Bolger/Carnell Featherwind Bragging!
I'm sorry, I've just got to tell someone that may be interested!
I began this boatbuilding saga in the spring. I posted on this list to find
the right boat to build that would be useful for a family of four and was
simple enough for a beginner to attempt. Many people recommended Dave
Carnell's $200 Boat. Well, here's where I am now.
I got the sides cut and together last month, glued up the frames,
the stem, and the transom. I also cut the kick-up rudder and the side board
(not really a leeboard, there's only one and it's permanently mounted, but
will kick up) Put it all together a couple of weeks ago. As of now, I have
a bottomless boat sitting in my basement.
I put the chine logs on last week, and I expect to fill a gap in the transom
and install the bottom planking next week. ( I used the plan measurement,
but the angle was too shallow. I'm filling it in with yellow pine that is
left over from another project)
The next steps will be to install the rub rails and countersink the screw
heads on the sides and stem. I'll then begin the job of finishing the whole
thing out.
My final job will of course be fitting a mast and cutting a sail. I'm going
to use a big piece of polytarp for now, I may upgrade later. The sail will
be a lateen, the same size as a Sunfish sail. I'm even building my own
spars (and oars, too- just in case). All thanks to Dave's excellent plans
and instructions.
I did stray from the plans a little- I used 3/4 ply for the leeboard and
rudder, and the leeboard is a bit shorter due to materials running low.
Also, this is an epoxy-free boat- I've used Titebond II exclusively along
with 3/4" ss screws. Of course, that means butt blocks. The sides use
double-layered 1/4" ply scrap, and the bottom is using pressure treated 1x4
lumber.
I also plan to include significant flotation.
Well, that's about it for now. I'll get some pictures soon so that I can
post them on the web.
Blake Sartin
Knoxville, TN
Building a Bolger/Carnell Featherwind
I began this boatbuilding saga in the spring. I posted on this list to find
the right boat to build that would be useful for a family of four and was
simple enough for a beginner to attempt. Many people recommended Dave
Carnell's $200 Boat. Well, here's where I am now.
I got the sides cut and together last month, glued up the frames,
the stem, and the transom. I also cut the kick-up rudder and the side board
(not really a leeboard, there's only one and it's permanently mounted, but
will kick up) Put it all together a couple of weeks ago. As of now, I have
a bottomless boat sitting in my basement.
I put the chine logs on last week, and I expect to fill a gap in the transom
and install the bottom planking next week. ( I used the plan measurement,
but the angle was too shallow. I'm filling it in with yellow pine that is
left over from another project)
The next steps will be to install the rub rails and countersink the screw
heads on the sides and stem. I'll then begin the job of finishing the whole
thing out.
My final job will of course be fitting a mast and cutting a sail. I'm going
to use a big piece of polytarp for now, I may upgrade later. The sail will
be a lateen, the same size as a Sunfish sail. I'm even building my own
spars (and oars, too- just in case). All thanks to Dave's excellent plans
and instructions.
I did stray from the plans a little- I used 3/4 ply for the leeboard and
rudder, and the leeboard is a bit shorter due to materials running low.
Also, this is an epoxy-free boat- I've used Titebond II exclusively along
with 3/4" ss screws. Of course, that means butt blocks. The sides use
double-layered 1/4" ply scrap, and the bottom is using pressure treated 1x4
lumber.
I also plan to include significant flotation.
Well, that's about it for now. I'll get some pictures soon so that I can
post them on the web.
Blake Sartin
Knoxville, TN
Building a Bolger/Carnell Featherwind