In Episode 17, I do the fiberglassing to sheathe the topsides of the hull, and related work including fill coating.
Episode 17: Work between February 19-26, 2026
Project total to date: 174.25 hours
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In Episode 16, I finish up various prep work on the hull, including sanding and filleting the chines where they meet the hull, and install the forward deck beam (“Beam 3”) so I can get the boat ready for fiberglass sheathing.
Episode 16: Work between February 14-18, 2026
Project total to date: 153.75 hours
In Episode 15, I install fiberglass tabbing on the inside of the hull and bulkheads for extra strength and durability, and wrap up much of the overall prepwork on the hull itself.
Episode 15: Work between February 12-14, 2026 Project total to date: 145.75 hours
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In Episode 14, I fix the hull where I damaged it during the turnover, and get going on the remaining interior structural work with the bottom seam tabbing.
Episode 14: Work between February 6 – 10, 2026 Project total to date: 138 hours
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In Episode 13, I take care of final preparations and turn the boat over. Episode 13: Work between January 30 – February 5, 2026 Project total to date: 129.75 hours
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I’m building this simple 21′ flat-bottomed skiff, designed by Jim Michalak. In Episode 12, I finish up work on the bottom sheathing and install three stiffeners/skids with epoxy and fiberglass.
Episode 12: Work between January 20-30, 2026 Project total to date: 115.5 hours
In Episode11, I finish up work on the new bottom paneling, and get ready to fiberglass the bottom.
Episode 11: Work between January 12-18, 2026 Project total to date: 95.5 hours
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In Episode10, I install all the bottom panels with epoxy and screws to finish off the basic hull.
Episode 10: Work between January 6-11, 2026 Project total to date: 82.75 hours
I’m building this simple 21′ flat-bottomed skiff, designed by Jim Michalak. In Episode 9, I mill and scarf the 4 long pieces required to build the chine logs, and install them on the boat with epoxy.
Episode 9: Work between January 2-6, 2026. Project total to date: 62.25 hours
In Episode 8, I install all the remaining bulkheads and frames, plus the stem and transom, to finish up the basic assembly of the hull.
Episode 8: Work between December 30-31, 2025. Project total to date: 58 hours
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