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Whitewater Dory Builders...Bulk heads good or bad?
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I've finished laying out the deck of my stitch and glue dory based on Montana River Boats Honky Dory. My question is should I install bulk heads to compartmentalize different sections, or have one…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jeremy Christensen Nov 24, 2009.

 

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Jimmy Emery commented on Jim Rubino's blog post 'High Water Deso'
Ran it last year running at 22,000.  Most every thing was washed out,  Hermit was big but not a scary pretty straight forward run left don't go in the big hole.   That was the only thing we scouted.  Didn't have to…
May 25, 2011
Jimmy Emery commented on Jimmy Emery's blog post 'Maiden Voyage'
It wasn't intended on being a primer but it's a hell of a lot brighter on the lake than in my garage. So I think that I might tone it down a few shades. As for the Honky I didn't make any changes intentionally. As far as I know its…
Jun 7, 2010
Dave Z commented on Jimmy Emery's blog post 'Maiden Voyage'
very nice, but whoa is that bright! hopefully thats just primer, right?
Jun 7, 2010
eric stevens commented on Jimmy Emery's blog post 'Maiden Voyage'
Nice boat jimmy,looks great! Did you build the hull shape exactly the way sandys directions say to do it? i noticed that no two honkies look the same. I am building one right now .
Jun 6, 2010

Maiden Voyage

I've mostly finished the boat. Took it out for some lake trials today, it didn't sink or do anything unexpected. Just a few more details, paint, latches, etc, but all and all ready to float. Next weekend Desolation/Gray, the water should still be up there, so hopefully I bring it back in one piece. Thanks to everyone who posts (guilty of not doing that enough) this site has been a valuable resource. Take a lookJimmySee More
Blog post by Jimmy Emery Jun 6, 2010
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Jimmy Emery replied to eric stevens's discussion 'emergancy patch on the river'
That stuff is really messy, but I think you could just hit it with a heat gun and sand out the area that that it damaged. might be easier than dealing with the 5 min epoxy.
May 14, 2010
Jimmy Emery replied to eric stevens's discussion 'emergancy patch on the river'
I've also spent some time thinking about the unavoidable rock that I'm going to hit and put a hole in the boat. I was talking with a friend who lives and boats in Fairbanks, AK. He told me the way people up north fix mid-trip holes in the…
May 12, 2010
Terry Jones commented on Jimmy Emery's blog post 'One Year In'
Looking Great!
Feb 16, 2010

One Year In

I've been at this boat for one year, I had no idea what I was getting myself into it has been a lot of fun. Its getting close, I've just got alot of fiber glassing and some painting. Take a look.Jimmy See More
Blog post by Jimmy Emery Feb 15, 2010
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Jeremy Christensen replied to Jimmy Emery's discussion 'Whitewater Dory Builders...Bulk heads good or bad?'
You'll probably put a couple holes in it, but you won't sink. My main issue is when I hit a rock and expose the plywood which begins to soak up water, and I feel like I need to make an immediate repair to keep the water from soaking in.…
Nov 24, 2009
Jimmy Emery replied to Jimmy Emery's discussion 'Whitewater Dory Builders...Bulk heads good or bad?'
I've decided, with the consenceis of everone I've talked to to go with bulkheads. As for the bottom, I've already finished it with 3/8" i didn't buy okoume, I got the cheaper marine grade form McBeths. I don't know if…
Nov 24, 2009
Jeremy Christensen replied to Jimmy Emery's discussion 'Whitewater Dory Builders...Bulk heads good or bad?'
I have a 3 yr old whitewayer stitch and glue Honky Dory. I've put two holes in the bottom of my boat, and one in the chine. First rule is just don't hit rocks. Build your boat our of cardboard and fiberglass you'll probably be ok,…
Nov 23, 2009
Jimmy Emery replied to Jimmy Emery's discussion 'Whitewater Dory Builders...Bulk heads good or bad?'
Thanks for the input. Looks like you dame near got ejected in that video. Your hart must have sunk on that one. Jimmy
Nov 4, 2009
Jimmy Emery replied to lhedrick's discussion 'Building for big water and looking for options.'
Larry, I'm interested in what you think of the rigid foam bulk heads you've put in your boat. How has it held up, how did you attach them, would you do it again???
Nov 2, 2009
Jimmy Emery replied to lhedrick's discussion 'Building for big water and looking for options.'
You've covered a lot in this post. Like my previous post explained, I have been struggling over whether of not to install bulkheads. It seems logical to me that the more flex the better. When I started building my boat I jumped in with both…
Nov 1, 2009
lhedrick replied to Jimmy Emery's discussion 'Whitewater Dory Builders...Bulk heads good or bad?'
You are right on the mark. I have seen a bottom punch through right next to a bulkhead as you describe. There are ways to deal with this condition. Bulk heads with a 3/8 plywood bottom will lead to trouble. The side is less trouble then the bottom…
Oct 27, 2009

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Salt Lake
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Building a stitch and glue Montana Riverboats, Honky Dory, decked for white water. Only thing left is the deck, hatches, and some paint.
Boats I own:
Almost compleated Honky Dory

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Maiden Voyage

I've mostly finished the boat. Took it out for some lake trials today, it didn't sink or do anything unexpected. Just a few more details, paint, latches, etc, but all and all ready to float. Next weekend Desolation/Gray, the water should still be up there, so hopefully I bring it back in one piece.



Thanks to everyone who posts (guilty of not doing that enough) this site has been a valuable resource.

Take a look



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Posted on June 5, 2010 at 5:52pm — 3 Comments

Jimmy Emery

One Year In

I've been at this boat for one year, I had no idea what I was getting myself into it has been a lot of fun

. Its getting close, I've just got alot of fiber glassing and some painting. Take a look.



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Posted on February 14, 2010 at 4:59pm — 1 Comment

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At 11:12am on October 5, 2009, Robb GrubbRobb Grubb said…
Jimmy,

I am currently researching hatch and latch design for a decked boat as well. Before I re-invent the wheel, was wondering what folks like yourself are doing for your boats...?

Cheers,

Robb
 
 
 

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