Aussie Cackler 14 build

Matthias,
Necessity is the mother of invention! I never would have thought to use moldings for side clamps but as long as the grain is straight with minimal runout, why not?
For years I also used an epoxy that was quite viscous and just recently tried one of the boutique boat building resins. What a difference in workability but as you mentioned, not near as flexible. I also used a penetrating epoxy on all interior hull surfaces as it was so much easier to apply and work into every nook and cranny. To ensure a truly waterproof sole, I used an industrial epoxy coating meant for coating the inside of storage tanks to create a sort of bathtub floor inside the boat. Aging the workability was so much easier than neat epoxy. Great write up! RM
 
RM Anderson said:
Matthias,
Necessity is the mother of invention! I never would have thought to use moldings for side clamps but as long as the grain is straight with minimal runout, why not?
For years I also used an epoxy that was quite viscous and just recently tried one of the boutique boat building resins. What a difference in workability but as you mentioned, not near as flexible. I also used a penetrating epoxy on all interior hull surfaces as it was so much easier to apply and work into every nook and cranny. To ensure a truly waterproof sole, I used an industrial epoxy coating meant for coating the inside of storage tanks to create a sort of bathtub floor inside the boat. Aging the workability was so much easier than neat epoxy. Great write up! RM
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I went through the entire shelf of mouldings and chose the best ones.
Initially when I first glued on the moulding I had planned on it being the first of two laminations, but now I reckon it will suffice on its own, covered with two layers of tape and then a strip of HDPE over the top as the rub rail.
 
Matthias,
HDPE for a rub rail is a great idea. UHMW, if available, is even better. Can be bonded with G-Flex epoxy or something similar if flame treated. UHMW has worked wonderfully for me on my Kara Hummer as wear strips on the bottom of the hull. I think you will really enjoy your new boat and nothing comes close to the satisfaction of building your own.
All the best, RM
 
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