Fiberglass to be exact. In a recent post, we spent time talking about how to make templates for the new core. We also covered how to cut and install the …
New Episode Posted – How to Fiberglass and Fair a boat
Did you ever wonder how to Fiberglass over new core on your boat? Or do you want to know how to put fiberglass over a wooden structure for your boat? …
Cutting and installing the new Plywood Core
It is time to put in the new core. We have done a lot of work to get to this point, and it felt good to be taking the next …
Adding strength with a rabbet joint
As we were making templates for the new core on our coach house roof, I came to a conclusion. Actually, this may have been more of an “oh shit” moment …
New Episode Posted – Making Templates and cutting the new Roof Core
In this episode, we show how we made templates out of inexpensive material. We wanted to validate our shape and size before we spent the money on Marine Grade Plywood. …
How to prepare for new Deck Core
In our last post, we showed how we made templates for the new core that we are to install. In this post, we will spend a bit of time discussing …
How to make templates before cutting expensive wood
We have decided to use Marine Grade plywood in our new core. With that decision came the realization of the price for marine grade plywood. There is a difference between …
Should it stay or should it go now? The Bulkhead.
I have been doing what seems like a lot of smaller jobs on the boat. While there is still significant refit working going on, I am in the middle of …
New Episode Posted – How to remove the Companionway Hatch
In this episode, we show how our companionway is constructed, how to remove it and what to look for to ensure that your boat is constructed in a solid fashion. …
Removing the Companionway Rail without Breaking it
I suspect that several of us have had an opportunity to remove our Companionway hatch. By opportunity, I mean we likely went kicking and screaming into the task. What surprised …