Been at this project for a few months now in my spare time.
Almost ready to flip it to start the inside work.

Looks great... where do you plan to use it... perfect for Barnstable Harbor/Sandy Neck

:btu:

coming along very nicely

did you use graffite on the bottom?

:btu:

coming along very nicely

did you use graffite on the bottom?

Thank You. It is graphite. Three coats of epoxy with a graphite powder mixed in.

Looks great... where do you plan to use it... perfect for Barnstable Harbor/Sandy Neck

Thank you. I plan to use the boat in buzzards bay around the westport area.

Nice job, look like it will be lots of fun, enjoy!

Was pretty easy with the help of a few friends.

That's awesome

WOW! that is a really large 17 ft boat :btu:

That is Sweet, keep the pics coming, won't be long now.

Great job!!!! Keep the pics coming!!!

Love the lines on that boat... keep on sending progress pics

WOW! that is a really large 17 ft boat :btu:

That is exactly how I would describe it! Beam is 7 feet and hull has alot of depth as well.

I have a kayak that is 17' long and weights 45 lbs.:)

BlondT. She does have sweet lines doesn't she!
Catch myself running my hands along her just for nothing.:biglaugh:
I will gladly put up more pictures as things progress.

Gorgeous! You're doing a great job and should be proud! Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing.

Nice! I was thinking this winter of doing one of those Brockway style skiffs. What plans did you use, I like the V rather than the flat bottom..but my boatbuilding skills may not be up to something more complex like yours.

Nice! I was thinking this winter of doing one of those Brockway style skiffs. What plans did you use, I like the V rather than the flat bottom..but my boatbuilding skills may not be up to something more complex like yours.

My plans are from Bateau.com. They have plans and kits for a wide variety of boats and skill levels.

..but my boatbuilding skills may not be up to something more complex like yours.

you aquire them by DOING them....don't let your mind rule your hands....
by the time your done you'll have learned

you aquire them by DOING them....don't let your mind rule your hands....
by the time your done you'll have learned

Thats the thing. I know almost nothing about all the mechanical aspects of a fully equiped center console fishing boat.

Wiring, pumps, fuel lines, steering etc. But I am eager to learn and looking foward to it.

Another picture here of my oldest son and myself just before the flip.

Awesome job!

Love to watch the progress on this.

After looking at the plans available on Bateau.com I think you are building their Fast Skiff 17 model... Are you building a center console or tiller steering version?

After looking at the plans available on Bateau.com I think you are building their Fast Skiff 17 model... Are you building a center console or tiller steering version?

Actually, it is the C17 or Classic 17 hull, but eliminating the cuddy and going with a center console. Very similar to the layout of the
Bateau C19.

Picked up the motor for our boat yesterday. 60 HP 4 stroke Yamaha
Very Exciting:jump1: Next thing I got to do is build a stand for it.

And some recent pics of whats going on inside the hull.

Chase tubes under sole for fuel, steering and controls, electrical, and bow light.

Are you planning on summer 2012 launching if all goes well...


looks great!

What a cool father son project. Definitely need the barn.

Nice!!!!!!!

What's the wood and where did you buy it?

great job , very big boat!

Are you planning on summer 2012 launching if all goes well...


looks great!

Thanks, I was planning on finishing in time to launch this summer, it is possible but I don't want to rush the job just to finish it in time.

I'm aiming for a high level of fitting out, finish work and paint.
Something less than perfection but more than a homemade workboat.
I have waited a long time to own a boat like this, so one more seaon without it won't be a dissapointment.

What's the wood and where did you buy it?

great job , very big boat!

Thanks, The plywood I am using are meranti and okume. They are in the mahogany family. Boulter Plywood in Somerville has it in stock in various thickness.

It is actualy 17'6" LOA with a 7' beam. Standing inside the gunwale is above my knees.

What a cool father son project. Definitely need the barn.

Thanks. My son thinks it is fantastic. I built the barn a decade ago not knowing I was going to build something like this, but it's perfect.

so you still have to purchase your steering assembly yes?

Beautiful Motor...

Yes I'm looking at the Teleflex Rotary no feedback 4.2 system

believe it or not, i think i have that system NIB in my garage. I bought it for a project mako i never got around to. i have to double check, i can't remember if i sold it.

Zacs: I might be interested. PM me if you still have it.
Also looking for a trailer if anyone has one they no longer need.

Progress... Center console with seat under construction.
Seat is removable for access to fuel tank (19 GAL.) and controls.
Fuel tank area will be completely sealed off from the console wiring.
Seat sides will have small vents to allow fumes to escape.

