Jackson Sea Skiff

Help !!
I have started to build a 13.5 ft Sea Skiff designed in the 50`s by William D Jackson.

Unfortunately I am working from a magazine article, and the plans, as such are rather sketchy.

I have managed to make the forms and frame,plus the transom and prow, I am having a problem with shaping the keelson and keel,plus joining everything together, I would appreciate any help from someone who has built this boat or anything like it.

I have never tackled anything like this before, and am making it in conjunction with our local Mens Shed organisation.

Many thanks

John W

 

The same Project

Hi John,
I just startet the same project last week The Frames are ready, Transom and Bow shape also. Next I will fabricate the longitudinal stringers before I start to plank the hull. I could provide you with Photos and information while i build, to guide you through the project.
Greetings from the Baltic Sea, Thies

 

John, best wishes on your project. FYI below if not reviewed already.
http://forum.woodenboat.com/showthread.php?73913-Sea-Skiff-by-William-Jackson

 

Thank you everyone for the responses !
Noah, I looked at the site you reccomended, these plans mirror the one`s I have already, I downloaded them as they are clearer, thank you !

Thies
what a coincidence !, I will certainly take you up on your offer, I am leaving now for the shed, I will take some photo`s and attempt to download them,
( bit of an idiot on computers)
Kind regards

John

 

Hej John,
if you manage to upload the pictures please tell me how, I'm not very familiar with computers, too. On Monday I'll be back in my Shop to make pictures. But of course I will comment your pictures if they are on
Regards, Thies

 

Sea Skiff

Hi Thies
Tried to download shots of work so far,but the program tels me my files are to big so I will have to consut someone I changed the strong back from a single plank to a double for stability, I will revert to a single at the prow when I start fitting the prow etc.

Look forward to hearing from youhttp://www.boatdesign.net/forums/images/smilies/confused.gif

Kind regards

John W

 

Hi thies

the administrators have sent me a suggestion for re-sizing my photofiles, I will try it this afternoon, if it does not work, suggest we go to e-mails ?

the site is imageresizer.codeplex.com

My e-mail is johnwillcock@rocketmail.com

speak soon

John w

 

personal message

Hej John,
I'll contact you in the evening direct by your mail, which I noticed.
Perherps you would like to delete your adress from the public post?

Greetings, Thies

 

OK Thies

Just spent hours messing around with pictures, will wait for your E- Mail

thanks

John