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So while I have been planning my build I started looking at trailers and realized the plans don't call for an eye on the stem to attach a winch or safety chain to. I don't care much about winching the boat up, but without an eye how do you secure the boat to the trailer and make sure it doesn't shift?
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Unless you buy a specific (expensive) pair, hand cuffs are all keyed the same. The keys are pretty common too....
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I don't have a sufficient air compressor and I don't have a spray gun so I dont know how I would apply the automotive coating. Also, what type of coating would I look for?
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I am going to order my beaver tail supplies from Raka and want to make sure I didn't miss anything.
I am going to have a bright finish so I plan on using 6oz cloth and only wood filler for fillets. I was going to skip the graphite powder.
6 gallons epoxy
5 lbs wood flour (cheaper to buy 5 pounds)
1 roll (50 yards) 6" fiberglass tape
13 yards of 50" 6 oz fiberglass
20 ya
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To could make it "The one." It's not only a one man boat, but it's the number one boat you have ever built. Sorta cheesy and sounds like a sales pitch but in this case it's true. When you say it's heavy, how heavy is it? I'm guessing heavy enough you need a trailer to get it around by yourself?
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Well since we are adding pictures.....Here are a few fiberglass builds.
Did I mention I like glass? I needed another project so I decided the wife would like glass too......
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So the feds put a damper on my boat building. I guess I can be content with the fact my taxes make it possible for some able bodied young American to decide not to work......
I have gone over Raka's website and called them yesterday and I have a pretty good idea about what I need to order when I have the money. I am still kind of wondering what all I will need, specifically the misc item
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Crosscut is where I ended up going. Their prices were only marginally higher than mr plywood but they actually stocked hydrotech, where as mr plywood would have to order it. I liked being able to pick and choose pieces as well as the instant gratification of taking it home with me.
Crosscut hardwoods is quite the store. I could spend a lot of money there....
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Bottom scarfs are done. I put a new iron in an old stanley #4 and tuned it up. I bought a thrift store spoke shave and tuned that up as well. The combo really did the trick. The plane did the bul of the work and the spoke shave cleaned every thing up and feathered the edge nicely. Now the bottom is done I guess I need to call Raka.
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Is the vertical center line just a mark on the stations at the center. Or do you glue on a piece of wood (or something) between the bottom and top piece as an indicator? I believe the function of this center line is to make sure the stations are not only lines up centered, but also so they are level. Does it sound like I am on the right track?
Tungsten, the floor I am making will not interfer
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I am going to prepare the two strong back stations and I think I am going to use the wood floor method. I have a large piece of scrap 3/4 ply I would like to use as a "wood floor" for positioning the two stations and squaring every thing up. Is there any reason this wouldn't work?
I am also going to purchase four casters and make a small mobile station out of 4X4 legs, 2X4 frame
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In theory a big plane makes sense because you are joining a long area. I think the theory falls short for a couple reasons, the first is I am looking for something beyond flat; I want the two sides of the joint to be a uniform thickness and a uniform bevel. "flat" for plywood I think is relative because it will be flat in relation to what is supporting it from below. I could plane the s
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Finished the first and second scarfs. I made the decision I am gonna buy a better small plane. I fought the one I have every few strokes having to reset it and I don't want to do the half inch ply with it.
Probably not exciting to the readers but exciting to me!
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Well I was a little hesitant to start the scarf but I threw caution to the wind and went for it. I recently acquired a large joint plane (Stanley 7) and thought that would be the ticket. Well after using it and a smaller hand plane I think a smaller plane is the way to go. Unfortunately my smaller plane is low quality and not near as nice to use as the Stanley. I am gonna sharpen up the smaller p
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So today is a work on the house day, not a boat building day. But if I am passing through the shop a few swipes with a hand plane is no big interruption.....
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So I have a questions about stem length and dimensions. In the plans, in the definitions it lists the stem as a 30 inch piece of wood, and the basic triangular design lists two measurements for the shape, but the better design does not list any dimensions. Should I just cut the stem at 30 inches and shape it, or cut it longer then trim it once installed? Also, how do I know if I am making the bet
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I have never used the rod you are referencing so I cant compare it..... I do know the Steffen's are typically in the middle, they are a very responsive glass action, but they are faster and more progressive then the limber, noodle like glass rods.
Both Mark Steffen and James Green are great to deal with and would likely be able to compare the rod you referenced to their blanks and might
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Well a few hundred dollars later I have all the wood I need to construct the boat. I purchased 6mm Hydrotek for the sides and 12mm for the bottom, 1X2 white oak for gunwale and a 4x4 length of mahogany for the stem. I will probably hand plane the scarfs, but will have to wait until some more money comes my way to do a Raka order and glue it all up.
On that note, how do I order fillers from Rak
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As I understand it flat bottom boats want to skid if you are on plane and trying to maneuver, so instead of going around rocks you skid sideways into them. The hull I am thinking is very similar to what you are describing, except there is still enough of a V the length of the hull in the water to keep the boat more responsive. Also if I used the boat where there was chop it would ride smoother th
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I came across this old post and was curious what you came up with, or if you were still in the market?
For single hand rods I exclusively fish glass, and make all my own rods. I see someone posted the fiberglass fly rodders link which is a great website. There are a number of reasons why I love glass but the biggest is you really get to feel fighting the fish, and you have awesome tippet prote
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Thats a sharp looking boat! I saw your build thread. How much does that weigh? I am looking for something pretty light to use a smaller jet on and something with some V to the hull.
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Thanks for the input guys. Sandy, I don't have any idea how to build a jet boat either (or really even a drift boat) but it interests me. The two models I mentioned have plans for building them in wood with ribs. I have not purchased the plans or seen a post stating how the inside is sealed, but I like the idea of encapsulating the whole boat in glass, maybe even explore Kevlar or carbon fib
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So I have been looking at different boats and plans on line and am wondering about the feasibility of a stitch and glue jet boat. I have seen a couple build with frames and have seen one or two references to stitch and glue jet boats but I can't find plans for any and have not found any plans being modified or personally designed boats. Looking at the Glen-L plans for both the scrambler and
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I certainly don't plan on deviating from the plans. I have zero boat building and about as much drift boat experience in general. I don't think I will be trying to come up with my own methods quite yet.
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Well this may seem like a small step but it was a big one for me. After spending the last few years dreaming about building a boat I decided to move forward. I paid for the plans a few days ago and bought the strongback lumber today. After a few house I had all 5 stations built. I will add legs later
I am still acquiring a few tools I need for the build and have yet to buy wood or epoxy. I
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Does that look about right? I got the angles two within a degree or two of equal on each side.
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Also, what are some alternatives to 1x6 pine boards? The instructions say 1x6, or OSB or whatever. At face value I think whatever means just that, but I don't want to build a strongback that will fail. From what I can find 1x6 anything around here is pretty spendy. if I use OSB should I buy enough to cut the sections in solid pieces? And would smaller lumber be sufficient, like a 1x2 or 1x3?
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I have read the description of how to build the strongback but I am not sure if I am picturing it correctly. Can someone post pictures of what the strongback should look like?
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In regard to my last post, price may keep me away from system 3. I can get a 3 gallon, non blushing epoxy and hardener kit for about $170 bucks. One gallon of just epoxy for system 3 is $96. I am pretty cheap and if Raka is a fraction of the price I am more likely to go that route.
On that note, how much epoxy and fiberglass am I likely to use?
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I was looking at Raka but I may decide to go with system 3 since it is available locally through the same store I will buy plywood through. I like the idea of not having to pay shipping and having a little local support if I need it.
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