Pearl

[Jim Dodd]

Have you even seen a bulkhead (or flotation chamber) with horizontal strips?
I have, eeeww!! As much as I say performance over aesthetics, that's where I draw the line...

Jim, I'm sure you have a left over panel somewhere, cut up a sample chamber with horizontal strips and see if you're as repulsed as I was.

I will next week ! If they don't look good. Next time, I'll try steaming.

jim

 

[kolo]

Now I can't wait to see what it might look like!

 

[Jim Dodd]

Wow ! It's been 4 months since I've posted anything about Pearl ! Sorry !

Trim is done, and just finished with Spar Varnishing the outside.

I used Varathane's Spar Varnish, on this hull, Comparing it to Helmsman's, looking at it in the open can. Helmsman appears to be more gray, and Varathane more brown.
The Varathane went on nicely. I applied two coats, 4 hrs apart, waited 24 hrs, and gave it a good sanding with 320grit.
Then put on a finish coat. This is how it looks.

 

[kolo]

Looking good!

What happened with the flotation chambers?

 

[Sven]

Jim,

looks great!

So are you going to sell one of your 3 pearls once this one and the composite one are done?

 

[Jim Dodd]

Looking good!

What happened with the flotation chambers?

kolo

I resorted to my old tried and true, paddle shaped insert.



Next strip build, will get a curved chamber ! I didn't like the look of the horizontal stripping pattern ! So back to the drawing board !

Jim

 

[Jim Dodd]

Jim,

looks great!

So are you going to sell one of your 3 pearls once this one and the composite one are done?

Thanks !

Boy ! I really should ! I really need to Draft a volunteer ! It's hard to let one go ! ( I know ! That's what Horders say !)

One of these days !

 

[Sven]

Jim,

Can I volunteer to take one of those beauties off your hands?

 

[Jim Dodd]

Jim,

Can I volunteer to take one of those beauties off your hands?

I'll keep you in mind !

Come on down some time, and we'll break out part of the Fleet !

Jim

 

[Sven]

I would love to head down that way for a paddle. I am nearly done with my solo build. I would also enjoy testing out some of the different designs you have built over the years. Maybe that will help inspire me as to what design I should build next...It would appear that my next build will not be a canoe, but a SUP for the boss! She has a friend who just got one and then realized what they cost...WOW! Sticker shock! Much the same as building your own canoe, the cost isn't so bad to build your own, it's the time invested.

I will have to talk to the boss and see when I might be able to make it down your way soon if you happen to have any free weekend time coming up!

 

[Coloradomike]

Jim, if you are running out of space for boats, I have an Idea.I could never afford to offer you anything approaching the the value of one of your canoes and I would not insult you by making an offer I could afford. I can offer storage space that would allow you to keep one or more boats pre-staged for explorations in the Rocky Mountain region. I would even offer to take them out to test their suitability for any lakes or rivers you wanted to paddle.

 

[Jim Dodd]

Jim, if you are running out of space for boats, I have an Idea.I could never afford to offer you anything approaching the the value of one of your canoes and I would not insult you by making an offer I could afford. I can offer storage space that would allow you to keep one or more boats pre-staged for explorations in the Rocky Mountain region. I would even offer to take them out to test their suitability for any lakes or rivers you wanted to paddle.

Tempting !

Where my Sister lives, near Denver, storage is at a Premium. What places do you have to paddle near by ?

Jim

 

[Jim Dodd]

I would love to head down that way for a paddle. I am nearly done with my solo build. I would also enjoy testing out some of the different designs you have built over the years. Maybe that will help inspire me as to what design I should build next...It would appear that my next build will not be a canoe, but a SUP for the boss! She has a friend who just got one and then realized what they cost...WOW! Sticker shock! Much the same as building your own canoe, the cost isn't so bad to build your own, it's the time invested.

I will have to talk to the boss and see when I might be able to make it down your way soon if you happen to have any free weekend time coming up!

Being retired ? You would think every weekend is available to do what YOU want, I gave up that Dream, soon after retiring !
If I plan too far in advance, something gets in the way ! Usually a week notice works !

I'd be more than happy to break out a few, for a test paddle !!

Jim

 

[Coloradomike]

Tempting !

Where my Sister lives, near Denver, storage is at a Premium. What places do you have to paddle near by ?

Jim

Dillon Reservoir is the closest, but the Upper Colorado is a nice paddle.

 

[Jim Dodd]

I know I've skipped a lot of the process of building my "New" Pearl !
Here are some pics. I've not put it on the scale yet, but I will.

 

[Boatman53]

Very nice Jim. I like it. Well done.
Jim

 

[latremorej]

Beautiful!

 

[Jim Dodd]

My First video posting . Forgive the quality !

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10213931810075393

 

[ScottS]

Very nice. And a great documentation job with some excellent shop efficiency ideas. Thanks

 

[Cruiser]

Nice job Jim