Glued Lapstrake

Discussion in 'Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building' started by Jim Herbert, Aug 30, 2006.

  1. Jim Herbert
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    Jim Herbert Junior Member

    I am hauling my old boat down from Lk Superior this Fall and it will be several more years before my new project boat is ready to go back up.

    I need to build a little day sailer in the interim. A Gaff Rigged Cutter. Double Ender. Lapstake. A pretty little boat that will make me forget that I can't afford a Westsail 32 or 43.

    I have ordered study plans from Selway Fisher in the UK for such a 16 ft boat.

    For complete plans I have to decide whether to order the strip plank version plans or the Lapstrake version plans.

    I have built strip planked boats but I would like to try plywood Lapstrake. I would want to glue the lapstrake. I would want a nice painted final appearance.

    I would welcome opinions as to whether the seams should be clamped, screwed or stitched. Also whether I should glass the hull. Finally, this boat could be left in the water, I know West 407 filler shouldn't be used below the waterline. Is there a better seam filler short of silica?

    P.S. What's your favorite glued Lapstrake reference book?

    Jim Herbert
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