These pigs are 2"x3"x12" and 30 pounds each.
The paradox plans call for 400 pounds of ballast. I don't know if we will need that much, but I have built space for that much. We can always take some out if we decide that we need less.
In order to use a short and cheaper bolt, I needed to raise the height of the chine log. So I did. Now I can use the same bolt for the covers of all the "pens". The foam that I am using is cut from a camping pad. Less than $6 and I can cut it easily and any shape.
Today, I will put another coat of epoxy on the added risers and the ply that covers the insulation. I am putting at least 2 coats on everything, and 3 or 4 on surfaces that will get wet.
Lezlie, this is spooky. I've just come in and washed my hands after coating my ballast retainers in another coat of epoxy!
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They're not as neat as yours, I gave up on the neatness where no one will every see! I also used a camping mat.
Pete, as far as neatness, the camera doesn't show the flaws. I also am not nearly as careful in those areas that only I will see.
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Thanks,
Ken
I went online and found a man that had collected wheel weights. I also found a 40 pound lead pig at our Boater's Resale Shop. If you live in a small town, sometimes you can find a tire shop that will give you their used wheel weights. I need to make about 100 more pounds of ballast, but I've been lazy about doing the hunting.
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