Compared to a similar sized commercially made aluminum boat hull weighing in at around 700lbs, I think it's light. Thanks for the kind words...
The boat does look heavy because of it's size, but it's actually quite light. So far with no interior it sits at just over 490 lbs.
Coming along nicely on my modified Michalak jon boat. I increased the depth from 16 to 24 inches and the width to 66 inches on the bottom of the...
I see the point and I appreciate the advice. I suspected it would be a problem but I wanted to hear from those who have more experience. Thanks folks!
I have finished building the frames for my boat and I am in the process of encapsulating with epoxy. I want to apply System Three epoxy primer...
Thanks everyone for the great information! I have a plan in place for the outside of the hull using glass cloth etc., and the outside will be...
Thanks for the reply! I was not planning on using glass on the inside as it has a lot of frame members, and nooks and cranny's that would be a...
I am thinking ahead on my boat build and have a few questions. It's a fairly large jon boat style plywood boat that I want to use for fishing....
Thanks all for the meaningful discussion! My frames are 3/4 x 3" yellow pine turned on edge so 1.5" lengths are just right. I think I would feel...
New guy here. I've been a long time lurker though! What size screws would be good for fastening 1/2" marine plywood to 3/4" pine frames? I will...
