Wooden Boat People

By McKenzieDriftBoat.com

Pilot Holes, bedding nails & Chine install Questions

So I have most of my boat lofted. For those that dont know I am building a 15' skiff from scratch without any plans. Yes, I am a glutton for punishment.

When I get to installing the sides I have been wondering about a couple of things. I will be using 14ga ring shanks, here is what I am trying to find out.

1. What size pilot hole does everyone reccomend?

2. I am planning on coating the sides with resin. If I do 2 coats would it be easier to do one coat off the boat, drill pilot holes, install the sides, and then another coat over top?

3. Is there a need to bed ring shanks with something like 5200 or will they be fine on their own?

4. Does paint go on before or after FG resin?

Thanks guys,

Andrew

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Permalink Reply by Rick Newman on June 10, 2011 at 8:40am

Check out the wooden structure sitting on the lawn in Mike Colliers photos on these pages of his new boat. He used that to hold his boat on it's side. I have no doubt that mike will be able to show us some pictures of it in use. It's much easier to paint in as close to horizontal as you can, not only is it easier physically, but it is easier to avoid runs and such. My current build is being painted as much as possible in pieces and then assembled.

Rick Newman

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Permalink Reply by Andrew on June 10, 2011 at 8:59am

I am recovering from a hernia surgery so I will have to find a way to get the boat horizontal for sure. That, and it is much easier to work on it when it is able to rotate.

I have exposed trusses in my garage so I will likely rig up a block and tackle. I also have an idea that I saw that a guy used to put his car frame on a rotisserie that I may try out.