Project progess

[BHOFM]

I put this here because it's not a serious project!:p :p :p

Updated daily or monthly or what ever, when I get something
done!

Day one:

Form done and set up.
I don't think the wind will blow
it over.

Day two:

Mold frames done and chines cut.
Needs a little bracing.

[safewalrus]

Looks like it could be a nice little project - just remember to takethe blocks out before you 'float your boat' or it may become a submarine!

[BHOFM]

Thanks SW,

I had plans to build a 16' scow, in a nice air conditioned shop!
With some help! Well, first day, no one showed up, "we" were
busy! Second day, Well, "There's a car show this weekend"!

So I am building a 12" row sail, sort of dory, in the driveway
at home, the shop is nearly 10 miles away!

I have enough material to build half a dozen of these!

I can get it in my shop at home once it is off the form, I will
make a cradle for it on wheels so I can work around it this
winter!

Thanks again for your reply!

[safewalrus]

Well...............at least your driveway IS airconditioned, sort of! You're getting there - ad most importantly you'e started, nothing like what you intended but your going and tat has got to be good!

[BHOFM]

Day 3&4:

Made the pattern for the stem, laminated a block to cut it
from!

Trimmed a bush that was in my way!

Leveled and braced the mold frames!

Started the lay out on the keel!

Transom frame done with temp skin, fitted temporary on
the jig, it will be planked later, and I mean "planked"!

Also got all the long pieces cut and planed, battens, sheers,
chines and enough to do all the stiffeners!

[BHOFM]

Day 5

Wow! Two people looked at this today!

I'm depressed!

[mr curious]

looks very skookum (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skookum), congrats!

i see you have moved on from the door fixing... :D

:cool:

[safewalrus]

Wow and time to do a little gardening as well!

[BHOFM]

Day 6

Starting to look like a boat!

[masalai]

BHOFM, Looks like your "signature" must be changed - - this clock maker can build boats..... Keep at it, looking good.....

[safewalrus]

Yeah your really going places - well figeratively, not actually YET! But at this rate soon you will! Keep it up mate

[BHOFM]

Day 7

Frame is done!

Sanding planing and checking is next!

Boat talk,, Fair the frame!

ARRRRRRRRR Matie! Shiver me timbers!

I really like the gentle lines of this little boat!

[BHOFM]

BHOFM, Looks like your "signature" must be changed - - this clock maker can build boats..... Keep at it, looking good.....

I didn't say you couldn't, I said you shouldn't!

[masalai]

OK , how about - - - - "but candidly, this clock maker can and did....."

[safewalrus]

All going as smooth as clockwork then................whoops, well you know what I mean! She's looking good

[BHOFM]

Day 8

Can't see much today. Lots of planing and sanding took
place and I went to the store and got the plywood.
Last time they had a storm down south, they shipped all
the OSB and plywood down there and when they restocked
it was a lot higher!

Next step is to paint all the frame where the skin goes and
places that are hard to get to later.

Rough cut the transom planking also.

[BHOFM]

Day 9-12

We are in for some bad weather so I covered the boat with
tarps and taped and weighted it so it won't blow off!

I got the patterns made for the side skins so I can cut them
and get a couple of coats of paint on the inside surface.
Do the layout for the rudder, dagger board, and dagger
board case in the shop. And get the transom planks planed
and sealed on the inside and seam surfaces.

[Butch .H]

When you are done I dont suppose you could pop arond and slap on my deck for me could you huh please :D :D :D

[Manie B]

Looking good sport:D :D

what design is this? sail plan?

tell us a little more:D :D

[safewalrus]

This is getting quite exciting isn't it? Looking forward to launch day BH? we all are! Just don't rush it you hear, wouldn't want you spoiling a good job would we?

[Butch .H]

On a serious note good looking wood work.:)

[safewalrus]

I was being serious - when am I never thus?

[BHOFM]

Sorry!

If you want to build one, the full size plans are $1.50, but
I didn't have that kind of money so I had to draw my own.
:P :P :P :P :P :P :P

Thanks for taking time to comment!

[safewalrus]

Now that's pretty damn expensive;)

[BHOFM]

Day 12

All the panels are cut, sides and bottom, sealed and painted
on the inside surfaces. The frame is sealed and painted on
the mating surfaces and hard to get to areas. The transom
is rough cut and sealed on the inside and edges.

The blanks for the rudder and dagger board are laminated.

Now I get to watch the paint dry!

The shop is clean and orderly!

I was told "we" are going shopping! And out to eat!

Then it is time to mow the grass again and do some
yard work!

I got started a couple weeks later than I wanted and the
weather has put me a little more back. But I think over
all I am in good shape to get it in the shop before we
have any cold weather to speak of! It was 61`f this
morning and will get in the high 70's! We have had snow
in later Sept. a few times!

Off to the mall!:P :P :P :P :P :P

[BHOFM]

Day 14

Sides are skinned. Almost had a big mess. Got the two
coats of paint on the frame and inside of the starboard
panels and got them clamped on. Then took a 20 minute
break and came back and started putting in the screws,
had about 40+ in before I saw that the panels had slipped
down about an inch. I had left enough overage to catch it,
but all my lines where the battens were were wrong. Worked
around it and got the other side perfect.

Got the bottom edge all sanded and sealed, ready for a
couple coats of paint and the bottom skin.

[the1much]

it would of been so much faster and easier to build a glass one,,,,,,,damned beaver people,,,hehe ;)
well i guess i should say it looks good,, wouldnt want ya to go out and set fire to it,,hehe :D;)

[BHOFM]

it would of been so much faster and easier to build a glass one,,,,,,,damned beaver people,,,hehe ;)
well i guess i should say it looks good,, wouldnt want ya to go out and set fire to it,,hehe :D;)

Speaking of Beavers, we have a problem on the lake here.
The beavers steal the foam out from under the boat docks.
They have to put a shell around them, some use plastic and
some build a plywood box and cover it with aluminum flashing
material.

It is funny to wake up early and see a large block of
foam going across the lake. You can't see the beaver,
just a self propelled block of foam.

They are natures top designers. Build to last and recycle.

They are protected so you can't even yell at them.

Thanks for the reply BTW!

[Meanz Beanz]

Are you using epoxy?

[the1much]

beavers suk,,,, they try to ruin my railroad!!,,, tell the "dock people" to use chicken wire, cheap and will last forever.

[BHOFM]

Are you using epoxy?

No, and not much glue. The joints are all painted before
assembly. There are four coats on the frame and four on
the skin and it is assembled while the last coat is still
wet.

Just like it was done in 1930. In the instruction they said
to put strips of muslin on all the seams and use Kuhls bedding
compound. I am just using a lot of paint! They also said
that Allen and Clarke would make a sail for it for $42!

[masalai]

Over here they use reinforced concrete to protect the foam floatation (from boat drivers who can't) :D:D:D

[BHOFM]

beavers suk,,,, they try to ruin my railroad!!,,, tell the "dock people" to use chicken wire, cheap and will last forever.

