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Warthog5 ---- The paint is a light gray tint that was added to the epoxy.
The engine room which is clear coated epoxy now is going have a final coat of bright white mixed in with epoxy.
Tprice ----We're looking at about another year for completion. We figure she'll be ready to splash in March/April of 07.
They spent a little more time cutting a cup into the bow area below the water line for water deflection.
The guy in the picture is installing the reinforcing for the running gear.
Which at one time was only going to be installed in the area of the shaftlog,
strut pads and trim tabs, but the decission was made to install solid reinforcing in the whole aft section.
He's expected to be finished with that and the installation of additional blocking at the floor area before the bottom goes on.
It looks like the bottom will be installed in about a couple of weeks from now along with the 2 layers of plywood veneers over the sides.
Since she is fair within less than 1/8" from side to side we expect the final layers of veneer will go quick and look as perfect as one could expect.
I'm certainly fortunate to be able to have a one off custom boat built.
She won't be the biggestboat at the marina but she will be the only one of her type and I guarantee she will be beautiful.
Thanks for sharing the progress pics. She is starting to take shape, and I love the upside down flare shot. It is definitely a labor of love, but she is going to be beautiful once completed (well it already is). How long until you flip her? Thanks for the progress report and keep the pics coming ! Oh yeah, Happy Easter .
Glassman, what an incredible undertaking! What breathless results! What are the paint tints that you are adding to the epoxy? I tried some white epoxy pigment for my bilge area, when I laid up the glass, but did not like the results. It was very transluscent and began to yellow after a few weeks. I finally overcoated with Interlux Brightsides White, which I had intended to do anyway, but would have liked the base color to have been a little more stable.
Nice job, I don't even think you need plywood over that mahogany, glass it and go! Everyone is looking at a whole lot of work here, it's decieveing how many man hours you put into a job like this.
Warthog 5--- Exactly right on the perspective. I wanted to show it to show to those that haven't seen her before. The shot shows the deck framing at the shear line and gunnels.
Spearfish3 --- I love the upside down flare shot also. Labor of love is indeed correct. You can imagine what it takes tofair the hull when you comparethe port sideto thestarboard side.We have a target date of 4 weeks to roll her over. I can't wait! Happy Easter to you also.
Boomyal--- It has been an incredible undertaking. I have to pinch myself from time to time.
I love working with the building team and the architectural team with regards to the design options. When I find I'm too stressed out from work and life in general, I just head down to the shed and chat with the project manager.
Funny you would ask about the specific tint. We had that conversation on Thursday. However, I was on the phone when the specific product was mentioned. There were a few products being discussed. We had the conversation as a result of making the decision on the bilge finish. If you really want to know what is being used send me a PM and I'll be sure to get the information for you. Tinting is the way to go because the color is all the way through and it's ashard as a rock.
Blueh20pc---- Your right we could glass it and go. The plywood is being used to structurally tie it all together. I insist this hull be as strong as possible. "Overbuilt" is what I want. If I'm atthe canyonsand Iwant to push for home I don't want to be concerned if she can take it.
You've alsohit the nail on the head pertaining to labor hours.It is very deceiving how many labor hours has to be put into a project such as this. I understand what it takes and that's why I have such an appreciation for boats and boat building.
The next set of pictures will be the hull outside being rolled.
I'm happy to be able to share the pics and process. It's nice to see that they are appreciated.
One Off custom 48' express progress pictures 
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