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Whitewater decking
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I'm preparing for the decking for a Briggs style Grand Canyon Dory. Do all of the tops of the frames (vertical ribs) need to be cut so the decking sits on top of them? Or, do they poke through and…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by twoblacklabs Aug 3, 2010.
Briggs Dory Building Photos 2
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here are more current photos~Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jeremy Christensen Feb 5, 2010.
Briggs Dory Building Photos
Here are some early photos from late fall...Continue
Started Feb 1, 2010
Self bailing cockpit and passenger area
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Just about to roll a Briggs dory upright and begin the decking. Would appreciate any insight on the self bailing cockpit (material/fittings) and the forward passenger area as well.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Joe Dengler Jan 30, 2010.
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twoblacklabs replied to Joe Dengler's discussion 'Whitewater decking'
LOL. I am one of those crazy Paramedics. Became by virtue of being a whitewater kayaker in Jackson, Wy. Spent so much time on the river and was always drawn to the boaters that needed help. Finally decided I needed to help folks on a more…
Joe Dengler replied to Dan Burr's discussion 'Spruce Oars'
Hey Steven, are you laminating or using solid blanks. I'd like to make some too this summer and any input would be great - Thanks - Joe
Joe Dengler replied to lhedrick's discussion 'Let's hear more about oars.'
Ray, are you suggesting the spruce oars would have had a better feel at a 2" diameter and smaller blades? Joe
Joe Dengler replied to lhedrick's discussion 'Let's hear more about oars.'
Anyone built laminated oars for whitewater? Need some 10footers for my briggs.
Joe Dengler replied to lhedrick's discussion 'Transom or not for the briggs design?'
Great seeing all of you out there! I went without the transom based on 2 local old dory guides input that they shuddered everytime during a downstream ferry the transom would get slapped hard by what they were trying to break through. I lost some…
Ukulady replied to Joe Dengler's discussion 'Whitewater decking'
Yeah, fantasic! Thanks Brad. "Duro" is the density. I needs to be at least as dense as my head.
Brad Dimock replied to Joe Dengler's discussion 'Whitewater decking'
It's really hard to tell, since all of them get good care and seem to be immortal. The ones with ribs seem to be a bit more of a pain to work on in a big crash scenario. And when you're fitting decks, painting, etc. they are a project to…
Brad Dimock replied to Joe Dengler's discussion 'Whitewater decking'
Hmm. I dunno. The receipt says 1107-5 Neoprene 60 Duro 1/2". Does that help?
Ukulady replied to Joe Dengler's discussion 'Whitewater decking'
Which density do you go with? Nott Atwater has a few options; basically Soft, Medium, Hard.
Do you put a bevel on those strips? If so, do I need to hire a magician to pull it off?
And Joe, sorry for the off track thread post.
Ukulady replied to Joe Dengler's discussion 'Whitewater decking'
How do you think the boats with bulkheads stack up against the Briggs with the bolted ribs in terms of longevity?
Brad Dimock replied to Joe Dengler's discussion 'Whitewater decking'
Martin Litton said, "If you have to ask why we row these boats, you'll never understand no matter how hard we try to explain."
Ukulady replied to Joe Dengler's discussion 'Whitewater decking'
... and the units.
lhedrick replied to Joe Dengler's discussion 'Whitewater decking'
You have overlooked the most well known reason.
Rafts are ugly. Unless they are carrying some of my beer and other stuff.
L
Jeremy Christensen replied to Joe Dengler's discussion 'Whitewater decking'
This is a brilliant thread.
Brad said it, no logical answer to many of those questions. The beauty and hilarity is the magnificently nutball ways in which we justify these things to ourselves, and attempt to justify to others, namely our passengers…
Ukulady replied to Joe Dengler's discussion 'Whitewater decking'
Brad, you need an 800 number! The boatman hotline for magnificently impractical boats and their nutballs builders.
-Kelly
Joe Dengler replied to Joe Dengler's discussion 'Whitewater decking'
One latch or two per hatch? Sure am enjoying the ridiculosity and tangents...brings the whole thing into suspect perspective.
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- At 7:54pm on October 5, 2009,
Jeff Peak said… - Hey Joe...I did a stitch&glue boat, not framed, so specific and detailed measurements were not as important as w/ a framed boat. Do i understand you're building a framed boat?
write me on my yahoo account, and I'll give you my number and we can talk on the phone. I'd be happy to share my experience with you.
jwpeak2001 at yahoo dot com
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