I don't think they can use the wire, it might harm the poor
little critters! They would not let us use wire cable for mooring
lines on the buoys because they tried to chew through it, we
had to use chain and it scratched the boat. I had an old piece
of fire hose around mine and they chewed on it as well.

[BHOFM]

Day 15

Went shopping,, got some more screws, and the caulk for
the dagger board case and some glass cloth for the inside
of the case.

Had light rain several times through the day.

Ate a nice lunch and came home and mowed grass!

No progress to report on the boat it self!

Weather forecast is not real good for the rest of the week.

[clodgo]

Hey BHOFM,

I like your boat, it looks like it's going well. Nice job!

[BHOFM]

Hey BHOFM,

I like your boat, it looks like it's going well. Nice job!

Thanks for the nice comment.

[Manie B]

BHOFM i read about your paint story

must say if you put so much work into something - should have gone for epoxy

i really find it very easy

my 2 cents:D :D :D

[masalai]

I have been warned to stay away from poxy whores - - so is epoxy some sort of diseased computer thingie?

[BHOFM]

BHOFM i read about your paint story

must say if you put so much work into something - should have gone for epoxy

i really find it very easy

my 2 cents:D :D :D

I have built several using epoxy. I just want to build this
one the old way.
It won't be left in the water more than a day and it will be
stored inside.

If it lasts 3 or four years, it will most likely be longer than
I am able to use it.

Also, around here wooden boats have no value. I know of
a dozen large sail boats that are just rotting away and I
am not aware of one that is on the lake.

At the yacht club, if you don't have a Hunter, Freedom
or Island Packet they won't even speak to you.

[BHOFM]

Day 16

No comment.

[masalai]

Oh so sad this "brand snobbery" - do they drive BMW's too?

[BHOFM]

I have been warned to stay away from poxy whores - - so is epoxy some sort of diseased computer thingie?

masalai;

You and I are so old, we think fire is a new fangled thinger
that will never catch on.
:P :P :P :P :P :P

[masalai]

BHOFM that is a mighty fine piece of carpentry for a clockmaker... (ever thought of making wooden clocks for the tourists?)

[BHOFM]

Oh so sad this "brand snobbery" - do they drive BMW's too?

Their house keepers drive BMW's, most of them drive
Porsches, Vipers, MB roadsters or Jag's and an occasional
Rolls.

You have to understand we live in the center of Wal-Mart,
Tysons Chicken, and JB Hunt trucking.

Last week there was a Rolls in the drive thru at McD's!
You see as many as ten or more Vettes at every stop
light!

One of our church members drives an Aston Martin and
leaves the keys in it most of the time. He says, "It's just
a damned old car."

[BHOFM]

BHOFM that is a mighty fine piece of carpentry for a clockmaker... (ever thought of making wooden clocks for the tourists?)

Thanks, I make only special order clocks. A dozen or so
a year. I do a lot of glass etching on them.
Tourists want a $15 clock. Not a $1500 one.

[BHOFM]

Day 17

Rained all day!:( :(

Day 18

Made a lot of dust! The other side has not been touched!
Ran out of filler!

Weather for tomorrow is forecast to be bad.

Today was beautiful, sunshine all day, really got a lot
done.

Faired the entire hull and got the bottom completed,
this side needs quiet a bit of cosmetics.

[the1much]

nice..... ;)

[masalai]

NICE? He is a skilled technician! - - - well done

[the1much]

dont say things like that,,,,geesh,,, next he'll be wanting to build a BIG 1. hehe ;)

[BHOFM]

dont say things like that,,,,geesh,,, next he'll be wanting to build a BIG 1. hehe ;)

NICE? He is a skilled technician! - - - well done


Thanks,

I am almost sure this will be my last build. With the grace
of God I will get it done. If not, then that is what was meant
to be.

[Manie B]

No man - dont say this

I am almost sure this will be my last build. With the grace of God I will get it done.

i am one of your supporters and definately want to see you on the water AND start the next build

boat building is a way of life:D :D :D

much better than frikken DSTV

[BHOFM]

Thanks Manie;

I know it a little early for the daily report, but it ain't gon'a
be no different later!

Work on the rudder and dagger board case later today.

Help a little with the house work today, someone seems to
think the saw dust in the house may be my fault??

I am very surprised no one has commented on my
license plate.

Day 19

[the1much]

goshhhh,,, now with that for a plate,,, he's gonna name the boat,,,"car"
:D

[BHOFM]

goshhhh,,, now with that for a plate,,, he's gonna name the boat,,,"car"
:D

Any rain yet?

[the1much]

Any rain yet?

sh!T NO,,,,,we;re not gonna get any of it,,,,today forecast,, sunny and 84F right now,, 72 and sunny.
im gonna move to the coast!!

[BHOFM]

sh!T NO,,,,,we;re not gonna get any of it,,,,today forecast,, sunny and 84F right now,, 72 and sunny.
im gonna move to the coast!!

Have you tried the virgin in the volcano thing? I know
where there are several volcanoes!:P :P :P

BTW, the boat is already named:

"Unnecessary Complications"

[the1much]

with a name like that,,, i cant wait to see the 40' mast,,,hahaha :D:D
and sh!t,,,,volcano,, i thought it was "road",, and all this time i figured it didnt work because she wasnt a virgin!! hehe ;)

[BHOFM]

Day 20

All the holes are plugged, sanded, filled, sanded, checked,
sanded, filled, sanded!

The hull is wiped, checked, re wiped and the first coat of
sealer applied.

24 hours, re sand, reseal and do it all over again!

[masalai]

I hope they are monel nails? - Fanie and lots of others will be upset by this flagrant abuse of the "glue/screw/nail/nuts & bolt issues" where is the poxy epoxy and "cloth"? to hide that scarf joint before Jim sees it and wants to smoke it?

Seriously, looking good - I look forward to some videos of some excellent sailing jibes, broaches and other entertaining activities... :D:D:D:D:D looks like it could generate lots of fun times....

[BHOFM]

Don't tell Par,, I am using boat dock screws!

[the1much]

i think he built this a few years ago,, took him 1 year, now every weekend he's jus showing us old pics of the progress, and saying he's doing all that work that quick ,, hehe ;)

[masalai]

I think I saw the final pics on another thread where the ex-boat was sawed up ready for delivery to the tip, (on the back of a ute - toy truck), after being neglected and left on / in the water for a season or so?

[Meanz Beanz]

Whats wrong with liquid nails anyway?

[BHOFM]

Whats wrong with liquid nails anyway?

If you want to stick your boat to a block wall, it will work
fine!:P :P :P

[BHOFM]

i think he built this a few years ago,, took him 1 year, now every weekend he's jus showing us old pics of the progress, and saying he's doing all that work that quick ,, hehe ;)

Damn,, I've been found out!:P :P :P :P

The hard part was getting the truck back in the
right spot each time!

[BHOFM]

Day 21

Four hours of sanding, two hours of painting.

Looks just like it did yesterday.

