Coast Guard 44' Lifeboat
Picked up this box of scrap.
Was able to fabricate the skeleton from the patterns of leftover scrap
Was able to fabricate the skeleton from the patterns of leftover scrap
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Coast Guard 44' Lifeboat
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Coast Guard 44' Lifeboat
Planking progressing.
I am tapering each plank to avoid "shorts". Not necessary but good practice for me on my next build, Cris Craft Triple Cockpit Barrel Back Runabout. Since the 44 is going to be glassed and painted I can get away with murder.😮😮
I am using CA as it speeds production all I have to do is hold the plank in position for a few minutes and it is set. That is what I did with the Typhoon. you can't pin Mahogany planking, it will show in the finish.
I am developing quite an affinity to the 44 after learning some of it's history. especially the tragic demise of 44363.
Trev
I am tapering each plank to avoid "shorts". Not necessary but good practice for me on my next build, Cris Craft Triple Cockpit Barrel Back Runabout. Since the 44 is going to be glassed and painted I can get away with murder.😮😮
I am using CA as it speeds production all I have to do is hold the plank in position for a few minutes and it is set. That is what I did with the Typhoon. you can't pin Mahogany planking, it will show in the finish.
I am developing quite an affinity to the 44 after learning some of it's history. especially the tragic demise of 44363.
Trev
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- Hi Trev,
I found planking a nightmare when i first started but once you get the hang of it, it can be very rewarding altho time consuming.
Keep up the good work.
Martin555.Liked by pressonreguardless - Hi Martin,
You are right. Initially it seems daunting but when you get into it is rewarding. Although I have to be in the mood, no other pressing matters to distract me. Sometimes only a couple of planks then I have to stop. this is especially true when the final planking of Mahogany as on the Typhoon, no hiding the mistakes😭.
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Coast Guard 44' Lifeboat, Planking
Planking Completed.
Time for sanding then Glassing with Epoxy and Fiberglass cloth.
I do Love Her Curves
Time for sanding then Glassing with Epoxy and Fiberglass cloth.
I do Love Her Curves
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Sealing the Interior of the Hull
Coated the interior of the hull with a thin Epoxy that is usually used for restoring rotted wood.
Trev
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- You're really ripping into it Trev👍 looking good.
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Had a couple of 90-degree days. Used that as an excuse to forsake my outside work and work on the boat😁😁
Trev
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Attaching the Foward Deck
Glued the Foward Deck in Place.
Used one of my old Boat Yard Clamps. 😆
Trev
Used one of my old Boat Yard Clamps. 😆
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Glassed the Hull.
Glassed the Hull and the Deck.
Another 90 Degree Day Helped Speed Things up.
Another 90 Degree Day Helped Speed Things up.
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- Thanks, Rick.
The hot weather has given me an excuse to forsake my other duties and work on my Vessels🤣😂🤣😂
TrevLiked by jbkiwi - Always nice to get the glass on Trev, usually means you're half way there, ( hull's the hardest part)
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Time for the putty and Paint
So, mates, I haven't been lollygagging with regard to the 44'
She is basically assembled; she just needs Putty and Paint to make her what she ain't.
Then to propulsion, twin motors, direct drive (no reduction gears) provided by Mack Products in NJ in the US.
Then of course trimming out.
Yes, I am down in the dungeon, my shop, my cellar of my 200-year-old house, 😮😮😮
Nothing fancy here just the basics Mam. 😂😂😂
But it is nice and cool.
Another episode soon to be seen/heard on your favorite channel (here of course)
Trev
She is basically assembled; she just needs Putty and Paint to make her what she ain't.
Then to propulsion, twin motors, direct drive (no reduction gears) provided by Mack Products in NJ in the US.
Then of course trimming out.
Yes, I am down in the dungeon, my shop, my cellar of my 200-year-old house, 😮😮😮
Nothing fancy here just the basics Mam. 😂😂😂
But it is nice and cool.
Another episode soon to be seen/heard on your favorite channel (here of course)
Trev
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- Looking fine keep us updated on your project.Liked by pressonreguardless
- Thank you, Ron😊
Trev
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Fairing
One application of epoxy and microballons.
After sanding, applied glazing putty to the obvious problem areas.
Next a coat of primer to disclose the not so obvious problem areas.
Then another application of glazing putty, sanding and the beat goes on---
Trev
After sanding, applied glazing putty to the obvious problem areas.
Next a coat of primer to disclose the not so obvious problem areas.
Then another application of glazing putty, sanding and the beat goes on---
Trev
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- So right Trev. Getting the hull right takes time. Slow but sure gets the job done.
RickLiked by pressonreguardless - Right you are Rick,
If I rush it, it will come back and bite me. ☹️☹️
Trev
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First coat of Primer
Mates,
A lot of Hiccups Revealed.
Much filling and sanding in her future.
I thought i did a better job on the hull, but alas, not to be. 😭😭
Back to the Mt Washington, see if I fair better🤞
Trev
A lot of Hiccups Revealed.
Much filling and sanding in her future.
I thought i did a better job on the hull, but alas, not to be. 😭😭
Back to the Mt Washington, see if I fair better🤞
Trev
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More Filling and Fairing of the Hull
Not 100% but Passable, I have to move on--
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This thing is a walk in the Park compared to my Typhoon.
The Typhoon had Mahogany Planks 1/8 wide.
Each plank had to be tapered and edge set. Hard to hide flaws in brightwork.
Since the 44" is painted I will glass the hull, and coat the inside with penetrating epoxy, as i did with my Typhoon.
The old saying in the Boat Yard was "Putty and Paint Makes them what they Ain't"😂🤣😂
And you are right, whether planking a full sized boat or model , you have to plank both sides at a time to avoid distortion.
Did you build the 44', I would love to see pics.
Trev