Building the TotalBoat Sport Dory: Episode 32 - Epoxy Primer 

Am I the only one who finds these videos so relaxing?

Wow Dad.... The dory is really looking beautiful now, just like I knew it would. IMPRESSIVE WORK! Being that I'm your daughter, I'm fortunate enough to be able to see this dory in person. I'm blessed... and proud to call such a truly talented man my father 🚣🏽⚓⛵

I love the water, boats, carpentry and listening to experienced craftsmen so it is my pleasure to support you through Patreon. I can't afford to give a lot, only a dollar a week and certainly not as much as you are worth, but I hope with a lot more peoples support it will help ensure this channels longivity and some reward for its creators. Many Thanks. Dean

Hi mate. I Just wanna say your the best shipwright professional I've ever seen out RIGHT. No one comes close to your work ethic and professionalism. AUSTRALIA ARE WATCHING BROTHER.

This man builds some beautiful boàts. Before long it is going to be a lost àrt. He really explains every move he does. What beautiful work

A buddy of mine built a little stitch and glue dinghy and I have decided that I'm going to build one too. I've watched all of your video's, and even though the S&G is no where near as complicated, there are many techniques that are transferable. I'm a decent enough woodworker; as good as some, not as good as others, but with your help I have the confidence now to tackle the the project. I'm happy to send a few Patreon bucks for all the lessons.

The camera shot at 6:00 to 6:05 is beautiful. You produce a work of art and you also have somebody that can record the work of art for others to see.

The sound of the scraping was going right through me. Nice work Lou.

That dory just keeps on getting more and more beautiful, Lou! Love the lines... and the craftsmanship is simply sublime!

Such a treat to watch a master craftsman at work. You inspire me to pursue perfection! Thank you for sharing your work.

So much better than the crap on TV. Would make a great mini-series for we anoraks. Oh, and I know I'm never gonna make a boat like this ... but, it doesn't matter.

You really put a lot of thought into everything you do.Amazing job on the dory,the work skiff. Thank you so much.

I'm a welder but recently I've started a new job as a welder at a local marina. Watching your video's as long as I have has really given me a leg up at the marina. The terminology they use was not new to me, forward, aft, amidship, port and starboard. Great vid as usual, keep up the great work Lou and thanks for the education.

There is a great work you're doing, we enjoy to see you a lot. Regards from Argentina and a great hug!

I know this is some part an advertisement for Total Boat products...and it is working! I wish every commercial I saw was of this interest and quality. Heck, if TB helped build something that beautiful I would not mind dropping my next epoxy purchase dollars with them...wowsers!

Looking great Louis as with any professional you make it look easy. As for the sanding and scraping sounds they sound great and if the others don't like it they can turn the sound off.

Wonderful video as always great job. Boat really is looking sharp with primer. Can wait to see the finished product.

Looking great. I very much enjoy watching this series. I rather enjoy the sound of a sharp scraper.

Thank you so much you’re videos always brighten my day.

Greetings from Down Under. Always learning something new and clever from your presentations Lou. Currently building a 28 foot plywood motor cruiser( Glen L), look forward to all your videos as one can often apply the techniques. Keep up your wonderful craft, it’s very inspiring. Best Regards Reid

Awesome video Dad!

Loved it Lou. Can't wait to see you in the water with a couple of Oars having a great row. Alos thanks for the tips on the Total Boat products, I hope they tip you well! Thanks for sharing Lou. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith Noneya

Nicely done. She's coming along quite nicely.

Looks real nice and smooth. I like the white color too.

I would love to see the sharpening of a scraper! Anything that can help avoid sanding dust would be a win in my book!

Lou, I'm 56 now and have been around wood boats my entire life. I thoroughly enjoy your video series and hope you continue producing them as long as humanly possible. If you plan to sell the Dory it is my strongest recommendation you do so using the BaT auction platform. Also known as, BringATrailer. If you are unfamiliar with it, just start watching and reading about a few cars that might interest you. I think you'll enjoy the forum aspect and it would be really great to provide your followers a place to comment along as the 7 day auction progresses. I have no investment or financial relationship with BaT. I do use their platform often and have sold a few really unusual items with great success! I am completely confident the auction of your boats would be a huge hit for your followers, community and the BaT community. Best to you and keep up the great work!

