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Nice and welcome! There's only one way... Gotta stick a toe in at some point.

Thanks and good info. I'll let you know about the fairleader once I get to that point. Ways to go still...

Yes, I will be installing the spray rail and I have faired off the step at the stem about 3 inches back on both sides.

That's just me being me.... Thinking of the Hillary Step. There are 3 layers on the bottom and 2 on the sides, thus where they meet at the chine in the forward frames up to the bow there is a noticeable step, ledge, hump, whatever you want to call it. Fairing is the answer, but don't go too far with...

My plan is to overhang the deck at the bow and bring the cutwater up under that. I'll use SS rub rails mating up on each side.

And some kind of a bow handle / cleat, etc... I'll know it when I find it I think!

That is my thought and I'm at that stage right now. Still, just wondering about getting a nice fit..

I wish I could weld stainless.

Tahoe - 21' - Period correct where possible Pardon me for channeling William but I've seen this go both ways. 1) I like the look of the stainless on the bow 2) I believe it protects the point of the bow 3) I'd like it to follow down below the water line But I'm concerned about the "Glen-L Step" at t...

Thanks Bill! You and I have discussed this at length but my general question also brought up another point for me to consider, which is Raptor nailing through some backer material.. I ordered brown brads and I believe I can knock them off flush without much dimple repair and I think they'll be less ...

OK folks, I'm done with the final base layers and I need some experienced guidance... Glen-L calls for screws at the perimeters (transom, keel, chine, sheer, stem). I'd prefer to NOT have too many plugs in my final veneer so the idea is to put the screws in now, then lay the mahogany on without scre...

I saw these Corona Glasskoter rollers at West Marine in San Diego this weekend. I've not used them but they say they are specific for smooth epoxy finishes.

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I used Menards marine ply for the center of my stem, the transom and frame gussets. Okoume for the hull base layers.

I'm still building so time will tell but I'm sure it will be fine. I wouldn't over think it..

Welcome! Which part of Rockford?

Whatever that is, I'm not clicking on it.....

Bill?

Welcome! Sticking a toe in is a big leap but once you've committed it is highly enjoyable.

Started my Tahoe in June and loving every minute!

Is there a rule of thumb for locating the exhaust ports? The outlines as shown are about 1 inch below the set up level, does that look OK or would you suggest something different?