Building a Waller TS540

**rob540** · 2nd February 2009, 10:43 AM

I started a little project 5 months ago. I include a couple of pics to see if there is any interest out there, and because I really appreciate the generosity of several others, from whose posts I have learnt an enormous amount.
The boat is a chined version of Mike's 5.4 trailer sailer, a modern type of yacht with a big Marconi rig and room for camp cruising or shelter from a spot of weather.
For some reason my compression process still leaves many of my files too big for the forum site, but if anyone has specific questions, I'll try to address them. I've spent plenty of time trying to make my pictures better, but not trying to make them smaller.

**Darce** · 2nd February 2009, 08:26 PM

Hi Rob, looking good mate.

With your pictures, one good way of doing it is to get a free account with someone like photobucket and link to the pictures in your posting.

Then you link to your photo as below (remove the spaces before and after IMG)
[ IMG]http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp250/Mickaiya/d5f02ecd.gif[/IMG ]

By right clicking on any image and selecting properties, you'll see the actual link to that image, so you can include any picture you like - alas we're not allowed on this site

**rob540** · 2nd February 2009, 09:56 PM

Thanks Darce...it's all a bit different for Mac users, I'll try this...but it's still a bit small.
I have a photo set of the build on flickr, might include a link

**honkongphoie** · 3rd February 2009, 06:21 AM

Originally Posted by rob540

Thanks Darce...it's all a bit different for Mac users, I'll try this...but it's still a bit small.
I have a photo set of the build on flickr, might include a link

please do post a link to flickr she looks a lovely boat

**rob540** · 3rd February 2009, 05:29 PM

Thanks Honkers- have sent you a private pm re- link.

**rob540** · 4th February 2009, 09:43 AM

Thanks Darce- again- I got there in the end! (For other mystified users, using the 'add pic button' on 'quick reply' is easier than 'manage attachments' on 'post reply'.

And thanks again Honkers- hope you keep warm till the 'poxy defrosts.

**rob540** · 4th February 2009, 10:27 AM

**rob540** · 8th February 2009, 09:41 PM

Working on the pointy end

**Darce** · 8th February 2009, 11:58 PM

There is a certain beauty in a vessel under construction, perhaps even more so than when she is finished and all the workings are hidden.

Looking good Rob

**rob540** · 9th February 2009, 10:46 AM

Thanks again Darce- you obviously know something about my finishing methods! I agree; there's something about a wooden structure. Take big bits of wood, turn them into little bits of wood and reassemble them into small collections of wood, then assemble the collections into a thing bigger than the bits you started off with. Magic.

**rob540** · 11th February 2009, 10:29 PM

I am wondering whether to varnish, paint or just extra epoxy the space below the cockpit deck. It is essentially a buoyancy space aft and storage midships. It will see no UV light, so does that mean 3 coats of 'poxy would be enough?-I know the most thorough protection would probably come from a 2 pack primer like I used on the outside of the hull (although I'm sure there will be opinions even on that).

I also can't decide whether to paint or varnish inside the cabin. I love natural wood colours, but I don't want a really polished surface and would prefer a semi-gloss or satin. (I'm not trying for an exhibition finish, I'd like to relax in there) The cabin roof will probably be white inside.

Any thoughts out there? I've painted lots of stuff but the marine products are a whole other bucket of bananas.

**b.o.a.t.** · 12th February 2009, 04:16 AM

If it isn't going to be exposed to sunlight, and al the coating is for is to water-proof...
Epoxy. MIK & PAR say 3 coats to get a guaranteed moisture barrier.
Advantage of being able to inspect the timber through the coating - not possible with paint...
cheers
AJ

**rob540** · 12th February 2009, 10:07 PM

AJ, good to have that confirmed thanks. I might just keep it simple.
As for the cabin...

**rob540** · 15th February 2009, 08:31 PM

While one of my sons spent some crouching hours doing epoxy fillets in the cabin space, I was able to concentrate on the cockpit locker frames and the cabin forward framework. Some interesting geometry in those side beams

**honkongphoie** · 16th February 2009, 04:50 AM

nice work rob it's looking good

i'm glad i don't have Some interesting geometry to do on my Yellowtail

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