The woodworking on this channel is always top notch and I almost always learn something but, I have to throw a 'flag' on the painting ;) If the gunwales are going to be varnished (which would look amazing) then a small run of varnish along the tape edge, before priming the hull, would have prevented the little white flags that creep under the tape. It is an old, but good, trick for getting a perfect tape edge. Thanks again for posting this and the skiff videos! Cheers!

this should be on Netflix.............

Another interesting well made video. Thank you. I also support you a little on Patreon now and I hope many other subscribers will do that too. Looking forward to the sharpening of the scraper video. 🙂

I would be interested in seeing how you sharpen that scraper. Great video.

lol I liked that short backwards segment ;)

Love you and these videos. Always cant wait for the next. But im noticing a giant difference between this and the last series. You are doing so much more off camera than the skiff. We want to see everything!

Channeling Diresta at the end with the rooster👍

Lovely sound! Thanks ❤️

I really enjoy your videos

You mentioned using penetrating epoxy fist, then painting the boat. I am going to build my first boat (thanks to you) and I was thinking of using penetrating epoxy and then painting (above the water line/glass the bottom and about 4" up I guess on the sides) and inside but some that I talk to recommended using regular epoxy all over including the inside and them painting. To me, I would rather have the penetrating epoxy soak in to preserve/protect and paint. Not sure what is best to do. The build will be Ply on Frame for my first boat. Thanks again and for teaching us all.

Lou that boat sure has a incredible bottom.

I am enjoying this series a lot. I was thinking the same thing about wiping it down with denatured alcohol. Going with the reducer is interesting. I would like to know what chemicals are in it. I don't see any ventilation apparatus going, either. PUT THE LIDS BACK ON IMMEDIATELY! My Painting Rule Number One is: "Primer is a ground, not color." It is critical to not apply the primer too thickly. One of the most common errors is in trying to make it "cover." This notion must be struggled against and defeated. The thing to do is get a nice, even coat, keeping it as thin as possible. Grain in the wood should show through. Keep it even and thin and finish the application with nice, long strokes the length of the boat or nearly so. After using the brush on the laps, either clean it or use another brush to keep going back to prevent puddles forming there. otherwise, that will be where the paint will crack first. At 15:34, he suggests compensating with a coat that's a bit thick with a thinner one. This would be a mistake. Think of a balloon painted with several layers of paint. If the thickest, most flexible layers are on top, it will resist cracking if some more air is put in the balloon. But if the more brittle thin layers are atop the flexible ones, more air in the balloon will cause the paint to crack more readily. Making sure successive layers are slightly thicker is the way to think while priming and painting. Give it extra time for the primer to set up! If it says 24 hours on the can, give it at least 48. I like to get it in the sun after the surface has dried because I think those rays from the sun make it set up even harder. I like the sanding of the thicker areas of primer with #220, but after that, I would have taken some #180 grit and, not pressing hard or working it back and forth, but just passing it over the surface, down the whole boat, with the grain, to give the surface a little more "tooth" for the next coat to grab.

You mentioned that you would include how you sharpen a scraper in one of your vids. I would love to see that!

Very interested in your scraper! Video Please ! And great video as always, love your work. 🤙🏻

♥ the sound your scraper makes...ekkkekkkekkk. Do you have any pencils I stuff in my ears?

HI LOU, I have been applying some of your techniques with great results - thank you. Please provide more details of your scraper, how to sort it up and how to sharpen it - it seems to be a valuable tool. ATB Martin

In a mold, i put fglass in first then kevlar in. Sure can sand kevlar. Can’t cut either without fglass on, even easier with gelcoat in first. Not really for your application. Wow that is beautiful. Lou thanks.

The way you get rid of the roller orange peel look is when you roll with the hot dog you back stroke with a brush. The product should be thinned slightly so it lays down. This gives it a nice traditional look. If you like the glass finish you can always spray but this is not as desirable a look and will show any imperfections.

