18...and I like it

[hillcharl]

Great job! Looking forward to see how she turns out.

[steel686]

I feel like I am reaching a point where the items on the list are a little more manageable and there might be a light at the end of the tunnel. Part of the project was trying to close in the toe space under the helm since there is so little storage on an 18. I tried to replicate the original flange assuming it would go back as is. But somewhere in your head you say why don’t I add a little more scope. So I spent a night making up some 2x2 angle with 1700. Set the console and glued new angle to inside face. Once that is cured I will carve off the flange and try to get a clean edge to caulk at the deck. Also got my fuel tank dry fit and glued up mounting blocks. I’ll get a better picture when they are glassed in but you know where to look for the best example. The gunnel sections are recored with Divinycell and Airex at hardware mounting areas. Two layers of 1700. Epoxy has some white pigment and I’m wondering what you guys think about that as final finish in bilge lockers etc. Just roll on a coat to fill in the weave? Yes, a lot of fairing left.

[steel686]

Console is de-flanged. It’s only about 1.25” of deck space but I like the look already and it will be easier to clean. The two small breaks at the back are due to a conflict with rigging tubes which go through back of the coffin. I went conservative on the fuel tank dimensions to push it forward and ended up with a little less than 30 gallons. Not planning any Bahamas trips so it should serve my needs.