Cold and Snowy Here!

We have another storm coming in here right now.  Our snow total for the past week is around 12" (here locally) and the last two nights have been in the minus teens (-19 deg and -14 deg respectively).  Don't know if any of you cross-country ski but I am looking forward to getting out on the trails...

 

Next week I will be picking up some 1/2 inch ply for decking material on the Curlew.  I have decided to go with a traditional painted canvas deck as the original plans call for.  I want to get this boat DONE so I can actually use it this next summer lol...

Hope everyone's holidays are going well...  Take care.

Andy

Turning Cold Here...

Up here in Northern Wisconsin our trees have all shed their clothing, the winds are out of the NW, we've had flurries off and on and its time to completely move into the garage/boat shed for the winter.  I had hoped to figure out some sort of auxillary heat for the winter but I am thinking it is not going to happen as the coffers are empty right now (for "frivolous" things).

 

The only thing I might try is a water heating solar panel on the roof with a circulating pump.  However it can easily get to 25 deg below F.   I am afraid it would just freeze and break.  Has anyone tried using something like mineral oil or some other oil for this type of thing.  I am trying to think o something that would not freeze easily...

 

Any Ideas???

 

Andy

Used Snipe... A Bust

I had alluded earlier to the fact that I had been offered an old wooden Snipe sailboat for free.  Went to pick it up tonight and unfortunately after seeing it I had to decline.  While the hull is still whole, I am afraid of a lot of dryrot.  It had been fiberglassed at some point and the fg was so damaged from UV that the cloth was fully exposed - some of the hardware had already been stripped, mast was rotted, rudder stock was gone -well that about paints the picture. 

 

While I think with a lot of effort the boat could be restored, I don't have the time, finances or space to do it.  The owner is not going to dispose of the hull until spring so I have several months to change my mind  lol.

 

Andy

How's Everyone Doing...

Kind of quiet around here right now...   Summer time, family functions, FISHING, house projects, FISHING, lawn mowing, baseball games, work of course, MORE FISHING...

I am very guilty of going fishing instead of working on the boat.  It is very tough living on a lake because the sirens call is pulling me out there instead of to the garage where I have a half-finished boat lol!!!

Anyway, is anyone actually working on their boats right now?

Andy

Hello Everyone

It been awhile of course.

I lost my log in name and all. Til one day I was diggin' in pile of notes.

I found this message board is being active, so there is a lot news to catch up on..

 

Hey Kruez!

Kruez, what have you been up to in your life, we haven't really heard much from you in several months.  I am sure I speak for all of us when I respectfully ask if everything is going well with you?

 

Are you  working on any projects right now?

 

Your friend, Andy

New to Forum RJ

Hello everyone,

I just wanted to introduce myself, I am new here and new to wooden boat building. A few weekends ago my wife and I were camping, and talked about renting a canoe for the day. It was windy and we decided against it, but it got me thinking (obsessing) about owning a small canoe that I could throw on top of the SUV when going to camp and use in lakes or rivers. I wanted something with a shallow draft, yet stable since neither my wife or I have ever been in a canoe. I looked at prices/weights/sizes on factory built canoes/kyaks (outrageous)and then hit on the wooden canoe idea, many web searches later I decided I could easily build something sized right, and priced right,  with my background in wood work I had any tool I might need, so I decided on a simple piroque plan, combined with a couple other ideas from various free downloads, and came up with a plan. (currently about 1/2 finished)

 I dont have the demensions with me today, but will post them later, along with a pic of the finished product, for ease of finishing she will be painted, but I'm thinking of a stained finished for my second project if this one floats...

 

Regards from TX,

RJ

 

 

hey hey atlast

Hi  Me harties I am getting to add photos after all and I did exactly the same as the last time when it would not let me? confused / dam pcs boats much easier.

Picture under title "8ft rowing boat" , did you know you can only access the pictures from the home page or is it me and the fight with this dam pc thingy?!"짙$%^^&****

sail on.

Bogsdolics.

 

me boat buildingon youtube

This is my site on youtube showing my boat building,

http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=bogsdolics

Bogsdolics.

Hey Bogs!

Hey Bogs - You trying to get more photo space...!!!???

 

What are you up to lately?

 

I am pretty much occupied working and shoveling snow lately...

Season's Greetings...

Just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and/or Happy Holidays...

Been kindof quiet around here - I am sure everyone is very busy on their projects lol...

Andy

Good Shot

Ok Kreuz,

 

Three and a half years later we have a very elegant lady. Compare this to some of the earlier photos I uploaded. Wow!!

 

She sure is fun. But we still have a little more to do on the inside....

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well, what do you think?

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one more try

Let'sw try that again

This one's for you Kruez...

Ok, Kruez here she is three long years later. This is taken off Elliot Key in the Biscayne Bay.

Geo

Ever heard of a 14' Lundy

  I've looked every where and cannot find any information at all about this boat.  I have the chance to purchase a 1955 14' Lundy.  It looks like it's a really nice boat, but I would like to do a little research on it before I purchase.  I was told that it may have been an old kit boat but it seems unlikely.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.  Take care.

Jer

 

Help with the LAW

I have had my 42' 1950 DCFB in my back yard for 6 years. I was told my the Borough (city) that there no laws keeping me from having the boat there while I worked on it.
Yesterday I got a letter from the Borough ordering the boat out by May 31, 2006. I can't move it now all the planks are off one side.
Is there a lawyer out there who wants to help me fight this. I live in Parkesburg, PA 45 miles west of philadelphia? I need help fast!!!

George Dvorak
538 W Second Ave
Parkesburg, PA 19365
610-745-3282 call any time

Coyote Dude: Welcome

Welcome Coyote to the group...

 

Sorry for the delay Coyote. Got pics?

 

-Kruez-

wildiecyote/Coyotehunter9 says: Interested in learning more about building wood boats. I built a canoe a couple years ago, currently working on a duck hunting skiff from Devlin and a sculling boat

HELP - Holmes Search

I am looking for information on the boat manufacturer Holmes.

I beleive they were a custom builder out of Canada. And built boats at least into the 1950s.

ANY info would be a great assist to my searches.

Thanks

Ivan

Happy Boating.

A modest Proposal?

I love adventure and have an idea for an adventure challenge and need some advice.  I have built and designed a few boats (4) in my 54 years but am intrigued by the "six hour canoe", "weekend skiff" etc.  It would be a grand adventure and test of creativity to fly into a foreign country (eg. Chile) with a bag of hand tools.  Build a canoe or skiff take a 30 mile float trip (Bio-Bio River)

 

sell the boat and fly home in 10 days.  With the selling price covering part of the trip and material costs. 

 

What boat would you build?    What country would you fly to?  What tools and gear would you take?  How much time would you need to complete the voyage? and Who wants to come along?

 

Sincerly,

 

Paddler Joe