@yumyumsashimi We used screws and carriage bolts Either stainless steel or galvanized steel A few deck screws were used attaching mahogany planks to cover plywood bottom. Square drive fasteners were the best from McFeely We also bought bolts and large screws from Jamestown Distributors in RI. Some items purchased locally at hardware, lowes, and HD. Hull is marine plywood from Boulter Plywood Somerville, Ma. Mahogany frame. Transom mahogany core between plywood. Stem Oak skeg PT 2 X 10 I believe
if you view the video The Beginning - Working on the Bottom of the Boat you will see that everything is attached to the bottom of the boat. There is a space at the bow where the chine ends. A base is attached to the stem and then glued and screwed into the bottom at the bow. The transom is attached to the motor box/well the hull and the bottom. The video The Boat Yard shows how the stem is attached and how the transom is attached. The "keel" is a skeg made from a 2x6 over mahogany, I Will video
That's a Roger! Most of the banter was about fighting pirates. My grandson wants to cut their throats, so I would say that given that, we are ahead of the curve. Mass Maritime Academy is only down the road from where this boat was built.
Because the wood strips used are relatively thin and quite long they are flexible enough to bend around the frames without treating with water or steam. The temporary pieces were pine. The wood used in the final construction was long grain fur inside the hull with a mahogany strip on the outside for a rub rail. The fur bent rather easily, the mahogany was a little more difficult to bend. But by bending the wood a little at a time and using many clamps we were able to install it without breaking.
As I recall from stem to stern she is 22 feet six inches long. I will check on the beam and other dimensions when I get back to the Cape and I will post that information here. The weather is finally starting to break here in New England and if the wind ever dies down perhaps Mike and I can get out on the water for some Spring Cod fishing.
what kind of screws and nails would be used? and what kind of wood?
yumyumsashimi 1 year ago
@yumyumsashimi We used screws and carriage bolts Either stainless steel or galvanized steel A few deck screws were used attaching mahogany planks to cover plywood bottom. Square drive fasteners were the best from McFeely We also bought bolts and large screws from Jamestown Distributors in RI. Some items purchased locally at hardware, lowes, and HD. Hull is marine plywood from Boulter Plywood Somerville, Ma. Mahogany frame. Transom mahogany core between plywood. Stem Oak skeg PT 2 X 10 I believe
sunnyquin 1 year ago
One eye & a wooden leg I think hes on his way out and not much of a foe and should go down fairly easy!
yumyumsashimi 1 year ago
need a closeup photograph of the stem, keel and chine - and how they connect
dirtTdude 1 year ago
if you view the video The Beginning - Working on the Bottom of the Boat you will see that everything is attached to the bottom of the boat. There is a space at the bow where the chine ends. A base is attached to the stem and then glued and screwed into the bottom at the bow. The transom is attached to the motor box/well the hull and the bottom. The video The Boat Yard shows how the stem is attached and how the transom is attached. The "keel" is a skeg made from a 2x6 over mahogany, I Will video
sunnyquin 1 year ago
I watched several of your videos. You've done an awsom job. Love the swing too.
pickleme101 1 year ago
wtf, "be careful, you might die!" "HHHHUUUHHH!!!!!!!!! I dont wanna be killed by a pirate!" i mean, what the bloody hell!
Britannic1997 2 years ago
hey pirates aren't cool its all about the merchant sailors!!!!!!!!!
superseamanalec 2 years ago 2
That's a Roger! Most of the banter was about fighting pirates. My grandson wants to cut their throats, so I would say that given that, we are ahead of the curve. Mass Maritime Academy is only down the road from where this boat was built.
sunnyquin 2 years ago
wow how do u bend the wood for the edges like that O_O
supermalv85 2 years ago 2
Because the wood strips used are relatively thin and quite long they are flexible enough to bend around the frames without treating with water or steam. The temporary pieces were pine. The wood used in the final construction was long grain fur inside the hull with a mahogany strip on the outside for a rub rail. The fur bent rather easily, the mahogany was a little more difficult to bend. But by bending the wood a little at a time and using many clamps we were able to install it without breaking.
sunnyquin 2 years ago
ahhh i see! wha? hmmm.. so if you steam a wood then dry it.. you can bend it to any shape you like?
that's so cool : d
supermalv85 2 years ago 2
Steam it and bend it while it is still wet and hot
sunnyquin 2 years ago
That vessel has real potential What are its dimensions?
Bretty135 3 years ago
As I recall from stem to stern she is 22 feet six inches long. I will check on the beam and other dimensions when I get back to the Cape and I will post that information here. The weather is finally starting to break here in New England and if the wind ever dies down perhaps Mike and I can get out on the water for some Spring Cod fishing.
sunnyquin 3 years ago
nice one uncle Mike
calpurnius1966 4 years ago 3
That's fabulous - anyone who thinks this boat is cool should visit splashvision . com, get the design for free and build it, for one of its cousins.
schristian86 4 years ago