If you are wicked smart, then you could probably figure something out. If not then . . . .
Lots of boats are kept and used in salt water. Maintenance is the key to success. Certainly not a red flag, but something that requires...
Just wondering what you will do as you are building and the weight of the boat begins to exceed your target weight? Scrap :eek: or keep going...
I made this pram dinghy out of foam boards and fiberglass. . . . [IMG] . . [IMG] Its not as wide or long as what you are planning (only 8.5...
Good point about epoxy . . . I think it is best for a first-timer to use a poly resin so they don't have the complexity and issues of trying to...
Blue . . . more coffee :D
Tight joints as in the wood pieces fitting together? You don't want it too loose to the point of being sloppy, but then again, you are not making...
Yes . . . there are a few methods. Peanut Butter . . . (shown in purple) to provide a fillet shape, then tabbing (Blue) over to attach the...
The bulkheads stiffen up the structure to some extent. Attaching the stringers to the floor and the outer 'wing's' of the bulkheads, along with...
Nothing like learning how to swim by jumping in the deep end of the pool :eek::rolleyes::( Been there, done that on a couple of my boats, but not...
post some pictures and sketches as you go :)
I assume it is an older boat (1980's-90's) ? When you have the engine out and before you start working on the bracket installation, best to check...
Here is some data of I/O vs. OB configurations for a popular large bowrider (Formula 310BR) just to get an idea of power/speed/weight comparisons...
Any update on this? I know it has been a few weeks. Outboard motors are a 'thing' now and many boat manufacturers that have made I/O powered...
This is the only boat that I have built from scratch (so far . . .) an 8-1/2 foot pram dinghy . . . fiberglass over foam. I have 'plans' to...
