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Randy,
Did you ever find a pic of the foot release? I'm working on incorporating a regal release into a similar foor to the one you posted above. Thanks.
Randy ,
Where is the best place to start triming the fly line deck to fit. I was thinking there may be a way to "scribe to fit"? Getting ready to wrap this project up.
Voluteering friday to help put together a "full scribed Adirondack Leanto" 8 mi…
Thanks Randy, as always your a big help. I sent an e-mail to Sandy about a trailer.Need to get one.
I got a good idea about your description of the foot release. Picture will help.
I'm about ready to put the flooring in one of the kits, 15.5 duo. Does anyone have a photo showing propewr spacing and alignment?
Also, whats the best location and method of attaching Bo's anchor system foot brake?
Thanks Randy. Gotta get back after the boat. Been tying flies, ice fishing and skiing. Not enough hours in the day. Going Crappie and Bluegill fishing Sunday. Want to do some back country skiing but we are having a mild winter when it comes to snow.…
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- Trad Bow Hunter, Fly fisherman, Fly Tyler, Bilogist by education, 25 years with NYS Dept of Environmental Conservation
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Easey Lift Bolt
Should the easey lift bolt be attached above chine batten or can it be attached flush with the bottom?
Posted on January 18, 2010 at 5:59am — 2 Comments
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- At 5:34am on June 30, 2009,
Jason Knight said… - Patrick,
Thank Your for the compliments - my boat is almost finished, just waiting to get some accessories to finish her up.
On the the finishing I did have the outside of the boat coated with epoxy before I put the hull together... I added a coat after the hull was formed for good measure. I sanded a few times down to 220 and was satisfied with the smoothness of the surface.
On the varnishing I basically followed the instructions in Brightwork, but I decided not to obsess over the varnish. I did the exterior in 3 coats, sanding in between... before the last coat I went over the surface with steel wool to knock down any dust that got in the finish. Remember, you will be adding subsequent coats of varnish in the coming seasons - so the finish will build and gain character as time goes by. Oh yeah - and we are actually going to use these boats so they will take their dings and scratches... When all is said and done I am quite pleased with the varnish on the exterior of my boat, it is not perfect, but for my first time varnishing a boat... well you get the point.
More than anything I used the knowledge I learned finishing window frames with varnish when I was working with my uncle. The patience part anyways...
I used Flagship 2015 Spar Varnish - nice stuff with lots of UV blocker.
I used a foam roller to apply the varnish and "tipped" it with a nice brush...
The roll and tip method seemed to work well for me. Above all - be sure the strain your varnish to avoid clumps and particulate - and the section in Brightwork that describes "keeping the wet edge" is a must read.
Keep me posted on your project - it is looking good man - you are doing a nice job.
And the Pere Marquette is one of my favorite rivers... just a nice place to spend time.
Jason
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