IT IS DONE (kind of)
launched the boat in a lake to day to see how it floats. I just loved it. I still have to install an anchor and finish my oars. thanks for all the info on this site.
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IT IS DONE (kind of)
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launched the boat in a lake to day to see how it floats. I just loved it. I still have to install an anchor and finish my oars. thanks for all the info on this site.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mike Dearing Jul 11, 2010.
plywood skid shoe or 1/4" UHMW
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Any ideas on which to use I am new to driftboats so I will problably be a little rough on the boat. my main fishing area will be the olympic penninsula and the yakima. boat is a 16'x48" double ender…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dennis Liden Jun 24, 2010.
OARLOCK & SEAT PLACEMENT
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I am building a double ender with transom 16'x48"+-. i will be fishing with 0, 1, or 2 other people in the boat. I have never rowed a driftboat in my life. i am thinking that i am going to make the…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Robb Grubb Mar 22, 2010.
Scarf Joint Curing
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How long should I cure my scarf Joints at 60 degrees? using system 3 with #1 hardener 12/1 scarf angle. this is for the bottom 1/2" ply of a Mcenzie drift boat from Rich Fletchers book. I have been…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Lawrence E. Long Mar 19, 2010.
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Mike Dearing replied to peter harris's discussion 'IT IS DONE (kind of)'
Looks good.
Even if you are truly done its a matter of time before you hit something hard enough to start the next step in owning a woodie...repairs!
Mike
Mike Baker replied to peter harris's discussion 'IT IS DONE (kind of)'
Hey Peter,
Great Job on the boat. In my experience if you build a boat yourself you are never truly 'done'.
Mike
Scott Hepler replied to peter harris's discussion 'IT IS DONE (kind of)'
Congrats on the new boat. There is nothing better than the promise of a new boat built by yourself. Great job
Dennis Liden replied to peter harris's discussion 'plywood skid shoe or 1/4" UHMW'
Hi Peter,
I'm sure you'll get plenty of oppinions on you question so here is mine.
I origanally had the UHMW sole on my boat. I removed it last summer and replaced it with fiberglass and gel-coat.
Although the UHMW was nice to have and it…
plywood skid shoe or 1/4" UHMW
Any ideas on which to use I am new to driftboats so I will problably be a little rough on the boat. my main fishing area will be the olympic penninsula and the yakima. boat is a 16'x48" double ender with transom from roger fletchers book. Thanks everybody on this site for the info and insight on building the boat.See More
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Robb Grubb replied to peter harris's discussion 'OARLOCK & SEAT PLACEMENT'
Peter, Sounds like you are on the right track, suggestions would be:
Rowers Seat: 16" like you said, adjustable is nice so you can move it forward if you have a rear passenger, too many people let their transom (rear) plow in the water turning…
OARLOCK & SEAT PLACEMENT
I am building a double ender with transom 16'x48"+-. i will be fishing with 0, 1, or 2 other people in the boat. I have never rowed a driftboat in my life. i am thinking that i am going to make the rowers seat 16" above the plywood bottom and adjustable, the front seat 12" above the plywood bottom and adjustable. where do i place the oarlocks? i will place muliple oarlock locations (4) i think so i can trim the boat properly. is there a recomended distance from the front of the seat to the…See More
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peter harris replied to Troy Nicolls's discussion 'First ever scarf joint question'
I did same scarf last night and used 6oz resin/catalyst mixture.
Lawrence E. Long replied to peter harris's discussion 'Scarf Joint Curing'
my shop runs 55-60 deg in winter. I use system 3 with fast hardner( don't know what the number is) Based on that I would say you are good to go- unless your hardner is the slow ,then i think it likes higher temps. As suggested cut out the…
peter harris replied to peter harris's discussion 'Scarf Joint Curing'
it has hardened it is usually tacky free in 18 -24 hrs. i just do not know how soon i can put a little stress on the joint.
Jeff Peak replied to peter harris's discussion 'Scarf Joint Curing'
5 days at 60 degrees? still tacky or is it hardened? if its not cured by now, sounds like it won't. unless theres something I don't know about System 3??? could you have gotten a bad mix?
Dave Z replied to peter harris's discussion 'Scarf Joint Curing'
For a bottom? You're ok right now. You are going to be nailing thta 1/2" down on ribs, and I'm assuming your joint will fall right on one of them or between them. If you got a good mixe, I'd probably not worry about it now.
One…
Scarf Joint Curing
How long should I cure my scarf Joints at 60 degrees? using system 3 with #1 hardener 12/1 scarf angle. this is for the bottom 1/2" ply of a Mcenzie drift boat from Rich Fletchers book. I have been curing for 5 days but would like to speed that up. any advice.
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