Pooduck materials

[Three P's]

Hello all, I have searched high and low looking for any information on this but have yet to find it. I am going to build the Pooduck skiff and I am looking for rough estimates (I understand that I need room for errors, miscuts, and other general "mistakes") for materials needed for the hull. I think that I could get the hull from possibly 2 sets of scarfed 4'X8' sheets of plywood. Of course I am not too concerned with the rest of the lumber as I am sure the list varies with personal preferenes and style added to the boat. Mainly looking for plywood list. Thanks to all and any that can help!

[Cuyahoga Chuck]

Is what you are after the materials list that comes with the plans?

[Three P's]

Wow, that would be great if they came with one? I have not ordered plans yet so I haven't looked at them, but plan to in the next week or two. I have made the decision to build however, now it is just a matter of getting it together. If they hae one then yes, that would be perfect. If not, esimates are fine. I am just trying to do some building in my brain....thanks again

[Thorne]

Try this site and the linked forums and Yahoo groups -- they'll have all the answers. Plans are 85 pages and I imagine cover most of your issues.
http://www.pdracer.com/

[rbgarr]

Contact Rick Starr here http://www.boats.rkstarr.com/skiff/pooduck.html
He may be able to give some guidance.

[Dave Gray]

You will need, in terms of plywood.

one 4' x 12' sheet of 3/4" plywood ~ 18mm
two 4' x 14' sheets of 3/8" plywood ~ 9mm

The first sheet is used for the bottom plank, the centerboard, and the transom. If I recall correctly, Rick Starr, aka Billy Bones, laminated 3/8" plywood for his bottom plank. Rick has some good wisdom on the page referenced above, especially when it comes time to making your molds.

The other two sheets are used for planks, the rudder, and the centerboard case.

Then there is the plywood needed to build your molds but that is a different story. Hope this helps. The plans have a fairly complete materials list.

[mw_austin]

My son and I are building a Pooduck.

Since 12' and 14' plywood is not ready available here, we purchased four 8' sheets of 9mm for the hull and one 8' sheet of 18mm for the bottom.

You'll have more 9mm plywood than you'll need, but I don't think three sheets would have been enough. The 18mm we cut in half and scarfed to a piece roughly 2'x16'. If you carefully lay out the bottom, you have just enough left for the transom and centerboard.

[Three P's]

thank you all for your responses I appreciate it. I look forward to starting! Cheers!

[bigrob]

I'm also in the process of building a Pooduck. Just finished the planking and am shaping the outer stem. I used 4 sheets (4' x 8')of 9mm sapele and 1 and 1/2 (4' x 8') sheets of 18mm sapele. I may have gotten away with just one sheet of the 18mm, as there is some leftover scrap - but I haven't cut out the rudder & centerboad from the scrap yet, so I'm not sure. CLC sold me the half sheet of 18mm from the cutting floor, I'd guess.

I think you'll like the project. It's my first build, but the hull looks pretty good to my eyes. Some folks have used 2 layers of 9mm for the bottom plank, but I had no difficulties bending the 18mm plank over the molds. Good luck.

[esingleman]

I built my Pooduck eight years ago and she is going strong, see avitar.

A couple of things to note:

I built mine according to plan except for I didn't put the skulling cut-out in the transom, and did not instal the braces on the second seat.

I was able to install the halyard cleats on the side of the centerboard box like in the plans, but belaying pins on the seat next to the mast like I've seen on a Pooduck on youtube look a lot more salty and are probably easier to use.

Side benches from the rear seat to next forward seat would make sailing more comfortable, I am thinking about installing them on mine.

Floatation compartments would be nice (or boyancy bags), because when she capsizes, she fills to within one inch of the gunwhale. In rougher water she ain't gonna bail out.

I put a small hole in the top of the CB box because one time a stone got wedged and I could not get the CB lowered. Now I carry a rod to push it down if necessary.

Also I think the oar locks need to be raised by about a half inch, other wise the oars can hit you in th ethighs as you are rowing.

Clear white pine works fine for the spars.

Built my sails from a sailrite kit. It was fairly easy very inexpensive, and they have been great.

Hope this helps. You can PM me if you have any questions.