olsnappa's Cape Fear

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AlohaDan
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Post by AlohaDan »

Thanks. Very interesting shots.

I only hope my own craftsmanship is as good.

Has there been any leakage through the rear corners? I don't quite see how your seals meet there.
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olsnappa
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Post by olsnappa »

Haven't had her wet yet, Dan. But I doubt there'll be any significant water entering throught the hatch.
The weather strip runs along the back of the opening below
the hinges.......
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...........and meets the side pieces at the corners......
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AlohaDan
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Post by AlohaDan »

Thanks again.

The closeup lets me see it.
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olsnappa
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Post by olsnappa »

Didn't have time to do much this weekend so just gave her a "go fast " stripe to tie in with the green interior.
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Post by lark2004 »

shouldn't "go fast" stripes be red? :P
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Post by olsnappa »

:D Yeah, you're probably right Andrew but red might have frightened the fish. :lol:
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Post by olsnappa »

Hi all. Just an update after a month of further distractions...
Have finished the forward deck, grab handles, removable seat platform and the final coat of varnish on all upper surfaces.
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So....what's left to do?
Graphite coats on bottom hull panels and varnish the remainder of the hull.
Hoping to get her wet soon.
Then I can determine optimum position for the seat and so attach eyelets for it to clip to.......and workout best position for the rod holders :lol:
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Post by Kayak Jack »

John, you are going to ENJOY that boat like (almost) nothing ever before.
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olsnappa
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Post by olsnappa »

:D Yes, I think you're right Jack.
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Post by olsnappa »

Hooray!! After waiting weeks, finally cracked it for a day when spare time coincided with a bit of sunshine. Temperature in my work shed at last edged up passed about 12 degrees so I took the chance to apply the first graphite coat to the hull.
Taped her up ready for it about 3 weeks ago
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First coat.
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