First build

Hi everyone, I'm just getting started.  I've gathered all the tools, read Fletcher's book about 6 times (so great), and read quite a lot of these posts (also great).  I've decided to build a 17x54.  Went to the lumber dealer in town, and decided i'm definitely going to use the Hydrotek BS 1088 6mm for sides, and 12mm for floor.  I'm going to use Mahogany for the Stem.  I'm planning to use Port Orford Cedar for the frames, and was thinking i'd match that with White Oak for the rails/chines.  I hope to have the boat for the rest of my life, and while i want it to be the most beautiful boat ever built, I truly want to use materials that will last and be effective.  So, first question... Instead of White Oak, anyone ever use Port Orford for rails?  It seems like the color would be similar to White Oak, but i wonder about durability as a rail.  appreciate any insight you might have.

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Permalink Reply by Rick Newman on February 5, 2021 at 5:52pm

When some of the frames meet the gunnel on the ninth or tenth rib the angle at which the bolt goes through isn't in a perpendicular, rather an obtuse angle. Often part of the bolt will break through the side of the frame leaving exposed threads. Mike abutts a second piece of frame material to prevent this situation. The bolt runs through two pieces of wood rather than one. Sorry, but I cannot find a picture of this technique. Perhaps Mike will comment.

Rick

Permalink Reply by David Witton on February 8, 2021 at 8:28am

Here's an approach that takes a hint from Mike Baker's technique

Permalink Reply by Dusty on February 8, 2021 at 10:20am

wow, that would solve more than one problem for me.    thanks Dave.

Permalink Reply by Rick Newman on February 8, 2021 at 2:08pm

David, you are on top of it. Thanks for your input!

Rick

Permalink Reply by Bennett Yarbrough on February 5, 2021 at 6:41pm

I just used a long drill bit so I could eyeball how well it was lined up

Permalink Reply by Dusty on February 8, 2021 at 10:37am

Bennett,  I can tell you're a kindred spirit --  Any advice that includes "eyeball it"  is like a warm blanket to me... a warm, doomed blanket.

Permalink Reply by Bennett Yarbrough on February 8, 2021 at 8:48pm

Haha thanks dusty. It helps to have a second person but not necessary. Basically you can clamp a straight edge to the gunnel and as you look down from above you can line up your left and right, then another person from the side can make sure you’re parallel with your straight edge. I just would site it from the side and try not to move the drill when I addressed it for the actual drilling. Hope that makes sense

Permalink Reply by Guy Fredrickson on February 8, 2021 at 10:06am

My solution was to make an alignment jig.

Permalink Reply by Dusty on February 8, 2021 at 10:54am

Thanks Guy

Permalink Reply by Guy Fredrickson on February 8, 2021 at 12:19pm

I’ll send it to you if you think it will help. 

Permalink Reply by Dusty on February 8, 2021 at 12:30pm

well, I'm not certain how it works?  how do you know it is lined up on the exit side?  

Permalink Reply by Guy Fredrickson on February 8, 2021 at 1:23pm

I’ll take better pictures tonight. 

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