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The hull after the wet out
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The glass all but disappears at this point (although the weave is still very visible) and the grain of the Okoume plywood seems to pop right out.
Day 15: April 29, 2002 - 2.5 hrs
Keel Seam and 1st Fill Coat: - Trimmed the excess fiberglass cloth that was hanging below the sheer line with a straight edge knife -- it cut very easy as the epoxy was still somewhat green. I suspect that if the epoxy was allowed to fully cure before trimming that it would be very difficult. Placed 6 oz fiberglass tape on the keel from the bow to stern and laminated it to the hull with no difficulties. Applied the first fill coat today -- it's noticably smoother than yesterdays wet out. I think it will take at least 2 more coats to completely fill the weave in the fiberglass cloth.
Day 16: April 30, 2002 - 2.0 hrs
2nd Fill Coat: - Applied a second fill coat today. The weave is slowly disappearing.
Day 17: May 1, 2002 - 1.5 hrs
3rd Fill Coat: - Applied a third fill coat today. On the horizontal surfaces, the weave looks completely filled, however the weave is still visible at the vertical surfaces around the bow and stern. I think one more light coat will be necessary to completely cover the weave.
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