Re: Morbic 12

Posted by Port-Na-Storm on
URL: http://uk-hbbr-forum.61.s1.nabble.com/Morbic-12-tp4030796p4031250.html

So, since turning the boat over I have been North to the Land of the Midnight Scone to tuck the relatives in for the long dark night of winter.
On returning home I have discovered that my Epoxy has almost solidified.
It has crystalized to the consistency of thick Slush Puppy and well beyond the point I would be happy to use it until remedial action has been taken.
I'm using MAS epoxy instead of my usual stuff from UK epoxy and haven't had this problem before.

I read that I need to heat it up in what chef's call a Bain Marie and you and I might call a pot of water until it reaches approx. 120f.  Agitating all the while. I'm good at that.
Right now it's basking in the warmth of the airing cupboard.
Any hints and tips welcome, unless they involve the microwave.

Meanwhile I need some timber for the fit-out and it would seem prudent to order up the stuff for the spars at the same time to save on delivery charges.
I'm thinking of my usual Douglas Fir for the spars and the few bits of trim.
The rest will be "Workboat" finish as I'm a bit hard on my possessions and have definitely decided to leave the varnish in the tin.

Where do you folks source your timber?

The end result will hopefully look a bit like this photoshopped version.