I am finally making progress again on the Tolman skiff. For two weeks,
it came to a halt as temps here in N. FL stayed below 55 degrees in the
day and epoxy wouldnt flow, adhere or cure. Finally were getting
normal temps to mid 70s in the day so I have started up again. Got the
bottom done and will begin puttin here together.

Keep us posted...Tolman skiff is a fine boat...but definately a "builders"
boat! I come through N.E. Florida quite often.
Good luck,
Dave
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I am finally making progress again on the Tolman skiff. For two weeks,
it came to a halt as temps here in N. FL stayed below 55 degrees in the
day and epoxy wouldnt flow, adhere or cure. Finally were getting
normal temps to mid 70s in the day so I have started up again. Got the
bottom done and will begin puttin here together.

I am at the point of putting on the sides but ran into a small problem.
When trying to bend the scarfed together 12' length of ply along the
bow, it actually broke. The scarf didnt break but the marine ply broke
in a very clean break next to the scarf. Tomorrow, I'll scarf in
another section of ply where the break is and glass both sides before
trying again. It s'posed to rain, otherwise I'd go sailin and think
about it.

What brand/specification would that "marine plywood" be?

Roger

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I am at the point of putting on the sides but ran into a small problem.
When trying to bend the scarfed together 12' length of ply along the
bow, it actually broke. The scarf didnt break but the marine ply broke
in a very clean break next to the scarf. Tomorrow, I'll scarf in
another section of ply where the break is and glass both sides before
trying again. It s'posed to rain, otherwise I'd go sailin and think
about it.