Conchfish 16

Couple of months and it will be water ready.

If you were this side of the peninsula I’d jump in and help. I think you got it under control though!

You’re only a couple hours away!! Haha

Right, with probably the most famous speed trap on the planet between us!

Waldo

Travis Smith said:

View attachment 28854 View attachment 28855 Moving right along. However with NE FL weather I don’t see my self glassing anytime this week.

It took me 4 sheets of 3/4” Divinycell and about a half of sheet of 1/2” for the chines. I still have some 3/4 and 1/2 left over.

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Wow Travis! That looks great! I have a couple of questions for you:
1. I remember there being strikes on that skiff, are you adding those and if so before or after the outside skin is laid up?
2. It looks like you are using Gorila Glue to join the strips of foam core, can you talk about the thinking here? Are you at all worried about the bond? Would it have been a better idea to use an epoxy? Or does it even matter because you will use a (poly if I remember from earlier) resin later on that will bond with the skins on the laminate?

Thanks! And again, looks great so far!!

Man your moving on this. Did you switch your core to Divinycell, you mentioned Airex early on. What density is the Dcell. Have you decided on the resin, expoxy ? Poly / Vinyl ester ? I know it is a ways out, but what are plans for paint? Thinking I need to do one or two of these! I'll say it again great project, a one off sister ship of a Whipray!!

Thanks man!!
1. I will add them afterwards. Once the hull is completely glassed I will glue them on.

2. Anytime you are joining two things, you don’t want a “dry” joint. Using the gorilla glue filled this joint. There is really no pressure on the joints as there is 4 layers of glass over it on each side.

I found a really good deal at fiberglassflorida on Divinycell. I couldn’t bypass it. I used H80 3/4 inch. CM called for 5/8” H80. So a little thicker. I ordered 15 gallons of epoxy and 50 yards of glass from bateau today. I don’t mind spending the money, I just like doing it right. I have a fear of polyester though I know lots of boats are built with it.

I will be running awlgrip paint. That is the best on the market. I will probably spray it this go around. I had some issues with the primer last time that left dimples and I had to resand everything.

As far as the deck paint I will use awlgrip and like a silica to sprinkle on it.

I am in total agreement using the epoxy....it is a small part of the total cost of the boat---what the hell is an additional $400.00 plus/minus ---and is a far superior product.

Again, congrats on the progress--really impressive.

That’s how I looked at it. I’m hoping I only use around 15-16 gallons.

Thanks man

What's the layup schedule for the outside skin?

4 layers of 10oz

Why 4 layers of cloth vs 3 called for in the plans if I may ask? And damn you are fast!

The plans I received were blurry so I asked Chris and that’s what he stated to do. Maybe the three layers is with cedar strip and not foam core possibly

If your plans are clear can you forward them to my email?

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If your plans are clear can you forward them to my email?

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Yeah man I will take pictures and send them to you. Mine are clear. His lamination schedule on the plans is 2 layers on the entire hull and a third only to the upper chine radius. I am going to just do three on the entire hull to simplify things. Also for transom I am doing two layers of 1708 and tabbing into the hull. Inside I am doing a panel of 3/4 Coosa for added strength and two more layers of 1708 on the transom. But that is overkill according to Chris. Chris' lamination schedule per the plans is for 5/8 core using epoxy resin.

Your build is super clean by the way and your experience shows. Hopefully my hull #2 will be as.nice.

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Thank you.

What does it call for transom thickness? 1 1/2 of Divinycell?

Why 1708? That isn’t compatible with epoxy, correct?

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Thank you.

What does it call for transom thickness? 1 1/2 of Divinycell?

Why 1708? That isn’t compatible with epoxy, correct?

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1708 or 1208 is 17oz biax or 12oz biax with a 8oz ChopStrandMat (1.5oz CSM in that standard of weighting). The CSM has styrene which dissolves with polyester resins (and I believe vinyl ester as well). It is not required for epoxy and will only make you use much more epoxy resin to wet it out without adding strength...