tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9075964242297657589.post4886778014945444989..comments2022-04-08T00:28:27.508-07:00Comments on Tiki 21 #931 (Beto): KeelsBrad http://www.blogger.com/profile/15800757465333456553noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9075964242297657589.post-63821904487267437542015-05-11T02:17:15.695-07:002015-05-11T02:17:15.695-07:00Hi Brad,
Thanks a lot for your comments! Your blo...Hi Brad,<br /><br />Thanks a lot for your comments! Your blog has helped me a lot going through the process.<br /><br />Hopefully we see Beto soon on the water! :)<br /><br />AgurAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9075964242297657589.post-12806096478118657152015-05-09T07:08:40.806-07:002015-05-09T07:08:40.806-07:00Hello Agur,
Thanks for the compliments on Beto, ...Hello Agur, <br /><br />Thanks for the compliments on Beto, and I'm stoked that you've decided to build a Tiki!<br /><br />I have used the plain weave (6oz in our US measurements) for everything on Beto. It has done really well bending around tight lips and edges. The sides of the cabin tops were my biggest concern because it is a pretty sharp bend, but the plain weave did fine with it. Just make sure you have some good fillets to help it make the bends. <br /><br />I hadn't done much glassing before I started either, but you get a lot of practice with glass tape along the keel and stuff before you have to go to the big pieces on the exterior. I also glass taped every joint on bulkheads and bunks for added strength and security when sailing offshore. <br /><br />Feel free to email me with any other questions during your build. I've learned a lot of tricks along the way!<br /><br />BradBrad https://www.blogger.com/profile/15800757465333456553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9075964242297657589.post-55553331893203860732015-05-08T13:25:14.519-07:002015-05-08T13:25:14.519-07:00The thing is almost done! She looks great overall....The thing is almost done! She looks great overall. Neat job.<br /><br />May I ask if you will use plain weave 200 g/m2 fiberglass (nr 741-10 by WS) like Wharram suggests, or some other type? Like diagonally weaved?<br /><br />My Tiki is still 2D (all the bulkheads, buttlocks, stem & stern posts and some of the deck beams are cut out), but Im wondering if I made right decision in buying plain weave... maybe diagonal weave would have been smarter choice, as it stretches better around corners... havent done any glassing, so Im much of a novice in this area...<br /><br />cheers<br />Agur<br />Tiki 21 nr 960<br />EstoniaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com