New build coming soon

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  1. Cajunpockettunnel
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    Cajunpockettunnel Senior Member

    Good day all,

    It has been awhile since I have been here. I hope everyone has been doing well. I will be starting a Clark Craft TU-14 soon. Pictures to follow.
     

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    My apologies, it is the TU-16
     
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    bajansailor Marine Surveyor

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  4. Cajunpockettunnel
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    BlueBell . . . _ _ _ . . . _ _ _

    A cat hull you say.

    Fantastic!
     
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    Yes sir!
     
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  7. Cajunpockettunnel
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    This is BB grade marine. The finish is better than what i had on my last build which was AB. Please explain that to me.
     

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    I'm stumped, but thanks for asking.

    Any pictures yet?
     
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  9. Cajunpockettunnel
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    No not yet. I am slowly buying the materials. Doing research to have the next one absolutely sealed. And, I will need help interpreting the plans I have. Theres a few things I dont understand.
     
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    Alright all, today I start marking and cutting. Wish me luck!
     
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    Can you post a copy of the plan(s) that you are not too sure about, and your list of questions please?
     
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    I surely can Bajan. Ill do my best. The plans are 4 or 5 sheets roughly 3' x 8' so, ill have to take 2 pictures one of the whole sheet then close ups. Thank you for assisting. I have to go run to town to pick up some things but, when I get back I will surely take pictures.
     
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    After looking at it again,this is all paint by number basically. I do have a question though, some parts are stating 3/4" mahogany. Will 1/2" marine plywood suffice?
     
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    Can you elaborate a bit more about this please?
    I don't think that anybody wants to offer an opinion about this question without some additional background information.
    What parts are made with 3/4" mahogany, and how big are they?
     
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    After discussing this with an experienced wood worker, there is no getting around it. I am going to build as per what the plans call for.
     
    Cajunpockettunnel, Oct 31, 2025
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