So the seat and seat-back will be removable like in pic2? What a great idea. nothing I hate more than cramming myself into the console to for on wiring.

I totally forgot to look for the steering system... duh. i will try and remember to do it when I get back on thurs.

Been working two jobs so it has slowed down my progress a bit, but has got me the cash I need to complete the boat.
Fairing and painting next.
Followed by rigging and wiring

Zacs: Sorry, by the time I noticed your PM, and I had already got my steering.

You got some serious talent !
Very nice project !

I'm very happy for you!! This must be so fulfilling on many different levels!! Congrats on the progress to date and I wish you the best going forward!!

So far that looks great. have you ever built a boat before? I am about to start my project (18' center console) and wanted to know what i am in for.

Knees: Welcome to the site. I would like to hear more about your project. Got your plans yet? A place to build?
If its your first boat, there are some good books that can be helpful.
Also you can learn alot from the more boat building specific websites with photos of the entire process.

I have built a few kayaks before and a couple of smaller flat bottom boats, but this build is alot more involved than any of those. Learned the basics of epoxy and fiberglassing on those. I have many years of woodworking experience, having worked as a carpenter for almost forty years. That and a large shop to work in.

Building a boat has been a dream of mine for many years . I'm not in a rush to finish and am enjoying the journey.

And thanks to all for the encouragement and good wishes.

Dude :kewl:

I almost never look in this forum as im not a boat guy and havent fished in one in the salt for a few years now, but glad i did.

what an amazing project! really blown away by it all.

The work looks top notch, cool design, well thought out.

awesome that you and your son are doing it together.

my pops and I rebuild a 66 caddy coupe deville a few summers ago, did it all outside under a 10x10 canopy tent, learned as we went, something i wont soon forget.

I find it gets harder and harder as I grow older to keep doing things with my dad, just based on time, work, seperate lives, etc, but that car is always a great memory.

love to see more pics.

and again great stuff man. :uhuh:

Hi Bob.....:claps::claps::claps: GREAT JOB!!!

Been a while since I've seen you on the sand. Does this mean no more long walks or runs for you? :D

As others have said, keep the pictures coming. It's great seeing it all come together.


This is a shot of a stand I built for my motor. Basic design, all aluminum with composite decking across the top....just make sure you build it high enough to comfortably work on. My stand (which is collapsable during the summer) stands at 46". Perfect height for performing maintenance on my motor.

Good Luck. Can't wait to see the finish work!!!

Hi Gil... I figure we'll meet up eventually, probably late some night during the drop.

I was out there last night during the incoming.... got two small stripers.

That is a great idea for the motor stand.... I had to get it off the floor right away so I just slapped together something temporary out of scrap wood.

Second picture is the pvc chases for the controls ,fuel, and electrical, that run under the floor from the console to the stern. I poured two part floatation foam in the space before the floor went down.

Chris...Thanks for checking it out. My son and I have spent more time together because of this project, and that has been a good thing.

Thanks Rmarsh, Im glad to be a part of the site. I do have my plans I have had them for several weeks now. I do not have nearly the experience you have as this is my first real wood building project. I have however read a few books and have spent any time on the computer searching through blogs and boat building sites reviewing pictures and comments. I have been getting more and more excited about it the more i research.
My plan is to start in the basment cutting the frames and building the transom then to move into a carport canopy (havent bought yet).
I am waiting for my fasteners and epoxy to arrive in the mail today and the fun begins :-)

Thats great Knees...I understand your exitement.
I think you will find that it isn't at all difficult to build, just one step at a time.

Basic tools are all you need.

As far as the designers estimated number of hours to build, and the amount of epoxy..... not even close.

What design are you going with?

I'm heading out to my shop soon to mix some epoxy and glue the coaming on the gunwales.

I sent you a PM not sure if it worked.. I am finding it very difficult to cut this white oak.. damn this stuff is hard

I sent you a PM not sure if it worked.. I am finding it very difficult to cut this white oak.. damn this stuff is hard

Yea white oak is pretty hard, you will need alot of good sharp blades. Are you cutting those frames with a jigsaw? Maybe going with a more aggressive blade, something with less than 10 teeth per inch. Also some jigsaws have a control knob that you can adjust for a more aggresive cut.

I just checked out the Kingfisher 18 and noticed it has alot of similarities, as far as the hull shape and interior layout, with the Bateau Classic 17 I'm building. The construction methods differ though, stitch and glue for the Bateau designs, and plywood on frame for the Glen-L boats.



Good Luck with your build and maybe start a thread with pictures if you can.

