Re: New Double Eagle File
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "fritzdfk" <gaffcat@h...> wrote:
> --- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "proaconstrictor"and
> <proaconstrictor@y...> wrote:
> > I'm interested about the fixed motor mount in one picture. How
> much clearance did they allow for that? 1.5-2'?
>
>
> The clearance is not much between the bottom of the engine mount
> the water, maybe a foot. The mount is streamlined though so contactunderside
> with the water should cause minimal drag. It will certainly contact
> the water, how much I don't know. I'll post a photo of the
> of the mount.Thanks, I'll look for it.
>
> fritz koschmann
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "proaconstrictor"
<proaconstrictor@y...> wrote:
The clearance is not much between the bottom of the engine mount and
the water, maybe a foot. The mount is streamlined though so contact
with the water should cause minimal drag. It will certainly contact
the water, how much I don't know. I'll post a photo of the underside
of the mount.
fritz koschmann
<proaconstrictor@y...> wrote:
> I'm interested about the fixed motor mount in one picture. Howmuch clearance did they allow for that? 1.5-2'?
The clearance is not much between the bottom of the engine mount and
the water, maybe a foot. The mount is streamlined though so contact
with the water should cause minimal drag. It will certainly contact
the water, how much I don't know. I'll post a photo of the underside
of the mount.
fritz koschmann
I ment also to mention how great the whole thing looks. Can't wait
to see the sailing pictures.
I'm interested about the fixed motor mount in one picture. How much
clearance did they allow for that? 1.5-2'?
to see the sailing pictures.
I'm interested about the fixed motor mount in one picture. How much
clearance did they allow for that? 1.5-2'?
--- "fritzdfk" <gaffcat@h...> wrote:
If I remember right, Double Eagle
relies on a ton or so of books
for ballast!
> I have just uploaded Double Eagle photosWow, I want one!
If I remember right, Double Eagle
relies on a ton or so of books
for ballast!
>in
> Hi Fritz,
> WOW! An amazing ton of work has been done on her! She is
> looking awefully good and immently paintable!The last time I had
> looked,there were just two hulls......now,with the cabin structure
> place, one can get a better idea of the scale of this project! Justyour
> out of curiosity,I have a few questions for you;are you leaving
> fasteners in the hulls or extracting them as the epoxy cures? Doyou
> plan on using an epoxy barrier coat/primer before painting? What ismissed
> the glassing schedule and finally,what type of ply?
> Perhaps you have already answered these questions before but I
> them.Peter,
> Continued success with her....she's sure lookin' mighty sweet from
> where I'm sitting!
>
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Peter Lenihan,slowly getting to the cabin stage with WINDERMERE and
> feeling even greater motivation since seeing Fritzs' pictures!
All fasteners are removed when the epoxy cures. The hulls themselves
have virtually no fasteners. In connecting the hulls together I have
used bolts in some places to join major components, stainless steel
outside and galvanised inside.
The exterior is completely coved in at least one layer of 6-8 ounce
fiberglass cloth. The bottom has up to 4-6 layers of the same with
more on chines etc. For the most part all components are coated with
epoxy and cloth before assembly.
Below the waterline the hulls are coated with Copperpoxy. I don't
know if I would use the copperpoxy again though, it was difficult to
apply and not smooth. However I do think it is a kind of barrier
coat, adding to impearmeability. I have not made a final decision on
topside paint. One hull has a coat of System Three water based epoxy
primer and I'm leaning toward using that on the rest of the hull with
a topcoat of System Three water based polyurethane. The epoxy primer
is a little difficut to apply. I have used a little of the topcoat
and it goes on smooth and easy.
The ply is all marine douglas fir and solid wood is also douglas
fir. I got a good deal on the plywood as I bought so much, 235
sheets, $60.00 - 1" and $30.00 1/2".
Used so far:
130+ gallons of epoxy
275 yards of fiberglass cloth
170 sheets 1/2" ply
56 sheets 1" ply
fritz koschmann
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "fritzdfk" <gaffcat@h...> wrote:
WOW! An amazing ton of work has been done on her! She is
looking awefully good and immently paintable!The last time I had
looked,there were just two hulls......now,with the cabin structure in
place, one can get a better idea of the scale of this project! Just
out of curiosity,I have a few questions for you;are you leaving your
fasteners in the hulls or extracting them as the epoxy cures? Do you
plan on using an epoxy barrier coat/primer before painting? What is
the glassing schedule and finally,what type of ply?
Perhaps you have already answered these questions before but I missed
them.
Continued success with her....she's sure lookin' mighty sweet from
where I'm sitting!
Sincerely,
Peter Lenihan,slowly getting to the cabin stage with WINDERMERE and
feeling even greater motivation since seeing Fritzs' pictures!
> I have just uploaded Double Eagle photos to the Bolger3 photo area.Hi Fritz,
WOW! An amazing ton of work has been done on her! She is
looking awefully good and immently paintable!The last time I had
looked,there were just two hulls......now,with the cabin structure in
place, one can get a better idea of the scale of this project! Just
out of curiosity,I have a few questions for you;are you leaving your
fasteners in the hulls or extracting them as the epoxy cures? Do you
plan on using an epoxy barrier coat/primer before painting? What is
the glassing schedule and finally,what type of ply?
Perhaps you have already answered these questions before but I missed
them.
Continued success with her....she's sure lookin' mighty sweet from
where I'm sitting!
Sincerely,
Peter Lenihan,slowly getting to the cabin stage with WINDERMERE and
feeling even greater motivation since seeing Fritzs' pictures!
I have just uploaded Double Eagle photos to the Bolger3 photo area.
The boat is large and it is hard to get a lot of the boat in any one
photo especially with the shelter it is in. The foredeck is the last
of the major construction. Besides needing to extend the deck another
foot or so a beam will extend across the forward edge of the fordeck
incorporating a bench seat and backrest. This winter I hope to work
on windows, doors and general interior cabinetry.
Here's a link:
http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/bolger3/lst?.dir=/Double+Eagle+ca
tamaran&.src=gr&.order=&.view=t&.done=http%3a//briefcase.yahoo.com/
fritz koschmann
The boat is large and it is hard to get a lot of the boat in any one
photo especially with the shelter it is in. The foredeck is the last
of the major construction. Besides needing to extend the deck another
foot or so a beam will extend across the forward edge of the fordeck
incorporating a bench seat and backrest. This winter I hope to work
on windows, doors and general interior cabinetry.
Here's a link:
http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/bolger3/lst?.dir=/Double+Eagle+ca
tamaran&.src=gr&.order=&.view=t&.done=http%3a//briefcase.yahoo.com/
fritz koschmann