Driftwood Drift Boat: Putting it together


My goal has been to build as quickly and cheaply as possible.  Its really fun just ripping angles into this warped and knotty drift wood and not worrying about the details.  Close enough is the name of the game.

The beach had plenty of pieces of 3/4" and greater plywood.  Perfect for the transom.


The driftwood frame are of questionable strength but will be just fine with a brace. 

 

The one thing I had to buy was the 1/4 plywood for the sides of the hull.  Nothing frilly.  AC fir.  2 sheets for 42 bucks.

 

By some miracle the pieces came together on the first try.  Its not perfect but it close!

 

Definitely worthy of an evening beer.

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Comment by Andy Hutchinson on November 27, 2011 at 7:57am

I just heard about this project through "eddy-lines". Awesome job/idea/dream. Can't wait to see the finished project. Very inspirational. Whoo-Hoo!

Comment by Boat-chippy on October 9, 2011 at 11:46am
Looks brilliant
Comment by Stephen Markley on August 2, 2011 at 7:04am
wow... I am really liking this. Thanks for showing us your progress.
Comment by Kelly Neu on July 26, 2011 at 1:49pm

Hi Will,

Just using what I had on hand... Some old varnish, boiled linseed oil, Turpentine 1:1:1 plus a dash of japan dryer.  I have never used this kind of finish so I am looking forward to seeing how it performs.  The outside hull got 3 coats, and it would happily drink up some more .  The inside will get 1-2 coats depending upon when I run out of materials.

Comment by Will Kimball on July 25, 2011 at 12:27am
What a great idea! Also a cheap way to practice building. Great report. How will you finish the boat? (If at all...)
Comment by Kelly Neu on July 13, 2011 at 9:30pm

My neighbors donated some water damaged 3/8" plywood sheathing.  I'll scarf the pieces together for the bottom. Its not bombproof but it ought to last 5 days.  ...that is with ideal boat parking and clean runs.

Planks for the bottom is a great idea though! I wish I would have thought of that.

Comment by Dave Z on July 13, 2011 at 8:45pm

damn girl, im loving it.  way to go.  Are you planking the bottom or buying more plywood?

 

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