*1Much is close to what I am doing, I have bought
125,000 Hebrew slaves to help me. The problem
is I only bought two sheets of sand paper and one
paint brush!

Was I supposed to turn the boat over before I
installed this?


*Disclaimer
This not an ethnic joke, My wife is Jewish and I have
much respect for the Jewish people.

[the1much]

nawww ,,,,probably the way "they" build,,, it wont matter :D

[BHOFM]

Day 22

Four hours of sanding, two hours of painting!

You can go blind trying to paint this damn thing!

[masalai]

Woooow that paintwork is blindingly brilliant.... excellent.... (apparently, I recently allocated "positive feedback" to you, and am unable to add to your reputation "'till I spread it around" - - so here are tokens of no value :D .......... :::::::::: :::::::::: :D:D:D:D:D

[the1much]

good work man ;)
read fast cause im deleting before anyone sees it,,,hehe :D

[BHOFM]

Thanks!

[BHOFM]

Day 23

Just another coat of paint!

[BHOFM]

Day 24

Shopping, nice lunch, little house cleaning!

Roughed out the pieces for the dagger board top and got
the dagger board and rudder down to final shape, now to
start on the tapers. I am not going to get carried away on
shaping them, just some nice rounded edges. It is not a
race boat!

Used some old crappie junk wood I had laying around for
the cap and eyes for the handle. It was salvaged from an
old house boat about thirty years ago. Teak?:P :P :P
Still have some sanding to do.

I have twenty or so pieces like these. I plan on making
some dead eyes and cleats and my blocks from it.

[Fanie]

Nice going BHOFM !

Now you just have one more hull to make :D Errr... sorry, I'm a bit one track minded.

No, it has nothing to do with boats :D

Well, is it floating or are you waiting for big rains to force you, like Noa ?

Loan someone's pool ;)

[masalai]

Hi Clockmaker AND boatbuilder, - - beautiful work...

[the1much]

if you would just put an outboard on it,, you wouldnt have to go through all this,,,hehe ;)
nice work man :D

[BHOFM]

Thanks for all the kind words.

I am shooting at a launch in April 2009!

Outboard?

I don't have an oil well in my back yard!

License for a non powered, or electric is
less than $2 a year.

[BHOFM]

Day 25

Did a lot of cleaning in the shop today.
Did some shaping on the dagger board and
rudder and got the tiller finished.

It started life as a tree and then became a pallet.
I saved it from the trash pile several years ago and
now it has a new life as a tiller. It still bares the
scars from the nails.

[masalai]

Wooden'it, wood is so useful - - - - PLANT MORE TREES :D:D:D:D:D

[the1much]

i think he jus gave me an idea,,, i need to make a new thread looking for investors in my "recycled pallet boat" hehehe ;)
Mornin Mas,BO,Beanzy ,, all othas.

[BHOFM]

Day 26

Nothing to report.

Cleaned the shop some more, installing a set of steps
inthe attic.

I have just been using a ladder, but when the boat comes
inside it will be very unhandy to use the ladder. I have
needed to do this for some time!

Not a good day, not feeling well at all. A little rest is in
order I think?

Have a nice weekend.:P :P :P :P

[BHOFM]

Day 27

Cleaning up the mess, get some help and turn this
puppy over!

And it has wheels! Wind wagon?

[the1much]

self dry docking mechanism :D

[BHOFM]

Much;

I know you don't want to hear this,, but it clouded up and
we have had an inch of rain in the last hours or so...

[BHOFM]

I may have to get my wife to spank the whole bunch!

I found blades for my antique band saw, a shop here in
town can make them any size you need. $5 each.

[Fanie]

iam new here........where is that fiberglas and composite area......thanks

Awww, just a ways north I think, you take the road... :D The 1 too Much is right, you must throw that chopper gun away, they make poor but heavy boats.
Is 'new' an excuse ?


BHOFM, is that boat going to float on the air trapped in it or are you going to turn it the right way up sometime :D Seems with the amount of rain you get there you can just as well float it as is :D I have only one objection to your project. You spend more time cleaning than working the boat, although putting it outside does give you an excuse to retire each time a cloud appears on the horizon.... :rolleyes:

[BHOFM]

Awww, just a ways north I think, you take the road... :D The 1 too Much is right, you must throw that chopper gun away, they make poor but heavy boats.
Is 'new' an excuse ?


BHOFM, is that boat going to float on the air trapped in it or are you going to turn it the right way up sometime :D Seems with the amount of rain you get there you can just as well float it as is :D I have only one objection to your project. You spend more time cleaning than working the boat, although putting it outside does give you an excuse to retire each time a cloud appears on the horizon.... :rolleyes:

My "shop" is 12'X16', you have to keep it fairly clean or
you can't work in it. It has work benches on three sides.

I'll get a good pic before we put the boat inside when it
is all neated up.

Hoping today we will get it turned over.

We have a noise ordinance, you can't run power tools
before 8am and not after 9pm. So having it inside does't
help get much more done. Just it is not going to be 80`f
for much longer.

Also, the ordinance, you have to keep the area picked up.
Out side projects like this also have a 90 day time limit
when you can see them from the street.

We have a lot of money invested in our house and I am
glad we have rules to help maintain property values.

[Manie B]

BHOFM

I have the same problems

it sure makes boat building different when you HAVE to work quietly and clean :D

[BHOFM]

BHOFM

I have the same problems

it sure makes boat building different when you HAVE to work quietly and clean :D

They don't do anything unless there is a complaint, I feel
sure none of the neighbors would say anything, but I like
to be a "good" neighbor as well. They think I am the crazy
old man that's building a boat in the drive way. The kids
love to "check" it out! They have a million questions.
We are on a dead end street and it is a very close knit
bunch of people. Much as a family, the way life was a
few years past. Most have been here a number of years.
My neighbor to the south has been in her house over fifty
years.
My family came to this area in the 1820's! My
Great grand father founded Spears Vinegar here in the
1890's! This is "home"! We own the bank BTW!
It is also one of the highest per capita income places in
the world. Home of Wal-Mart, Tysons chickens, and JB
Hunt Trucking Co.

The average home here is over double the national average.

[the1much]

frig dat!! ,, i cant imagine having a place where my neighbors told me how i HAD to live. ,, and check that property value,, i have a feeling by this time next year,, it'll either be half,, or tripled,,,,,and noone with money.
i have "other" ways to make sure my neighbors dont start no junk yard,,,(i wonder how they like my birds,,hahaha :D:D)

[BHOFM]

We have an immigration problem and in some parts of town
they destroyed the property value. Something had to be done!
They used a house until it needed to be torn down
and then moved on. There were drug labs on every corner!
They have a handle on it now, but still there are problems!

Day 28

Sit up!

Fetch!

Roll over!

Four people and one case of Heinekens!

One of the more costly things on the boat!:D

As you see it sitting there, it weighs 106lbs!

[Fanie]

Oh I see it's a BOAT ! :D

Don't hurt you back. Us guys are famous for doing that. Get the wife to do the turning. They never hurt their backs :D

[schakel]

Small wooden boats is something an awfull people are madly in love with. It reminds them of when they where small and it remind them of their children.

