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Thanks Jack. This is the best forum. You guys are all so helpful. My boat wouldn't be half as nice as it is if it weren't for all the help. Thanks for everything.

Ok last couple questions. How long should I let the last coat of epoxy cure before splashing the boat. Also when putting on the graphite for the bottom. Do I finish the fiberglass like normal without the graphite then do it. Or do I add the graphite in the second or third coat along the way?

Inside is done. Ok maybe a little touch up here and there but for the most part..... done! Learned a lot. First time fiberglassing. The bottom should be a peice of cake.

Yeah she would. LOL! I'm a lucky boy though. Having a wife and step daughter who like to work on boats? Too cooooool!

Obsessive compulsive disorder. Lol! You know people who hyper focus on one thing. She's not really OCD but she does have a real attention to detail. If I didn't stop her she would sit out there all day with the orbital. Finding every little tiny spot she doesn't think is perfect.

Thanks again guys. I am a 100ton captain so it's hard to get that big boat mentality outta my head.LOL! So tape first then cloth. Got it! Oh and I do have the graphite for the bottom. I love Raka! Larry is great. I called him a couple weeks ago and he spent like 20 minutes on the phone...

Yes there is and it's called...."showed up broke" LOL! Shes not even mine but she's worth it. She's just like her momma. Neither one minds getting there hands dirty. You should see what my fiancé and her OCD can do with an orbital sander. Talk about attention to detail.

Thanks Chuck. I have the 7.5oz tape 6" wide. So I guess what your saying is tape the seams, then trim the little border edge off so as to have a smooth seam. Then do my big whole pieces. Sounds like what I was thinking but it is my first boat. It's a uj pirogue. Flat bottom. Thanks again for all...

Thanks guys. Another quickie if ya don't mind. I want to double up my seems inside and out. I have some fiberglass tape I'd like to do all the seems with. Then or before lay my solid cloth? Does that make sense? I guess my question is should i for example lay my solid piece on the bottom finish...

I told her if she helped with the pirogue then we would build her boat next. Bribery! Lol! Oh and I promised her a shoppng trip. I paid up.

I know this is silly but im going with a natural wood finish. So let me get this straight. I fiberglass the surfaces then varnish to protect the epoxy. After the epoxy is cured do I just brush or roll on the varnish? Do I sand it? Whats the process here?

My soon to be stepdaughter and helper. With her help we'll be done in no time.

no update on this one in awhile?Whats the status?

Almost ready for fiberglass. Shes looking good and man is she light. Its going to have to wait though, I gotta go back on the boat for 28 days starting tomorrow. :(

Female company and beer to keep from getting thirsty. That's all ya need.

Beautiful pics. Mick. Your one lucky man to have such diversity in your paddling choices. Do you have a favorite? If so whatcha like?

Mick ive only been on here a short while but I like your style. No B.S.! Thanks for getting back on topic. Dont think I dont appreciate the education above. You've really cleared things up for me. You answered my question to the letter. So the laker is easy to build, fits my fishing/exploring...

This is my baby. Shes a little dirty in this pic. but she cleans up good. Kayaks and Jeeps go together like peas and carrots.

Sparky, I didn't know you were a jeep guy? I have a 98 wrangler. Kayak hauler of choice. Woo Hoo!

I got more popcorn let's keep this going. I'm learning a lot.