Crabs X2 winter buildup

[Project Ski]

when will you be testing the new hull design? do we have to wait until spring to find out how it performs?

 

[Crab]

when will you be testing the new hull design? do we have to wait until spring to find out how it performs?

Its going to be a while, probably March or April.

 

[Crab]

Final layer of glass, ready for fairing and filler.

 

[DBLOCK]

Lookin' good!

What did you mix in with your epoxy to color it white?

 

[WFO Speedracer]

Nice work crab,looking good.

 

[DBLOCK]

OK, I see in a previous post where you mention white pigment... Where do you find this & is it going to take the place of paint?

 

[Crab]

OK, I see in a previous post where you mention white pigment... Where do you find this & is it going to take the place of paint?

It won't replace the paint, but I like the idea of color in the mix to show less scratches from the beaching. US composites has it in many colors, you just mix it in.

 

[Crab]

One problem is the filler powder is reddish, so I want to add color to lighten it up some. Also, when I do the inside of the hull, I want the color to be the finished product.

 

[DBLOCK]

I like that idea - wish I'd have thought of that too.

I've been distracted from working on my hull lately. Should get my transfer switch installed today.

When you are ready to paint, let me know (if you haven't already bought the primer and paint, or gelcoat). I'll go half with you on the supplies...

If I get my other projects done here soon and get back to work on the hull - maybe we could even get together and paint both hulls at once.

 

[Crab]

I like that idea - wish I'd have thought of that too.

I've been distracted from working on my hull lately. Should get my transfer switch installed today.

When you are ready to paint, let me know (if you haven't already bought the primer and paint, or gelcoat). I'll go half with you on the supplies...

If I get my other projects done here soon and get back to work on the hull - maybe we could even get together and paint both hulls at once.

Thats not a bad idea, I was thinking of some epoxy based marine paint. I have used Easypoxy before, but they (Westmarine) have 2 part paints as well. I see they don't have that product anymore.

 

[DBLOCK]

I've been told epoxy paint, urethane based paint, and gelcoat for best durability. That's all I care about on my hull, so am open to any options.

Gelcoat seems to be the most expensive, and I've got some pretty detailed instructions on how to paint the hull this way. Never done it myself & I'll need some help with the other systems too.


If you've done epoxy before, I'm thinking we should just go this way...

 

[Rickster]

Wow, can't beleive I missed this buildup.

Lookin good crab, I look forward to a full ride report ont he handling of the hull.:biggthumpup:

 

[Crab]

Before and after.

 

[jetx]

Great job crab...looks great!

I hope it performs aswell as it looks!

 

[Crab]

Got the gas door area, and scupper glassed tonight. There was major cracks at the nose where another ski ran over the front.:biggthumpup:

 

[Crab]

Reinforcement done, scupper done, hull done, got a lot of filler and sanding to do to get ready for paint, but very happy how things are turning out. Pics up shortly. Almost ready for motor mockup.

 

[kurtwolff]

looks awesome! you got some kind of homebrew setup in the background there?

 

[Crab]

looks awesome! you got some kind of homebrew setup in the background there?

Sharp eye, 10 gallon setup.

 

[suva]

Lookin good!

 

[GASGAS]

Hey crab I think it's time for some HOOK BREW!!! maybe 10 gallons