Housing Plans

Amazingly, after my day yesterday, I could even move this morning, and even felt like trying to attack the boat a bit more. I really want to finish the bottom of the hull :-)

Got up and went out and put Xynole on the keel/skeg. Don't know that the "joint" with the hull bottom is going to come out as smooth as I would like, but I guess enough sanding will fix anything.

Time = 1 (hot) hour

Then after lunch and a movie (Wall-E is cute... I liked it) with the family, I went out after we got home and was looking around. The hull was "rough" or nearly "prickly" to the touch and I really wondered how well it would sand down.

Broke out the sander and hit it a little... it did VERY well. I continued and wound up making a pass around the entire hull (sides and bottom). I'll need to work on the bow a good bit more, along with some at the transom and the keel, but I'm really, really pleased with the smoothness of the sides and bottom already. It's not going to take a lot to get it to a paintable level that meets my requirements.

Note that some people want a boat glass smooth and with a finish you can use as a mirror, but mine isn't going to be quite that level. If it's reasonable smooth, with a semi-gloss finish I think it will be great for me.

Time = 1.5 (much cooler) hours

This article is about the convenience and many uses of stackable chairs in the office. It also tells different places where stackable chairs can be purchased.

The holidays are always a very special time for family and friends and most people will want to make an effort to decorate. Seasonal area rugs are a great way to brighten your home and add that special holiday theme to any room.

Man what a day...

Up fairly early (at least for a holiday) and out to the boat. Got some "before" pictures. This will be one of the only "morning light" pictures you'll probably see of this hull.

Blew off the dust and laid out the Xynole. Got things set and started applying epoxy. Over and over and more and more.

Nearly 4 gallons of epoxy and 7 hours later (with a short lunch break) and we have a hull sheathed. Thankfully my Dad came up and helped out for much of that time. Me, my Dad, Melanie and Dane all got into it at some point.

Note that the "fluff" at the bow will get trimmed up and cleaned up. We had extra cloth there and I was too beat to finish it all out.

After we recovered from working all day in very hot, sunny weather, we celebrated July 4th as a family (my parents and my crowd) with a nice, traditional meal of hamburgers with the fixings.

Over the next few days I've got to get the keel covered, sand, fair and paint.

Time = 7 hours

Ray Aldridge has designed a slick little 16' sailing catamaran with "sit in" hulls. He's built one and his site has lots of pictures and even videos.

He's working on making plans available.

How many times do you find your kitchen small and how many times have you thought of making it little larger, now don't give it a second thought and just go for it. Take a Home improvement loan. Home Improvement loans are usually borrowed for the purpose of carrying out improvements that will increase the value of the home as well as for repairs that will help hold its value.

How many times do you find your kitchen small and how many times have you thought of making it little larger, now don't give it a second thought and just go for it. Take a Home improvement loan. Home Improvement loans are usually borrowed for the purpose of carrying out improvements that will increase the value of the home as well as for repairs that will help hold its value.

Color is what makes a house a home, and your family will enjoy taking care of indoor plants as well. If you want to find additional benefits for houseplants, think about the quality of air that house plants are going to add, and the colors, the feel of living things all around you - it is all an outstanding feeling.

Color is what makes a house a home, and your family will enjoy taking care of indoor plants as well. If you want to find additional benefits for houseplants, think about the quality of air that house plants are going to add, and the colors, the feel of living things all around you - it is all an outstanding feeling.

I just wanted to wish my U.S. readers a Happy 4th of July. Please enjoy the celebration of our Independence safely and I hope you have great fun. Also I want to thank our service men and women for all that they do... our prayers are with you.

Maybe many of you can be out on the water enjoying your boats. In a couple of years maybe I can join you!