Ben's Boogers: Gulliver, green and and over she goes....

Sunday, July 25, 2010

Gulliver, green and and over she goes....

I put 3 coats of green on. By the time I did the 3rd coat the coverage was much improved as was my technique. I can still see a few flaws but I think I am pulling a Gulliver. In Gulliver's Travels, when he finds himself in the land of the Big Poeple, Gulliver is sickened by their appearance. He is so small he can see every pore on the face of the folks he is looking at. I think I am simply too close to this thing and I am seeing flaws that will not be noticable to anyone else.
And the fairing that I did came out SWEET!

So with the bottom painted it was time to round up a bunch of folks and roll the boat back upright. Thanks to John, Rob, Don, Kellan, Lupe, and Eric (and I am missng someone as I know we had seven.....) who showed up to help ona Saturday afternoon in the 100 degree heat. With that many folks it was fairly easy. Only had 2 guys stick their hands on fiberglass splinters...NASTY! Sorry guys.

And tonight I put the fairing/float coat on the top sides.

More sanding, then prime, sand, paint and it is time to rig!!!!!

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Jerome - hull 270July 28, 2010 at 6:45 PM
It is looking awesome ! You can be proud of your build ! I will try to follow your footsteps.
Just one question : did you end up spraying the last coats or did you finish with roll and brush ?
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J.P.July 28, 2010 at 11:58 PM
spray....60 psi and a top load spray gun and medium size compressor....nothing fancy...early morning is best as no bugs or wind.
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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.

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Sunday, July 25, 2010

Gulliver, green and and over she goes....

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The i550:

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