Interesting, Does that also work with Elm?
I have found that the grain is too tight to allow the epoxy to be drawn in the oak, so the bond is not all that great. Par is correct by wiping...
yes I agree, I wish he would have passed the info on to those that worked for him but it was a secret. And in the day and age he grew up in, it...
To the loving grand daughter, I loved working for your grandfather he was a great man. Luhrs wanted the design and it was a funny day when came...
I'm not giving anyone hear any false assumptions on how easy anything in boatbuilding and designing a boat is. All I said is that the Gougeon...
Tad has put this subject to rest. very well said. in the boat that you see in my pics is 1/8" ply molded together. had to use to get the curve in...
The only thing I don't like about a Mako is the transom and the cut out for the motor. In my opinion it should be closed in and a jack plate...
I agree with yipster need more flair and flam in top sides or you will be wet.
if it is too much work to check to see if it will work then maybe they should go back to pencil and paper, sorry RAggi thats no excuse. Were...
Well PAR, I have great respect for you but when I was working for Bob Sherbert he was commissioned by Luhrs to build a 52'ter, all they wanted was...
Sweet looking boats. If you are looking for plans for these ....good luck. Back in the day it was a secret, and nobody told. If you know bout the...
why not use automotive paint. painted my boat with PPG. cheaper than emron. but you will need a high build primer
I said no, It has been my observation that the small shop usually build a much more "quailty boat" than do the big companies. There is NOONE here...
Might try Ralph Stanley in Southwest Harbor ME. Just across the harbor from Hincley he might be able to help you out.
So whats the height of the total transom? Are you going to mount a long shaft or short shaft motor. short shaft your will need 20". What are you...
