Sttr
Crew Member
My buddy has a 24 Cutwater, it’s a nice boat
Commander 26 Re Build
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Sttr
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Sttr
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That was my first thought but a little worried the door would end up too heavy,
The original door is very light, looks like teak veneer ply. It’s in great condition considering it’s almost 45 years old. At one point has been painted.
Rain City
Crew Member
Stretch it! You have the skills now.
Sttr
Crew Member
Oh I can stretch it, and make it wider, but when I’m done it’s just gonna shrivel up again
Capt_Ed
Crew Member
Maybe your still asleep and this whole thread about removing the dodger from the commander is just a bad dream
Sttr
Crew Member
Yes, easily. Just need to find some good teak ply, a lot that I have seen is from china and has a very thin veneer that tends to disappear when sanded down, which I’m assuming I need to do if I want to paint it. Then again if I’m painting it I wouldn’t necessarily need teak ply
Brando
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Foam core and fiberglass would be much lighter than plywood. if your painting it it doesn’t even need to be plywood of any sort… fibertek sells the foam core just re-use the original hardware and window. Don’t even need a mould cut to size laminate a few layers of foam and 1708 together and fair each side smooth prime paint done
Rayvon
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I'd stay away from using teak anywhere,it's stupid expensive now,I was quoted $65 per bd. ft.today which is insane.There's lots of other nice woods to use,I chose cherry today,under $8 per bd.ft. and I like it better.It lightens up the interior.Maple ,birch,mahogany are all nice when finished.Figured maple would be real nice.You don't want any wood on the exterior anyway's.
ship happens
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That coosa material is sure nice to work with. It's a labor reducer
Sttr
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Yea, I definitely learned a lot since I started this build, and still have a lot to learn.
They should put a warning tag on all boats 26 feet and up with a flybridge
WARNING - DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REBUILD THIS BOAT YOURSELF
Sttr
Crew Member
Quick little update
I found a Ron 3.0 , super excited to see how he’s gonna work out . Can’t wait for the new year and make some progress on the boat
After being kinda disappointed that I had to part ways with Ron 2.0 because he didn’t come with the gel coat feature, I sure am missing the
OG Ron 1.0
I’m hoping Ron 3.0 also comes with a full file of Spanish guitar music just like Ron 1.0 but hold the stories of tying feathers to his little bird.
Btw the boat still looks effin mmm mmm mmm
with the flybridge OFF
Hopefully will have some actual progress reports in the new year and not just my thoughts LoL
I found a Ron 3.0 , super excited to see how he’s gonna work out . Can’t wait for the new year and make some progress on the boat
After being kinda disappointed that I had to part ways with Ron 2.0 because he didn’t come with the gel coat feature, I sure am missing the
OG Ron 1.0
I’m hoping Ron 3.0 also comes with a full file of Spanish guitar music just like Ron 1.0 but hold the stories of tying feathers to his little bird.
Btw the boat still looks effin mmm mmm mmm
with the flybridge OFF
Hopefully will have some actual progress reports in the new year and not just my thoughts LoL
Sttr
Crew Member
Haha, no, the boats not done…
Sttr
Crew Member
Well boys, I’m done
After going hard for the first 6 months, it’s been a slow grind with not much progress for a year and a half. And it seems like I just can’t find a solid run anymore. It’s gonna take me way too long to complete this project myself and I don’t really feel like babysitting another Ron anymore. I came a long way from being a fibreglass virgin and learnt a lot during this build about boats, but honestly I don’t even have time to watch a YouTube video on how to build a boat, been too busy with life, work and refreshing the forum page a million times a day. Obviously I’m upset with some of the work that was completed on this build under my watch but at the end of the day I’m very proud of my boat and my work. It’s time for me to let go of this build, get the boat out of my shop and have someone else complete it for me. I had my time and like I said, can’t seem to get a solid run going. I had a blast with this thread, lots of joking around, a rollercoaster of a ride and thanks to everyone for their input.
It’s time for me to give it up…
At least this way I might make it to WH with the commander next year
Will keep you guys updated on the status of the build,
It’s time for a drink,
Happy New Years
Cheers
After going hard for the first 6 months, it’s been a slow grind with not much progress for a year and a half. And it seems like I just can’t find a solid run anymore. It’s gonna take me way too long to complete this project myself and I don’t really feel like babysitting another Ron anymore. I came a long way from being a fibreglass virgin and learnt a lot during this build about boats, but honestly I don’t even have time to watch a YouTube video on how to build a boat, been too busy with life, work and refreshing the forum page a million times a day. Obviously I’m upset with some of the work that was completed on this build under my watch but at the end of the day I’m very proud of my boat and my work. It’s time for me to let go of this build, get the boat out of my shop and have someone else complete it for me. I had my time and like I said, can’t seem to get a solid run going. I had a blast with this thread, lots of joking around, a rollercoaster of a ride and thanks to everyone for their input.
It’s time for me to give it up…
At least this way I might make it to WH with the commander next year
Will keep you guys updated on the status of the build,
It’s time for a drink,
Happy New Years
Cheers
bryce
Crew Member
Did you get new years and April fools mixed up? Regardless sounds like the boat will get done! Happy new years!
Sttr
Crew Member
Haha ain’t no joke, got let go from the build by the boss LoL
Took too long
Eden Island
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If the boat gets done AND you get the boat to fish, don't beat yourself up -- being on the water is top priority, After all this is Sport Fish BC, not Pacific Yachting!
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