http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DoryBoat/ Dory Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:22:24 GMT Matthew Palanza http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DoryBoat/message/1682 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DoryBoat/message/1682 Malcolm, Thanks for the advice, that is exactly what I wanted to know. I live in Falmouth, on Cape Cod, so the motor is to get down the estuaries, where I Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:30:51 GMT David Luckhardt http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DoryBoat/message/1681 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DoryBoat/message/1681 Thanks. CPES is designed for use as a sealer -- it is NOT thinned epoxy and should NOT be used as such. Opinions vary widely as to how it should be used and Sun, 06 Jul 2008 11:54:52 GMT Mark Mirski http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DoryBoat/message/1680 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DoryBoat/message/1680 ... Greetings David Luckhart Please excuse my delayed reply as my reading glasses were broken. I want to thank you for both of your suggestions as to my Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:06:16 GMT brittoncooke http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DoryBoat/message/1679 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DoryBoat/message/1679 Funny, John Gardner shows a lines plan without offsets for the gunning dory and then shows detailed measurements of a modified gunning dory he built. I was a Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:04:43 GMT David Luckhardt http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DoryBoat/message/1678 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DoryBoat/message/1678 Bob has hit the nail square on the head --- traditional finishes are for traditional materials. Ply is VERY different and should be treated as such. That Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:57:53 GMT Mark Mirski http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DoryBoat/message/1677 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DoryBoat/message/1677 Hi Pete and others. Please forgive my not trimming away more text but thought that all the various opinions on this matter were of value to be read on one Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:39:10 GMT Kimo Hardy http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DoryBoat/message/1676 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DoryBoat/message/1676 NexusMarine up in WA are a well-regarded commercial glass/wood builder. Power boats but some possibly interesting information on the construction method: Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:50:03 GMT Bob Johnson http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DoryBoat/message/1675 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DoryBoat/message/1675 Mark, The oil finish is ok for a traditionally built boat of solid wood. Oil does not provide as much protection as other finishes, it's just easy to apply Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:45:17 GMT Pete Smullen http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DoryBoat/message/1674 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DoryBoat/message/1674 Mark, That'll work if done correctly. The drier you get the wood, the better the epoxy/thinner mixture's penetration. You'd be way ahead of the game if you Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:02:43 GMT Mark Mirski http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DoryBoat/message/1673 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DoryBoat/message/1673 ... This morning I gave a call to _H H (Dynamite) Payson_ to see if he might offer his advice on this matter . I expressed to him that I was seeking a Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:26:29 GMT Pete Smullen http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DoryBoat/message/1672 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DoryBoat/message/1672 Hi Mark, I agree with Gary -- if you put fiberglass only on the outside you are actually setting up conditions for rot rather than avoiding them. Don't glass Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:10:18 GMT Gary Powell http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DoryBoat/message/1671 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DoryBoat/message/1671 ... Hi Mark! The problem with glassing a wood boat, is that it won't breath. (duh!) So if you only glass one side of the wood, eventually moisture will build Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:30:35 GMT Mark Mirski http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DoryBoat/message/1670 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DoryBoat/message/1670 ... Malcom Thank you for your considered reply to my query. I am about to begin cutting my wood for a Sweet Pea Pod so your reply is timely. I have an Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:14:23 GMT Pete Smullen http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DoryBoat/message/1669 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DoryBoat/message/1669 Hi all and I'm in awe, Malcom, I just joined this group and this is my first post. I took a look at Malcom's photos and am very impressed. Beautiful boat, Mon, 30 Jun 2008 03:55:01 GMT malcolmf http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DoryBoat/message/1668 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DoryBoat/message/1668 Apologise for being so very long in replying, but this sat in my 'Drafts' folder and I sometimes forget to finish what I started. That is my Sweet Pea with me