At home I have a book with beautifull pictures of small wooden boats in beautifull natural environments that will make you understand why so much people love these things.

Can't find it on the internet though. Interested? then I 'll send the author, publisher and ISBN number to you.

[BHOFM]

Small wooden boats is something an awfull people are madly in love with. It reminds them of when they where small and it remind them of their children.

At home I have a book with beautifull pictures of small wooden boats in beautifull natural environments that will make you understand why so much people love these things.

Can't find it on the internet though. Interested? then I 'll send the author, publisher and ISBN number to you.

I think it is just a love of wood with me. And using the tools
that belonged to my Dad, Granddad and Great Granddad.
I love building boats, clocks and furniture.

[schakel]

I think it is just a love of wood with me. And using the tools
that belonged to my Dad, Granddad and Great Granddad.
I love building boats, clocks and furniture.

Together with the Technical University of Delft I am building a 1:6 scale model of the Rietveld chair at the moment. I deliver all the drawings of the parts scaled and they cut it out with a laser cutter in MDF.

It is not finished yet as it is on the electronic drawing board with me at the moment.

Real CAD/CAM though

[schakel]

Small wooden boats is something an awfull people are madly in love with. It reminds them of when they where small and it remind them of their children.

At home I have a book with beautifull pictures of small wooden boats in beautifull natural environments that will make you understand why so much people love these things.

Can't find it on the internet though. Interested? then I 'll send the author, publisher and ISBN number to you.

I found it: Small wooden boats of the Atlantic. Photographs by Wayne Barret. Text by David A. Walker. Nimbus Publishing Ltd. ISBN 0-921054-54-8

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Small-Wooden-Boats-Atlantic-Walker/dp/0921054548

[BHOFM]

schakel;

I ordered the book, found a used one in Pennsylvania!

Day 29

Trimmed the shears and stem, rounded the transom, still
some sanding to do, rounding the ends of the stiffeners.

Getting the shop ready to receive the boat!

[Butch .H]

BH why is your wshop neat and tidy I thought you were building a boat:D :D :D ..Nice work BH

[the1much]

now we see why its so small,,, he's building it in a closet!!
hehe ;)


as alwayz BO ,,, nice ;)

[BHOFM]

now we see why its so small,,, he's building it in a closet!!
hehe ;)


as alwayz BO ,,, nice ;)

That's an idea.. the closets are bigger! I may be in a lot of
trouble over this?:P :P

When I get all the stuff on the right out to the shed, it
will be just right, as long as it is kept neat and clean!

I have been at this over 13 hours today. The fifth pot of
coffee is wearing off. Retirement can kill!

[the1much]

tell ya wife it was butch's idea,,,NOT MINE hehe ;)
and that aint TOO bad for room,,, least you wont have to lug thing very far ;)

[BHOFM]

tell ya wife it was butch's idea,,,NOT MINE hehe ;)
and that aint TOO bad for room,,, least you wont have to lug thing very far ;)

Blame it on the damn cat!

[boat fan]

i think he jus gave me an idea,,, i need to make a new thread looking for investors in my "recycled pallet boat" hehehe ;)
Mornin Mas,BO,Beanzy ,, all othas.

Plans ?
Business plan ? :D

[Fanie]

There's plenty space ! You can build a 28'er in there easy.

Neat work.

[Manie B]

Looking good:D

I think it is just a love of wood with me.

how true:D

[BHOFM]

OK!

The plan was to get the boat to this point so it could be
put inside.

Now I need to get the shop in top order to make working
around the boat possible.

I have a couple of clocks to make,, need to eat..

I will start posting updates when there is something to
show, not daily in most cases.

The yard needs mowed again, and I need to arrange the
shed to get all the extra stuff in.

Also, the 12 to 18 hour days I have put in on this have
taken a toll, I need to get some rest.

When the snow comes, I will have a nice warm place to
work and I have six months to get it done. Next spring
I can do the mast, put a couple more coats of paint on
the outside of the hull and put the new trailer together.
Make a sail. Go to the lake.

I am going to order the hardware I need from Duckworks
next week.

Thanks to all that have commented.

Edit:

The wife will be going to Europe for a couple
of months, leaving this weekend so I will have
to do the house and related stuff while she
is gone.

[the1much]

i wanna see some of those clocks!

[BHOFM]

i wanna see some of those clocks!

This one, the finish is burnt with a heat gun.

http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/9472/dscf0683xxnm5.jpg

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/8994/aaaoc3.jpg

The Harley emblem vibrates so I have to spring mount the face!

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/9626/dscf0682xk0.jpg

Little different face and finish, this is one I build in several versions and
it is a little cheaper than the custom units. I get $250 for these. The
larger ones run between $1500 and $2500 depending on how much
etching is done on the glass, I can spend 30+ hours on some of
the glass alone. The smaller ones come with a stand or they can
be wall hung.

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/5876/clocktm7.jpg

They are all done with recycled wood.

[the1much]

WOWZ man,,,, them are bad@ss!!
never said this to a clock maker,,,, but nice freakin work! ;)

[Manie B]

Very good

nice work

[BHOFM]

Thanks for the nice words.

Day what ever?

Got the yard all nice, helped get the house all cleaned so
I don't have too much to do while K is gone. A lady will
be coming every two weeks to help with the house while
K is gone. I have to do the dishes and clothes.

Got the shears sanded and the stiffeners rounded off and
some temp spreaders in so I could take the frames out to
seal and paint the inside. Stern knees and bow hook are
the next items on the list.

It is not bad at all working around the boat in the shop
even with the limited space. Tools are always at hand.
And I don't have to run extension cords all the time.

It will roll if you are not careful, need to get some blocks
to keep it in one spot.

[BHOFM]

Day some thing?

Worked on Dads lawnmower. Coil went bad, only twenty
years old.

Worked on the knees and started on the cleats,, God help
the first person that puts a line on one of my cleats!:P

The hole is for the sheet traveler.

[masalai]

BHOFM, are they they there for "decoration only"? - - very nice work though - shame to "molest" them.....

[BHOFM]

They are to be used, just the first person will suffer!:D :D :D

Thanks.

[BHOFM]

Made the rub rails today. Need to get them fitted before
painting the inside so I know where the screws in the
sheers are. I will fit them and remove them for finishing
later.

Found a blemished 1x4x12' oak at a company that makes
stair casings. Had a little knot and was cut crooked on one
end, did not meet their standards. $12! The rails are
1 3/4 X 1/2!

That's all folks!!!:P :P :P :P

[Fanie]

Blimey BHOFM, everything wooden eh !!

I'd like to see the anchor :D

[the1much]

your doing all that stuff to fast,,,, what ta heck ya gonna do when its done!! geesh slow down man,, thats spose to be a good 5 year job worth of excuses not to do the house stuff!

[Fanie]

Not feeling 100%
Too much of one's own cooking.

what ta heck ya gonna do when its done!!
Build the next bigger one, what do you think !! Who knows, maybe a multihull...

