'57 Chris Craft Barracuda/New Guy

Hello Everyone!! I've just purchased a '57 Barracuda. I'm not new to boats though. In the past, I've owned various classic glass boats. My favorite was my '59 Sea Ray AquaBird. Sure miss that boat!! Anyway, I was browsing around, and stumbled upon the Chris Craft Barracuda. I fell for it instantly. After some searching, I have been reunited with my old '59 Evinrude Golden Jubilee 50th Anniversary Edition 50 horse motor. So, you can guess what my plans are!! I'm looking forward to sharing info, and talking with everyone.

Permission to come aboard??

        Jim S.

MY BLOG OF MY BOATS

HI FIRST, MERRY BOAT BUILDING CHRISTMASS TO EVEYONE AND HAPPY BUILDING/SAILING NEWYEAR.!
2ND, HERE'S A BLOG SITE I AM STARTING TO ADD PICS OF MY WOODEN ROWING BOAT AS MSN ARE HAVING PROBLEMS AT THE M OMENT,
http://woodenboatbuilding.blogspot.com/
BOGSDOLICS

Love this group...

Thanks to all!! I just think that it is great that everyone is so involved in discussion in this group. I look forward, daily, to checking in to see what else has been written. I am in a few groups, but this is, by far, the most active and the most enjoyable.

 

I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and much happiness in the New Year.

 

~Joe~

wooden rowing boat

Hi below is the start of a site hopefully showing how I built an 8ft wooden rowing boat
http://groups.msn.com/buildingawoodenrowingboat/_whatsnew.msnw
bogsdolics.

shop clean-up

Tomorrow, Saturday, I actually have the day off so I am going to pull all of the stuff out of my garage that I have crammed in there, fit in all of the metal shelves standing around outside the building and move everything back in.

 

The object of this seemingly futile excersise is to actually make space around my sailboat hull so I can get back to working on it, assuming I can empty the stuff OUT of it.  Not to mention I have a couple of Christmas projects that need to be finished and all of my power tools are buried in there somewhere.  We are predicted as having temps in the 40's for the next several days so I should have some decent weather to work with.

removing broken screws!!

A good way to remove a broken screw is to use a roll pin in the drill. With the drill in reverse and applying good pressure on the drill the roll pin should go over the broken screw. When the roll pin grabs the screw it will start to thread it out, but be careful if you're still pushing too hard it'll strip the screw,& when it comes out, the roll pin & screw will be very hot!!!! Now the hole is over-sized, therefor, you'll have to drill & plug the hole. Drill an according size hole & insert new screw !!!!!Hope this help someone someday!!!!

  ~Joe Mama~

leathers on oars

Hi guys found this for attaching learther to oars
http://www.boatdesign.com/postings/Files/leather.pdf
going to give it a go will post pics of finished job.
Bogsdolics

some pics from the shop

Hello folks! Joe Mama here !! I've got some pics off your web site

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Small Business

Hi gangs,

 

      My business have completely grind to halt... Yes, I am still open for business... I ain't shutting it down.. This my is vow, either no build, or many build.. I will not close my doors...

 

Mr. Kruez,

 

       I haven't heard any good news in here lately, where is everybody? It too cold to work in the shop here... Unless there a boat to be built....

 

 

The new guy

Hello fellow shiprites and/or wooden boat lovers!!!Joe Mama here, the new guy to the group ,but not to the trade. I'm presently working at Clarion Boats in Campbellford Ont. Canada and have been building wooden boats for roughly 10 years and just love every bilge lickin', bottom sandin', nasty sliver!!! Lol...hahaha!!!I am looking forward to sharing some pics later and my knowledge when I can!!! 

BATTERY WIRING

I need some technical assistance in wiring JEZEBEL. I'm going to be running 4/0 cable from my big alternator to my house battery bank. I'm using this large cable because the run is about 35' one way and I want to limit the voltage drop. Will it work to tap off the 4/0 cable about 6' from the alternator to supply 70 amp power to the d.c. panel in the pilot house? Or, must I run another set of large cables from the battery bank back to the pilot house panel?

