Jumat, 29 April 2016

What a FLAT Boat

BoatWithSides2 Originally uploaded by OzzyC. This shot gives a good idea of how flat and square this boat is. Looking at it from the back, it almost looks like a cu...
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Hes Moved

Well, hes moved. And let me tell you, that guy had a lot of crap. I knew the guy was a pack rat, but I never fully realized exactly how much stuff he had in that tiny little house. Moving the contents of his house, garage and shed from their original locations to the U-Haul and two pods was like watching a marshmallow expand in a fire, or when a magician pulls that scarf out of his sleeve. All I can...
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Kamis, 28 April 2016

hearts beads

Youre familiar already about my ? for Antonio Marras... and he loves hearts. Just like I do. Needless to say that when I saw on Yoox.com the light merino wool knit with tiny stuffed hearts I couldnt resist making my own summer version.image on the left from Yoox.comI had everything in my stash (because my stash is HUMONGOUS)-...
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Rabu, 27 April 2016

Glass tape is applied

All chines have freshly applied glass tape.  Will clean up afterwards and apply 4 oz glass to bottom and transom. ...
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Minggu, 24 April 2016

Prime Time!

We are finally breaking out of sanding and fairing hell! Last night Greg and I did a final round of sanding on the bottom and the starboard side, using 120 grit sandpaper, and applied a coat of primer to the areas we sanded. Over the next week or two we will finish sanding and applying the first coat of primer.Those of you who have been stuck in sanding and fairing hell can appreciate how happy we...
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Kamis, 21 April 2016

Glassing two days and counting

 I did this first coat in the garage, and then picked it up and took it outside on a nice sunny day to see if I could get the epoxy to cure a little quicker.  My technique was to use a plastic spreader to spread the epoxy.  1st coat sucked it right up,  the second coat (applied today) used very little more glass to fill almost to...
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Rabu, 20 April 2016

Glass tape applied

Put on 3" glass tape on all seams, set in epoxy.  Sanding took 30 minutes with the random orbit sander connected to the shopvac.  I hope to be able to move to the interior next week. My current thinking is a coat of 2 oz glass to protect the wood from dings.  Still painting it however, I have decided against the clear coat. ...
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Nail Art Galleries 5

Nail Art Galleries 5 | Nail Art GalleriesNail Art Galleries Nail Art Galleries 5Labels:Nail Art Galleries 5Nail Art Galleries : Before you get to the creative part, you must first prepare to do your own nail designs. In other words, it is best to give yourself a quick manicure or pedicure before applying Nail Art. Beautiful bare feet look great...
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Senin, 18 April 2016

Sanded Seams

Sanded Seams Originally uploaded by OzzyC. The seams are sanded...
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Sabtu, 16 April 2016

Patched Front Transom Gap

Patched Front Transom Gap Originally uploaded by OzzyC. We went around the entire boat and patched all gaps, holes, gouges, and so forth, with thickened epo...
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Jumat, 15 April 2016

Lazy Days of Summer

Thats not really a phrase that applies in our situation, but it sounded good nonetheless. Greg and I are still working on the boat, and we are still taking our time. The inside of the hull has been glassed, and we have test-fitted the stringers and frame pieces. Next weeek, we plan to tack the stringers into place, and then after that, it will be time to secure the stringers and frame pieces to the...
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Rabu, 13 April 2016

Question Comment from a reader

The following is a comment from Squid, a member of the forum at www.bateau.comThe picture Squids referring to is shown earlier in the blog, but you can click here for a direct link to the picture. ---Begin original comment---[S]hure looks like a flat bottomed boat at the transome end. How do you think it will handle in the chop and wind. I know they have wind in Iowa. I am interested in building this...
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Nail Art Galleries 3

Nail Art Galleries 3 | Nail Art GalleriesNail Art Galleries Nail Art Galleries 3Labels:Nail Art Galleries 3Nail Art Galleries : Manicures generally include shaping the nails, cuticle care, hand massage and polishing and giving a glossy finish to the nails. Professionally manicured nails look neat and very attractive. Nail Art is an artistic process,...
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