Pointy Skiff Fleet
Well, I did it. Got the plans, brought home the plywood and began laying
out the parts. Actually cut out two hull panels last night. This is going
to be fun. I decided that the Teal could wait until each of my grandkids
had their own fishing boat. The Pointy Skiff. Yep, I'm building three. And
yes, H. H. Payson & Co. will get a $40 check for each of the subsequent
boats.
I also found a local source for wooden boat supplies and advice. His
supplies are pricey, but the advice is factored into the cost, I'm sure.
Speaking of supplies.....has anyone tried 3M 5200? According to my local
classic craft shop, its what to use. No mixing, applies out of a caulking
gun tube. 1600# tensile strength and it remains somewhat flexible after
curing. Supposedly builders around here (Sacramento)are using it to glue
planks on lapstrake construction. The shop uses it for all wooden boat
restoration and builds. Seems like it would beat using copper clinch nails
or rivets on lapstrake.
Gone on too long. Be prepared for a few questions and possibly a few
pictures as the "fleet" takes shape. BTW, the grandkids are helping me and
they don't have a clue that they are working on their own boats.
Jim Chamberlin, Sleepless in Sacramento
out the parts. Actually cut out two hull panels last night. This is going
to be fun. I decided that the Teal could wait until each of my grandkids
had their own fishing boat. The Pointy Skiff. Yep, I'm building three. And
yes, H. H. Payson & Co. will get a $40 check for each of the subsequent
boats.
I also found a local source for wooden boat supplies and advice. His
supplies are pricey, but the advice is factored into the cost, I'm sure.
Speaking of supplies.....has anyone tried 3M 5200? According to my local
classic craft shop, its what to use. No mixing, applies out of a caulking
gun tube. 1600# tensile strength and it remains somewhat flexible after
curing. Supposedly builders around here (Sacramento)are using it to glue
planks on lapstrake construction. The shop uses it for all wooden boat
restoration and builds. Seems like it would beat using copper clinch nails
or rivets on lapstrake.
Gone on too long. Be prepared for a few questions and possibly a few
pictures as the "fleet" takes shape. BTW, the grandkids are helping me and
they don't have a clue that they are working on their own boats.
Jim Chamberlin, Sleepless in Sacramento