Sea Sled madness. It’s in my brain.

That last plank is a huge accomplishment for sure!

Have you posted anything about your build on any of the Facebook groups dealing with small wooden boat construction?
I am sure that the folk on there would be VERY interested if you haven't yet.

Such as Duckworks - it is not just about building the plans and kits that they sell, I think anybody is welcome to contribute.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/duckworks/

Or the Wooden Boat Forum group -
Wooden Boat Forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/45928256385/

Building / Repair http://forum.woodenboat.com/forumdisplay.php?1-Building-Repair

 

I think I'll be wearing a lot of epoxy. Maybe get a hydraulic jack and move the whole boat back and forth.

 

Thanks, Bajansailor. No, that never even crossed my mind. But I should. I've only ever spoken to two other sea sled builders, and they are both retired.

 

Are you intending to glass/epoxy the inside ? Seems like a lot of work, unless your timber species is a bit susceptible to rot.

 

Yes. I used the scantlings calculations from Dave Gerr's Elements of boat strength. Calls for 39oz glass outside and 26oz glass inside. I could leave off the inside glass, according to him, if I double the number of frames, or add stringers.

The wood I used is just common framing lumber. What we call SPF here. Spruce/Pine/Fir. Not terribly rot proof.

 

Considering the difficulty of glassing the floor under my feet, adding frames inside is appealing.

 

There's no where to stand to take a decent picture. But this hull shape is immensely satisfying. Jes' sayin'

 

How about outside in the rain!
(The picture I mean.)
If you can get up high enough to show the bow lines...

 

Nope. I took that picture with the phone actually touching the wall behind it. There isn't any further back. Here's one from outside.


And another showing me about to take the picture of the curve of the bow.

 

That certainly is a tight fit for sure!
Dare I ask if you have formulated a plan yet for getting her out of the shed?
Will you turn her 'right side up' and then wheel her back in, or will she then live under a temporary shelter elsewhere, or.....?

 

Well, I have a friend who is a professional crane operator. He was going to pull it out and flip it for me. But with COVID-19 all his work has stopped so he's moved back to Prince George for now.

So my current thinking is I'll rent a bobcat with forks for a day, drag it out and flip it myself. A little anxiety provoking, but doable. I have a forklift ticket, and about 50 hours in a bobcat.

Once its turned right side up, I may move it to a boatyard. Typical rent around here for a spot where you're allowed to work on it is $300 a month. Or I may push it back in for a while. Depends on finances etc.

Just to add to the fun, the garage door opening is 10'¼". The boat is 10'. An ⅛" on either side should be lots, right?

 

Only a carpenter.
Godspeed young John.
Looking good.

 

Glass both sides.

I have returned. Had pneumonia. Might have been Covid19. Was very ill.

 

Have you been tested ? Don't neglect that.

 

Got that dam right.
A beauty ...