I am new to boat building, but I would like to start a new project and build a small (10' - 14') wooden inboard runabout in a classic 1940s-1950s style.
Can someone recommend a good plan for this type of application.
Easy to moderate to build
Sleek classic planked look
And something that will cost a mint to construct.
Any suggestions are welcomed.
Thanks
Ivan
WELCOME aboard, glad to add you to the group. Tell us something about your interest in Wooden Boats. Do you have a project under way?I am about to replace the deck (floorboards) on my boat (1950s non-wood). Of course the old deck was marine plywood, covered with carpet
Before I go out and replace it with the exact same (and boring) decking is there anything else available that would have more style than plywood and carpet?
Could I use individual decking boards? (like teak)
Is there available some fancy type of marine plywood with a look similar to that of old wooden boat decking (with cording)?
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks
Ivan
I am about to bring home my first all wooden boat, a 1964 20' Cruisers Inc Super Vacationer. The previous owner has stated there were issues with leakage around the keel and that in the past 4 years he had made a repair to a small section around the keel (1'x 2' either side of Keel) using epoxy.
I have read a lot, both pro and con, about the use of epoxy patches and repairs (like the West System) on wooden boats. Being a first time wood boat restorer, I want to make sure I do the job correctly and that all my work will last as long as the boat.
I guess I am fortunate that 1) I am a long time woodworker (mostly furniture), 2) I am very familiar with composites and plastics (I have designed small composite aircraft and was an engineer for Hexcel composites) and 3) I initially have very little money sunk into this vessel. But I really want to proceed along the correct path and make as few mistakes as possible (at least no unrecoverable mistakes).
Without trying to start a giant debate – I really would appreciate any sage advice from all of the members of this group. Should I start ripping out all of the soft wood (probably the entire keel) or just go the West System method?
Thanks
Ivan
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A big welcome to both "angletontom" and "Ivan". Glad to add you people to the group. Feel free to share your interest or projects or problems with the group.
The end of summer work is upon us. Its getting to cold at night to do any epoxy work during the day. I have moved onto some fun things, installing fittings in the tanks,putting in the overboard pump out system to use where legal (we have both black water and gray water), installing bilge pumps and float switches in all 10 water tight compartments, and the SNAKE RIVER fluid level gages in all 8 tanks. A lot of time has gone into laying out the hatches in the sole for access to plumbing and wiring. The batter box is in and the main cables have been made. With the hull and deck closed in and heavy plastic over the bulk of the boat its not to bad to keep some heat in. Next week we will start insulating the engine room with thermal and noise insulation. Right after we get the engines winterized that is. The latest photo's uploaded to day are #216 thru 219 which brings the photo album up to date.
Planning ahead a little, any one know of a source for good lighting fixtures for the interior of a boat. Almost all marine lighting fixtures are limited to a max. of 20 watts which hardly would be enough for a boat with large cabin spaces. It seems 75 to 100 watts is required for reading at least at home. Also, what is the best type of fluorescent fixtures that won't cause electrical noise. of the hull and ignore the mast swinging dangerously into the other lanes on curves.|
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Ring up 2 more new members. Welcome Argocapn and jtw1959 to the best and fastest growing group on the web.Tell us about yourselfs and your interest in the group. I'm looking for information on vacuum baging as related to wood lamination. Anyone with any information or experience, please advise. GREETINGS to all new members : Bolger, Nictoe, Popo and TedB. I have just uploaded the latest pictures of this summers work. They are number 200 thru 204. These pictures are still a month behind and I hope to get a few more next week. As you can tell from the pictures the barn is getting smaller every day.. My own buildings were virtually unscathed but my neighbors were not so lucky - severe damage every where you look. Over 2000 homes in the county went without power, some still don't have any. My power was finally hooked back up late this afternoon. I couldn't get my darn 30 yr old generator to fire up (see new message) and lost alot of the perishable fresh cut flowers that my floral shop uses.Welcome to the group. Glad we could be of some help.
Here's one to you Artist, Welcome to the group.Three cheers for GmshermanGood,Friday was the opening day of "Madison" the movie. I took in the 11:10 showing on Friday. You realy must see this "feel good" movie on the big screen. I give it five stars. There is a link to the movie trailer on our website.Fair Winds,-Kruez-
WELCOME IDAHO COWBOY,Not Complaning.... Just an observation.
So what up with yous?
When the sunset gilds the timbered hills
That guard Timagami,
And the moonbeams play on far James Bay
By the brink of the frozen sea,
In phantom guise my Spirit flies
As the dream blades dip and swing
Where the waters flow from the Long Ago
In the spell of the beck'ning spring.
Do the cow-moose call on the Montreal
When the first frost bites the air,
And the mists unfold from the red and gold
That the autumn ridges wear?
When the white falls roar as they did of yore
On the Lady Evelyn,
Do the square-tail leap from the black pools deep
Where the pictured rocks begin?
Oh! the fur-fleets sing on Timiskaming
As the ashen paddles bend,
And the crews carouse at Rupert House
At the sullen winter's end;
But my days are done where the lean wolves run,
And I ripple no more the path
Where the gray geese race cross the red moon's face
From the white wind's Arctic wrath.
Tho' the death fraught way from the Saguenay
To the storied Nipigon
Once knew me well, now a crumbling shell
I watch the years roll on,
While in memory's haze I live the days
That forever are gone from me,
As I rot on the marge of the old portage
With grief for company.
-Kruez-
Your thoughts are requested...
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