Sailing Dory build with Clark Craft plans

[Pirate Lowe]

Don't freak out, but I've been in CAD drawing this thing up and I realized if I just made a 20' x 6' box out of 2x6 and brace it up and put a cross bar at the location of each frame section I'd be set. I can put legs under it and I'm set.

There be an old saying about great minds thinking alike. Since I don't have one, I can't help ya!

[PAR]

You've just described a ladder style "strong back" which is the traditional method of supporting a build like this. I don't generally freak out, although if I saw an alien headed baby coming out of your chest, I'd probably step back and start looking for a gun..

[Pirate Lowe]

And I thought that pain was from indigestion...

I'm looking at opening one end of my work shop with a roll up or double door. This would allow me to get a boat in and out easier.

If I put 4' legs on the "table" it would work well. Wheels would be a nice touch.

[PAR]

On that length, 6 legs should be considered.

[Pirate Lowe]

You missed the little tick mark next to the 4. I meant 4 foot long legs. But, I could just build another set of saw horses and set the frame on them. 3 sets of wood ponies and I'd be set. Yea, it would have to have 6 legs if I went that way. I got to see one in use in here after a search for something else.

[Petros]

If you are going to store in a shed, I would not fiberglass it. Allowing the wood to breath and dry out between uses will make it last longer (and save you money). Fiberglass will add cost and weight, and will trap moisture against the wood causing it to rot faster.

Do not over build the boat, beginners always do this, and it just adds a lot of weight with no strength advantage.