Nice work Lou and Halsey! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Well worth a little support from friends on patreon! We want to help keep you afloat too!

Lou as always great video. Just two things. Why didn't you put on a clear finish on the bottom so you could see the Kevlar. Which is a really nice feature. And secondly a great tip which I got from a marine paint manufacturer. Roll the roller between your hands before you start painting. So that any dust or left overs from the manufacturer are out of your roller.

I refinished floors a scraper leaves a smoother surface than sanding.

Another excellent video from a Master Craftsmen. I really like the way you describe what you are doing as you are doing it. When fairing a boat have you ever used a 'dust' coat of paint that you sand off to show you the low spots? The sanding and scraping sounds didn't bother me at all, they are actual teaching items as Lou said , you will know when it is smooth by the way the sound changes

Awesome !!!!!!

The alcohol can remove some oils from the fairing compound that is why they suggest their solvent cleaner

thanks

Lou, please do the video on sharpening a scraper. That would be very helpful!

Im itchin to see this thing in the drink.

The sanding/scraping noise is like fingernails on a chalk board!

getting close to launching

I learn a little something with every episode. What is the secret to mixing the clear primer at 14:35 before applying:)

You have done a great job with the oarlocks and rowlocks but what are you going to do about the Morlocks?

I'm kind of surprised Lou wouldn't just use plastic pour spouts instead of punching the holes in the cans. Maybe because his way you don't have to pull off and clean the spouts? Love the video though - very informative.

Now I know where the term Skagg comes from. lol

Thanks for the video Lou. Quick question-if you're painting the bottom, why not go with plywood? Will the interior be varnished?

Why wait until after primer to put on the skeg?

The skeg is installed after the hull sealing and priming so that it can be replaced later if damaged in normal use?

Hey Lou I am a professional autobody repair man and painter. I am in your neighborhood and if you are interested, I could show you how to do the fairing and sanding a heck of a lot faster and with a perfect finish. Just reply if you are interested. Thanks for your videos. Love watching boats being built.

One thing about using fairing putties and epoxies, if they sand easily, doesn't that also mean they would also gouge or scratch easily in use (especially on the bottom)?

Usually when painting on a two-part paint, I use the roller and tip (with a dry paint brush) to remove the roller texture from the coat. You mentioned " the orange peel" and that's what the roll & tip method is intended to prevent.

Dats a SEXY boat

When you poke the lip of the can do you lose the air seal? If you don't use the whole can immediately the paint will oxidize in the can?

I kinda wish you could have left the carbon/ Kevlar unpainted modern/ traditional themed.

Talk about spin out a project into a million little videos. Will this damn thing ever be done?

Hi Lou, can you please add a patreon Pledge of $2-3 with no reward. Most of the other Patreons I pledge to have this option. I don’t really have a need for stickers or pencils and I may not be the only one who would like the option.

Is the Total Boat marketing / prompter guy any good around the shop?

Fire the audio guy!!! I had to skip the sanding/scraping part because I couldn't hear the narration over the scraping noise and the scraping sounded horrible.

Workplace safety orgs will fine you $1200 for leaving that breaker box open with no blanks blocking the empty slots. Per person

minute 13.07...only "nice" ...no nice 'n tight! XD

sandpaper ruins wood surface. Always use scraper. [ especially musical instruments] on exposed timber

I had to turn off the sound for all the scraping parts. Just too much for me to bear.

Please paint it with a brush!

Question? My dad Built Me a 16 footlong lapstrake boat designed after the Lowell boats of Amesbury Mass back in 1965 he never used any fiberglass epoxy or anything on the bottom or on the sides of the boat never leak a drop and now watching all you boat builders you have to use epoxy to waterproof it why? To me if you're a master ship Builder boat builder or just a plain Carpenter shouldn't you be able to build a watertight vessel

Ugh I hate the sound of those scrapers

now the ebegging starts

Horrible squeeking noise but overall good vid

It’s too bad the scraper sounds like fingernails on a chalk board! lol

An advertising channel starting a patreon...??!! Get lost