New build coming soon

[Cajunpockettunnel]

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.

 

[Cajunpockettunnel]

My apologies, it is the TU-16

 

[bajansailor]

Welcome back Cajun!

There is a bit of info (not a lot) on the Clark Craft site -
Clark Craft - Boat Plans, Boat Supplies & Marine Epoxy https://www.clarkcraft.com/cgi-local/shop_responsive.pl?type=item&categ=021&item=940691925

Re the tunnel, is it almost like a catamaran in hull shape?
We shall look forward to seeing your build photos and progress.

 

[Cajunpockettunnel]

Welcome back Cajun!

There is a bit of info (not a lot) on the Clark Craft site -
Clark Craft - Boat Plans, Boat Supplies & Marine Epoxy https://www.clarkcraft.com/cgi-local/shop_responsive.pl?type=item&categ=021&item=940691925

Re the tunnel, is it almost like a catamaran in hull shape?
We shall look forward to seeing your build photos and progress.

Thank you bajansailor.

Yes it is a cat hull.

 

[BlueBell]

A cat hull you say.

Fantastic!

 

[Cajunpockettunnel]

A cat hull you say.

Fantastic!

Yes sir!

 

[Cajunpockettunnel]

A cat hull you say.

Fantastic!

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.

 

[BlueBell]

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.

I'm stumped, but thanks for asking.

Any pictures yet?

 

[Cajunpockettunnel]

I'm stumped, but thanks for asking.

Any pictures yet?

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.

 

[Cajunpockettunnel]

Alright all, today I start marking and cutting. Wish me luck!

 

[bajansailor]

And, I will need help interpreting the plans I have. Theres a few things I dont understand.

Can you post a copy of the plan(s) that you are not too sure about, and your list of questions please?

 

[Cajunpockettunnel]

Can you post a copy of the plan(s) that you are not too sure about, and your list of questions please?

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.

 

[Cajunpockettunnel]

Can you post a copy of the plan(s) that you are not too sure about, and your list of questions please?

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?

 

[bajansailor]

I do have a question though, some parts are stating 3/4" mahogany. Will 1/2" marine plywood suffice?

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?

 

[Cajunpockettunnel]

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?

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.