Baker 17x54 build

Well I'm building a 17 54 baker drift boat. So far I've got a pallet of expensive ply wood and one scarf cut

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Permalink Reply by Mike Thomas on September 4, 2016 at 7:00am

Putting 6 oz on the sides I found to be fun and easy. The heavy stuff on the bottom, not so much, but needed for strength.

Permalink Reply by Bennett Yarbrough on September 21, 2016 at 9:03pm
So between my table saw crapping out and moving I've been unable to keep going. But it's all good now and I've got 8/9 bottom ribs done. Thinking I'll have ribs complete by next weekend. Ordered all my fasteners today so I can just keep chugging along

Edit: forgot to say thanks for the advice. Went back and read tungstens numbers on weight of epoxy per density of cloth and it'd make no sense not to do 4 or 6 on the sides
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Permalink Reply by Bennett Yarbrough on September 21, 2016 at 9:07pm
Forgot the more clear picture
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Permalink Reply by Mike Thomas on September 22, 2016 at 2:02pm

I dont see #8 frame;) I think the 6 oz was nice on the side. If I look really close I can see the glass weave a little bit, but its pretty transparent, and I`m sure it added some protection for the wood. I used Wests special clear hardener

Permalink Reply by Bennett Yarbrough on October 11, 2016 at 9:21am

So its dawned on me that no one starts a build thread before their frames and stem are done because it's not an exciting thing to read about.  But no matter, had to buy a new table saw but I'm on a role

Permalink Reply by Bennett Yarbrough on October 14, 2016 at 7:16am

Laminated my transom blank last night, 1/4" to 1/2" for a 3/4" transom

Pretty 1/2" ply

Finished Stem(angles look odd in photo but are true)

Almost ready to put it together

Weighing down transom blank

Permalink Reply by Bennett Yarbrough on October 14, 2016 at 7:29am

Before I finish my frames I've been wondering about my interior finish. Originally, I had planned to oil the entire interior. I have seen how the stitch and glue guys like to run that blueish durabak on the inside of their boats and then stumbled across this picture of greg hattens

If you notice the bottom of all the frames as well as the floor is coated in what looks like a durabak material.  Would this have any impact on rot way down the road or would it completely seal the wood? I was thinking if I were to go this route I'd epoxy the bottom of every frame. 

Permalink Reply by tungsten on October 15, 2016 at 5:49am

Stitch and glue boats are normally covered with glass,floor and up the sides.So this does the water proofing.Durabak was just an easy way to cover/hide all the lumps and bumps from the glass work,saved a lot of sanding.

Durabak is good stuff but i dont think its meant to water proof?,if you covered everything in epoxy first 2-3 coats then i think youll be OK.Keep in mind removing the durabak in the future will difficult.

Permalink Reply by Bennett Yarbrough on October 15, 2016 at 10:45am
Thanks tungsten, I guess my question is which would be a more lasting solution? Epoxy then durabac floor and bottom frames, or just oil? Also, I'm assuming with something like durabak hosing the boat out would work great vs with oil can you effectively hose it out or will grit stay in the corners?
Permalink Reply by Bennett Yarbrough on October 15, 2016 at 10:45am
I ask because if I decide to do durabak it'd be nice to epoxy my frames before final assembly
Permalink Reply by tungsten on October 15, 2016 at 8:45pm

I would think frames and floor boards covered in epoxy then durabak would last quite long and be easy to pressure wash clean.If you could tint the durabak to look like wood that would look awesome!

Permalink Reply by Bennett Yarbrough on October 30, 2016 at 6:53pm
I think that's what I'm doing tungsten. They offer it in texture and smooth and a good selection of colors

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