I am tring to cut the frames with a bandsaw as weill as a jigsaw. I am in search of blades for my bandsaw with 6 tpi. However, every place I have been either doesn't even carry bandsaw blades or none in my size; I may have to order online and hold off on cutting.

Glen-L does have some stitch and glue boats but the Kingfisher doesnt have that option.

I will start to post pictures as soon as I have something worth showing

FYI Knees is son of Got Stripers and he can catch, I saw this thread and knowing he's about to take the boat building plunge suggested he join and do some research. Not sure what the board name stands for, probably due to the fact that every time he fishes with the old man he is brought to his knees struggling yet again to outfish me:).

Its an old nickname.. I almost went with got more stripers :rotf2:

Also love the pic.. we need to get on more of those big boys

here is an excellent source for BS blades in any length you need... fast shipping too...

Band Saw Blades | Bandsaw Superstore (http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/general-purpose-bandsaw-blades.aspx)

Welcome to the site knees:btu:
we can always use more Patriots fans here :D

Anything I can do to help you out with your project, feel free to ask. Your Dad told me about what you were about to take on. Glad to see it.
I did a stitch and glue boat years ago and my best fiend did one traditionally like you are doing. It's very rewarding.



RMarsh, Your boat is coming along quite nicely :kewl:
if you need a hand with the fairing, I'd help, as long as the fishing is not hot.

Oh he's a Patriots fan, he has a 8" long logo flag tattoo on his back. Son after your fishing this past weekend, your name should be bottom feeder or sea robin.

Fantastic job! I don't have enough confidence in my skills to take on that sort of project.

Thanks everyone. and dad I am the sea robbin! my powers of snaggng scup and skates is unrivaled:fishin:

Hey Knees.....Had some early pictures of my build you might find interesting.

Shows the plywood frames on the building jig.

Burn's Power tools in Fall River may have the bandsaw blades you're looking for.

I feel that I have more control making those type of cuts with a jigsaw.

The band saw is getting packaged and returned. After buying new blades the saw just didnt have what I needed to cut. Im going out to get a top end Boch jigsaw.

RMarsh, Your boat is coming along quite nicely :kewl:
if you need a hand with the fairing, I'd help, as long as the fishing is not hot.

Thanks for the offer Slip! Going to start with the fairing compound this weekend. I'm thinking I'd better use the slow hardener in this heat.

My neighbor donated a 4' long piece of 6" x 6" mahogany beam which I sawed into 1/4" thick slats. I will use them to cover the console dashboard area for a natural wood finish.

My neighbor donated a 4' long piece of 6" x 6" mahogany beam which I sawed into 1/4" thick slats. I will use them to cover the console dashboard area for a natural wood finish.

Finish both sides equally or it will likely curl. Also use a dark pore filler first with mahogany for a better end result.

Finish both sides equally or it will likely curl. Also use a dark pore filler first with mahogany for a better end result.

Thanks Numby That is good advise.

Interlux makes a mahogany filler stain that I have used before. It will keep all the wood a more consistant color, and fill the pores. Then it will get Interlux two-part varnish.

Worked on the console some more ...almost finished
It was too hot yesterday to mix fairing compound.

Oh he's a Patriots fan, he has a 8" long logo flag tattoo on his back. Son after your fishing this past weekend, your name should be bottom feeder or sea robin.

Always a stones buster :grins: Welcome aboard knees, good luck with your build.

RMarsh you have mad skills... :drool:

Console needs more holes for gauges and switches and door panel below...

Thank you for sharing. I had that dream but never the time.

The console looks great... nice build quality. You are in the home stretch now.

Thanks.
I'm trying to decide on instument gauges and layout.
Theres alot of sanding and fairing to do before priming.

great project, been lurking until now. definitely some real craftsmanship.
one thing to think about is your guages. I saw your guage layout and if you are going with Yamaha digital guages then you only need the tach and speedo. they include the trim and fuel, I forget which does what but with both it covers everything. makes for a super clean install.

Great looking Boat. Congrats to you and your son.

Very nice build. quality work. can't wait to see the finish project.:buds:
jake

great project, been lurking until now. definitely some real craftsmanship.
one thing to think about is your guages. I saw your guage layout and if you are going with Yamaha digital guages then you only need the tach and speedo. they include the trim and fuel, I forget which does what but with both it covers everything. makes for a super clean install.

Thanks freebie: When I put up that picture I was hoping someone would notice that and comment. You are correct about the Yamaha multifunction gauges. I was a little taken aback by the price (about $350) but I now agree it would be best for a cleaner look, less holes, less wires, and more space for other things.

Spent the weekend fairing and sanding the interior of the boat. Not much fun, but closer to being ready for primer.

