Lady J, week 13. Did somebody say varnish?

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May 5, 2006
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Knutson K-35 Yawl Bellingham
It's been a while but I waited until I had a bit of something to show. Progress is a bit slower now without the major changes. We've been laying varnish on her and inside as well. The hull has four brushed coats so far and will get at least one more before we block her smooth.



Once she's blocked down, I'll start spraying her.



The varnish surface is almost where I want it before we get it perfectly level.



The interior has three coats and will get two more before blocking and then I'll spray it as well.



The exterior is about the same as the hull at this point.



It's coming along...



I did manage to get the veneer on the transom. Here's the before.



The after.



I'll detail it, stain, CPES and epoxy it before we start the varnish regime. We have some catch up to do on it. All in all, just getting things done or waiting for wood. The engine will be done within a couple of weeks, hopefully. The electrical is waiting for Blue Sea to finish the custom panels.
 
Nov 6, 2006
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Hunter 34 Mandeville Louisiana
Beautiful results for all the labor, Charlie! Thanks for taking the time to post the pictures here so we can enjoy (without the aching knuckles) .. It is great to see the Lady J coming back to prime condition!
 
May 23, 2007
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Catalina Capri 22 Albany, Oregon
That is some beautiful work Charlie. Glad it's not me doing it though!
 

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Dec 20, 2003
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Catalina 27 . St. Mary's Georgia
That is awesome. I am to ADHD to stick with all you would need to do to get to the final product. Awesome job!
 
Sep 29, 2008
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Catalina 310 #185 Quantico
You are are wickedly serious and talented craftsman

It is pretty awe inspiring just to see the pictures. Can't imagine how sweet it must look in person.
 

Ross

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Jun 15, 2004
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Islander/Wayfairer 30 sail number 25 Perryville,Md.
I love the look but the constant work to keep that look would put me off owning a woden boat.
 
Jul 1, 2004
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Hunter 40 St. Petersburg
Wow. Just wow.

I love well varnished wood . . . . on somebody else's boat. :)

When you do the spraying please share details on the rig and techniques you use. I, and others I'm sure, are curious.
 

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Nov 9, 2008
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Pearson-O'Day 290 Portland Maine
And after ALL this you're going to get her WET?!?!?!?!???!

I've been watching the progress and envy you your, time, patience and expertise. She is, even at this point, a beautiful craft: one that will turn heads in the harbor. Kudos!
 
May 5, 2006
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Knutson K-35 Yawl Bellingham
Ah yes, Penetrol, so do I. I'm spraying with an HVLP rig turned up to 22 PSI with the varnish thinned by 5% and Japan Dryer added. I sprayed the other day so I'll post up some pics soon.
 

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Nov 3, 2010
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Newport 28II Chesapeake Bay, MD
Beautifull job....nothing like the varnished look of a "Good Old Wooden Boat"

It great to see the classics being returned to the waters by dedicated people like yourself.
Although it is mainly fiberglass, you may enjoy this link: http://www.lackeysailing.com/
 
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