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 Shawn Baker on April 22, 2021 at 7:15am

well done Dusty!

Permalink Reply by Rick Newman on April 22, 2021 at 8:26am

i agree. I think we have a pretty great group around here!

Rick Newman

Permalink Reply by Bennett Yarbrough on April 22, 2021 at 7:47pm

Looks great!

Permalink Reply by Dusty on August 12, 2021 at 10:28am

Permalink Reply by Dusty on August 12, 2021 at 10:30am

got the rails done!  cut the stem and transom.  Now sanding, and some boat soup.  Then Anchor, decking, seats, knee brace... sheesh.  I still have quite a bit i guess.

Permalink Reply by David Witton on August 13, 2021 at 7:19am

looking good!

Permalink Reply by Dusty on September 19, 2021 at 11:46am

Random question: Has anyone studied the amount of force a transom can handle while anchoring?  I'm planning to put my anchor line through the center of the transom plywood and it made me think about this.  

I'm no engineer, but I started wondering, if a boat was anchored up in swift of current with max load, and the boat began swinging side to side, how much force the transom might be able to take before something would fail?

Permalink Reply by Guy Fredrickson on September 19, 2021 at 12:46pm

Never anchor the boat in swift current. That’s very dangerous. It can pull the transom down and swamp the boat in an instant. 

Permalink Reply by Dusty on September 19, 2021 at 12:06pm

Built the decking out of Fir from my uncle who's been squirreling away broken boards coming off the mill at his job with Roseboro lumber for 30 years.  

Permalink Reply by Dusty on September 29, 2021 at 1:07pm

Permalink Reply by Dusty on September 29, 2021 at 1:12pm

flipped her over and finally varnishing.  Got two coats so far.  Using Pettit Flagship Varnish 2015.  It looks amazing when dry, but so far i've had some trouble applying it without ending up with some drips.  hoping to have my technique refined by the last coat.

Permalink Reply by Rick Newman on October 3, 2021 at 7:12am

Looking pretty darn good. You have the right idea, practice will improve your skills. Much likereading a river and running rapids!

Rick Newman

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