I have made two modifications to the trunk, though very minor. One is a modification, the other is simply a change in sequence from the manual. Drill, Fill, Drill : When building Thister and I would drill through an epoxy-filled hole, the diameter was often not large enough for me to avoid drilling back into […]
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I am building the rudder before I begin the hull. No particular strategy here except it feels easier to do as much benchwork as I can before the boat starts taking up space. One reason I am enjoying this boat so much more than my last is that it’s taking more thought and tool work […]
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I am also going to build my spars before stitching the hull. I ran across two 20′ long pieces of 4″ angle iron and figured they would make good reference surfaces for spar work. Despite dropping one on my foot I finally got them mounted up on some sawhorses and I think they will be […]
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I am continuing to prep as many pieces with epoxy that I feel is reasonable. And I mean 3 coats, plus sanding to finish-ready. This is floors, bulkheads, seatback frames, trunk insides, rudder insides, and keel pieces. Again, I’m looking to take advantage of the space while I have it, maybe protect from some warping, […]
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I’ve decided that the first thing I’ll do is cut out a good bit of the plywood pieces and apply epoxy and glass where I can. I’m lucky to have a good amount of space but it will get small quick when the hull is stitched up. I’m also a little concerned about pieces possibly […]
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My kit arrived yesterday during an afternoon of thunderstorms. I was lucky to get everything unloaded without soaking the wood. I had given the delivery some thought because I had a situation in which I knew the truck would not be able to get anywhere near my garage. I would need a way to get […]
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The kit is scheduled to arrive in 3 days. I’ve never had anything but the most basic of power tools. A circle saw, jigsaw, basic reciprocating saw for rough stuff, and a cheap sheet sander. For drilling and screwing, a simple battery-powered electric drill. For my Jimmy Skiff II build, I bought a small hand […]
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After nearly a year of looking and thinking, I finally pulled the trigger on the kit. Placed order with CLC and scheduling delivery for mid-May. Need time to complete current boat and get shop ready.
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I’ve never blogged about anything before, and I’m still not sure whether I want to do it now. The CLC manual seems straightforward but there are a lot of nuances that it just can’t cover. Builder’s blogs are a great complement to manuals. I’ve been REALLY grateful for the time other builders have taken to […]
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