Simmons Sea Skiff 18 in Missouri

[figo]

Re: Simmons Sea Skiff 18 in Missouri

Not the one the wind blew off its stand was it? I don't remember exactly what that one was.

[chilt]

Re: Simmons Sea Skiff 18 in Missouri

figo,
There is a wooden boat show in the fall in Southport, NC. I believe it is the first weekend in November this year. Many SSS's there every year. They even have a 'Best of Simmons' award.

https://southportwoodenboatshow.com/

[figo]

Re: Simmons Sea Skiff 18 in Missouri

Thanks for the info! I can't make it this year but I will keep it on my list!

[figo]

Re: Simmons Sea Skiff 18 in Missouri

Since I'm on , just a little update. Getting close to finishing the decking.
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[simmons22]

Re: Simmons Sea Skiff 18 in Missouri

She's looking so nice! So veeeerrrrry nice!

[DhBlack]

Re: Simmons Sea Skiff 18 in Missouri

Hello,
I have been researching the forums on SSS18. This thread stopped on 01/04/18. Anyone have an update? Looked like things were progressing well. My father and I are about to send our Simmons 18 build to paint and was curious if anyone has suggestions on specific colors that might have been preferred by Simmons.

Thanks

[DhBlack]

Re: Simmons Sea Skiff 18 in Missouri

Sorry, showing my Junior status! Last posted 8/13/19

[figo]

Re: Simmons Sea Skiff 18 in Missouri

Wow! i've been gone awhile! I was having some trouble with a couple of things mostly design elements. I was struggling with weather to go with a center console or just go with tiller stearing. I've decided on tiller. The other thing was the transom top edge, it was just 3/4" plywood and didn't really match up well with the decking i installed so I finally used a 1" piece of Mahogany laminated to it and shaped then installed knees in the corners, looks much better. So I'm semi retired now, only working about 18 hours a week and the weather is cooling off a little. Hopefully I will start making progress again, I would like to launch this coming spring.
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[jim_cricket]

Re: Simmons Sea Skiff 18 in Missouri

Figo, very nice build. What made you decide on a tiller? Will you use an extension and a grab post for standing? Or steer from back aft. Just curious, as I've fooled around with tiller steer ideas on several boats.
Cricket

[figo]

Re: Simmons Sea Skiff 18 in Missouri

I'm a big guy and all the Simmons I've seen list to the side of the wheel. I considered center console but I could not come up with a design I like. All in all the whole design delima was holding up production. I will probably need a tiller extension but for now I am going to mount a restored 1968 Merc 200 and see how that works.

[brad9798]

Re: Simmons Sea Skiff 18 in Missouri

You have all winter to figure it out and get her ready for spring! Looks amazing.

[figo]

Re: Simmons Sea Skiff 18 in Missouri

Just some quick non progress pics, I should get the restores 1968 Merc 200 mounted next weekend then I can figure out seating / steering setup.

[simmons22]

Re: Simmons Sea Skiff 18 in Missouri

Figo... I've been away for awhile. I'm astounded by your progress. Well done! I'm like you, waiting for warmer weather. She is looking very smart in her new coat (dare I say, 'winter white'!). Looking forward to your launch. Keep us all apprised of progress with your wonderful photos.

[Bill Perkins]

Re: Simmons Sea Skiff 18 in Missouri

Here are a couple of simple layouts of Simmons 18's from a gathering of the boats outside Wilmington .

[johnrbayer]

Re: Simmons Sea Skiff 18 in Missouri

Figo, I'd say the 20hp is just about right. Mine has a 2006 4-stroke Merc 35 and that's almost too much power!

Cheers,
John in VA Beach, VA