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Jred, your photo documentation of this project is inspiring !

it answered many if knot all of my questions before my mind could ask them

including your miss-steps and the recoveries is of great value to anyone perusing the thread

just as your skiff was delivered so was my dory sailboat ... nekkid shell

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i can only wish the original buyer/owner had paid the attention to detail you have demonstrated on your build

had he done so i'd not have had such a project on my hands

rest assured i will be employing several of your documented methods and techniques to remedy her issues

many reading this thread will knot realize how much of your work is common/transferable to different sports and projects

THANK YOU !!!

leon
 
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Great thread! You've got talent @Jred. I would love to try a build like this. But I know my first one would definitely not come close to looking as good as yours, lol! Thanks for sharing your experience. Thank you for your service as well.
I believe it was Chris moorejohn who said “some putty and gelcoat can make anyone look like a skiff builder” these are words I’ve lived by
 
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Jred, your photo documentation of this project is inspiring !

it answered many if knot all of my questions before my mind could ask them

including your miss-steps and the recoveries is of great value to anyone perusing the thread

just as your skiff was delivered so was my dory sailboat ... nekkid shell

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i can only wish the original buyer/owner had paid the attention to detail you have demonstrated on your build

had he done so i'd not have had such a project on my hands

rest assured i will be employing several of your documented methods and techniques to remedy her issues

many reading this thread will knot realize how much of your work is common/transferable to different sports and projects

THANK YOU !!!

leon
that sailboat looks fun! Good luck with the build!
 
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undersides of hatch lids got some gelcoat and made a flat plate of carbon to use for some washers and other small parts. I used a dry erase board from lowes and waxed it. Put plastic over the top and used a scrap piece of mdf with a 5 gallon bucket of paint on top to keep it flat. White sharpie chalk marker works well to draw on carbon by the way
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started my secret sticker spot on the fuel tank

How bout them resin drips? Custom feature no extra charge. They’ll be there forever
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Poling platform getting put together. It’ll get another layer of 3/8” core on the top and here is how I secure the top to the legs. 2 6” layers of heavy sleeve in each and then I plug it with chopped strands of carbon and thickened epoxy mix. This joint as well as the feet are what keep it from being wably
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Got the little carbon accent plate in place aswell, I’ll replace the washers with carbon too dont stress
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I believe it was Chris moorejohn who said “some putty and gelcoat can make anyone look like a skiff builder” these are words I’ve lived by
Fairing and paint can make the devil look like a saint
 
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