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Just my hello from Utah
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Just stopped to forum to say hi. Found this site when looking for marine plywood in the Utah area. I have not built a white water boat but see on in the future. My project right now is out of the…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by John Greenleaf Aug 9, 2011.

 

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Carl Thompson left a comment for Rod Hughes
"Do you build house boats to sell ?  I have been thinking about trying to build a bigger boat but I not sure if I have the skill to do it yet"
Aug 18, 2011
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"I build much larger boats i am working on a house boat right now. what type of fiber glass you using"
Aug 18, 2011
John Greenleaf replied to Rod Hughes's discussion Just my hello from Utah
"I used Boulter for my build - Chris is awesome and the wood and marine plywood is tremendous  - however, they are located in Maryland (i'm in PA not too far away). Not sure how the shipping could be from the east coast (however i would…"
Aug 9, 2011
Russell Turpin replied to Rod Hughes's discussion Just my hello from Utah
"I know some of the guys here in Colorado have used Boulter Plywood   http://www.boulterplywood.com/   Good Luck"
Aug 9, 2011
Carl Thompson replied to Rod Hughes's discussion Just my hello from Utah
"Hi I live here in Utah and I build small one man boats.  I thought I was the only one building boats here in Utah.  I build original boats from designs that just bounce around in my head.  My designs work but I am not happy with my…"
Aug 9, 2011
Rod Hughes replied to Bill Leahy's discussion more info on boat in pic 45-48 on main page
"go to http://www.glen-l.com/ they have plans for almost any need or want"
Mar 2, 2011
Rod Hughes replied to Ben Kittell's discussion Screws through Fiberglass
"even though they are stainless if you epoxy over then they will  corrode here is a link on what happens if you epoxy stainless http://www.alberg30.org/maintenance/Steering/CreviceCorrosion/"
Mar 2, 2011
Rod Hughes replied to Ben Kittell's discussion Screws through Fiberglass
"If you use screws make sure the are brass or hot dipped galvanized same with any nails there is also plastic nails on the market that work real well. stainless can be used but you cant epoxy over them they need to breath. if your do put screws make…"
Mar 2, 2011
Rod Hughes replied to Rod Hughes's discussion Just my hello from Utah
"thank you for the info I know several people who have used Okoume."
Feb 26, 2011
Jeremy Christensen replied to Rod Hughes's discussion Just my hello from Utah
"Ihad Macbeath bring 12 sheets of Hydrotek in from San Diego for me, cost was 55/sheet shipped. They don't get regular shipments from CA, so you pay special order shipping costs. They stock Okoume at 95/sheet, 6mm and Aquatek meranti, which…"
Feb 26, 2011
Rod Hughes replied to Rod Hughes's discussion Just my hello from Utah
"ok I was afraid of that I had called them earlier in last year was hoping any anybody some body that ships in cheap maybe I can get MacBeath's to give me a discount lol I need about 14 sheet of different sizes. thanks for the offer of help lol…"
Feb 26, 2011
lhedrick replied to Rod Hughes's discussion Just my hello from Utah
"There are a few of us building here in Utah.   As for plywood we don't have a lot of options. MacBeath hardwoods on 300 West has some marine plywood but,,,,,,, they are not bargain.   Just post if you need help and we can ring in."
Feb 26, 2011

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Jubilee houseboat build

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<span>Rod Hughes</span>

<span>Layton, Utah</span>

 

 

 

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At 11:48pm on August 18, 2011, Carl Thompson said…
Do you build house boats to sell ?  I have been thinking about trying to build a bigger boat but I not sure if I have the skill to do it yet
 
 
 

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