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Title: Great Alaskan 28 Builders Blog link for Jim Stancil
Post by: xrayengineer on June 19, 2012, 04:11:08 PM
just getting started, but here is the latest stuff!

http://greatalaskanbuildersblog.blogspot.com/
Title: Re: Here is a link to my builders blog for the Great Alaskan 28
Post by: xrayengineer on June 19, 2012, 04:19:06 PM
I got all the materials for the hull, and most of the boat hardware as well.  I am ready to build a boat!
Title: Re: Great Alaskan 28 Builders Blog link for Jim Stancil
Post by: Brian.Dixon on June 19, 2012, 10:59:17 PM
Wow!  Looking good and ready to rock!  Can't wait to see the progress pix!

Brian

Title: Re: Great Alaskan 28 Builders Blog link for Jim Stancil
Post by: xrayengineer on June 28, 2012, 07:05:03 PM
updated blog today.  I got the stem built and ready to layout the shelves tomorrow!
I am going to make them 10 inches wide so there is plenty of room to sit and walk on!
http://greatalaskanbuildersblog.blogspot.com/
Title: Re: Great Alaskan 28 Builders Blog link for Jim Stancil
Post by: Brian.Dixon on June 30, 2012, 01:14:45 PM
updated blog today.  I got the stem built and ready to layout the shelves tomorrow!
I am going to make them 10 inches wide so there is plenty of room to sit and walk on!
http://greatalaskanbuildersblog.blogspot.com/

That'll work fine... I like wide sheer decks personally.  You'll appreciate it when things are rock-n-roll and you have to go forward for anchor duty.

Brian

Title: Re: Great Alaskan 28 Builders Blog link for Jim Stancil
Post by: xrayengineer on July 01, 2012, 07:59:16 AM
updated blog...making shelves 8 inches wide...going to laminate the board together today.
Title: Re: Great Alaskan 28 Builders Blog link for Jim Stancil
Post by: xrayengineer on July 13, 2012, 02:24:09 PM
updated blog...transom done, bottom panel scarfs done, jig setup.
http://greatalaskanbuildersblog.blogspot.com/
Title: Re: Great Alaskan 28 Builders Blog link for Jim Stancil
Post by: xrayengineer on July 18, 2012, 07:28:11 AM
updated blog, putting the bottom on the jig today!
Title: Re: Great Alaskan 28 Builders Blog link for Jim Stancil
Post by: xrayengineer on July 23, 2012, 06:31:20 PM
updated blog, chines installed, bottom glassed.

http://greatalaskanbuildersblog.blogspot.com/
Title: Re: Great Alaskan 28 Builders Blog link for Jim Stancil
Post by: xrayengineer on August 11, 2012, 05:06:12 PM
updated blog.  boat lifted with homemade gantry crane, shelves and transom installed!

http://greatalaskanbuildersblog.blogspot.com/
Title: Re: Great Alaskan 28 Builders Blog link for Jim Stancil
Post by: xrayengineer on September 13, 2012, 02:27:30 AM
I have completed the construction of the hull, next up, paint!

http://greatalaskanbuildersblog.blogspot.com/
Title: Re: Great Alaskan 28 Builders Blog link for Jim Stancil
Post by: xrayengineer on September 13, 2012, 02:32:43 AM
Yesterday I finished glassing / sheathing the entire hull.  This morning I am going to scrape / cut off the excess fiberglass and start fairing the bottom so I can paint it.

I am going to try to paint it on Saturday or Sunday possibly.  I am going to use a single stage, two part urethane enamel automotive fleet paint.  I have never sprayed this before, so I am going to have a buddy of mine come over who used to paint cars and give me a lesson.

I will take some pictures of the sheathed hull today and post later.
Title: Re: Great Alaskan 28 Builders Blog link for Jim Stancil
Post by: xrayengineer on October 10, 2012, 06:26:14 PM
boat is as faired as I am going to get it....bring on the epoxy paint!
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj206/xrayengineer/IMG_1036.jpg)

I updated the builders blog

(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj206/xrayengineer/IMG_1033.jpg)
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj206/xrayengineer/IMG_1143.jpg)
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj206/xrayengineer/IMG_1036.jpg)
Title: Re: Great Alaskan 28 Builders Blog link for Jim Stancil
Post by: Ed Snyder on October 13, 2012, 07:52:49 PM
chit! that an eletix loo there? all those buttons, tell me more!
Title: Re: Great Alaskan 28 Builders Blog link for Jim Stancil
Post by: xrayengineer on October 15, 2012, 11:25:44 AM
No lew, that is a livewell for bait with 4 rod holders and two cup holders built in.  In a pinch, it would make a good toilet though!
Title: Re: Great Alaskan 28 Builders Blog link for Jim Stancil
Post by: Brian.Dixon on October 15, 2012, 07:43:06 PM

Watch out... one of those buttons is the Frenchy button ...the dang water squirts straight up if you press it!

