Fiberglassing the bottom

In this post you will see that I have begun glassing the bottom of the Corsair 13.  As I stated in earlier posts, I initially used 8" tape on all of the outer seams.  Afterwards, I proceded to cutthe hole on the bottom for the daggerboard. 

Because of the cold weather and many other distractions, I haven't been able to devote as much time lately as I would have liked.  However, I am back to work again and this past weekend I was able to complete the application of fiberglass cloth on the entire hull of the boat.  In the pictures that I have attached, you will see photos taken from different angles depicting the completion of the first coat of epoxy. So far I am very pleased with my joints and especially the bow joint. At the bottom of the bow stem you will probably notice that the epoxy is a little thicker.  I actually mixed up a batch of epoxy and thickened it so that I could shape the area where the bow joint and the bottom of the boat meet.  This extended the length of the bow point by about 1.5" from the point of the bow down to the front point of the bottom panels.

You will also see that in some areas the epoxy is thicker than others---that is what happens when you try to do too much without enough help!  Anyway, this weekend I will put another coat of epoxy on the hull and then begin sanding.  Hopefully, next week I will begin painting the bottom my favorite color---hunter green.