17' boat building project

[zacs]

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.

[Rmarsh]

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.

[Raider Ronnie]

You got some serious talent !
Very nice project !

[MarshCappa]

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!!

[knees]

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.

[Rmarsh]

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.

[JohnR]

Dude

[chefchris401]

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.

[bloocrab]

Hi Bob..... GREAT JOB!!!

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

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!!!

[knees]

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 :-)

[Rmarsh]

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.

[knees]

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

[Rmarsh]

Originally Posted by knees

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.

[knees]

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

[Got Stripers]

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.

[knees]

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

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

[blondterror]

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

Band Saw Blades | Bandsaw Superstore

[Slipknot]

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

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
if you need a hand with the fairing, I'd help, as long as the fishing is not hot.

[Got Stripers]

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.

[TheSpecialist]

Originally Posted by Got Stripers

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 Welcome aboard knees, good luck with your build.

RMarsh you have mad skills...

[Rmarsh]

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

[Rmarsh]

Originally Posted by Slipknot

RMarsh, Your boat is coming along quite nicely
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.

[numbskull]

Originally Posted by Rmarsh

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.

[Rmarsh]

Originally Posted by numbskull

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.

[Moses]

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

[knees]

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

[Rmarsh]

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.

[knees]

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.

[Swimmer]

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

[blondterror]

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