This question is a result of reading a lot of posts about epoxy use and assembly of wooden boats. My boat is a 22 foot Carolina dory, plywood on...
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Im building a 22 foot Carolina Dory ,plywood on frame. I was going to use white oak for the frames, but before I proceed I would like some input...
I have been rethinking my houseboat. After much good input from my design post. I was directed to look at the Skoota design along with alot of...
Thanks all for the guidance. Back to the question of stability. For understanding I would ask. What if I float a box . From a top view it is a...
Well you have all seen what im after and I am most certainly willing to compromise. When I bought the plans for the 27 foot boat I thought for...
Agreed I wont do a thing till its safe and stable. I have a good tech background but this is my first attempt at understanding and building a...
I have spoken to Mr Spira he recommended no more than a 10% increase to the boat as per the plans. I reinforced it due to its length wich i...
Looks like it will be nice. I am willing to change my design the drawing i posted were just my thoughts a starting point. I appreciate your...
I will be sailing inland lakes and rivers across the U.S. using the houseboat to camp on rather than being cramped in a rv in the middle of a...
I understand what you mean now. I arrived at the weight by building the cabin to scale on paper. Made a material list and waste after...
[MEDIA] Here is a 24 foot version of the boat in action
I havent built a thing yet still all on paper. I wont build till I get a design nailed down and have built it in my minds eye. 2 people aboard...
I dont understand the countertops and settee remark. Maybe were not understanding each other.
The original 27 foot version has 12 frames at 22 inches, 3/4 inch ply on the bottom of the hull , a 2x8 keelson, 1x4 chine log, 1x4 sheer clamp. I...
I havent loaded the boat yet. I have considered a 150 hp outboard on the back about 450 to 500 pounds and up to 70 gallons of gas split between 2...
Some important information i forgot. The hull weighs about 2600 pounds and the cabin weighs 700 pounds. I like the peaked roof over a rounded or...
I purchased plans for a 27 foot garvey dory then stretched it kept the same beam, beefed up the frames and designed a cabin. This lets me keep it...
I really like the router idea from bajansailor. using the router for a faint line would be perfect. Using tape then laying the line out on it...
Thank you everyone for your interesting replies. The reason for doing it is for looks. I understand its extra work and doesnt serve a structural...