 

Thanks for any advice,

 

Don

wooden gromets

Saw this its great , you build a wooden boat then some people drill a hole and knock through a piece off plastic or brass/copper pipe to put a rope through well why not a wooden gromet ,this site shows one http://www-personal.umich.edu/~mrwizard/wkshps/shpnotes/grommets.pdf
Imagine this then a spiced rope superb
Bogsdolics

varnishing hull

Okay guys (gals),

 

     I have built quite of few boats, I came up on a new project.. 14' stripper canoe.

The hull is stripped in cedar strips, encapsulated with 6 oz fiberglass, 4 coats of epoxy..

Wow , some purity boat...

The beauty of wood must not be hidden under some paint..

 

The issue here is; I want to varnish the hull (outside bottom) with some varnish with UV protection.. This canoe isn't going to be sitting in the water all the time like some larger boats. I don't need bottom paint like I did with the others I have built..

I want to survey for some people advice on what the most recommended brand of varnish(es) that have the best quality.. I want it to last.

SeaJay/Speedliner

Hi Ya'll,

 

    I got interesting subject to tell about... Those old SeaJay/Speedliner boats that once manufactured here in my hometown.

 

The homeplace of SeaJay/Speedliner... They started out building boats in wood till somewhere in 1960's they started fiberglass hull boats...

Well, here this site to see where this information came from...

http://home.ca.inter.net/~jpbonnet/speedliner/news.html ..Gee, I hope that link worked....

 

There ain't much about speedliner over the net.. You all probably heard of them, or seen them on ebay... The company is no longer in business, as they have been taken by the flood in 1993... Yup, "ol' big muddy" took them away...

 

    I thought that I could tell a tale... because I got too much time on my hands.

 

 

                                                                       Larry

New Job

For those of you who know me, I would like to share whats been happening with me.  I closed my business last weekend after 10 years of ownership.  My flower shop was begun in 1907 as a greenhouse/florist and has been in continuous business since that time.  It only had 3 previous owners plus myself in its 99+ yr history.  Unfortunately, the 'floral' climate has changed dramatically in the past 15 years with dept. stores (sic. Wal-Mart/Sam's Club) and grocery stores getting into the act.  In larger cities this would probably be absorbed, but in our town of 8,000 it has been our downfall...  Anyway, while I was looking forward to celebrating 100 yrs (the fourth oldest active business in our 5 surrounding counties) the end has come and so I move on...

 

I have now taken a full-time job at our local ACE Hardware store.  This has definite benefits.  I get to work around tools, nuts, bolts, tools, etc - I get great benefits including a generous discount and access to a huge array of tools and materials including many marine items which can be ordered through the corporate headquarters - Good regular hours, steady paycheck, etc.

 

Anyway, I look forward to the future...

New Kayak Building Plans

Greetings Builders,

We're please to announce our latest set of plans: The Okwata kayak.

http://www.jemwatercraft.com/proddetail.php?prod=Okwata

Thanks,

Matt - JEM Watercraft

Markckm1966

Welcome Markckm1966 to the group

marckm1966 says: I have become more and more interested in building my own boat and would like to join

21' Handybilly

Hey ya'll,

      Someone had mentioned through here about 21 foot "Handybilly".... I have found a few sites about "Handybilly".. Very beautifully designed boat... It seem that I could not find any sources for plans or blueprints...  It is designed by Harry Bryan at William Hnad's work... Anyone know where to find it? I have attached several photos from the site at http://www.goldenpondclassicboats.com/handybilly.html ............

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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

 

Any experience with...

Any of you smart folk had any experience with a timber called Brazillian teak (Cumaro)?  It is available locally and while I haven't seen it personally, the photo I saw looks like it has the same "buttery" texture and a warm golden brown hue.  I am wondering if it could be substituted for the Asian teaks.

 

Specs include:

 

- FAS clear grade

- Rot resistant

- Decay resistant

- Insect resistant

 

It is priced at $2.49 per linear foot and is available in 8 - 16' lengths.  15/16" x 5-7/16" .

 

Any takers?