Simmons Sea SKiff 18 Help

[Cameron Roberts]

Hello, I have been a reader of Wooden Boat for a long time now. I am planning on building a Simmons Sea Skiff 18- I have just ordered the plans. I am going to use a composite bottom from Old Wharf Dory co. What would be a minimum of tools to do this project successfully? I don't have much woodworking experience, but I do know how to fiberglass. I have another question- WHere to get wood from? I live in Roanoke, VA and I don't think there are any marine lumber yards nearby. Another issue- Where to build it (no room at home, sshould I rent some space somewhere?)? Anyone have any advice for a novice?

Thanks,
Cameron ROberts

[ 11-09-2005, 07:57 AM: Message edited by: Cameron Roberts ]

[ebent05]

Cameron, For marine plywood you might try

Harbor Sales
1000 Harbor Court
Sudlersville, MD 21668-1818
Phone: (800)345-1712
Fax: (800)868-9257

web address:
http://www.harborsales.net/index.cfm

[ebent05]

For hardwoods:

From Glen-L-Marine's Lumber Resource page for Virginia (unknown if any of these places are in operation):

Burgess - Tiiffany Yachts, Highway 200, 22432 804/453 3464 - L, PW
Lynchburg - McFeely Hardwoods & Lumber, 43 Cabell St, 24505 804/846 2729 - L
Norfolk - Powell McClellan Lumber, 3200 Lafayette Bl, 23509 804/855 4752 - L, PW
Norfolk - Yukon Lumber Co, 520 W 22nd St, 23517 804/625 7131 - L, PW
Urbanna - J.D. England Co, HCR Box 337, 23175 804/758 2721 - L (white cedar)

In your location Roanoke, VA try:
Tilden Hardwood Lumber Sales
5406 Lakedale Rd
Roanoke, VA 24018-4114
(540) 989-2071


In Lancaster PA see

Hollisters Sawmill, Inc.
http://www.hollistersawmill.com/index.html

See contact page for directions and their email.

address and phone:

Bob Hollister
1027 Ivy Drive
Lancaster, PA 17601

(717)898-2676

try searching under hardwood lumber in virginia...