I'm in a quandry as to how to attach/glue/secure the rub rails to my Priogue. First I'ld like to say what I would like to do: I'm using 1.5" x 3/4" red oak, I...
I read the Michalak, Bolger, and Boat_camping list-serves fairly regularly and appreciate the advice you guys have given me in the past. I'm working on a ...
I recently decided to use BC yellow pine plywood to build my Blobster. I however ran into problems when working with the wood. I find that it is delaminating...
Regarding your clutch, have you considered a centrifugal clutch? That is what Honda uses on the little two horse air cooled outboard and it works fine. I...
I'm looking for info how to build (or find it ready made) a simple clutch located on the horizontal shaft between motor and propeller to connect/disconnect...
Something a little different at this site. A lug rig with the front of the sail split to allow movement around the mast. Interesting but may not be practical,...
I'm looking to create a 16' jon in my unheated garage this winter, it will be my first boat. I live in Iowa, much of the winter is in the 10-40 degree range....
Is there any reason why you shouldn't laminate a sheet of formica onto the bottom of a flat-bottomed boat to protect it from the damage associated with beach...
... Jim, I intend to have a couple of activities at the Arkansas Messabout in August 2005, one of which is to build a simple boat and give it away via a...
I am almost ready to do the graphite-epoxy thing to the bottom of my boat and could use some advice. I've done lots of fiberglass work before but not this. I...
My next boat (polepunt) will be 3 feet wide and I'm looking for ideas of alternative materials for seven feet long oars. I like those designed by JM but in...
If any west coast builders are interested in a project, the moving back of my retirement date has convinced me that it may be time to sell my project boat. I...
I'm renovating a fine fiberglass flat iron skiff my wife bought me for my 60th birthday. My brother gave me a pair of Shaw & Tenney oars which came today....
I have a graphite and epoxy bottomed Teal. It was an excellenet solution, and I'm very happy with it. I did not paint the bottom, but it is very dark, and...
When preparing for the fitting of the bottom panels, is it necessary to bevel the bottom edges of the chine logs due to the flare of the sides? Thanks, Will ...
I have my plans for the AF3 and am putting together my bill of materials. I am planing to use epoxy as the main glue as well as covering the bottom and chines...
Hello, I am new to boat building. I have been watching the forums of a dozen different web-sites. I recently bought and read Devlin's HOW TO BUILD ANY BOAT...
I am debating on making a full cockpit length self draining cockpit in my Blobster rather than the Micro style cockpit drawn. I am doing this because I want a...
Hi, Wojtek- As you can tell from my posts, I am pleased with my Mixer. But, you might want to temper that enthusiasm with the knowledge that I am a complete...
A couple of motnhs ago (when I was in a jam with my changed e-mail address and wasn't able to send messages but was able to send photos (!)we raised our...
Has anyone tried fiberglass pipe as a mast?? In 4 inch diameter it seems stiff and only weigths 1.2 pounds per foot. Might be OK for lug and gaff rigs....
Hello Group, My main reason for joining this group is to research my next boat. I recently move to the Gulf Coast from Washington State. When I left Washington...
Post8249 linked to an Elko with a classic old top. Here is a link farther down on that site that shows a 1910 boat with a soft top similar to what was used on...
This weekend I started building a Blobster and have a question about the engine mount. I have an old six HP long shaft Johnson I am planning on using. I...
Is there any other pictures, of the what apears to be a mayfly on the home page, in the files or picture section? Also how are pictures selected for the...
