[Guest]

Yhat is a great idea!

 

[Hardluk81]

Do you still have the strongback?

 

[17376]

Yes I have everything

 

[Hardluk81]

If you want to sell it shoot me a PM with a price.

 

[Boykintom]

Travis, you may have posted a list of your expenses for this build, but if so I didn't see it. Do you have a ballpark figure on what it would cost to duplicate your build? By the way, you do great work!

 

[Sublime]

Just read all 36 pages and all I can say is wow.

@Travis Smith , were you happy with the height you built your strong back? If I attempt this, I may look at welding a steel frame with big casters so I can roll it outside in good weather. I could also make it where the height is adjustable and if I got really high tech, I could make it tilt. That would save a LOT of bending over.

 

[Fishtex]

You could build a strong back onto a boat trailer. It would require less material and the trailer frame is already square and true so you could temporarily bolt some long 2x6’s, a few cross members, and then your molds. You can roll it out on the drive way to work and roll it back in. When it’s time to flip, bolt the bunks, etc back on. No need to build a cradle.

 

[Sublime]

Plans received over the weekend. When I get my strongback and stations up, I'll start my own thread.

 

[Guest]

Plans received over the weekend. When I get my strongback and stations up, I'll start my own thread.

Awesome, looking forward to the build! Wood or composites?

 

[Sublime]

Awesome, looking forward to the build! Wood or composites?

Foam core. I might build it out at 17 ft though.

 

[Guest]

Foam core. I might build it out at 17 ft though.

Nice!

 

[Tx_Whipray]

Foam core. I might build it out at 17 ft though.

Subscribed.
Too bad you don't live closer...I'd be happy to come by and drink beer and point out all the stuff you're doing wrong.

 

[sjrobin]

Subscribed.
Too bad you don't live closer...I'd be happy to come by and drink beer and point out all the stuff you're doing wrong.

Let me know when you need help, PM your address.

 

[kamakuras]

You could build a strong back onto a boat trailer. It would require less material and the trailer frame is already square and true so you could temporarily bolt some long 2x6’s, a few cross members, and then your molds. You can roll it out on the drive way to work and roll it back in. When it’s time to flip, bolt the bunks, etc back on. No need to build a cradle.

The good thing about building the cradle is you can turn it into a table to build your deck.

 

[Sublime]

The good thing about building the cradle is you can turn it into a table to build your deck.

Yeah, I'm going to just build an all wood strongback. And like you said, I can take my stations off and lay down door skins or whatever I come up with to do my cap on. I do want to put it all on wheels though so I don't have to fill my garage and everything in it up with dust when I do my fairing etc
.

 

[KurtActual]

Man, if I knew the first thing about any of this, I'd build one too. Such an attractive hull. Sublime, you're just down the road from me, would love to see yours when you finish!

 

[Sublime]

Man, if I knew the first thing about any of this, I'd build one too. Such an attractive hull. Sublime, you're just down the road from me, would love to see yours when you finish!

You’re welcome to see the process anytime after I get started.

 

[kamakuras]

Yeah, I'm going to just build an all wood strongback. And like you said, I can take my stations off and lay down door skins or whatever I come up with to do my cap on. I do want to put it all on wheels though so I don't have to fill my garage and everything in it up with dust when I do my fairing etc
.

The name escapes me but there is this particle board covered in smooth white skin at Home Depot and Lowe’s that I have been using that as long as you keep it dry is the best. Just wax it well and tape the joints. Get at me on IG if you need anything.
mantisinshore

 

[mtoddsolomon]

The name escapes me but there is this particle board covered in smooth white skin at Home Depot and Lowe’s that I have been using that as long as you keep it dry is the best. Just wax it well and tape the joints. Get at me on IG if you need anything.
mantisinshore

ive been following closely, your build is looking amazing! The seams between the foam is incredible!

 

[Cut Runner]

Melamine. You can do one better by sanding it perfectly smooth with a d/a and 320 grit then wax or pva

The name escapes me but there is this particle board covered in smooth white skin at Home Depot and Lowe’s that I have been using that as long as you keep it dry is the best. Just wax it well and tape the joints. Get at me on IG if you need anything.
mantisinshore