Another Vera Cruise build
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Re: Another Vera Cruise build
Thanks for catching that before I painted guys. Will get it done.
Nick
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Making some progress. Tapered the skeg and just got my first coat of primer on.
Nick
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Getting closer to that flip. Have you figured out how you are going to do that? I probably overbuilt my setup, but it went smoothly.
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Looks good. I sense a flip coming 
Lee

Lee
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I had originally planned to have a flipping party with a bunch of friends but Covid put an end to that. Current plan is to use a combination of hydraulic jacks and block and tackle to roll it over. Feeling pretty confident that with my two sons we can get it done safely.
Nick
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Re: Another Vera Cruise build
Nick
Look through my pictures they may give you some ideas on the flip.
Bill
Look through my pictures they may give you some ideas on the flip.
Bill
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Boat is flipped !!
https://www.facebook.com/10000956093189 ... 460126525/
Nick
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Congratulations on the flip! Definitely a time for a celebration!
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Got the strong back and flip frame removed. This is probably the biggest the inside of the boat will ever feel. Lol
Nick
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Congratulations! Looks good.
-Jim
Nothing says poor craftsmanship like wrinkles in your duct tape!
Nothing says poor craftsmanship like wrinkles in your duct tape!
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Congratulations Nick. It does look big when seeing it this way. I am looking forward to seeing what you do with yours.
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Thanks Jim and Carl. I am really excited about building on this side of the boat. Lots of decisions to make.
Nick
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Congrats!
Jim
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16' Ski Boat Restoration
17' Overnighter Sloop
I'd rather have a $h!tty meal than an $h!tty resume because a totally awesome resume will feed me steak one day - Steve Poltz
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Congrats on the flip! The inside of the hull looks fantastic "in the bones"
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Thanks for the well wishes. Been working on filetting (is that the right word?) the joints along the frames. Pretty tedious but making good headway. Started making the darlings today. I had made a jig making scarf joints but it wasn’t wide enough for the darlings. Tried using my planer and belt sander with good results.
Nick