My Official build thread. 27 1/2’ GA

[json]

That looks amazing! Great work! Time to get cracking on putting everything together...

[Todd j]

Thanks guys.  I'm a little disappointed in the way the white paint finished out.  Lots of little fuzzy POS in the paint.
  It's unclear to me how to get rid of them.  I think there must be some inconsistencies in the rollers.  The fair body turned out nearly perfect.   I used the same process to defuzz them EVERY time.  At this point it's a good enough for who it's for kind of thing.  I'm anxious to get going on the wiring.  I finally have all the goodies I want for the boat with the exception of interior lights.  This wiring part is the part I am most intimidated by.

[json]

I found the white paint way harder to roll than the gray paint I used, not sure why. Maybe it was hard to gauge the thickness of the coat going on, or a consistency issue with the different pigments. That doesn't sound quite like your issue, but I also found that it looks a lot more forgiving for the eye from shorter distance. Either way, sounds like you got a finish you are ok with, and once you beat it up for a season or two it's probably not going to matter so much. Get cracking on the wiring and if it bugs you down the road you can always touch it up, I did a straight touch up on the starboard side of some thin spots and you can't tell from a couple feet away. Alexseal paint seems good in that regard.

[Rbob]

Maybe I will do a short video of removing dust nibs and buffing, when I get some time.

[Todd j]

I was hoping that I could wet sand and buff it.  That is if I can’t live with it.  I’m going to be a basket case the first few times out!  Dirty shoes, rubbing the docks, someone gaff the side of the boat, dropping lead on the decks or dragging crap in over the side.  I guess it’s all repairable

[Brian.Dixon]

I was hoping that I could wet sand and buff it.  That is if I can’t live with it.  I’m going to be a basket case the first few times out!  Dirty shoes, rubbing the docks, someone gaff the side of the boat, dropping lead on the decks or dragging crap in over the side.  I guess it’s all repairable

You want to know what the loudest sound in the world is?  A downrigger ball bouncing off the outside of your hull on your first trip out.... !

[Rbob]

I set my d/r to stop when the balls are 2' in the water.  I hate that sound...

[Todd j]

Non skid deck paint going on now.  Cockpit is done and and most of the PH.  Tomorrow the sheer decks and cuddy roof.

[Rbob]

Todd,

That is going to be sweet!  Love you layout.

[Todd j]

I left areas for cleats(yellow tape) and some smooth areas for a railing.  After looking at some other boats I think my spots for the railing to attach are too far apart. I put them all in the “shadow” of the window pillars.  Either way it will not be slippery.

[Rbob]

You make a great point Todd,
I completely forgot about railing posts vs non-skid placement.  It goes to show how much there is to think about.

I am really glad we have a forum and each other to share ideas and different ways of achieving a common goal of building a boat.   

[Todd j]

I dont know for sure if i will do a railing, but I do remember someone having to deal with the non skid when they did the railing.  I cant take credit for being that smart!  More goodies today!!!

[Todd j]

Finally!   The boat is painted.  I didn’t do the cuddy as I plan on apholstery.   If I have enough paint I may do it after all.  I’m very satisfied with the non skid job.  Just hope it holds up.

[Rbob]

You are getting it done!  Looks awesome,

[Todd j]

Drilled a bunch of holes in the sheer for for cleats, the bowsprit and the winch.  The winch is gonna be a rascal.  I need much longer arms.