"Since you are building a stitch and glue boat epoxy was the correct application for interior sealing. Stitch and glue boats need to encapsulate the plywood and prevent water infiltration. Even if you did not use glass with the epoxy, the boat should…"
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Grande Ronde flows for dories
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I'm looking for information on minimum recommended flows for using a dory on the Grande Ronde River - Minam to Powwatka. Any opinions would be welcome. ThanksContinue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ukulady Feb 20, 2010.
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Eric Loudenslager commented on Josh Bizzle's blog post Fiberglass or not
"According to Rebecca Wittman - The brightwork compansion - (page 31) varnish, oil (boat soup), and sealer all consist of similar Oil, Resin, and Solvent. Varnish has less oil and more resin than "oil" finish, sealer has oil, resin, and…"
Eric Loudenslager replied to Joey's discussion First stitch and glue project
"Beware of blush with West Systems. Check with them on how much blush you get with fast and slow hardener at different temps. Blush is a slightly tacky residue that appears on the surface of West System epoxy after cure. It needs to be removed with…"
Eric Loudenslager replied to Jason Knight's discussion Wood Question
"Yes, grain run-out will matter even if the board is not bent. It leads to a structural member with less strength. If a frame has run-out and the boat gets hit from the side, it will split where the grain runs out. Bending will make matters worse."
Eric Loudenslager replied to Jason Knight's discussion Wood Question
"Not sure what you mean by flat grain. One type of board is flat-sawn, rather than quarter-sawn, or rift-sawn. Vertical grain is preferred over boards with grain "run-out"...where the grain runs to the edge of the board. This can result in…"
Eric Loudenslager replied to stephen ludwig's discussion Making oars
"Canoe paddle makers often use a 2 oz fiberglass fabric epoxied to the blades to help with strength. Also, epoxy a hardwood tip with the grain going across the blade tip .... this will reduce splitting.
Use the oars...that's why you made them.…"
Eric Loudenslager replied to Richard Alan Knackendoffel's discussion Anchor security
"A stopper-knot can be used, after threading the rope through the anchor eye and large fender washer. see www.netknots.com/rope_knots/stopper-knot/ for tying a stopper-knot. I use a loop rather than just putting the tag end through…"
Eric Loudenslager replied to Richard Alan Knackendoffel's discussion Anchor security
"This is the method I have used since A.J. described it....works great. Keeps the anchor from swinging and detaches for traveling in my vehicle."
Eric Loudenslager replied to Doug G's discussion Midwest Drift Boat Design - First Time Builder
"For three people, Michigan rivers, and occasional need for a motor, seriously consider the 16' Rapid Robert in Roger's book, or look back at drifting pram at this site for a large pram AJ has in Jackson Hole.
Also, look at the Rocky…"
Eric Loudenslager commented on Jayson Hayes's blog post October Rogue River Trip
"I didn't see any of the little pumpkins in the video.....how was the fishing?"
Eric Loudenslager replied to Tom Anderson's discussion Looking to visit a Rapid Robert or Trapper in the Gorge
"Take a look at Rick Finnel's page. He has pictures of his RR. Provides a perspective on whether it would meet your needs."
Eric Loudenslager replied to Kibby's discussion Don Hill 16' for a First Build
"For scarfing plywood panels (1/4 and 1/2 inch) a sharp hand plane is my tool of choice. I use a low angle jack plane or a #7 jointer. Hydrotech is hard on the blades so re-sharpening during the job is likely unavoidable. Quiet,…"
Eric Loudenslager replied to Karen House's discussion Rookie painting
"You have at least six choices:
Latex house paint - poor
Alkyd (oil based) house paint - OK, but not great
Alkyd Marine Paint from Kirby in Mass...see internet and Jamestown Distributors - fine choice, not high gloss.
Alkyd/Urethane single part blend…"
Eric Loudenslager replied to Christopher M. Gosselin's discussion Forward Seat Help
"You could replace the pipe with a wooden rail. See the design of the front bench seat for the Honky dory and Beaver Tail at Montana Riverboats. They are stitch and glue, but the concept would work for a framed boat. Similar to the…"
Eric Loudenslager replied to Ron Shealer's discussion Dave Z Drifter - Hitting the Water
"The pictures suggest you build using hybrid technique. The inner chine and transom seams look to be an epoxy fillet rather than standard frame construction. Is that how you constructed the pram?"
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- Grand Rapids, MI
- About Me:
- Boater, Fisherman, Grandpa
- Boats I own:
- DB: Koffler RMT, StitchNGlue 16 x 52; Canoes: Blue Hole, Mad River, Dagger, Whitesell
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- At 7:03am on April 13, 2010,
Roger Goth said… - Eric, the boat in the pics is my 16'5" boat. My old boat (which has a cracked chine and I havent been able to replace yet) is the 17' 54". Its a Tatman kit boat from 2000. My 16'5 which is in most of the pictures was built by Al Bukowsky, my summer boss.
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