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Every time i read more of this thread and see the pics i am rendered speechless... thats not a boat, it's a work of art. You should really take the time (if you have not already) to stand back and just admire what you've done and pat yourself on the back from all of us here on THT. Well done, sir...
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About those trim tabs.... Its hard to understand how they dont cause a huge amount of drag as opposed to lift??? I guess thats for another thread ... just thinking out loud after seeing a pair in person today at Winters shop
I know its a lot to ask but when the project is completed it would be great to have a compulation of all the pics from beginning to end in a post without all the questions and answers in between. Congratulations on such a fine looking boat you guys have done an outstanding job. Looking forward to seeing the completion of the 32 as well.
WoW, can't believe I read the whole thing. great boat!!!
My 2 questions.
1. How much sandpaper and beer does it take to build a boat like that?
2. Your not actually going to put it in the water are you? (i'd just have to let it sit around and look at for some time)
Lots of much beer, and copious amounts of bourbon for sure.
As for the sandpaper, waaaaaaayyy too much, but it eventually comes to an end and you get to paint on the topcoat. Of course you have a run or two in the paint, and a bug or two, and a bit of trash gets in, and you get to sand AGAIN and buff for a while.
Regarding putting her in the water, I am tired of waiting. I have looked at her enough. I am ready to look at her in the water. I hope to take a little sea trial this Saturday or Sunday, hoping that rigging and wiring progresses without any major snafus. Then, she'll have to come out for the finish hull color paint and bootstripe, and the installation of the stainless rubrail.
Well all the other Washington NC guys have said how great she looks so I might as well join the fray. Way to go Victor!
Thanks to Tar Baby for taking the time to document this build in pictures. It's easy to forget about taking pictures while you work. I'll look for you on the river this summer.
Stainless is coming along well as is the wiring and other odds and ends. Check out the electric ram that opens and closes the motor box. Getting the engine in tonight and more work tomorrow.... EVERYTHING takes twice as long as you expect.....
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