Mike, I have just finished a 16x48 Don Hill on missing plans. What is a high side boat?
Kenny

What is a typical measurement of a high side. I do not know what I built.

Thanks Mike. I did get both sides from one sheet, so I guess it qualifies as a low side.
I picked up a Baker Trailer from Randy today... at least it is now missing from his yard. Nice looking trailer, all galvanized. Can't wait to load the boat tomorrow and try it out.
Kenny

Mike - Great looking boat... is that Meranti?? I like the multiple options for Oar Locks... looks like you even have one back toward the transom between the 8 & 9 ribs??
I also like the silver guard rail along the bottems of each side... great look - does it work as well as the UHM plastic? (I'm thinking of changing it out on mine)...
Greg

I should let Mike answer the questions, so jump in Mike.

Kenny... a high side usually has two inches more side panel than a standard. I usually say at the oar lock but oar locks aren't always in the same location. 22" sides for low side, 24" sides for standard, 26" sides for high side.

Greg, the metal guard has been used by Ray Heater and Cyrus of Ray's River Dories for years. It works very well. They use stainless steel 1/2 inch 1/2 round hollow back rub rails. You can buy the stock at http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/search.do?freeText=rub%20rail&page=GRID&history=lruferyk|other|freeText~stainless+rub+guard^page~GRID^user_att_name0~UserType^user_att_value0~NewUser

Super job on the boat Mike! Is that your boat that will be for sale this year?

Please do bring it to the show.

Yes, we just got in a big batch of meranti. It has some interesting pattern. I also have some 10ft fir that Ed Portz had ordered as a special lay up. It is some of the best fir I've seen in years.

Then just for fun you might want to try out a new water based cross linked acrylic we are trying out. If it holds up like I think it might I will be very excited about it.

Mike,
you gotta bring that boat over for the boat float and festival on the 25th... should be fun. I know it's a haul - but I'll buy you coffee at the launch... so far we have about 20 boats lined up for the Parade... would love to add you.
GH

Mike - nothin to the float - that stretch is real straightforward - no tricks. There will be lots of boats so "finding the line" won't be an issue. There are some good campsites up on the McKenzie but I don't which ones will be open... I'll ask Randy - his place is right on the river...
Look forward to meeting you and your boat.

Mike,
Here is what Randy writes in answer to your camping question...
A.J., Ray Heater and their crew all stay at Delta Campground which is at the junction of Hwy 19 and Hwy 126. That is the closest campground and should be an interesting night.
There you go.
GH

Thanx for the info Greg

Hi Mike,
Yes, the process involves vacuum bagging. Price wise, I would have to get back to you on that because I'm not the one who prices the jobs. Right now our sheets are 1/4 inch but we are working on perfecting an 1/8 inch sheet. I do know that the epoxy is pricey but it cures even in water. The only time we use any fasteners is one or two to hold the pieces in place while bagging in a hard bend situation. Check out our web site www.linktech-inc.com

Thanks Mike, I say go with the orange. It my favorite color and I think it would look good. Especially durning hunting season

Mike,

You are welcome for the referral, I have seen your work with that last DH highside and it was outstanding!

Yes sir, stop by anytime to see the boat, I am currently putting new plastic battens on today. My intent is to build another dory this winter and completely deck it over. The one I have now has compartments front and rear but not in the middle section. It is a great Northwest boat, been down the Rogue, Owyhee, North Umpqua, MF Salmon, etc several times. On another note, do you have plans for a DH 18 foot highside if there is such a thing?

Regards,

Robb

Hi Mike,

A notched, or stepped scarf weakens the surface veneers slightly in order to get a visually more pleasing fit. Yet the outmost veneers are the most important ones when bending is involved, as those recieve most of the stress of a bend. Interrupting that even resistance (against the bending stress along the fibers of a normally sloped joint) with a either partial or full breach (notch) of those fibers will make a weak point in the bend.

Higher quality plywoods have more, this thinner veneers. Thus those should especially not be notched. My opinion is that scarfs should not be notched at all, but I know it is often done, mostly with fir plywood and the plywood survives.

Greg

My pleasure. Take care and go fishing.

Greg

Mike , Thanks for the comments. It is not perfect by any means but is mine. I did use 1/2" thick white oak chines. I did not have any problems with bending the oak usually warmer and humid weather The lines were just the right curves that the wood conformed with out using steam. Just followed the pictures and instructions on pg 8 of Installation of Battens ,letter B from plans. Those angles 21 and 7 degrees on Rib 8 I struggled with that also. I think that was the last rib I built and placed and for some reason I left most of it 21 degrees but can't remember for sure. I have a slight twist at the transom so the bottom, port,right side does not sit flat on the trailer. I did not catch this until to well after bottom glassed .If I build another one I would not hang from rib #5 very long but build a base,ladder-frame strong back, to make sure all was straight. Hind sight is great gift. Maybe this 2 angled rib might have been one of the few things to do with my twist ...I don't know. I'm still looking forward to seeing how it handles in the water and if need be will try and correct later. Hope this helps Steve

Mike, Do you have any cool boat photos you are currently building? Cheers, Robb

Mike, Thx for the reply. Flat sawn clear POC starts at $3.00bf and VGC starts at 4.25bf. Prices increase based on growth-rings per inch and length as well as width. Mark

Don't think i am the same Kevin Bruner as Gray is not a family name. -Kevin

Mike,

 

Thanks for adding me to your friend list.  My parents are having a great time in Alaska, there up in the Kenai peninsula now.  Nice job on the power boat I love the way it looks.  I'm planning on building a skiff this winter since i sold the Clackacraft this spring.  Thanks again and nice job on the boats they look great!!!