The Goo Factor | Mistakes that go according to plan. - Free Range Boat Build Stage 13.

This week, we're continuing the build of John Welsford's designed Pathfinder by installing the centerboard case using epoxy and West Systems glue powder. After that, I tackled the stem and forward frames, but not without hitting a snag! I discovered a mistake in the plans, but don’t worry-I came up with a simple workaround that keeps us on track. Plus, I dive into why cleaning up epoxy as you go is a game-changer for reducing mess, saving materials, and cutting down on sanding later.
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[@joeymcmanus448]

I've been watching since the Kimberly's. Sorry for the spelling... but the things that you do Troy reminds me of my Dad, just knows a little about everything. My Dad now has dementia. And I find myself very involved with something I unfortunately no longer have. THANK YOU... I miss it..

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Sorry to hear about your dad and his condition. Its tough to know what to say, especially as I just have become a dad, but thanks for sharing something so personal. Our thoughts for your family.

[@gking5522]

Troy, aka "Mr. Does It Right", explains boat building again. I'm glad all the 'sailing' vids are archived on your site. Re-watching over a long winter will be a joy. Thanks, G King, SV Intuition

[@markdavies1021]

You will be on the water in no time mate. You should be so proud of your progress so far! She is looking a treat.

[@peterlee440]

Nice work Troy! Very considered and very enjoyable . Thank you.

[@michaelowen2076]

Regarding clean-up of cured epoxy, a heat-gun and scraper works great. Much better than sanding. Keep up the good work! Pathfinder seems like one of the best small craft designs out there.

[@richardp4544]

Looking great and more boat-like in every video. Over several builds I have discovered occasional flaws in plans, usually the same way you discovered yours. Sometimes it was because there was a change made on the plans and the corresponding change to the mating part was overlooked. It happens but most of the time there is a remedy, albeit not pleasing to have to make, just as you are doing. Keep the vids coming. They are great.

[@gkeyman565]

Great job, starting to look like a boat. Have a great day

[@vingreensill]

Good vid Troy. Interesting to watch the build progress, also good to watch the troubleshooting for the error in the plans.

[@HDXBear]

Outstanding as always Troy well done

[@jrp87]

I've been hanging out all month for this 😅 really enjoying watching this come together, you workmanship is awesome, please keep them coming 🤌

[@ronprince1478]

Thanks as always.

[@AlanKaufer]

Great progress! Thanks for your detailed explanation

[@barrydeacon3551]

Troy: you are so talented at everything You Do!! Your build project is coming along beautifully. I started watching you guys such a long time ago: have missed your adventures on the ocean. Cheers from Barry Deacon Manitoba Canada 🇨🇦

[@generiley355]

When you cut all thread it can also help if you file/grind the ends to a bit of a blunt point......or rounded shape

[@americanbornwalkaway9110]

LOOKING Good

[@martletandco]

Always get tips from your videos so here’s one of mine: I’ve found keeping the 413 filler powder in a bucket (with lid) makes it easier to load into the epoxy without so much getting into the air. Since the bucket is rigid there’s less chance of a knock ejecting a cloud.

[@belight123]

looking good!

[@davidwall4320]

Can you explain with a drawing how you done away with your jib track

[@jamieminton172]

It won't be long, now. Impressive. I learn something each episode. This morning, over coffee, I taught a young lady the how-to basics of using a sewing machine. Learn it, Do it, Teach it. And tell the misses to pop in more often... she's prettier than U R. 😉🙃🤪

[@nooneanybodyknows7912]

I miss Pasquale, Beatrice, the dogs and farm animals, and filming of the farm and farm life. 🚜 Thanks for sharing.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

We try to alternate the build videos with the farm videos. Our wedding has thrown out the timing abit as we've been busy.

[@nooneanybodyknows7912]

@@FreeRangeLiving I understand. I hope I didn't come across as mean or demanding. I so much love your farm life and you sharing glimpses of Australia . 🇦🇺

[@wildtimbrown]

G'day Troy! I'm having a slight problem watching the boat build. When I forward on to episode 12 it forwards to #13! Other than that its all been great! (and please say hi to Pascy for me! Tim)

[@shaunglendinning]

Well done Troy, pity about the fault with the design. Otherwise it is looking really great, well done! 🙌

[@Quarry4x4]

Sold my boat today. Ready for the next project, I'm thinking the lawn may need some assistance.

[@druid201]

Cheers guys!. Have you sped up your speaking/informative parts of the vlog? It sounds a little odd. Might just be me. 8 ) Looking forward to seeing you sail again. Hope you're all well. 👍

[@jginmt]

FYI: I have been subscribed to your channel from the beginning. About 6 months ago KZbin stopped giving me notice that you have posted a new video. I don't know if it is an isolated issue or not.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Yes, I recognise the name you use here. A little while ago, our views abruptly halved which doesn't seem organic. I wonder if some of our topics covered involving use of animal as food etc. has offended the sensibilities of the Google blob. It's hard to say, because they monkey about with the algorithm so much for various reasons and we could have just been caught up in that. We get this sort of message fairly regularly.

[@rocksteadfarm]

Nice to see a vernier calliper without a digital readout. Reading a vernier is becoming a lost art :(

[@SteveB_Slowbart]

Yes I through out my electric one a while back as I got sick of the batteries going flat. Old school works every time.

[@dandcglen470]

G'day Troy, the boat build is looking good. You need to reconsider using the allthread as your centreboard pivot pin, essentially it's not a bearing surface instead it's a cutting surface and will chop out the bush in the centreboard. A plain shanked bolt would give you the smooth bearing surface required. The centreboard in the last boat I built had a plain stainless pin fitted into a plain blind bush on the port side of the case and sealed on the starboard side using a slightly modified transom drain plug. Works great and an elegant alternative to exposed theads. Regards daveTHEbastard Vic.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

The cb rotates around a smooth stainless bush, with a hole through the center. That all thread just holds washers at each end so it doesn't pop out and remains water tight.. The weight is borne by the double ply in both sides of the case, so no weight or rotation is passed to the all-thread, as far as I can see.

[@dandcglen470]

Thanks Troy, that clarifies things. That stainless bush would need to be gripped by the case inner sides so it doesn't turn on the threaded rod. Regards Dave.

[@alistersandow]

hey troy its looking unreal, well done. can you tell me why there is an 11mm gap between the bow end of bottom panel and the stem notch, noticed this in plan and couldn't figure out if its suppose to be there. sounds like it was raining there, hope it comes our way, in SA, very dry here on our farm

[@danielj5288]

Hey Troy ... nice to see another Pathfinder project coming along. I'm currently trying to build one of these in the lounge of my one bed flat ... which comes with its own challenges. Since you encouraged comments for others who might build a Pathfinder in the future - I found it helpful to fit the bottom edge doublers before I glue the stem/spine assembly onto the bottom panel. I think the plans/instructions suggest using temporary screws through the bottom panel as well, which I hope to avoid by clamping boards across instead. I also have these doublers going uninterrupted all the way, although they are not on the plans for frames 2 and 3. It's a bit unclear from the plans how they are supposed to be cut to not interfere with the limber holes there, so I just notched the frames, kept the doublers all the way and moved the drain holes next to them. I found a few things in the plans that didn't quite line up, so I did a lot of dry fitting. The notches in the frames for example - I have seen they did often result in stringers that are not quite fair, which then might transfer to the plank lines, so I used a batten to get the final positions of these. Then again, I am going to strip plank my hull with no laps, so I am trying to get these as fair as I can to minimise problems with the strip planking. You'll probably be sailing way before I even start getting the strips on, so I'm looking forward to see your progress to encourage me to keep going :)