CHANGE OF PLANS

[baddawg]

Hey Guys,

By now you all have seen the photos of my boat. Well I have had a change of plans. My wife has a friend who wants to get it from me. She has offered a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee in great shape for my project boat. My wife really likes the jeep and it is running. I told my wife that if she wants she can do it. So good bye old boat. I hate to see you go.

Now I really need some help. Where can I find a new project for little or no money. I need a new project and I need help finding one.

I know what I did was wrong. Please forgive me great wooden boats God. I will find a new and start all over.

Baddawg

[Mr. Know It All]

well.......now ya got something to pull the boat with. :D Go to www.lymanboat.com (http://www.lymanboat.com)
check out the boats for sale.
Peace---> Kevin in Ohio

[Mr. Know It All]

I like this one.....
http://www.lymanboat.com/bull.jpg

[baddawg]

Forgive my ignorance. I do not know about Lymans. What kind of hull construction are they? Single plank or double or does it matter? I also love inboard boats, but that is a fine outboard.

[Mr. Know It All]

Lyman's=Lapstrake (or Clinker-Built) plywood boats made in Sandusky Ohio. No problem Baddawg......they make really nice inboards too. There is a really nice 18 ft. Islander sidesteer model for sale too. They made boats as big as 35 ft.and some with twin engines. Check out the site if you get time.Lots of information available for restorers
Peace---> Kevin in Ohio

[Noah]

This is my dad in our Lyman...

http://www.morebutter.com/images/woodchuckgoingfast.jpg

And here is is going slow...
http://www.morebutter.com/images/woodchuck.jpg

They are wonderful Lapstrake Plywood boats. As Mr. Know It All stated, they come in a varity of sizes from about 14ft to 35. Most of the boats you will see advertised were built between 1950 and 1965 or so.

They seem to be an excellent investment, and the prices have been rising for the past few years. We bought ours for $300, and it is probably worth around $5000 now. We have put roughly $3000 into with it a new trailer and a rebuilt 1962 engine. Plus all new decks. Our Lyman is a 1957 16.5 footer.

Noah

[baddawg]

hey guys,
the lymans look great. is there anyone out there who knows of anyone gettonig rid of a project for less than 500?

[Mr. Know It All]

Baddawg.......I think you might want to spend a little more for a Lyman or any wooden boat. There are some cheap projects around but they need thousands of dollars worth of work and materials. Like this one for $750---->
http://lymanboat.com/53ISL.jpg

You should really take your time and look around for the best deal you can find in your area. Definately keep your eye out for a Lyman though. They usually cost less than some other more well known boats like Chris Crafts and others.Hang in there and let us know what you find.
Peace---> Kevin in Ohio

[baddawg]

Lyman's appear to be good boats.I have inquired to a few off of the web site I was provided.Is there anything specific that I need to look at that could make the whole thing not worth it? The more I look the more I like the lapstrake boats. How does the lapstrake do on a trailer( if it is not full time in the water) If you know of one under 2,000 that is a good deal please let me know. All recomendations will be appreciated.

Drew

[Mr. Know It All]

What size boat,how many feet long, Inboard or outboard? I know of at least 2 17 foot outboards that are available, boat motor and trailer.I have looked at these boats myself, since they are in Ohio and close to where I live. They are both very good projects that are around $2000. (one a little more and one a little less)
The smaller lapstrake boats do OK on a trailer as long as it's a bunked trailer. Was there anything on the Lyman site that was close enough to drive to see?
Peace----> Kevin in Ohio

[cs]

Drew I will jump in here and say (me being the non-expert that I am) that lapstrake will live fine on a trailer. I can say this because I have asked the same question. In fact I believe that it was said that lifeboats were made using the lapstrake technique because they were out of the water most of the time.

Chad

[baddawg]

Hey everyone thanks for the help. Mr Know it All I am looking for 21 or more feet inboard. I have a little larger family and need the extra room. On the Lyman site I am talking to on eman in Michigan about a 23 or 24 footer. He says it needs a couple of boards fixed above the water line. Is this a difficult project or it like the lapstake used in houses?

BADDAWG