I will doing a build thread here. I started today build a strong back and was also able to cut some mold frames out. Here’s is the progress so far.
Floor Sport venue Flooring Drawing
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Here's another tip for anyone doing hot sweaty work and having eye problems... Instead of wiping your eyes, keep a small water bottle with a spray head (the kind that folks use to mist the leaves on indoor plants), have the one with the problem close their eyes then liberally spray off the entire face until it runs with clean fresh water - then dry it off with paper towels by pressing them up to the face without rubbing at all... I learned long ago that most of the skin protection on your face will drip into your eyes when you sweat - and nearly blind you - rubbing your eyes only makes it worse... That fresh water rinse off is an almost instant cure for nasty chemicals in sunscreens in your eyes... Another of those "ask me how I know" moments...

None of this is for folks that are working with fiberglass or related stuff for a living. Folks in the "business" should listen to what Chris Morejohn had to say... For serious exposure to fumes go to the same kind of rig that pros use when operating in a spray booth... or wish you did as you get older....
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PPE is a must! I am suffering some of the consequences of these chemicals now at the ripe old age of 40! I make sure to use my ppe always. When I was younger though, I worked at a sport boat production plant and was told a respirator wasn’t needed because the shop had great ventilation... it did, but I wish I had been more dilligent in my request for mor ppe!
Also, the visual and irritating symptoms are only whats on the surface It’s what it’s doing to your organs “liver, kidneys, lungs” that leaves the lasting effects guys!
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Around the 1:15 mark
This video is wrong. You will get sags if you go horizontal instead of vertical.
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Man looks awesome. Can't wait to find some time to start one
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man if I did that here right now there would be 10,000 love bugs in the paint. They were insane on the garage side of my house yesterday.
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Looks great!! Haha I was itching to see more than just that little teaser you posted on Instagram!

What paint did you use? Spray or roll and tip?

Man, I'd be going nuts just wanting to float this thing with a bunch of sandbags or something to see how she sits. Congrats on a big milestone!
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Wow that some clean work!
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Thanks guys!! Luckily the fan is keeping most of the bugs off..

I rolled and tipped with awlgrip. It’s really an excellent paint. I will say that I like Interlux perfection better though. And it was a lot cheaper.

She will see the water this weekend.
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That is awesome Travis! I bet you are like a proud new popps right now! So shiney and smoove!
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Lol I’m sick of seeing this thing!!

Thanks man
The hull looks fantastic, really great job!
It looks like you’re skipping the reverse spray rails? Wondering why.
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Bravo brother, bravo!!!!!!
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ChrisMorejohn will be proud! She really does look great! Do ya got a name for her yet?
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Wow Looks great. How many coats is that?
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Thanks guys!!! I don’t have a name lol.

That was two coats. I will put several more on.
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