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There are definitely some bumps and drips. Just not always visible in the photographs.

The second coat came out even better thanks to a little 220 sanding and some slight "body work" !

Thanks Ben, The shop is defiantly filled with "tools of the trade" it is a great place to work.

Thanks. I belt sanded entire hull twice, mainly to fill all of nail holes and to fair out a few high and low spots. When it came time for glass the 4" tape and 60" 6 OZ fabric was done at one time, wet out together. No epoxy on the hull prior to this. I think the wet on wet layup gives the...

Thanks Anthony, I appreciate it. Second coat of paint planned for this evening. Then time to flip!

I love them, they are solid tools. Mine has a double stacked pulley arrangement. Which has three different size diameter on each side, So you can control the speed. My great grandfather was mainly a metal worker and used it in that regard.

Thanks Steve, yes you're right. An old Walker Turner. It was my great grandfather's. He added a nice mercury switch on the floor so you just step on the pedal to stop and start it.

Thanks Eric, I like that, I do believe you right about her history .

Weekend update. The Second coat of epoxy was applied Saturday evening. Sunday evening saw a thorough sanding, acetone wipe down, then the first coat of Parker's hunters green rolled out.

Jeff, I think you're pretty much spot on. The rail skiffs are just slightly wider, and with some sort of decking. I also think generally pirogues that I have seen have a bit more curvature to the bottom. Although Rail skiff vary in this area, depending on the builder. As they say, form follows...

Steve, that's exactly the way that I prep my fresh glass work. I have used primer on some projects before. But I found with the Parkers being a flatter high solid paint, much like primer there wasn't added benefit that I have seen. I have a little experience with solid glass hulls. The few I...

Friday night, Rail skiff rehab update. With both kids at home from college they were able to assist me getting the fiberglass and epoxy resin on the outside of the skiff. I did a layer of 4 inch wide 6 ounce tape on the chine seams and then covered the entire bottom with another layer of 6...

What became of the boats? Storage? Auction?

I sanded the skiff again tonight. I applied the second coat of filler in all of the holes and imperfections. One more sanding and it should be ready for glass.