Re: Modifying a Sport Dory
Now Peter,
You know there's NEVER any left over breskis in my boat after a long
pull!
Bruce Hector
Just back from his first salt water row. You really have to watch
the tides here. I'm at the narrowest point in the Intra Coastal
Waterway at Indian Rocks Beach, between Clearwater and St.
Petersburg, Florida. When the tide is running full blast between
high and low the current hits 3 knots! That's as fast as I can row
with a six pack on board. Had to scarf them back to lighten the
load. Luckily there's a selection of waterfront pubs both north and
south of me, so I'm OK wherever the tides sweep me.
You know there's NEVER any left over breskis in my boat after a long
pull!
Bruce Hector
Just back from his first salt water row. You really have to watch
the tides here. I'm at the narrowest point in the Intra Coastal
Waterway at Indian Rocks Beach, between Clearwater and St.
Petersburg, Florida. When the tide is running full blast between
high and low the current hits 3 knots! That's as fast as I can row
with a six pack on board. Had to scarf them back to lighten the
load. Luckily there's a selection of waterfront pubs both north and
south of me, so I'm OK wherever the tides sweep me.
> Yup........make sure that all the beer and ice have been smartlystem.Don't
> removed before attempting to heave her up on the roof rack:-D
>
>
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> Sincerely,
>
> Peter Lenihan,just trying to be helpful and glad to hear that you
> aren't freezing your rustchecked cannon balls off at the
> forget to keep well hydrated in that godawefull Florida sun andkeep
> those brown bottles otta the sun fer cryin' out loud..........
--- Bruce Hector wrote:
As you should only sit in the middle
third of the boat [athwartships] for
stability, only put the seat(s) in the middle
third. Also, use slats for the seating, as
opposed to solid plywood. With the seat(s)
in the middle 1/3rd only, the stability of the
boat goes up too, as you never can position
your body weight on the sides [near the gunnels]
{because there is no place to sit.}
Slats have more flexibility than solid
plywood, and feel more comfortable,
plus they might stay dryer, 'cause the
water can run through instead of puddle.
If the 1x2 seat supports are too weak,
add a 1x1 vertical post in the middle.
You might also consider cutting the cross
supports out of a 1x6 with a jig saw to
achieve a 1x2 or 1x3 with a curved shape
in the middle to match the curve of your
butt. A 1x2 would be fine, if your butt is
flat <g>.
http://hallman.org/bolger/spur/hour48/06.jpg
is a picture of my Spur II seat, and the
it could be sized down to save weight.
> Any suggestions beyond 1 by 2Steal PCB's detailing of Spur II seats:
> pine for framing and
> 1/4" ply for the
> decking.
As you should only sit in the middle
third of the boat [athwartships] for
stability, only put the seat(s) in the middle
third. Also, use slats for the seating, as
opposed to solid plywood. With the seat(s)
in the middle 1/3rd only, the stability of the
boat goes up too, as you never can position
your body weight on the sides [near the gunnels]
{because there is no place to sit.}
Slats have more flexibility than solid
plywood, and feel more comfortable,
plus they might stay dryer, 'cause the
water can run through instead of puddle.
If the 1x2 seat supports are too weak,
add a 1x1 vertical post in the middle.
You might also consider cutting the cross
supports out of a 1x6 with a jig saw to
achieve a 1x2 or 1x3 with a curved shape
in the middle to match the curve of your
butt. A 1x2 would be fine, if your butt is
flat <g>.
http://hallman.org/bolger/spur/hour48/06.jpg
is a picture of my Spur II seat, and the
it could be sized down to save weight.
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "Bruce Hector" <bruce_hector@h...>
wrote:
removed before attempting to heave her up on the roof rack:-D
Sincerely,
Peter Lenihan,just trying to be helpful and glad to hear that you
aren't freezing your rustchecked cannon balls off at the stem.Don't
forget to keep well hydrated in that godawefull Florida sun and keep
those brown bottles otta the sun fer cryin' out loud..........
wrote:
> Any suggestions beyond 1 by 2 pine for framing and 1/4" ply for theYup........make sure that all the beer and ice have been smartly
> decking.
removed before attempting to heave her up on the roof rack:-D
Sincerely,
Peter Lenihan,just trying to be helpful and glad to hear that you
aren't freezing your rustchecked cannon balls off at the stem.Don't
forget to keep well hydrated in that godawefull Florida sun and keep
those brown bottles otta the sun fer cryin' out loud..........
I've just got John Bell's old Sport Dory to the Clearwater, FL.
area. I like the boat, but I'm thinking of adding a centre thwart
(to eliminate the "milk crate" type seat) and bow and stern boyancy
chambers as in John Welsford's designs to double as seat tops.
However I want to keep the boat as light as possible for cartopping.
Any suggestions beyond 1 by 2 pine for framing and 1/4" ply for the
decking. Of course I'll install deckplates in the fore and aft seat
tops for access and drying out.
Bruce Hector
BTW, I've seen some Florida open fishing boats up by Homosasa
Springs. Very interesting. Perhaps 30 foot, Flat bottom, outboard
motor mounted in a centerline well at the bow! They looked very
Bolgeresque, Almost Idaho or stretched Clam Skiff types. The bow
rockered up substantially and a large 8' by 12' fish well midships.
I'll post picks when I get them back.
Also a very Bolgeresque cabin roof mini cruiser, flat rockered
bottom and the O/B in a concealed well aft. This on a trailler at a
car lot. I'll check it out today and take some pics too.
area. I like the boat, but I'm thinking of adding a centre thwart
(to eliminate the "milk crate" type seat) and bow and stern boyancy
chambers as in John Welsford's designs to double as seat tops.
However I want to keep the boat as light as possible for cartopping.
Any suggestions beyond 1 by 2 pine for framing and 1/4" ply for the
decking. Of course I'll install deckplates in the fore and aft seat
tops for access and drying out.
Bruce Hector
BTW, I've seen some Florida open fishing boats up by Homosasa
Springs. Very interesting. Perhaps 30 foot, Flat bottom, outboard
motor mounted in a centerline well at the bow! They looked very
Bolgeresque, Almost Idaho or stretched Clam Skiff types. The bow
rockered up substantially and a large 8' by 12' fish well midships.
I'll post picks when I get them back.
Also a very Bolgeresque cabin roof mini cruiser, flat rockered
bottom and the O/B in a concealed well aft. This on a trailler at a
car lot. I'll check it out today and take some pics too.