Just my hello from Utah

Just stopped to forum to say hi. Found this site when looking for marine plywood in the Utah area. I have not built a white water boat but see on in the future. My project right now is out of the pages type of boat. But I am building in wood but a much larger boat than what is here. I run a page on face book called Home Made Boat building http://www.facebook.com/Home.Made.Boat.Building and I am a active member with Glen-l forum they are long time suppliers of Boat plans, patterns, and kits for the amateur boat builder. I hope to pick your brains and gather info from you. I was also wondering if there are any builders in Utah area

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Permalink Reply by lhedrick on February 26, 2011 at 4:04pm

There are a few of us building here in Utah.

 

As for plywood we don't have a lot of options. MacBeath hardwoods on 300 West has some marine plywood but,,,,,,, they are not bargain.

 

Just post if you need help and we can ring in.

Permalink Reply by Rod Hughes on February 26, 2011 at 4:54pm
ok I was afraid of that I had called them earlier in last year was hoping somebody knew of someplace else.  Anybody somebody that ships in cheap. maybe I can get MacBeath's to give me a discount lol I need about 14 sheet of different sizes. thanks for the offer of help lol may have to hire a crane to do the flip but that is some time from now I am building a very big boat  this time lol haul weight around a ton
Permalink Reply by Jeremy Christensen on February 26, 2011 at 7:56pm

Ihad Macbeath bring 12 sheets of Hydrotek in from San Diego for me, cost was 55/sheet shipped. They don't get regular shipments from CA, so you pay special order shipping costs. They stock Okoume at 95/sheet, 6mm and Aquatek meranti, which I've been told is not suitable for much.



Discounts from Macbeath?? LOL indeed.

Permalink Reply by Rod Hughes on February 26, 2011 at 9:28pm
thank you for the info I know several people who have used Okoume.
Permalink Reply by Carl Thompson on August 9, 2011 at 6:44pm

Hi I live here in Utah and I build small one man boats.  I thought I was the only one building boats here in Utah. 

I build original boats from designs that just bounce around in my head.  My designs work but I am not happy with my finishing of fiberglass on the plywood.  I am hoping to find some pointers on how to get a smoother surface.

 

As far as plywood goes I just use exterior grade plywood, usually  1/4 inch.

Permalink Reply by Russell Turpin on August 9, 2011 at 8:09pm

I know some of the guys here in Colorado have used Boulter Plywood

 

http://www.boulterplywood.com/

 

Good Luck

Permalink Reply by John Greenleaf on August 9, 2011 at 11:12pm
I used Boulter for my build - Chris is awesome and the wood and marine plywood is tremendous  - however, they are located in Maryland (i'm in PA not too far away). Not sure how the shipping could be from the east coast (however i would think you could find cheaper, but who knows?); otherwise I would highly recommend. J.G.
Permalink Reply by Andrew M on September 1, 2016 at 3:50pm

I'm another Utahan. I thought you might like to know about the wooden boat get-together we're holding Sat., Sept 10, 1000 - 1700 at Rockport Reservoir. I'm bringing our 15 ft wooden sailing dinghy. Email me if you are interested. BTW: I started a page on FaceBook called "Utah Wooden Boat Rendezvous" as well. 

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