The bad news . . .

It takes one hellavu long time. I know because years ago when I was working
for Irwin Yachts in Clearwater, FL, Ted Irwin decided he wanted another race
boat. Of course, these are one-off's and don't get popped out of a nice
smooth female mold like the production models. Instead, they are laid up on
a male mold so the outside (water side) ends up very rough. Thus the need
for long board sanding. It might have been "Razzle Dazzle", I can't recall
for sure but it took TWO WEEKS of long board sanding by hand with two people
to a board.

The good news . . .

This was eight hours per day but it was in a climate-controlled shed so the
workers wouldn't overheat and pass out. But the result was stunning. The
finished product looked as if it was a bottle blown from glass it was so
smooth.

So, Skippy, prepare yourself for a HUGE amount of work.


Wilbur Hubbard