New projects on the go

Hi everyone,

At the moment I have a couple of big projects on the go, one is a rebuild of a James Silver Western Isles 37'6" TSDY build in 1948. She is in a poor state at the moment, but with a bit of time and money will be back to her beauiful original condition. When I get time I will put some photos on the site. The other projects are a couple of  small motor launchs in need a a bit of TLC.

 

Simon (J-Star BOat Services) 

I hope she stops by and asks again...

New to the group:

 

mamajeannine
We just bought a home in the mountains of Idyllwild, Ca. First time the home has been sold since the original owner built it in the early 1960s. In the garage we found a full dugout canoe suspended from the rafters. We don't canoe. We don't know anyone who canoes. We do know that it is an authentic dugout and a bit of a novelty. Do you know if any of your members would be interested in this? It's likely to hang there another 40 years...and that would be a sh
mamajeannine@hotmail.com

Priming...

Yipppeee!  all of the interior priming is done!!!  We have a couple of days of warmer weather and maybe I can take advantage of it and get the interior paint coats on....

2 new sets of building plans

Greetings builders!

We pleased to announce 2 new sets of plans.

First, the South Wind, a decked touring canoe:

http://www.jemwatercraft.com/proddetail.php?prod=SouthWind17-9

Second, we're EXTREMELY pleased to announce a partnership with Duck Works Magazine. Duck Work Magazine has a great selection of articles, building materials, and accessories. We'll be selling some selected plans through the Ducks Works website starting with our McInnis Bateau:

http://www.duckworksbbs.com/plans/matt/mcinnis/index.htm

Thanks!

Hi all. Building Devlin's Godzilla 25

I added some build pictures of the progress so far. I've had a lot of fun building it, although I'm two months behind on my self-imposed schedule. Here's my blog address: http://boatbuild.wordpress.com/

I'm looking for pictures of other Godzilla's, either the 22 or the 25, other than the ones on Devlin's site. Anyone have some? Shots of other small tug-style boats would be appreciated too.

New Picture showing progress...

Just added a new picture to my photo album showing the interior 1/2 primed and about ready for paint.  On the interior I am going to use a good grade of exterior gloss house paint to save money.  I have been told by many people that they have used general house paints in their boats with no undue problems like peeling etc.

 

I will still be using marine paint on the exterior hull.  I have a friend who runs a lumber yard and will see if I can get a good price on some clear pine for the decking and seats.  Otherwise I may have to settle for "better" grade pine from the local yards.  this shoestring budget thing is for the birds...

 

Andy

VOLUNTEER WANTED

I'm looking for some volunteer help to build a "SHELLBACK" dinghy from a Wooden Boat Store kit. It is the sailing version. I will supply the kit and all materials required to a competent builder. I would like it finished by mid to late 2008. Some one close to Ohio would be preferred do to the transporation.

 

Anyone interested can contact me thru the group or at my e-mail address.

 

CB