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By McKenzieDriftBoat.com
Replacing Sides Near Chine......? Help Needed!
So..... I like many new boat builders decided to rebuild/ refurb, rather than build new. I came to this conclusion based on a few constraints, cost, time and shop capabilities.....
Needless to say, I should have built new....... Anyway, I have rebuilt each of the interior ribs using white oak. My newest task is removing the bottom 12" (approx) of each side and replacing with new plywood. I will also replace the inner and outer chine and bottom, due to substantial rot.
I have limited workshop capabilities, but I do have the basics, table saw, router, etc. I am also fairly handy, but have never done this type of project before. I have seen a few posts on this forum of similar projects. I am going to attempt scarfing the sides. Notice I said attempt. I have seen the true scarf joint and a stepped joint. My question (to get to the point!) is..... What is the best way for me to do this? IS there a technique that is better than another? And are there any tricks for figuring the measurements to make it work easier? For example; Users Brian, here on the forum posted pics of exactly what I am attempting to do, but it's been awhile since his last post.
So in conclusion, I would really appreciate some tips from those with this type of experience. Thanks for reading and stay cool!
Josh
Needless to say, I should have built new....... Anyway, I have rebuilt each of the interior ribs using white oak. My newest task is removing the bottom 12" (approx) of each side and replacing with new plywood. I will also replace the inner and outer chine and bottom, due to substantial rot.
I have limited workshop capabilities, but I do have the basics, table saw, router, etc. I am also fairly handy, but have never done this type of project before. I have seen a few posts on this forum of similar projects. I am going to attempt scarfing the sides. Notice I said attempt. I have seen the true scarf joint and a stepped joint. My question (to get to the point!) is..... What is the best way for me to do this? IS there a technique that is better than another? And are there any tricks for figuring the measurements to make it work easier? For example; Users Brian, here on the forum posted pics of exactly what I am attempting to do, but it's been awhile since his last post.
So in conclusion, I would really appreciate some tips from those with this type of experience. Thanks for reading and stay cool!
Josh
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Permalink Reply by eric stevens on
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Replacing just 12 inches of the side pannels would be a lot of work if you are talking about all the way around the boat. Is this wood totaly rotten? If it is still has some life in it i would just fiberglass it and get it back out on the river. If you have already cut out the strip of the side pannel than you will have to scarf a new strip in. You can measure up 3 1/2 inches all the way around and make a strait line all the way around and then take a power planer and sander to it to make it tapered for a 3 1/2 inch scarf. This will take a lot of time. If you just have a few spots that are rotten i would not remove everything i would just remove the bad spots and fill them with epoxy putty then fiberglass them. If you can post some pictures of this project on here you will get better ideas on how to fix it, good luck
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Permalink Reply by Randy Dersham on
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Hello Josh,
A member, Brian, did this same repair to the bottom and lower sides of an old double ender that he has. He did it the right way and photos can be found on his home page. ClICK HERE to go there.
The step scarf is not perfect but because it is running the length of the boat and supported by the frames it is the right way to make this transition.
As Eric said, post photos and you will get a lot of help.
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Permalink Reply by Rick Newman on
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Josh, I have located a few pictures and I know that are more on my pages. AJ from http://www.woodboattours.com/ sent them to me when I was considering a similar repair to my first boat. If you search the archives for scarf repairs and you will also find the discussions and AJ's responses. He has some great ways to do these repairs and has added a lot of information over the years.
Good Luck
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Permalink Reply by Josh Sharp on
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Gents-
Thank you for the replies. What is the best way to make the scarfs? Belt sander, router, planer?
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Use a router and a straight edge to cut a 1/8 inch deep scarf in the plywood as it is on the side of the boat. Like in this photo from Brian. You would cut the same scarf in the replacement board before you put it on the boat. Epoxy the joint with a epoxy filler mix like West Systems Six 10 or System Three Gel Magic.
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