[BHOFM]

???????????

[Fanie]

Well, does it float or not ?

And most important, does it catch fish ? Some boats do ( really) and some don't.

Every one is waiting for the results with baited breath :D

[BHOFM]

D'mast and D'bow!

[Fanie]

Hi BHOFM

I've seen the pics on the hard.

Show the ones on the water.

[BHOFM]

Hi BHOFM

I've seen the pics on the hard.

Show the ones on the water.

May!,,June?

[Fanie]

What's wrong with this weekend ?

[BHOFM]

What's wrong with this weekend ?


The forecast is for rain and I don't want to get it wet.

[apex1]

???????????

Just nice! I went through all the thread, nice.
Thank you very much for sharing this task with us.

Kindest regards from Germany
Richard

[Fanie]

The forecast is for rain and I don't want to get it wet.
You are going to keep it dry ?

[BHOFM]

Working.

[Fanie]

I can see the camera is working :D How about the boat and did you catch any fish to fry ?

[BHOFM]

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/7428/overp.jpg

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/8118/overxx.jpg

[masalai]

Sweet work, now to test it out with a bit of weekend sailing on a nearby lake (in winter?)

[BHOFM]

http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/4606/bunkdone1.jpg

[TeddyDiver]

You have a bottle?, Brut preferably (sugar causes stains you know), for the seremony :D
By the way, what's the weight of the mast and how thick walls ? And I'm waiting to see that rig standing!!

[BHOFM]

Under 9lbs. 5 at the base and just under 4 at the top.
Base is thicker. 3/16th luan. Built for a gunter rig later
if needed. The boat is over a hundred pounds under
design weight.

[Manie B]

First post

I put this here because it's not a serious project

dated 08.27.2008

man have you done well - this IS a serious project

i sincerely believe that you are going to have loads of fun
and beeeg thanks for keeping us involved and informed

enjoy
all the way from
from deepest darkest afrika :D

[BHOFM]

http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/5823/scalen.jpg

[harlemriverman]

bravo zulu sailor, fantastic job!

[Boston]

whats your glass etching process
thanks
B

[BHOFM]

whats your glass etching process
thanks
B

I use a clear contact sheet from Hobby Lobby and their
etching compound. I print out the design on regular paper
and glue that to the contact sheet already on the glass
and then cut out the design with hobby knife.

Now you can get a machine to do it all in a mater of seconds.

Final paint.

Next it goes on the trailer.

http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/558/betterorworse.jpg

[Boston]

interesting
Ive sand blasted but never tried the acid
is the compound easy on the contact paper
or does it eat it

[BHOFM]

interesting
Ive sand blasted but never tried the acid
is the compound easy on the contact paper
or does it eat it

http://www.etchworld.com/media/ccp0/prodlg/15-0150.jpg

It only eats the glass. Paint it on, wait 5 minutes or so,
not important, it gets harder to get off the longer you
wait, wash it off. You can reapply to areas you want to
high lite a bit.
I use cheap throw away brushes.

http://www.make-stuff.com/projects/glassetching.html

http://www.etchworld.com/ccp0-prodshow/15-0150.html

[Boston]

thanks
I got a million ideas

one of my last

http://i354.photobucket.com/albums/r420/maxtanks/DSCN0875.jpg

[BHOFM]

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/2210/trailerboat3.jpg

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/623/trailerboat2.jpg

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/5002/trailerboat4.jpg

And the plate for the transom, being done in bronze.

http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/2937/nameplatex.jpg

[Boston]

you did a great job
way to go

[masalai]

Congratulations on a beautiful product - are you now going to be building the 'mother ship'?

[BHOFM]

This is the "Mother Ship"!

If you close one eye and stand way back.....

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/287/trailerboat5.jpg

[Fanie]

He he... which eye :D

It looks good ! Neatly done, I am impressed.

[masalai]

Not the one James Bond did not get soap in when he was in Japan - saving the world again with a lusty leer...

[BHOFM]

Well, we had an unending rain this weekend so I got the
riggings pieces all on the mast and boom.

http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/9771/spars.jpg

And sat down and added up all the damages.

Materials, new trailer, new trolling motor, new rigging pieces,
fasteners, paint, glue, sand paper, masking tape, rope, it
ain't line till it goes on the boat, leather, carpet for the bunks,
and a hundred other things.

$904.00 US!

I have a lot of the cedar left, along with sandpaper and
chip brushes. I bought nine dozen, three of three different
sizes. I bought a gallon of Titebond III and used about
a quart.
A lot of the lumber was already on hand and a lot of it
came from the mill as waste and was free, all the oak
was free.

[masalai]

WOW, I am impressed..

[BHOFM]

WOW, I am impressed..

I still need a sail, batteries, life jackets, anchor, Tags for
the trailer, sticker for the boat....hitch for the car....

[Fanie]

I still need a sail, batteries, life jackets, anchor, Tags for
the trailer, sticker for the boat....hitch for the car....
That's boat building for you ! Always something else that is required.

You left out fishing rod and reels, fish finder, lighting, permission from the big boss... and that's just a few :D

[BHOFM]

That's boat building for you ! Always something else that is required.

You left out fishing rod and reels, fish finder, lighting, permission from the big boss... and that's just a few :D

I have not fished in more that fifteen years. I bought a
new fly rod, reel, tackle box, assorted flies and stuff at
Wal Mart. I will get a regular bait casting set up later.
Fly fishings is my passion. My Dad is 88 and can still
lay a fly on the edge of a lily pad and get a big old red
ear to hop up and get it.

http://img2.imageshack.us/img2/2825/clipboard01o.jpg

It says they don't like surface lures? They ain't fished with Dad and I!

[Fanie]

Porridge and worm fishing is not for me either. I only do lure fishing.
I don't think one ever forget some techniques. Once you have it it's there forever.

No fishing in 15 years... you must be starved :D

We have a blue gill sunfish in SA. Same shape as yours, grows to about 150mm.

[BHOFM]

Porridge and worm fishing is not for me either. I only do lure fishing.
I don't think one ever forget some techniques. Once you have it it's there forever.

No fishing in 15 years... you must be starved :D

We have a blue gill sunfish in SA. Same shape as yours, grows to about 150mm.

We have Blue gills as well, but the Red ears are a lot
meaner. The meanest in this size range are the rock
bass. Rarely get to a pound, but fight like a marlin.

[BHOFM]

The rig is up! :P :P :P

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/5207/67897117.jpg

[masalai]

Quick now get out on the water - inspire yourself to build a mothership for that beautiful tender :D:D:D:D

[ancient kayaker]

Masalai: if you want to, why don't you?

[BHOFM]

It also got weighted today.

Total all up

222lbs.

[masalai]

Ancient please go here http://www.boatdesign.net/forums/open-discussion/all-off-topic-posts-26910.html#post267944

Sorry for the intrusion BHOFM good sailing....

[Manie B]

Sweet:D

[BHOFM]

Well, it has been a couple of weeks.

