19 ft Sailboat -progress photos 9-17-07

[donald branscom]

Well while i am waiting for parts for my driveline I am keeping busy with other details like the rudder and paint.
The dotted lines on the rudder indicate where threaded rods go thru the boards.
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[boatbear]

Ahh, Donald, you have been busy after all. Looking good mate. Nice gleam to that roof.
It looks like there is a capping piece across the lower leading edge of the rudder. Are you sure it will want to stay there? I guess you are convinced that the threaded rods will provide sufficient reinforcement to keep the joint stable. Not doubting, just interested. (O well, yes, ok - I am doubting a tiny bit)
Charlie

[donald branscom]

The rudder will get a coat of epoxy and "S" glass and then 6 oz cloth over that. Then 3 coats of resin. I am hoping it will be stong enough then.

Next is the gloss white on the cabin sides and coamings.
I wanted tan not brown but there was almond (they called it sandstone) OR brown (Easy poxy brand)
I tried mixing the almond(sandstone) and brown 50/50 and it looked awful.
We shall see.

[Jim Ledger]

Looking good there, Donald. Better put some sand in that deck paint, tho.