Wooden Boat People
By McKenzieDriftBoat.com
Update on my build
Hello all,
I started putting pieces together today, and I'll be damned, but it is starting to look like a boat.
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Permalink Reply by Guy Fredrickson on
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That's awesome Greg. You are weeks ahead of me! I'm getting ready to start cutting frames. Keep posting and good luck!
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Permalink Reply by Greg Jensen on
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Guy, with the model you built and your spreadsheets, you are years ahead of me.
If my boat looks half as good as your model I will be a very happy boat builder.
And remember, if you need any help, let me know. I needed 2 people to help me wrap
my sides, and needed every extra hand that was there.
Greg
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I am building a VERY modified version of Sandy's Honky Dory. I have extended it to 18', and while starting to fit the frames, I didn't like the lines. I probably screwed up the math for the frame dimentions, but found that with just 3 frames in place, I loved the way it looked. I will be installing the transom tomarrow and fitting the bottom. Wish me luck....
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Permalink Reply by Rick Newman on
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Wishing you lots of luck! See I knew you could do it! Keep posting those pictures. Greg what are you using for fiberglass?
Rick Newman
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I am using 1.5 oz chopped strand. Multiple layers both inside and out.
Greg
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Are you planning on covering that with a fiberglass cloth? Fiberglass cloth has strength because of the diameter of the fibers when twisted into a into strand and then more importantly because it is then woven a fabric so that all the strands can contribute to the strength.
I guess more importantly what kind of conditions do you plan to expose your boat to? Gentle rivers, few rocks, sandy beaches, if so the chopped strand may be okay because you won't have a worry of fracturing your boats sides or bottoms.
What are you using to "fair" or smooth out the fiberglass before you paint it? Automotive body putty is inexpensive and could be used.
Good luck with everything.
Rick Newman
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I fish primarily in southeastern idaho. Most of the water I float is fairly gentle, and while a person can run into trouble on any water, I try really hard to stay away from the big rocks.
As to the glass, the results of the testing I did on some sample pieces really relieved a lot of the worry I had regarding the glass and resin I am using. I am not kidding when I say I REALLY beat the crap out of it with a 21oz framing hammer. The ultimate failure was delamination, but to get to that point would have caused very significant structural failure on any type of boat I have ever been in.
As to the fair, right now I am just planning on a LOT of sanding. After the layers of glass have cured, I will sand it out and put on 1 more layer of just resin to try and float out most of the low spots and then SAND baby SAND...
Then I plan on a really good primer coat, and automotive paint, both inside and out.
After all else is done, my final step will be a spray on liner for the bottom, which one I am not sure yet.
But as I have found, all plans are subject to change, and I'm sure that Mr Murphy will throw a few more curve balls my way.
And if all else fails, its alway fun to have a big bonfire, roast a few hotdogs, crack a cold beer, and start again....
This site has been an increadible source of information, and as always, thank you all for your advice and knowledge. Please keep it coming.
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I doubt that you will get to enjoy a campfire with parts from your boat. I would bet that sanding combined with body filler will be the lesser of two evils. When I faired the inside of the bottom of my boat I first did a float coat of epoxy combined with filler material to fill the major imperfections. I then ran my belt sander of that coat of epoxy and then filled the remaining holes with body filler. I also used Duralar a mylar like material that I squeegied smooth over the epoxy. I ended up with some bubbles but far fewer than just a plain filler coat of epoxy.
Brad Dimock, whom frequently posts on these pages helped me with the information I needed to try the system. While I did the process while the panels were laid out flat he did the process on an upside down hull. He finished the hull with paint, but I don't know what he faired the surface with. The paint job turned out great.
Again, good luck!
Rick Newman
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