Sold my truck and had to get a trailer done to take its
place. The truck was thirty years old, bought it new,
and had very little done to it. Still had the original
muffler clutch, brakes, third battery, first set of replae
ment tires, original spare never out of the holder.
A little rust here and there. A real beater.
Put a trailer hitch on the car.

Working on all the little stuff that will drive you nuts.
Like clamps to hold it on the trailer and the mast supports
for trailering.

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/281/trailer1j.jpg

http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/7842/unknown3g.jpg

http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/3203/unknownb.jpg

Plus fighting with a robin that built her nest about six
feet off the ground right over the side of the drive way
and every time I work in the drive I get dive bombed.

http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/8332/threemna.jpg

[BHOFM]

http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/5405/oars.jpg

[Fanie]

BHOFM,

Stop making the stuff so neat. You're never going to want to use them :D

[BHOFM]

BHOFM,

Stop making the stuff so neat. You're never going to want to use them :D

Finished the oars!

Finished the clamps that will hold it on the trailer!

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/8752/clamps.jpg

Finished two of the supports that will hold the mast, boom
and oars while trailering.

They hook on the seats and are pulled together in the
middle. The boom goes on the outside one so as to not
have to take all the lines off.

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/7039/crutch1.jpg

This one goes on the mast step. It will be adjustable.
It has rained nearly ten inches in the last week or so
and they say three more days of it, so I have time to
get a lot of little stuff done. But I need to have the
supports and mast setup to mark and drill this piece.
Then finish it and put the felt on the dowels.

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/491/crutch2.jpg

Maybe this year?:P :P :P

[masalai]

Sweet work sir, Hope you will be enjoying on the water, with pride, soon...

[BHOFM]

Sweet work sir, Hope you will be enjoying on the water, with pride, soon...

Thanks.

Well, it is now registered and the trailer is tagged.

In Arkansas, home made boats must be inspected by
the Game and Fish Commission and a number assigned
to the hull and stamped in the transom.

I really didn't want the title to say "home made".

The lady at the DMV looked in her book and in 1949 some
one made and marketed a boat named "Breeze Baby",
that is the model name of mine BTW.

So it is registered as a rebuilt 1949 Breeze Baby!

No inspection needed, and I can use my own numbers.

I have a brand new, sixty year old boat!:P :P :P

[masalai]

Hearty laughter at your bureaucratic "success" and Congratulations

[BHOFM]

After several weeks of rain, we have a break.

First order is to get the yard done up right. Spent most
of the last two days, mowing, trimming, clipping, digging,
raking, bagging, hauling, it looks pretty good..

During the rain, I did manage to get the battery box and
anchor locker done. They are the same size and all.

Before finishing and the hardware:

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/6448/chestanx.jpg

Get the blocks for them mounted on the floors and the baskets
under the seats and it is time to make a sail.

[Guest625101138]

After several weeks of rain, we have a break.

First order is to get the yard done up right. Spent most
of the last two days, mowing, trimming, clipping, digging,
raking, bagging, hauling, it looks pretty good..

....

Man have you got your priorities screwed up - the grass can wait when there's a boat to launch. Get on with the real business and forget this nonsense about mowing grass.

The suspense is killing me. Took 16 days to build the boat and almost a year now and it is still not wet!!!

Rick W

[masalai]

Any time you want some free accommodation :D:D in return for some fitting out assistance, just call me - - How else can I get someone so good at boat building to help out :D:D:D:D beautiful wood-work....

[BHOFM]

Man have you got your priorities screwed up - the grass can wait when there's a boat to launch. Get on with the real business and forget this nonsense about mowing grass.

The suspense is killing me. Took 16 days to build the boat and almost a year now and it is still not wet!!!

Rick W

GET IT WET???????????????????????????


Early in this thread I stated "You should not allow clock makes to build boats".

Now what was your question??

[ancient kayaker]

Rick has a point: the boat is entitled to get wet. I haven't started my boat yet, but if it makes it into the water before yours, I will send you my recipe for crow pie!

[BHOFM]

Rick has a point: the boat is entitled to get wet. I haven't started my boat yet, but if it makes it into the water before yours, I will send you my recipe for crow pie!

What kind of wine will we need?:P :P :P

[TeddyDiver]

What kind of wine will we need?:P :P :P

Something dry home made white wine... like moonshine 2008 :P

[BHOFM]

Something dry home made white wine... like moonshine 2008 :P


Some of that old stuff, best I can do is last Tuesday.

[TeddyDiver]

Some of that old stuff, best I can do is last Tuesday.

:) Your beatiful boat is also thirsty. Take her out before Friday :P

[BHOFM]

This will be a crazy weekend on the lake, I would not go
out there for love nor money!! And especially with a new
boat.

Maybe a week, maybe two. My time line was for the last
of May, first of June, so I am right on time.

Got the cover done, it won't get wet now....

Got the wires under the floors for the trolling motor.
Need to make the panel for the terminals. Battery box is
done, battery in it, wires and quick connect are installed.
Need a piece of tubing for the vent. Need to get the anchor
done. Still no baskets under the seats. Brass plate for the
transom to protect it from the motor clamp.

Need to raise the center bunk on the trailer a little. Have
to slide the boat back to do that, it will have to be hooked
to the car to keep it from tilting back. Need a connector
on the trailer for lights.

Need list:

Sail
Life jackets
Fire extinguisher
Anchor line
Horn
Water proof holder for papers.

[TeddyDiver]

Fire extinguisher
Kidding:confused:

[BHOFM]

Kidding:confused:

All boats with motors, gas or electric must have one fire
extinguisher of at least 2lbs dry type.

[BHOFM]

Motor plate, installed

Motor connection panel, installed

Flag standard, installed

Grates under seats, installed

Dagger board case trim, installed

Next:

Secure anchor locker

Adjust trailer bunks

Make sail

Install oar locks with proper bolts

Repair small hole in brand new custom
made boat cover, don't ask, please :mad:

Install connector for trailer lights

Touch up a few places on bright work

Move boat to living room :P :P :P

Build glass case around boat :D

[Boston]

I read that list several times and I must say
what no beer?

when you complete the cooler
then we can talk about project progress :)

ps
beer goes on the list with fire extinguisher and life vest
think of it like an emergency supply
I'm pretty sure if they do a safety check out on the water you are going to be asked if you have beer
the good stuff
not that pilsner swill
in case you have guests

best
B

[BHOFM]

I read that list several times and I must say
what no beer?

when you complete the cooler
then we can talk about project progress :)

ps
beer goes on the list with fire extinguisher and life vest
think of it like an emergency supply
I'm pretty sure if they do a safety check out on the water you are going to be asked if you have beer
the good stuff
not that pilsner swill
in case you have guests

best
B

On danger of being banned and or whipped, we are non
drinkers but for a very very rare glass of wine with dinner.

So our emergency supplies will have spring water and
a couple of limes. :D :D :D

[ancient kayaker]

Gee, Boston, he seemed like such a nice guy!

