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I am a rank amateur but if you are going to epoxy the deck why not just use thickened epoxy for the screw and glue work. Strong, water tight and very forgiving of poor fit. Wood flour would work...
Deltaville Deadrise was a great post to follow your Port Comfort 23 build. Hopefully the new owner will send a picture or two of the boat in action that you can post here.
I believe that roller will make retrieval very difficult.
Your boat is beautiful, enjoy!
Looking good, when do you plan a first run?
Congratulations! Your boat looks like it's at home on a mooring. I hope you post some sailing pictures so we can see how you chose to rig your sails.
My choice for a good selection and reasonable price for the east coast: https://hamiltonmarine.com
Since nedL suggests Goulet Specialties in CT I would check them out too.
Good luck with the PT, sounds like you are in good hands. Be religious about doing your at home assignments, they are just as important. I'm five months out on knee replacement and PT was critical...
On a trailered boat porch and deck paint should be fine. However, if you want a marine paint that won't break the budget Rustolium Marine is a reasonable option. I have used it on my boat and works...
I haven't seen one of these since 1968!
That might cause a massive bums rush!
I am a long time stalker - I have enjoyed the elegance of this build and have taken a number of important basic lessons to heart. Some have been put to...
Other than being dependent on the temperament of the weather would it be easier to complete the rest of the boat and then build the cabin to out on the driveway? I can't past the concept of...
The only thing that comes close to being a "mini-lightening" in my experience is a Bluejay. Either way both boats are fun to sail.
As Rich Jones said Rustolium Marine would be just fine on a...
You are caught between a rock and a hard place.
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Crazy question: Would the boat fit through the door on its side so you don't have to amputate the cabin top?
Crazier question: Is the header of the garage door wood or brick? You know...
Very pretty Cabinetry, boats are furniture that float!
Monet used a studio boat.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Studio_Boat_%28Le_Bateau-atelier%29
Neil, I am so sorry you must live in such a depressing environment! It must be such an insult to the eyes to see that in the morning:d.
Looks very good to me Neil, and very familiar for some reason.
Good luck with the new dog, I love retrievers but they always challenging the first two years. After that we become the best of...
How do you work with all that lofty space above the boat!
The sweeps of those sides are appealing to the eye and those corner posts a pretty piece of work.
I've been looking in on your work for quite a while and hope you get to enjoy the fruits of your...
Congratulations on your launch! The name and color are a good laugh but boat is too pretty to be a HULK!
Why not follow the instruction from Yoastwerks? Clearly they have practical experience with building this kayak have good reasons for their suggestions/methods. Why do you want to only lash it...
The deck plates as you call them are breasthooks to me and I believe the breasthook would be much stronger than a dowel bridging the two gunwales to the stem. I am not a skin on frame guy so I am...
Looking good!
Local marine surveyors: https://www.marinesurvey.org/surveyors/united-states/ohio/
I have been lurking in your thread for a while but now I have to comment: Respect! What and accomplishment this was a big step towards getting the boat into its elements.
The most important question you have to ask yourself is, "Do I really want to put my family and friends at risk in this boat?" You wouldn't take them in a pickup truck with a cracked frame or a...
Elan is a beautiful boat, well done! Keep having fun.
"I agree with Dave and rgthom that it will fade away a bit with paint.
here's a random thought: Considering the motor is protected by the box you're building, does it still need the plastic...
Okay, I am impressed, saw your post first thing in the morning and it made want to go back to bed and take a nap! The good condition of the planking is also impressive. I have a hunch you were...
Well done!
I used Willard to slash saw my black locust a few years back. At that time they did have while oak but it was kiln dried. It's worth a call, you might get lucky.
There was/is a mall sawmill Glen Gardener, Hunterdon County, NJ (908) 217-6105. A few years back the had a good supply of air dried white oak. If they are close enough you could give them a call,...
Nice progress Neil!
"You were right with “her” Hugh, she’s a Rhodesian Ridgeback and that’s her spot - she’s pretty chilled."
I rescued a Rhodesian Ridgeback out of a bad circumstance once. That dog would climb...
Boy, you work fast, you got all the done in just a few seconds!
The price may be high but perhaps you can find what you need here:https://www.clcboats.com/shop/products/boat-building-supplies-epoxy-fiberglass-plywood/western-red-cedar.html
You might want to...
That's a useful tip Neil. I see the "quality Control Officer" has given his approval.
So I'm look out the window at this:
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But I so want to be here again!
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I'v only done a limited number of plugs but a flush cut saw worked well in my clumsy hands.
Pure Beauty!
Can you move the microphone mount to the other side of the VHF?
Not true, we just tell different lies these days!
May I suggest: https://nautos-usa.com/products/buoyancy-bag-holt-pvc-shaped-bow-airbag-83cm-x-91cm-x-35cm-sb2101-holt
They come in different sizes and shapes.
Great to see that you broke the ice and dove in! It gets easier from here. My I suggest that you try "cloths pins" for the planks. I have very many left over from my build, I'd bring them over but...
Sorry if I was not clear. All gains were half gains. The garboard gains were cut on the boat once the glue had set. I think a rebate plane is a better choice than a chisel - at least in my hands....
Neil,
The receiving edge of the entire length of the garboard planks were beveled using a 1-1/2" fillister plane, zoom in on post #45 and you can see the bevel. I f you look a post 43 you can see...
I vote for the red, it makes the lines of the boat pop. Parchment would be cooler but it won't highlight the lines of the boat the way red would. You might consider green as it should absorb less...
The laminated stems and keelson of my Caledonia yawl are all black locust glued with West epoxy. The back locust case logs are are also bonded to the keelson with West epoxy. Just rough up the...