Builders' Forum |
|
| ↓ Scroll to Last Comment ↓ | Forum Guidelines | Builders' Forum |  RSS
|
Sand hull or build deck as next step?
After an interruption of construction on a Chesapeake 17LT, I am finally able to resume construction.
To date, I have basically completed the hull. The next step of construction is the building of the deck. But, my understanding is that I could also start sanding the hull prior to doing the deck.
So my question is...which would make the most sense to do next - start building the decking or start sanding the hull?
Thanks in advance!
2 replies:
RE: Sand hull or build deck as next step?
Thanks for that input, I think I'll sand and paint the interior next, then lay on the decking.
B
RE: Sand hull or build deck as next step?
» Submitted by Laszlo - Wed, 7/7/10 » 7:14 AM
If you're going to sand inside, it's much easier to do so before the deck is on. Same thing applies to invisble footbrace mounts.
Otherwise, the hull/deck together are much stronger and can handle the stresses of sanding better than just the hull alone.
Laszlo