Happy Thanksgiving – Basting B With Some Yummy Awl-Fare

mmmm, basting her bottom

It was 70 here yesterday and I was rolling trying to get everything that needs warmer weather to set up done before the big chill for the rest of the week.  As I side note, and a insight into my complete stupidity, I am itching like I have poison ivy.  Sanding fiberglass is not a good thing to do without being in a haz mat suite. And do not rub the dust. YA YA YA, I know you know, but this is all new to me, and my hands feel like they are sand paper with little needles.

warm weather and fiberglass splinters

Okay now that is out of the way, I did sand a little with the glass, and then skim coated it all with some Awl – Fare. A product from Awe Grip, and a plastic spreader. And man oh man, it sure did a great job. I also was able to get some little spots patched where the glass didnt stick to the wood.

AWLFAIR is a two part fairing compound that goes on like butter.

Getting it on

AND as a bonus yesterday, George Butler came by and helped make some Sprayrails, or false chines to cap off the glass and give B a little more traction. Its a very subtle addition that helps dramatically and and allows for a solid cap on the glass. More on that later.

the false chine concept

cut and ready

Hopefully I will be able to take advantage of some time off and get her primed, painted and flipped this weekend. And then it’s finish, and engine. Ding dang! HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!