Help me, help me!!

[Tar Devil]

Just received the plans from my uncle for the Calkins surf dory. They're pretty complete... got all the offsets, profile and plan views with hull dimensions; sizes for the chine logs, bow and stern post. What I don't have sizes for the the frames (how thick, how wide). The boat is 20 1/2' by 6 1/2, there are 11 frames spaced on 18" centers. 1/2" ply for the bottom, 3/8" sides.
Also, doesn't tell me if the offsets are to inside or outside of the planking. My guess, looking at the plan view, is to the outside. If I err, to which side?
Even includes plans for constructing a trailer out of 2X6's. Kinda gawdy looking, though.
Got a couple more questions about the motor well, but plenty of time for that.

Thanks millions for any help you folks can offer.

Phil

[PugetSound]

Calm down! The missing parts dimensions can be guessed at with a little directed research.... at your local library. Go and check out John Gardiner's book on dorys or Ed Monk's book entitled "How to build Wooden Boats" or any one of a number of classics. Many of these books have complete plans for boats of a similar size and utility so that it would be a simple matter to compare and get an idea as to what size to make the frames.

As to lines themselves, usually the lines to a boat plan are to the inside of the planking (unless stated otherwise). This is so that the lofting of the stations and the frames can be accomplished.

[On Vacation]

I don't know what they specified in that boat, but depending on what type woods you have avaliable, 5/4 Honduras Mahogany will work and hold a nice finish. If you can find some clear and decent grain White oak in your area, 4/4 might be fine in that. It will check sometimes and harder to hold paint.

[Tar Devil]

Stupid me. If I had just taken a bit more time...

Plans call for 3" x 7/8" frame floors, 3" x 7/8' ribs tapering to 1 1/2" at the sheer. The plans specify fir for stern/bow post and chine logs, no mention of type of wood for the frames (I read the whole dang sheet this time). Guess I'll see what's available, but I think I like your suggestion for the Mahogany, Oyster. Glues better than oak, doesn't it?

You were right also, Puget, about the planking. A quick email to my uncle confirmed (I'm surprised he remembered) that the dimensions were to the inside of the planking.

Thanks for the help. I'm gonna need a lot for this project.