Ken Swan KC10 pics

[Lurch]

A while ago I let slip that I was starting work on a KC10 pram and a couple of people reminded me to post pics (http://home.comcast.net/~windsorwoodworks/boatshed.html). I've just begun, so there aren't many, but I'll be adding more as I go. Which, by way of warning, will probably be at a glacial rate.

Don

[NormMessinger]

Looks to me like you are doing an excellent job, grasshopper. smile.gif But, if it isn't to late, skip the strip of glass over the scarf. Not necessary and it will irritate the heck out of you when it come time to fair over it when you put on a finish that reflects(!) your workmanship.

And not to worry if you have to chop it in half to get it out of the basement. You cut a mean scarf.

[High C]

I second what Norm said. You've cut a superb scarf, and there's no need for the bandaid. It would be a pain later, and never truly fair.

Nicely done!

PS: I really like Ken Swan's designs. I'm thinking of building one of his pointy skiffs.

[ 01-28-2005, 06:21 PM: Message edited by: High C ]

[Lurch]

Too late folks, the deed is done. You can see the 'glassed joint on the sides of the partial assembly. The cloth is 4.25oz, and I cannot feel a difference when I run my fingers across it. The outer hull will also be covered with 6oz cloth. I really don't think the reinforcing 'glass will show, but we'll see when the boat is finished. Which brings me to another question: Fair the hull before or after 'glassing?

Ken does have some interesting designs. I really like his S-15, but it might be more than I can handle.

Thanks for the comments and the help.

[Steve Miller]

You may not be able to feel the re-inforced glass/scarf with your fingers but you will see it reflected in your paint as the light shines down the hull. Since the boat is to be glassed anyway this strip is a waste of epoxy and time. Your scarfs look fine and are just as strong as the plywood. You won't worry so much on your next boat!

Plywood boats are pretty fair to start with if the panels are cut right so fair it after the glass. Use good light.

Ken Swan is a nice guy who designs nice skiffs. I have talked to him several times at the Depoe Bay Wood Boat Show. (Last weekend in April, Depoe Bay Oregon) He lives just south of Portland where I live.

[Jamaica Mike]

From the lines on your website, this looks identical to the Ken Swan 'Rainbow' pram. The difference would be the sailing gear. Am I correct?

JM

[Lurch]

Steve, I lived in Salem for 27 years, so I know exactly where Hubbard is. ;) There have been a few times when I wished I still did so I could motor over to his place for some advice. The first time I visited Depoe Bay I couldn't believe they actually got boats in and out of there. :eek: I can only imagine how exciting it would be when the tide is going either way.

JM, Same length, but the Rainbow's beam is 4'-6", the KC10 4'-0". Other'n that, yes, the KC10 plans include a sail option, but I don't see one for the Rainbow in his catalog.

Don