Tugboat Progress

My first 2-part poly paint. This is the first coat. It's even shinier now with 3 coats ;-)

Some random recent pictures, taken over the past few months. I'm aiming for a launch in November, but who knows? I'm now 14 months past my initial launch date estimate! It's been really fun, but a lot harder and more expensive than I expected.

Epoxy

Hey everybody. This is my first question for the group. I am going to start another boat this fall and would like to find a better deal than the S3 epoxy I have always used. I have no complaints with the performance of S3, it's just the price. I have heard good things about RAKA and progressive epoxy polymers products. Does anyone have experience (good/bad) with either of these lines of epoxy products? I am looking for no blush products.

Thanks, Bill

Kruez - are you still around?

I hope everything is going well for you...

My 15' skiff, Flint,

A 15' skiff designed by Ross Lillistone of Bayside Wooden Boats. 1088 Meranti, Douglas fir and some yellow pine. Stainless hardware and bronze fasteners (very few) and bronze oar horns. White oak risers. The boat built easily and moves like a ghost over the water. I am using 8.5' oars and they make for very power strokes at a relaxed pace. I have had upwards of 600 pounds in her it the weight makes the boat handle and "ride" very nicely. While reaching it's limits, I don't feel that the boat was unduly burdened, and we had some good fishing that day.

MICROBALLOONS Wanted

I need about 5# of phenolic microballoons to finish the fairing on my poor canalboat.

I bought some a few years ago from some one in this group or one of the other boat groups I belong to. Any one out there have some for sale or know where I should try.

Thanks for your help,

CB