[masalai]

I guess clock/watch makers are sober people who at least can enjoy an occasional tipple of (I hope red for the anti-oxidants) wine :D:D:D

[BHOFM]

IT IS DONE!

Time to make a sail!

Go get the material tomorrow.

[Boston]

not sure how you plan on getting that accomplished with out a good stiff drink first but best of luck

[masalai]

At least dribble a little over the bows and some into the lake/ocean to appease the sea gods....

[Boston]

I think the sea Gods are already not to happy about there not being a ready emergency supply for both ceremonial and medicinal purposes
not to mention for when Im getting lucky

what ever happened to that pint of rum a day
two if you were worth your salt
that always kept the incidence of mutiny down back in the day
pretty sure that was Poseidon's idea
shame of the gods man what is the world coming to
rapid climate change
overfishing
pollution and over population everywhere
and now
breaks my heart to see the day arrive
some fool going to sea without proper supplies

maybe there should be a special thread for these kind of folks
has a warning on the tittle or something
speaking of which
Mas
how you holding up son
its only another two weeks and I know you can make it
just stick with that alcohol vapor thing you stole from the emergency room and you will be ok
remember
take it one day at a time

[masalai]

Oh bugger, I thought it was one bottle a day, and I got me a Darwin stubbie (you know those squished shorter beer bottles that only hold 275ml or something), well a Darwin stubby was designed to differentiate the drinkers from those with wee willies - some say a Darwin stubbie holds about 5 litres.... well I ordered me one of those, so I can truthfully say "Oh just a standard stubbie of beer?" and get really smashed - Sean would love those bottles!

Oops, sorry BHOFM, for pirating your thread, and a word to the wise, if you don't drink, it is OK to lie on the net and claim to be a roaring drunk... - sometimes - when no one is looking:D:D:D:D

[Boston]

goes over better with the locals
lets see
I got 1234
um
16 empties I need to get out to the recycle bin
nice English style pale ale basic 12 fluid ounce bottles
never heard of a stubbie before
sounds like some kind of genetic problem

knew a guy named rusty a while back
seemed to get all excited when I suggested it was cause didnt seem like the luckiest guy in the world
got all pissed off and stormed off
got several feet and slipped on a piece of cardboard we had been using as a template for something
didnt seem to help his mood much but sure helped ours

whats this thread about again Mas
something about alcohol if I remember
had a boat in it to
or a battery box made to look like a cooler
something like that
oh well
no mind
hows the boat going mate
Im stuck on hull design bellow the line
got what I want it to look like from the line up
but whats most efficient bellow that line is voodoo so far
best
B

why do I remember something about someone named boofm
or bofm
blurmn
nope
bamf
mentioned something about a glass of whine I think

[BHOFM]

OK!

Had it outside for a bit but with storms in the distance.
Got some measurements for the sail and got it back
inside quickie quickie, no pictures.

Fore stay is about three inches too long. Got all the specs
for the sail.

This is all I have for now.:P :P :P

http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/9832/donea.jpg

[TeddyDiver]

You give a whole new meaning for the word teaser :D

[BHOFM]

You give a whole new meaning for the word teaser :D

I could have posted a picture with the cover on it!:P :P :P

$30 sail!

Material, $15
Tape, $10
Grommets, $5

http://img505.imageshack.us/img505/4493/sail.jpg

[ancient kayaker]

What material? Is that a tarp? Didn't know you could get it in such a light color, all the stuff in my hardware store is a yukky dark blue or green. How does the double-sided tape work? I have been sewing mine but that looks easier.

[TeddyDiver]

Tyvek?

[BHOFM]

What material? Is that a tarp? Didn't know you could get it in such a light color, all the stuff in my hardware store is a yukky dark blue or green. How does the double-sided tape work? I have been sewing mine but that looks easier.

Tyvek?

It is chicken house curtain material. Carpet tape sticks to it
like crazy. The loose piece you see in the picture is the repair
tape that is the same material and is even stickier than the
carpet tape. I used it to reinforce the seams and where the
eyelets will be. This is my first sail from this stuff, and I
had no helper. Some one to help would be a big plus. I
had a little trouble keeping the rope from getting stuck
to the tape.
I took a little tuck here and there, and it looks like it will
have plenty of body. The luff and foot have 2" of roach
and the leach has 4". I am going to try it with out battens,
can add them later if needed.

Finish it up today and maybe I can run it up tomorrow
and see how it looks.

BTW, the material is about $1.50 a running foot and is
14' wide. It is 4.5oz. It also comes in a 10 10 weave that
is 5.5oz, I used the 7 7 weave, it is a bit cheaper as well.
The flash from the camera make it look denser than it
really is, it is about 50% Transparent. UV resistant and
blocks IR about 80%

The plans call for 65sf of sail, but the design weight of
the hull is 300lbs, my hull weights under 200lbs, so I
went with a shorter mast and 50sf of sail. If the boat
handles OK, I will add a gunter and the other 15sf of
sail.

It is sort of a modified leg of mutton rig as it is.

The company that makes this material is just three
miles down the road from my house, they also make
covers for sport fields, baseball, football, and so
on. Covers for dump trucks and liners for land fills.

[BHOFM]

Make a new post for this.:P :P :P

Here is a picture without the flash, that is a piece of copy
paper with a black dot under the sail.

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/4899/dote.jpg

Here is the completed sail. I tried a roller, but found a soft
rag better for pressing out the seams. Seemed to do better
and was much quicker and easier on the hands.
Again without the flash on the camera.

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/4821/doneeeee.jpg

BTW, I have florescent lights and it give the material that funny yellow
green look, it is translucent white, very pleasing color. Kind of high tech
looking.

[BHOFM]

Another new post!:P :P :P

It is trying to rain, but I had to do it.

The pocket is a little far back and a little
high, but this ain't no racing boat. When it
caught a little air the shape was good, no
wrinkles to speak of. It goes up the mast
very easily, move it up and down and the
lacing tighten up fine.

http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/9337/portn.jpg

http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/2710/portv.jpg

[ancient kayaker]

Looks pretty good. I must see if I can get that material, there is a farm supply store nearby should have it. I am planning a LOM sail too, with a double-wishbone sprit carried higher than your's, so I should be able to cut it flat. I want to try a double thickness sail so I can open it up to double the area downwind. The wishbone is in 2 pieces, hinged to permit that. I like to experiment.

[TeddyDiver]

Nice license plate :D Hope it includes as a hidden aspect a serious intention to realisize the true meaning of the concerned phrase? :P

[BHOFM]

Well, I have spent two days doing all the little crap you
forget. Scraping paint off the bright work and touching
up, stop for the tiller. Shortened the fore stay.
Went looking for some nice letters and numbers, all they
have is the black stick ons...:mad: :mad: :mad:

Looking for some gold or brass colored. Found some real
brass, $7 each, I need sixteen. Out of budget.

Still need to make a sail bag.

Tomorrow I will try to get the mast up and all the stays
adjusted. And maybe some pictures.

