Swampscott Dory with old One-Lunger

[TerryLL]

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Very nice. Post more pics. Was this done from offsets alone or w/ some CAD?

I bought the plans from WB, which included the lines and offsets, as well as the patterns for the stems. The plans that Iain Oughtred produces are very complete and accurate. Many of his other plans have been built by members here.

[shickey]

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I bought the plans from WB, which included the lines and offsets, as well as the patterns for the stems. The plans that Iain Oughtred produces are very complete and accurate. Many of his other plans have been built by members here.

Looks like a nice shop set up.

[shickey]

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Just getting started this summer on the second strake. Not sure what to officially call this strake since garboard,broad,binder, and sheer only account for 4 strakes and this dory will have 5 strakes. I bought some really cheap Harbor freight hand screw clamps and scarfed on some additional length for planking clamps. I used some ancient West System epoxy which I don't use for anything important but thought it was worth the risk on these clamps. It still worked fine. This is a least 10 years old (maybe 15), Part one seemd fine but the hardener had darkened to a reddish brown and smelled like ammonia. Still kicked.
I am using some beautiful Atlantic White Cedar from Hudak Lumber in Vermont.
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[johngsandusky]

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Clever modification on the clamps.

[shickey]

3 out of 5 strakes done. Stretch goal would be all 5 by end of summer. If it stays under 85 degrees I might make it.

[johngsandusky]

Nice work! Reminds me of my father's dories.

[shickey]

Thanks John, Was your father a boat builder?

[Autonomous]

Y'all are probably two steps ahead of me but I've heard concerns about fuel leaks and fire dangers on the old gravity feed carb systems of that era.
Be safe.

[johngsandusky]

Thanks John, Was your father a boat builder?

Just an amateur. He built two dories, two kayaks, two canoes. Started me on a lifetime of boats.

[shickey]

Y'all are probably two steps ahead of me but I've heard concerns about fuel leaks and fire dangers on the old gravity feed carb systems of that era.
Be safe.

I readily admit that the whole idea of putting a 1907 motor in a new boat is not a logical idea. Even if the boat's design precedes the advent of engines. But it is an idea that is stuck in my head in a mixture of sound, smell, vibration, and other memories. I am not as worried about explosions or fires since it is going to be completely open (except for a box around the engine to close for wet conditions). I also will, of course, be careful. The thing that worries me the most is that I plan on rigging a tent/tarp for overnighting (ala Roger Barnes) and any fumes are likely to mix with the taste of the beer. And my wife is less likely to enjoy the experience since she does not harken back to the smell of gas or diesel. I worked on a lot of gas docks (may be related to the logic problem).