thirsty fish

All it needs now is a hot coat and a gloss coat - can you tell this fish is itching to get in the water!

How I shape my "Bahrman rails"

Since the rails on my boards are solid, some people have inquired as to how I shape them. Here's a brief video that shows the tools and methods I use. I'm sure there are many ways to do this, but I use what I have available, and what feels most comfortable and efficient to me.

getting close to saltwater time!

keels get slotted in too

fins mortised into hull of board

I cut slots into the bottom of the board, and mortised my fins, then epoxied them in place, for a stronger attachment without a bulky fillet.

s-cloth and sb112

I've glassed the hybrid with 4 oz. s-cloth, and sb112 resin from Merton's. The s-cloth is stronger than regular e-cloth, and the sb112 resin, while expensive (about $100 per board), comes highly recommended. It bonds with polyester resin with only sanding, and it has uv blocker. Its a slow setup, 12 hours, accelerated only with heat. It's purportedly good for lam coat, hot coat, and gloss coat.

mermaid under glass