SS@G Northwind

[tx river rat]

got the decks glued down today ,will start shaping them tomorrow.

Ron

 

[tx river rat]

Got the decks sanded

started stripping the cockpit

Ron

 

[tx river rat]

Messed with the Wind for a few minutes today and got most of the cockpit striped.

everything I do helps her looks.

Ron

 

[tx river rat]

Got the cockpit just about finished

Ron

 

[tx river rat]

Cockpit finished out and first coat off epoxy .

I am sure getting the itch to get this one in the water
Ron

 

[jdupre']

Hey, Ron, ya gettin' a might fancy with the wood accents. I like it. 8)

Joey

 

[tx river rat]

JD
I figure I can lose my gps now , the arrow on a compass always points North so I cant get lost.
You know me I am always trying something new.
Ron

 

[mosportsmen]

To be, or not to be: that is the question:
Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer
The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,
Or to take arms against a sea of troubles

Billy Shakespeare

Nice Ron, Very nice

Tom

 

[Darrells]

Ron that boat is looking great. If I ever get work going my way i will finish up the Northwind. In the meantime it's about time for us to hit the River. I NEED r&r and a few Salty Dogs.

 

[tx river rat]

I didnt like the way the cockpits and decks came out so I sanded them back to raw wood.

Some days are like that :shock:

Ron

 

[Kayak Jack]

Ron, you removed fiberglass too?

 

[tx river rat]

Yep down to raw wood.
Ron

 

[tx river rat]

Ok I like that better,cloth and glass on the decks today .

More tomorrow.
Ron

 

[rpecot]

Ok, what just happened there? Did you remove the arrow detail for the other design? The arrow was very subtle in the early photos (bare wood) and didn't "pop" until you had the glass on.

Got any other gems you're hidding from us? :wink:

 

[tx river rat]

Maybe a couple, :lol: :lol:
The arrow is still there ,that is the backend of the boat in the pic the arrow is on the front.
The arrow is enlayed with white pine
Ron

 

[Wannabe]

Picture Please.
Bob

 

[tx river rat]

We are getting some shine now .

extra cloth laid on both ends.

Going to start looking like a keeper before long.
Ron

 

[woodchips]

That's one of them bottoms that your gonna need a stick on board to bite down on so you don’t crack a tooth when ya run across some rocks.
She sure is looken sweet.

 

[tx river rat]

Woodchips
Naaa that what she is made for, I built her so I can always fix her.
Ron

 

[tx river rat]

I laid some extra cloth and glass in the cockpit then mounted my adjustable seat rails

Did some sanding and put the first finish coat on.

Want be to long before she gets wet.
Ron