Ben's Boogers: (De) Construction....

Monday, May 10, 2010

(De) Construction....

The cockpit coming out:

And the cockpit flipped over and getting prepped for fillets, tape and epoxy

all around:

Thanks to Matt Seely for swinging by to help w/ the lifting and spinning. The cockpit is stinkin' LIGHT! Just cumbersome.

Everything is sanded and the tape has all been cut. Wed eve will be another epoxy night.

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DavidMay 11, 2010 at 12:44 AM
Yep...Granite Countertops Calgary
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AndrewMay 12, 2010 at 4:25 AM
Hallo Neighbour,
Looks like your evenings are well filled, as is your fridge.
Nice project the i550. I'll be back to see how you're getting along.
Regards from a wet and cold Holland,
Andrew
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The i550:

The original i550 was created for the MicroTon class, and has since been upgraded and redrawn as a one-off sportboat for fleet racing.

Due to it’s simple construction method, there’s not much to the construction process. The whole thing can be cutout, and “stitched” together in a weekend. The construction process is fairly simple and straightforward; The wood panels are cutout and “stitched” together in a string jig to keep the boat symmetric. Once the boat has been stitched, the open hull is left right side up, and the seams glued with glass tape and epoxy. Frames are set in the boat, and taped with epoxy in place. The whole interior can then be epoxied and finished before adding the decking.

Decking comes next, then the hull exterior itself. The boat is still light enough in this stage that it can be easily turned over with the help of come friends. The bottom faired and finished and the hull turned back upright. Rigging is added, and any interior details come next. Sounds simple ? That’s because it is. Total build time is typically about 200 man hours.
There is room down below for simple accommodations, and “camp style” sleeping. Plenty of room on deck ensures comfort both up and downwind. A bulbed keel gives stability and righting moment while allowing the boat to keep dinghy like performance.

Ben's Boogers

Monday, May 10, 2010

(De) Construction....

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The i550:

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Before (my last project)

And AFTER.....

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