I appreciate the compliments on the craftsman ship, I can tell you that it didn't come naturally. When I first started working as a carpenter helper (1973) I was awful. My first boss, a master carpenter, constantly busted my balls about being a slambanger (hacker), but I stayed with it and learned.

Now almost 40 years later i'm doing work I never dreamed I could do.
The accumulation of knowledge and skill was a slow process, but allows me to take on projects that might intimadate some.

After weeks and weeks of fairing and sanding it's primed and ready for first coat of finish. All the mechanical stuff (rigging) is here and waiting.
Home stretch now.

Fantastic!

Thats is coming out awesome.......Real nice job!

That is looking mighty fine
won't be long now

Installed the console, shift and throttle cables, and wireing harness.
Painted interior with two coats of oyster white.

WOW!

I get so jealous when I see stuff like this. I can barely drive a nail straight. Looks awesome.

Awesome!

total Awesome.

awesome build. Love the enclosed transom

Man is that sweat looking, almost too pretty to get bloody:).

I get so jealous when I see stuff like this. I can barely drive a nail straight. Looks awesome.

Ditto.

Thanks for all the moral support. Not intending to make anyone jealous.or show off really. just want to share the building experience with those that are interested.
There are many, many things I am not so good at.

Hey there Gotstripers! She is looking pretty, I think, but I won't be worried about blood on her decks or wear and tear, I intend to use this boat, and a few battle scars will just add character.:)


Here is a pic of inside the console. Built a cover over the fuel tank to keep fumes away from electrical work. There are two 3" vents below that cover.
Bought some electrical supplies, a Blueseas switch/fuse panel, a couple of busbars for positive and negative conections. and some 16 gauge wire for navagation lights. Installed a pos. and neg. wire from the switch panel to the bow light.

Ordered some 6 ga. duplex (all marine grade) from GenuineDealz.com, to run from the console to the battery which is in the port stern locker. West marine prices are terrible but it is a 15 miute ride and I do most of my purchases with cash. Much better deals from internet vendors for sure.

Just about finished with the electrical. Connections were all heat shrunk by my son, who said it was his favorite job so far.
Says he doesn't miss all that sticky epoxy and dusty sanding.

Hardware next, then final painting.

Still need a bunk style trailer.

First time in this forum. What an awesome project looks great. Can't wait to see her in the water.

I love that console :btu:
everything is so clean and neat
You are really gonna enjoy that boat

project is coming along nicely...glad to see you put a breaken in the main.. most peole dont bother.. it's important..
West marine, while expensive has a price match gaurentee... if you find the same product elsewhere they will match the price.. it's in the fine print in their catolog... I do it all the time...

project is coming along nicely...glad to see you put a breaken in the main.. most peole dont bother.. it's important..
West marine, while expensive has a price match gaurentee... if you find the same product elsewhere they will match the price.. it's in the fine print in their catolog... I do it all the time...

Thanks Rockfish...Do you need to go to the store manager each time?
And show a competitors catalouge like Defender?
I still need alot of stuff so I will try it.

Pictures show the console door finished...It's a little bit like a glove compartment. I didn't realize the binoculars would fit until It was finished. Room for an air horn, flare gun and a small tool kit as well.

Love the console and the glove box storage...

You are going to have a blast on this boat next year...

Finally got a trailer for the boat. It will need a few new parts.

All of the stainless steel hardware has been aquired and will be installed then removed for final painting in about six weeks when the weather warms up a little.

Using space heaters in an uninsulated shop for painting, does not produce good results.

A couple more

Great look with the hardware on there.

amazing

any final "final" pics yet? Stumbled upon this thread and can't wait to see the finished product

any final "final" pics yet? Stumbled upon this thread and can't wait to see the finished product

I don't think I will have any "final" pics for at least a couple more months.

I have mentioned before I am working a part time job in addition to my regular job. So, time and money will hold things up a little, and this weather we are having doesn't help.

Anyways... It's a marathon not a sprint:uhuh:

Trying to decide where to mount the gunwale cleats, and make other hardware choices. All of the painting supplies are on hand just waiting for the weather to warm up to do the final coats.

Mid ship cleat looks like you want to bring it aft. It will serve to hold a fender as much as spring line. On my 20' CC, I often use the midship dock line with stern line, and don't bother with the bow line. Put a rod in the rod holders to see if they are in the way, and also see where the dock lines and fenders are going to live when not in use. On bow, two chocks and two cleats, if you have room. If not, one cleat is fine. Backing plates can determine placement as well.

Looks great!

