Hull Construction Continued
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Seal bottom of electronics access hatches
with 30 minute or a 2 hour finish resin. Mix 1
oz. of epoxy resin and distribute 1/3 of pot to
rear hatch and 2/3 of pot within the forward
access hatch. Rock boat fore and aft and side
to side to “wash” epoxy around the bottom of
the access hatch. When epoxy has
completely covered the bottom of hatch set
hull aside on a flat surface and allow epoxy to
cure.
Note: When using 30 minute epoxy: a
heat gun should be used to warm epoxy
causing it to reduce viscosity and flow easier
.
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Fill gap between deck and basswood leading
edge with a high quality balsa filler. Use filler
to fill any other gaps at tab and notch
locations. Set hull aside to allow filler to cure.
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Finish sand the hull of boat with 400 grit
paper. Next radius top deck to hull sides at
5/32 in. Use ply gauge to check radius.
Tip: Great radiuses are made by lightly cutting
in a 45 degree chamfer with a sanding block.
Then rounding out the chamfer with a sanding
bar. Take a little material off at a time.
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