Brian

Title: Re: Great Alaskan 28 Builders Blog link for Jim Stancil
Post by: xrayengineer on November 08, 2012, 07:48:42 PM
I have the bottom painted with Imron paint and will be flipping it over soon
Title: Re: Great Alaskan 28 Builders Blog link for Jim Stancil
Post by: Ed Snyder on January 01, 2013, 10:19:41 PM

Watch out... one of those buttons is the Frenchy button ...the dang water squirts straight up if you press it!

Brian

You hear about that ATR button in the aeroplane loo?
Well, this bloke was in there and thought he'd poke t when he'd done,
Woke up in the hospital next day wondering where his goullies had gone!
Nurse told him that he'd poked the Automatic Tampon Remover  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Great Alaskan 28 Builders Blog link for Jim Stancil
Post by: Brian.Dixon on January 02, 2013, 01:48:50 PM

Oh yeah ...that was the pale looking guy that hobbled off the plane with his eyes popping out of his head, right?

bd


Watch out... one of those buttons is the Frenchy button ...the dang water squirts straight up if you press it!

Brian

You hear about that ATR button in the aeroplane loo?
Well, this bloke was in there and thought he'd poke t when he'd done,
Woke up in the hospital next day wondering where his goullies had gone!
Nurse told him that he'd poked the Automatic Tampon Remover  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Great Alaskan 28 Builders Blog link for Jim Stancil
Post by: xrayengineer on January 12, 2013, 06:38:37 PM
Starting to work on the superstructure now.  Here is a blog update.
http://greatalaskanbuildersblog.blogspot.com/
Title: Re: Great Alaskan 28 Builders Blog link for Jim Stancil
Post by: Brian.Dixon on January 12, 2013, 11:33:13 PM

Looking really great, Jim.  You're making quick progress and doing fine work!

Brian

Title: Re: Great Alaskan 28 Builders Blog link for Jim Stancil
Post by: Grady300 on February 02, 2013, 09:58:41 AM
chit! that an eletix loo there? all those buttons, tell me more!

LOL, LOL, LOL did I say I was laughing out loud ;D
Title: Re: Great Alaskan 28 Builders Blog link for Jim Stancil
Post by: xrayengineer on February 02, 2013, 07:09:16 PM
I updated the blog, and I am starting to build out the cuddy cabin.  Making good progress.
http://greatalaskanbuildersblog.blogspot.com/
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj206/xrayengineer/2013-01-28082925_zpsbfde6ad0.jpg)
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj206/xrayengineer/2013-01-28082636_zps0d719b15.jpg)
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj206/xrayengineer/2013-01-28082612_zpseff50e68.jpg)
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj206/xrayengineer/2013-01-28082538_zps78d22d27.jpg)
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj206/xrayengineer/2013-01-28082618_zpsd1a89fc1.jpg)
Bunk tops:
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj206/xrayengineer/floorandbunk3_zpsdb043cf2.jpg)
Title: Re: Great Alaskan 28 Builders Blog link for Jim Stancil
Post by: Brian.Dixon on February 03, 2013, 10:29:56 PM
Excellent!  You're making great progress and doing fine work!

Brian

Title: Re: Great Alaskan 28 Builders Blog link for Jim Stancil
Post by: Grady300 on February 13, 2013, 04:09:36 PM
Definitely looking like some nice work. Have yo been tracking your hours? how many to the flip?
Title: Re: Great Alaskan 28 Builders Blog link for Jim Stancil
Post by: xrayengineer on February 16, 2013, 06:19:05 PM
Thanks for the compliments!

I had been keeping track of the hours, but I don't remember where the list is!  I think it was around 150 to the flip......
Title: Re: Great Alaskan 28 Builders Blog link for Jim Stancil
Post by: dshoe on February 20, 2013, 08:39:19 PM
it's looking great keep up the good work..must be a good feeling having it flipped..
Title: Re: Great Alaskan 28 Builders Blog link for Jim Stancil
Post by: Madray on March 04, 2013, 01:20:14 AM
That is looking mint good job  :D
Title: Re: Great Alaskan 28 Builders Blog link for Jim Stancil
Post by: Ed Snyder on October 01, 2013, 12:03:43 PM
Talkin of Lew's.

You heard bout the dude in the lew on a big silver budgie? (767)
Well he went to the lew, sat down for the usual time, lo behold there's a button on the bulkhead has 'ATR' on it.
So being bored sittin there, decided to push it.
Well he woke up in hospital few daz later with nurse next to him.
He said wot happened?
She told him he pushed the Automatic Tampon Remover and your jewels we saved are in a jar under your pillow......  :-\
 :o ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Great Alaskan 28 Builders Blog link for Jim Stancil
Post by: Brian.Dixon on October 01, 2013, 11:29:47 PM
Yow-wow-ouch!!   :o   :-[   :-\
Title: Re: Great Alaskan 28 Builders Blog link for Jim Stancil
Post by: Ed Snyder on October 03, 2013, 10:32:51 AM
ah chit, plurry repeatin meself......
need a boat to float.....