Quick Update: Micro in Northern California

It's been a while since I'm conversed on the list (new job taking up lots of
time), but I wanted to drop a quick line to update others on my Micro,
tentatively named "Full House".

Started construction in April, on the masts and booms. Currently, the hull
is nearing completion, and we turned it over a couple of weeks ago. Outside
is sheethed with 3.25oz fine weave cloth in epoxy (both from RAKA, recommed
the fine cloth and epoxy, both have been great). Construction is of 3/8's
BS1088 Gaboon plywood (yes, it's expensive, but I've never worked with such
wonderful plywood before, it's truely beautiful) and clear fir. I'm sure
I've cut a couple of hundred feet of this plywood, and have yet to find even
the smallest void. I modified the construction somewhat, going with some
"stitch and glue" construction in certain places, and a double bottom (yes,
that's 3/4 inch).

Right now, working on putting the bunks in, then it's on with the cabin top,
the deck, and 101 details (plus the lead keel, which my brother has
volunteered to cast). Shooting for an end of the year launch, but with the
weather getting cooler (I can hardly call a north CA winter COLD) it's
getting less and less interesting to work out in the garage after the kids
are in bed at night.

Hope to get some pictures up on my brothers web site in the next month or
so.

Happy building,

Glen



Glen Gibson
Senior Product Manager
Inkra Networks
42978 Osgood Road
Fremont CA 94539

Phone: 510-623-4200 x 114
Fax: 510-623-4239