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Glenn & Sonja

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Year: 2008

Insulation

November 6, 2008January 10, 2019glennLeave a comment
    Insulation on a steel boat has 3 purposes:

  1. Reduce or eradicate condensation on the inside of the hull and deck
  2. Provide thermal insulation. That is, keep the inside of the boat warm in winter and cool in summer
  3. Provide sound insulation

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Reached a Milestone!

October 25, 2008January 10, 2019glennLeave a comment

We’ve finally reached our first major milestone. The hull is structurally complete, it’s been grit blasted to clean all the steel, and it’s been painted with its first undercoats. Continue reading →

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Painting!

October 1, 2008January 11, 2019glennLeave a comment

For a while, I thought we were never going to reach this milestone. It seemed like the list of small jobs that had to be done just kept going on. Finish one thing, and then I’d find another. Continue reading →

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The Hull is Finished

September 30, 2008January 11, 2019glennLeave a comment

Well, we’re done with the steel work. Continue reading →

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Pre-painting Job List

August 10, 2008January 11, 2019glennLeave a comment

This is the list of jobs to do before the hull fabrication will be considered done. Continue reading →

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Why am I doing this?

June 27, 2008January 11, 2019glennLeave a comment

Time for some R and R, with a break from boat building. Continue reading →

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Fitting the Chainplates

April 13, 2008January 11, 2019glennLeave a comment

Like most tasks when building a boat, nothing is ever straight forward. Continue reading →

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Wheelhouse Doorways Finished

March 29, 2008January 11, 2019glennLeave a comment

The final adjustment to the wheelhouse doorways has now been completed. Continue reading →

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Progress

March 24, 2008January 11, 2019glennLeave a comment

It’s Easter, and we’ve been updating our project schedule – taking stock of where we’re at and where we want to be. Not happy Jan!!! Continue reading →

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Aft Cabin & Side-decks Finished!

March 23, 2008January 11, 2019glennLeave a comment

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Project Schedule

March 15, 2008January 11, 2019glennLeave a comment

Are we on time? Continue reading →

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BBQ & Graffiti

January 6, 2008January 11, 2019glennLeave a comment

While taking a break to enjoy a beautiful summer afternoon, some of our friends decided that some graffiti on the hull would be a good idea. Continue reading →

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