Hull #428 Build in Federal Way, WA

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Hull #428 Build in Federal Way, WA

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Hi Team,

I picked up my kit last Tuesday and plan to put the jig together tomorrow. Starting this thread to share my progress. Thanks!
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Presently building mine ( #319) so I am a little ahead of you. I am not a pro so the learning curve is steep for me.

A little advice if you are at the same level of un knowledge as me :

don t forget to first build 4 or 5 support legs on which to rest the gig.
a shelf under the gig is real practical
at first you will work more on the port side , keep more work room on that side.Say a foot
you will also early on have to weigh the center board ( port side) with lead.

Epoxy : make SMALL batches, It becomes unmanageable real fast ( 1/2 hour).
Practice on scrap wood to master unthickened ( watery) and thickened ( mayonnaise ) epoxy consistency before you scarf.
I tape every time I can and peel off rather than sand.

LOTS of epoxy dust when sanding and it is toxic. Wear a mask and gloves.
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Re: Hull #428 Build in Federal Way, WA

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Hi Marc,

Thanks for the tips I appreciate them all. I completed my jig (from the kit) and seem to have 2 "extra" pieces The plan manual indicates that there are 10 pieces. I have 12. After I put the jig together I have the 2 pieces shown below - do you know what these are for? They are made out of the same particle/ply as the jig.
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Re: Hull #428 Build in Federal Way, WA

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upon further review I see these are the bulkhead braces.

:roll: thanks

good tip on positioning the boat, my space is limited, that will be helpful.
Ramon #428

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Re: Hull #428 Build in Federal Way, WA

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Oops! Error on my part for one thing: you will work more on the STARBOARD side at first , the side with the rectangular hole.
That is the side you want a bit more space.
My bad.
For the epoxy buy a system with precalibrated pumps. ( for example West System)
I first bought gallons and quarts no pumps and it is not precise and messy.
Also I hung plastic sheets in the garage kinda like shower curtains
to control the dust going all over the place. I helps a lot
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I am thinking of having an «  L » shape cavity for the lead weight and not a rectangular one as per plans. That way there is weight both on the long side and short side of the centerboard and more of the weight low and horizontally. when the board would be in the water I have a feeling it would improve stability
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The lead is to keep the centerboard down and isn't for boat ballast.
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I suggest from experience:

As you know you will rout out a cavity in each side of the centerboard. The cavities should be taller than wide. I use a tall Isoseles trapezoid shape for the rout outs.

The wide base of the trapezoid puts more weight low. The narrower top of the trapezoid keeps the weight proportionally lower as you go up.

I have poured hot lead and used fine bird shot in epoxy. The bird shot is easy but be careful to make sure your cavities are a little larger.

Hope this helps.
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