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I’m too scared of that power hand planer, a belt sander with 36 grit paper is my weapon of choice for the bulk removal.
Matt B

Let the sparks fly. Easy on and off the trailer is a big plus.
Matt B

I really should look into one of these hand planers you speak of. Had a little hick-up, as I was hogging off 1/2 of the Black Walnut back by the transom I started chewing through the wood plugs and hitting screws. Not easy to extract screws when the head is filled with epoxy. Luckily they were those...

After some belt sanding

Closing in on the final assault on this barrel shape. There will be much to sand off in this section.
When I examined the task as a whole I was baffled, when I break it down to the smallest components there is progress.
Matt B

“ I've come to be very fond of the sleek design.”

Here’s the problem I see: decreasing the length of the forward decking and sleek design don’t play well together.
Solution: My experience guides me to look for a design requiring the fewest modification to get what I want.
Good luck,
Matt B

Exciting delivery you’ve got there. The 60 hp is nice motor on the Malahini. I had that same motor a few years back and I’m not sure it actually even uses gas, very efficient.
Matt B

This is the reference from Boat Building with Plywood, page 162.
Matt B

There is an important item here that can easily be looked over in the book/plans, don’t let the side planking touch the frames. My Malahini also has a bulge where it crosses frame #1. You’d think the frame would added structure for the plywood, It’s one of those counter intuitive things. Looking goo...

Nice job masking everything off Carl. If it stinks in the can, wait until you spray it, Pee-U.
Matt B

Marching right along there Neel. She’s looking good.
Matt B

Cool, I’m thinking about moving my tank forward like yours
Matt B

Ok then, I’ll skip the DIY dental and make an appointment.
How’s your build coming along?
Matt B

Hey Dr Brian,
I popped off a crown today, can I put it back on with a tiny drop of PoxyGrip?
Matt B

Bring the hull shape around to the deck at the transom. This may be the reason Henry Ford didn’t build Barrelback boats.
Matt B