Boat Building; Wood strip Classic Moth

Bill B, George A, and Rod M build a wood strip Classic Moth to the Tweezer D design.

Music is "Wave" by Mike Auldridge from the CD "Dobro Sessions"

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strip planking

I am building a 21 ft open launch, chapelle's fisherman's launch "boatbuilding" pg 393.

 

I will nail each strip (cedar) , ocasionally nail to the ribs and,  fiber glass the inside and out three multi dimensional coats because plan to trailer the boat.

 

I am wondering what the opinion of the group is concerning putting a layer of epoxy between each strip. Should I epoxy each strip? Should a different glue be used or none at all.

Thanks

Strip building

Still sketching plans for a strip-built pirogue, have a few questions about construction....

What are the dimensions of the strips used in this method? I realize length would be determinate on the positioning of the strip on the craft, but what are the optimum width and thickness dimensions? Are these dimensions a factor of the material used (cypress, white pine, yellow pine, oak etc.) and the amount of curvature to be covered or is there a standard working dimension?

I've got a few ideas I'm kicking around, I'm sure I'll have other questions. I'd appreciate any help I can get from guys that have already used this construction method.

Thanks,

Gary

Cedar Strip Canoe

Soon I plan on starting my first strip canoe. I'll probably order a kit the
first time. Anyone ever build one from Bear Mountain? I'm looking for one
for fishing and stream floating, no whitewater, mostly single but some
tandem paddling. I have a 17' fiberglass now, and want something shorter
and lighter. Ranger, Cottage Cruiser or something similar. Any insite
would be appreciated. Pretz

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