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Roger,

Glad to see you building again, my friend. Sorry I missed out on the guessing game. Methinks you gave out the clues too quickly.

I like the idea of using reclaimed lumber. I used...

Thanks to all for the kind words.

Here Joe, let me point one out for you:
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I took out a divot...

Hold on a sec, Red.

What exactly is your application for this piece of wood, if you don't mind my asking. I had assumed you were trying to bend it the easy way, that is, through the 1-1/8"...

Done. See my new post if you're interested.

I posted the following in B&R about a week ago, but I don't think many folks saw it since I posted to an already three day old thread. If you have already seen it, I apologize.

Thanks, Daniel

Actually, I posted pics about a week ago in B&R but it didn't seem to generate much interest, perhaps because I posted to an already three day old thread. (Thank you kindly to the...

This is just so cool. Great workmanship and very innovative.

Oh, I'm sure there is. That's why I prefaced it the way I did. Office gossip like that generally gets embellished (or pared down) along the way. I actually left out some juicy bits that I assumed...

Well, yes, but not in the size section you are talking about.

I framed my hull in the stuff. The chines were 4/4 stock x 1-3/4" x 18'. Shears were a lamination of two pieces of 5/8" x 1-1/4"...

The caravan is front wheel drive.

Re: slippery ramps: this is the story they tell in my office. A former co-worker of mine went to trailer a Jetski on a slippery ramp. As he began cranking the...

Larry,

Thanks for the offer, but I plan to trailer the boat. Are you volunteering to bring my boat to the lake every time I want to use it? :D

I bought a new Venture VB-1750 trailer at...

Absolutely stunning, H. I can't wait to see her all varnished up.

The vehicle is a Dodge Caravan. Unfortunately, its the 4 cylinder version so there's not a lot of power. Also, I've already blown the transmission once, and that was with normal driving, so I'm a...

Yeah, I know, most of you knew that anyway...

So here I am:
After four years, the boat is finally built
I'm supposed to pick up the trailer tomorrow
and I suddenly realize that my "tow vehicle"...

FG: Your point is well taken. Besides the hidden cost aspect, I have spent enough time building the boat and I don't want to turn the trailer into another project. I just want to get out on the...

I am in the market for a trailer for my (virtually) completed outboard runabout.

I have no experience with trailers and would appreciate any advice on type, brand, capacity, etc.
The boat is...

At Roger's request, I have popped in to say hello and post a few pics. I have been working way too many hours lately and haven't had much time for anything else. My boat construction slowed to a...

Sorry for reviving a "retired" thread, but I have a better answer for Bob Perkins.

I contacted Stewart Warner and they do not make a marine speedometer in the "Wings" line.

What I have found...

Wow,

That is a really nice looking boat, "rust". The gage is nice, too. I didn't realize they had a combo like that in the Wings line.

Bob, in reference to your question, I was leaning away...

OK thanks, but since the motor has no charging capability, there are no amps in, only out and only during starting. The only use for the battery other than starting the motor is the lights, which I...

gorgeous!

I am especially impressed with the curved laminated seats. Very cool.

I am interested in opinions on what gages I should install in the dash of my runabout. The boat will be powered by a vintage outboard (two stroke) which does not have a generator.

I plan to use...

On a positive note, I finished building the control console. I know a side mount control would have been more traditional, not to mention easier to install, but I never found one I liked.

...

Roger,

Its really only the strips that run along the inside perimeter of the covering boards that have any significant curve to them. These strips are only 1/4" x 3/16" cross section so they...

Art-

In my opinion, yours is one of the classiest boats I have seen on this forum.

Thanks,

Dave, the simulated caulk lines are strips of maple. I intended to use holly, but the lumber place didn't have any decent pieces when I went looking.

Bob,

I looked over your photo album and can say with confidence that yours is likely to surpass mine. I am impressed with what I see. Quite frankly, your workmanship is much better than mine was...

Thanks for the replies.

Mark,

The motor is a 1959 Evinrude Lark, 35HP. I am planning to put it on my Glen-L "Malahini" that is under construction. (See "Progress photos - Windshield...

Thanks for the replies.

Mark,

The motor is a 1959 Evinrude Lark, 35HP. I am planning to put it on my Glen-L "Malahini" that is under construction. (See "Progress photos - Windshield...

Thanks for the replies.

Mark,

The motor is a 1959 Evinrude Lark, 35HP. I am planning to put it on my Glen-L "Malahini" that is under construction. (See "Progress photos - Windshield...

Luckily, I do have a spare set of the badges (a little cracked) to experiment on.

Luckily, I do have a spare set of the badges (a little cracked) to experiment on.

Luckily, I do have a spare set of the badges (a little cracked) to experiment on.

Anyone know of a place where I can get two small plastic parts vacuum metalized?
My outboard motor cowling has a clear plastic "Evinrude" name badge on each side that I'm told is
vacuum metalized...

Anyone know of a place where I can get two small plastic parts vacuum metalized?
My outboard motor cowling has a clear plastic "Evinrude" name badge on each side that I'm told is
vacuum metalized...

Anyone know of a place where I can get two small plastic parts vacuum metalized?
My outboard motor cowling has a clear plastic "Evinrude" name badge on each side that I'm told is
vacuum metalized...

Before you give up on Mahogany, spend some time looking for used, reclaimable lumber. You'd be surprised what you can find if you look hard enough. Let people around you know what you are looking...

Before you give up on Mahogany, spend some time looking for used, reclaimable lumber. You'd be surprised what you can find if you look hard enough. Let people around you know what you are looking...

Before you give up on Mahogany, spend some time looking for used, reclaimable lumber. You'd be surprised what you can find if you look hard enough. Let people around you know what you are looking...

Oops, I forgot to mention the black windshield gasket between the glass and the deck. It came from tendercraft as well and is designed to match the installed angle of the glass.

As usual, thanks for all the encouragement.

Art's comment about being fast surprised me. As I like to say, I'm over three years into my one year project. It took me all summer to build seats...

I'm making steady progress now. Windshield is installed, cockpit flooring painted and ceiling boards got a few coats of varnish.

...

Congratulations, Art

I have been watching your progress with great interest. You have done a fantastic job and she looks glorious in the water (even cruddy looking water like that).

Have fun

Thanks,

I spent a lot of time searching for what I wanted. Both were fairly pricey. The windshield brackets came from www.tendercraftboats.com and were a little over $300. The steering wheel is...

Just like that, I ask and he does it. Looks fantastic.

But now Banjo has upped the ante...He says "can't wait to see it in the water." So, can we expect to see that next week? :D

Thanks, Tom

I missed that when I looked the first time. Now to find out who sells it and what it looks like. I may still have one made at the local machine shop.

I hear ya. I am now three years into my "one year project".

Anyway, you're making good progress. I'm amazed you were able to build that hull with so little room to work along the sides.

She's looking great, Tom. Keep up the good work. What is the outboard you've got there?

Thanks for the kind words, folks.

Tom - I didn't have the plating done myself. The brackets and steering wheel are new items that I bought on-line and came already plated. I gave up trying to...

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