Needs about 20 more rod holders!:rotf2:

Mid ship cleat looks like you want to bring it aft. It will serve to hold a fender as much as spring line. On my 20' CC, I often use the midship dock line with stern line, and don't bother with the bow line. Put a rod in the rod holders to see if they are in the way, and also see where the dock lines and fenders are going to live when not in use. On bow, two chocks and two cleats, if you have room. If not, one cleat is fine. Backing plates can determine placement as well.

Looks great!

Thanks for the feedback Nightfighter.... I agree about moving the midship cleat aft, and I was thinking about moving the stern cleat
aft as well. If you look closely, you will see I have a mooring bit to mount on the bow. I will get two chocks installed up there too.

PRBuzz...Thanks I know you must be kidding .....I was thinking of maybe two more. I will only fish with one other person at a time in this boat. Not much room for any more than that.....Any reason for suggesting 20 more?
I also plan on putting rod holders under the gunwales for when not in use.

I would suggest replacing the mooring bit with a cleat. Just ease of use... think anchor in adverse conditions.

Buzz isn't kidding... I could easily add eight more to mine.(and I have the luxury of four rocket launchers on leaning post that you do not.) You should consider three on either side of console for storage while underway. Definitely want some forward of the console as well, angled out on either side, and one or two dead center.

Ready for non-skid on the floor and casting deck, final coats on everything else. Trailer is ready and boat is registered!!

awesome job man.

May you have bright sky and fair winds launch day and there after :)

awesome job

Great job... fun times ahead and you should be wicked proud of your work building this boat....

Thanks for the compliments and good wishes.

At some point I will have to accept the fact that the paint job isn't going to be perfect.

It has 3 to 4 coats of finish paint on it now but it looks more like what is called a ten foot job. Any closer and you can tell it is not professional.

you have done a comendable job staying true to your standard of exellence.... sometimes projects get "long in the tooth" and we just want them over with...no evidence of that here... again great job... about rod holders... there are never enough... my 18' center console has 4 in the gunwhales.... 10 on the console ( 5 each side) and 4 in a rocket launcher behind the seat... and one mounted on the bow like a machine gun turrret.... at one time or the other.. evey one serves a purpose...

Ready for non-skid on the floor and casting deck, final coats on everything else. Trailer is ready and boat is registered!!



What are you using for non skid ?
Im assuming you are gel coating and not paint ?
Non skid powder, sand, thickened gelcoat with cabosil ?
I've got enough experience at this !
I prefer adding cacosil to gelcoat (gray gelcoat)
Good quality (chemical resistant) 3/8 nap roller head.
A little Duretec clear in the mix won't hurt either. Will give a bit of a shine depending how much you add.
The 3/8 nap and the right amount of cabosil will slightly stand up gelcoat as you roll it.
Do a small scrap test panel to get the right mix/thickness.

[QUOTE=Raider Ronnie;995049]What are you using for non skid ?

I am using Intergrip non skid compound mixed in with the two part polyurethane paint that I used on the rest of the interior.


Did the first coat a few nights ago. It has a less noticeable texture than other non-skid paints I've seen but is supposed to collect less dirt and be easier to clean.

Walked on it barefoot last night to test it out and it felt about right, good grippage without being extremely abrasive.

The boat is on the trailer and the outboard is mounted on the transom!
Few more weeks and she'll be ready for her sea trials.:soon:

Looks awesome. Great job.

great lines

Great job!!!....best of luck to ya Bob.
Be safe until she's fully tested....and then be even safer from that point on. ;)

great job, you must be proud. Enjoy yourself.

Great job!!!....best of luck to ya Bob.
Be safe until she's fully tested....and then be even safer from that point on. ;)

Thanks Gil... Your advice is appreciated and I know your concern is sincere. I have alot to learn about boating and wont be taking any chances.

Honestly... I've never operated a boat this size and could use a few pointers.

Beautiful!

Amazing!! Great job!! This is going to be a very versatile size boat!! Best of luck with her and keep us posted on the trials and other adventures! Does she have a name?
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Finally Finished!! Launching real soon!

Going to name the boat the "Lady D" in honor of my wife Donna.
It's a nickname given to her by her co-workers.


We are all really excited about it at this point!

Congratulations .... beautiful work. Go catch some fish and get some blood on it.

Storage locker pics.

Looks great!!!!

nice job that looks like fun
i would put some sort of chaff protection where those fuel and other lines come thru the hull

That looks EXCELLENT!
great job on that boat

be sure to give us a report and good luck with her

Awesome job Bob. I wish you the best of luck.

I'm floating around out there in 13' Dory....please say hello. I'll keep an eye out for ya.

Gotta say it again, GREAT JOB!!!