The third coat of epoxy is done. The weave of the fiberglass is almost all gone. |
Many years ago, I had a chance to take some sailing lessons and was able to use the boats from the university's outing club. Since then, I've always wanted my own boat. After looking at the possibilities, I decided that building a Northeaster Dory from a kit was my best chance. Not only could I sail it, but I could row it with either a fixed seat or sliding seat. Building it is only the first challenge; then I'll need to learn sculling and re-learn sailing.
Monday, March 7, 2011
3rd coat of epoxy on bottom of hull
Doing some work on the dory has helped me get past the funk I'm in. One good thing about a project like this is that it gets me up and moving and doing something. I sanded the outside of the hull down with 220 grit sandpaper again, and put on the third coat of epoxy. I was surprised that when the second coat dried, the surface was rough and bumpy, but sanding help smooth things out. I'm concerned that I'm going to run out of epoxy--I don't think there will be enough to do the inside of the boat. The surface is looking better and the weave of the fiberglass is almost gone.
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