I have the mid section stringers cut and ready for assembly as well. Next step is to glass the inside of the hull, 2 layers of 12oz biax cloth...
Got a little more done on the build, Inside seams taped: 3 offset layers of 6” 12 oz biax Transom installed: 2 layers 3/4 ply laminated...
Yea I thought it was a cool boat as well. This boat will mainly be used for backwaters were most can’t go. My family and I also love to gig...
Thanks Dog, I have built a couple boats from boat builders central. I have been using some of there specs for this build as well.
Next step: wet on wet Build 1/2 fillets Add three offset layers 6” 12 oz biax tape to inside seams. Prep for glassing inside hull
Got the bottom section on stand and laid out side sections and transom 1 and 1/2 sheets of 1/4 meranti Cutout sides used the same process as...
Well it’s been a while but I finally got started on this build. I felt I have ample enough time with all this craziness going on in the world...
Hello guys sorry I haven’t posted in a while. Yellowjacket I hope your still around and interested... I am in the process of getting my core...
Thanks Yellowjacket, I’ll plan on using 2# closed cell floatation foam.
Yes sir, I planned on glassing both sides with 1708/Epoxy. On the foam would standard 2# floatation foam be sufficient or should I use a...
Ok I’m not against the foam as the boat will not stay in the water and I’ve learned that is you seal all cuts and trimming areas with Epoxy it’s...
I foam filled the Explorer but I think I’ll make a couple floatation sealed chambers on this one. It added a ton of weight as well as a lot of...
Thanks a million that really enables me to move to the next step.
I understand exactly what your explaining and agree 100 %. My thoughts on the deck support would be to add a 1x2 batten between the 4-5...
Ok thing I’m following you. Your saying adding the hull (bottom panel) stiffeners running longitudinal in between the full height longitudinal...
Thank you Yellowjacket, In the plans I purchased for reference they only show two full height stringers but the hull is designed as minimal...
Ok guys I’m needing a little help on the stringer spacing and frames (scantlings) I would really appreciate your help with this. I have Read...
Well I will say this is a learning but fun experience. Next is to get the stringer and frame measurements laid out. My thought on this and this...
Well here she is, I got the hull she’ll mocked up. I like the lines and I am happy with her shape. Ended up 16’ 82” bottom width stern 10”...
Thanks Village, Yes I do have a great tendency to over think and overbuild lol. I needed to here that and thank you for your encouragement. I...
