I mentioned to a surf tackle shop that I had some lead and they called me three times in two days wanting to buy it. Scrap dealers will give you...
I only tested a small piece, but Tyvek leaves a nice, uniform texture and rips off easily.
Your seat will be a thwart. Placement will determine if it balances for carrying, but it will be a new strength member instead of the old one.
There are about 30,000 square miles in Central Texas. Which one? What town are you near? I grew up in Boerne.
Wow, Sailhand! Very impressive. More pics would be great, too. As would details or plans. Build any bigger or longer versions?
Gold Coast has some wavepiercer cats that may work.
Thank you for the pics, DriesLaas. I'm about to start one just a little longer than yours and expect it to just barely plane with my old 4hp...
Pics...or it didn't happen.
Yes, it'll plane. Yes, it'll be wet. Yes, it will pound, but not terribly at the speeds you'll see. Yes, you need some runners on the bottom...
We have one, too, Tom. It only manifests when someone is home alone. It used to only open and close pocket doors, but then it started slamming...
Coosa board's densest offering is 26lbs/cuft. Waterproof, tough, ugly. You'll have to paint and non-skid it, but it is light, strong, and...
X2 on the cheap porthole fans. $10 can make a world of difference. Even cheaper if you get 'em at garage sales.
MDO. Medium Density Overlay. It's signboard. Good DF plywood with a paper/phenolic face that is made for sun and water exposure. Just build it...
http://stthomassource.com/content/news/local-news/2015/09/01/st-croix-company-builds-one-fastest-boats-world Link to the article.
