Time now for the tail shape,It was intended to be a Swallow but I never liked them that much so I changed that to a Thumb tail. Then the process that I had to put the most thought into, E- Wings. Actually, they weren’t that difficult so I was happy. They start at the trailing edge of the side fins and then I blended them into a few inches past the leading edge on the side fins.
I don’t think a conventional Performance Bonzer really needs E-Wings, but I wanted to chuck every thing into this board, To see if I could shape em ok and most important to see how they feel to ride.
Also I cut 1/2" off the tail when I added the tail shape…It just looked better in my eyes. So the board is now
5’ 10 1/2" x 18" x 2 1/8" my normal is a ultra fine 5’ 10" x 18 1/8" x 2 1/8" so I kind of feel better about that anyway. With the flattish deck it should have sufficient float too.
So that’s it, just rolled off all the Bevels, screened it off and shes done.
Fins
Side; 10 1/2" up back/side aim to nose 1 3/4" (gives 1/4" tow), front side aim to nose 2 1/8" (found using ratio). fins have a 1/2" over lap between them and are 1 1/2" off the rail and 1 1/2" apart.
Back fin; don’t know yet, its a 6" glass on fin now but i’m going to cut down to maybe 5 1/4" and set it in line with the back of the side runners i’m thinking…we’ll see.
Side cant = 20 degrees maybe
All glass on fins, even the back. and there all Black.
I’m going to glass this one in Epoxy 4 oz Bottom and 6 oz Deck, with small vee tail patch (not with Inegra a stated before).
Spray; I intend on spraying the bottom one color up over into a rail deck spray. (maybe tint the Epoxy)
I will be doing all the glassing, spraying and sanding on this on too. Later i’d like to ask some advice with the sanding, just a team finish.
Well that’s that for now.
I’ll keep the posts coming as I continue the build.
Enjoy!