First build

Hi everyone, I'm just getting started.  I've gathered all the tools, read Fletcher's book about 6 times (so great), and read quite a lot of these posts (also great).  I've decided to build a 17x54.  Went to the lumber dealer in town, and decided i'm definitely going to use the Hydrotek BS 1088 6mm for sides, and 12mm for floor.  I'm going to use Mahogany for the Stem.  I'm planning to use Port Orford Cedar for the frames, and was thinking i'd match that with White Oak for the rails/chines.  I hope to have the boat for the rest of my life, and while i want it to be the most beautiful boat ever built, I truly want to use materials that will last and be effective.  So, first question... Instead of White Oak, anyone ever use Port Orford for rails?  It seems like the color would be similar to White Oak, but i wonder about durability as a rail.  appreciate any insight you might have.

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Permalink Reply by Dusty on October 27, 2020 at 9:09am

thanks Dorf.

Permalink Reply by Dusty on November 22, 2020 at 11:24am

I'm going to use silicone bronze ring nails to hold the outside rail on, what should i bed it with?  Seems like 5200 is overkill here.

Permalink Reply by Bennett Yarbrough on November 22, 2020 at 5:54pm

I used life caulk. You want something that can be pulled off easier down the road for repairs

Permalink Reply by David Witton on November 23, 2020 at 7:01am

Not sure you'd even need to bed it - I didn't, and this area sees so little water it's all good so far. 

Permalink Reply by Dusty on November 22, 2020 at 11:33am

Permalink Reply by Dusty on January 19, 2021 at 5:57pm

Got a little more work done the past couple days.  Installed the outside sheer rail:

Permalink Reply by Dusty on January 19, 2021 at 6:07pm

I have a question.  One of my frames has the bevel slightly off which created a gap on one side. (see images below).   I'm concerned if I leave the gap it may put uneven force on that frame and cause it to fail. Should I try to fill this in with thickened epoxy? 

Permalink Reply by Rick Newman on January 19, 2021 at 7:16pm

Can you plane it to fit better? It almost looks twisted which won't be good long term.

Rick Newman

Permalink Reply by Shawn Baker on January 20, 2021 at 8:57am

^^

Your bevel fits down at the chine log.  The bevel has to roll slightly as the panel twists at a different angle from chine to sheer.

Or add a shim.  I try to avoid large epoxy fills--it runs out too easily, it's heavy, it's rigid (doesn't flex like wood), it's expensive.

Permalink Reply by Dusty on January 20, 2021 at 10:41am

I don't know how i'd accomplish the roll of the bevel at this point... I'm thinking shim may be my best bet.

Permalink Reply by Dusty on January 20, 2021 at 10:40am

it isn't twisted.  I sure wish I could plane it, but its nailed and epoxied.

Permalink Reply by Bennett Yarbrough on January 20, 2021 at 5:14pm

You could always get a deep clamp or two and squirt a little dab of thinkened epoxy in there. These work well for me

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