I am making an anchor with a plastic can and concrete.
I made one, with some old concrete I had, still powder,
no lumps, but it did not set, waited a week and it was
still soft. Could poke an awl right through it. Dumped it
and went to Lowes and got a ten pound bag and did it
over, it set in about three hours this time.
I left enough space at the top for the line to lay in the
can I hope. Our lake has a mud bottom for the most
part and fifty feet is more than enough line. There are
places where it is near two hundred feet ten feet from the
shore.

I am sure I have forgotten something, planning on a
launch next week???

This could drive a man to drink!!!:P :P :P

[rasorinc]

This company might help you with number decals. They offer all colors. Hope it helps you. I am going to use decals with a coat or two of clear varnish over.http://www.isitfast.com/nascar_drivers_numbers_decals.htm

[BHOFM]

Did a search for vinyl letters and came up with Office Depot, they had 2"
in gold, look very nice, they are on the boat!

Thanks for the link.

Now, what have I forgotten??????????


I know,, Beer!:P :P :P

[BHOFM]

http://www.boatdesign.net/forums/wooden-boat-building-restoration/unnecessary-complications-99-99-complete-27629.html#post277486

[suttonscnr]

Great Job! I enjoyed all the posts and funny comments! About 20 years ago I built an 11'6" Flat Iron Skiff from plans offered by Mystic Seaport Museum, in Mystic, CT. On launching day I was so proud of the boat I had built it still is hard to describe the joy I felt that day, I will never forget it! Thanks for sharing!

[BHOFM]

Maiden Voyage of Unnecessary Complications!

Almost no wind. Every thing went perfect. No "Complications"!

Rig went up and down like a dream.

Sailed for nearly three hours and maybe went a mile??

Had a little company as well. The boys had just got the cat and
had some trouble getting it rigged, helped them get going.

"Scenery" was very nice.

No video. Maybe when there is some wind.

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/5227/lake4.jpg

http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/4571/lake3.jpg

http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/7904/lake2.jpg

http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/3860/lake1y.jpg

[Fanie]

Finally ! I am really impressed. And a mile in three hours on the maiden voyage, that's about what I did the first time I went sailing in a whole day.

I see only one cat and she looks topless to me. You have a mono and not a cat with troubles :D






Oh ok, now I see the other cat as well :D

[masalai]

Very impressive, Congratulations....

[Guest625101138]

A great project if a little slow in the fitting out. If nothing else it shows where the effort goes. The hull is but a small part of the overall job.

The stern is a bit beamy for my liking. I prefer long and slender. Not short and dumpy. A view bow on would be welcome.

Rick W

[TeddyDiver]

Stern is perfect.. just how I like. Agree with Rick about the missing bow view :D The boat is nice too:)

[Manie B]

Fantastic

You have motivated me endlessly during your build - big thanks :D

it shows where the effort goes. The hull is but a small part of the overall job.

absolutely hit it on the nail - never a truer word spoken :cool:

[BHOFM]

Stern is perfect.. just how I like. Agree with Rick about the missing bow view :D The boat is nice too:)

The three young ladies in the power boat are friends of my wife. They
are triplets, as is my wife. I have known them since they were about
two years old. They have the face of an angel and a smile that says,
"Give me your credit cards and car keys"!

They are avid boaters, launch and retrieve the boat with the skill of
seasoned veterans.

They are Missy, Misty and Melisa. They told me they love "Dirty old men"!

If you notice, their out fits match the boat!

Thanks for the comments.

[BHOFM]

New Post!:P :P :P

One problem is the boat attracts too much attention. There were a dozen or
more looking at it when I got to the launch ramp. The rangers stopped to
look and gave me a quickie inspection, I didn't have a horn. They let me
launch any way. Life jackets are their main concern. And fire extinguisher,
not required if there is no fuel on board. I have a small kitchen extinguisher.

[BHOFM]

A shot under way, if just barely. After nine hours
of tacking, reaching, running and drifting, I was
ready for the locker room.

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/1114/lake1k.jpg

I feel real good that the only thing I had to change
was the out haul, added a block and cleat. I also redid
the hold downs on the trailer to make it a bit quicker
to get it in the water. I had to tighten the rigging up
after a few hours, but that is just normal stuff I think.
Everything else worked as planned.
I had to get a larger cooler, ran out of water first trip out.
Had to cut it short.

Since the project is complete, this is the last post for
me.

Thanks to all that replied, and those that just looked, you
are welcome.

God Bless and keep building.

:P :P :P

PS; Here is my trip I did on Tuesday. Blue is sailing
and red is motoring.

http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/7904/lake2.jpg

[Manie B]

and now, pray tell my dear lord
what shall the next project be




let me guess


a vessel that you can sleep on :idea:




wanna bet he he:D




aneeeeewaaaay looking good
enjoy

[masalai]

BHOFM, congratulations! - - I am sure everyone else is looking forward to your next (larger liveaboard) project... Good sailing...

[BHOFM]

The next build, if there is a next build, most likely not,
will, might be, a 16' scow. Simple, light weight, quick
build.

I really don't think there will be a "next build".

I just hope there is a "next year".

[conceptia]

hello all.. this post was impressive.. you have motivated me to build a wooden boat with my hands. I'll do it one day.....

[hoytedow]

It is a beautiful build and reminds me of old times in my living room.

[BHOFM]

Can't believe this thread has popped up again!

Well while is is here, The boat gets taken out of storage
Monday and a good cleaning and checking over. I looked
at it the other day and a couple places the filler over the
screws has popped out and I am going to try and seal the
seams in the transom a little better this year. All the gear
has been stored indoors so I am sure it is fine.

I spent most of the winter building RC airplanes, even
the
wife got into it and build one, a rubber band jobie.

I have spent the last couple months redoing a couple
RC sail boats I build years ago, about twenty years in
fact.

One just needed some cleaning and the electrics checked,
cleaned and greased. A good compounding and some wax.

The other I refinished the deck, all new running hardware
and rigging. Sanded it with 2000. compounded, polished
and waxed.
Put some wheels on the stand to get it to the water a bit
easier, twenty years ago carrying a sixty pound boat to
the water was not problem, but things change.

Also I have two new Grand kids. Girls, thirteen years old
from Brazil, their folks were lost in a flood a couple years
ago. My daughter is not adopting them, we are going to
see they get a good education and keep them healthy
and let them decide later what they want to do. Twins
BTW and cute as bugs.. One has a bad infection we are
dealing with right now, a bone chip under a tooth.
They are getting new bikes tomorrow.
They started school Tusday, whole new ball game for them
but they like school and are extremely smart so they will
pick it up quickly. Sixth graders.

I lost my son in law just before Christmas so my daughter
is a single mom with five.

Pictures:

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/369/railingadded.jpg

http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/6351/27434897.jpg

[troy2000]

This sort of thread is one of the things I joined this forum hoping to find, BHOFM. Thanks for sharing your build, and thanks to those who chimed in with their comments.

With a little luck I'll eventually be sharing my own full-sized build too, instead of just the scale-model precursor I've been working on.