Some lessons learnt (while the temp is still above 40)

AUS31 is ready for the tracks to be fitted, and AUS32 is ready to pop off the mould, but while we wait for Sunday and the outside temp to drop below 40 degrees we thought we'd share some lessons we've found work:

• When laminating mix a little of your light filler into the mix, this helps the carbon bond better with the foam
• When starting a project like this, never underestimate how many brushes, mixing sticks and mixing pots you will need. Along with clean rags, acetone and peelply.
• Sanders - 50 degrees in the shed and carbon dust kill sanders - go pneumatic or keep the receipts and keep swapping them as they die (we're on our third - 2 to Pete(1 less than 15m use),  1 to me)
• Wear gloves for laminating, and wear a mask when sanding carbon!
• When vacuuming clean your boat beware electric shocks - seriously!
• Keep your resin pots small - mix small (200ml of resin) and often over a large pot
• If it doesn't go (fold, join, bend, fit) easily then it probably isn't right. Check it, don't force it
• Send postcards to your family, this way they will remember you when you emerge from the shed