22' Dutch Scow
In ProgressDesigner:Howard Chapelle·Design:22' Dutch Utility Scow
by Ben HedquistHoward Chapelles 22' Dutch Utility Scow. From "Boat building" by Howard Chapelle. Plate 28. & 29.
Modified for plywood construction.
I was taken by this boat after immersing my self into Howard Chapelles book, "boat building". I spent days looking, thinkng, dreaming. So, I decided to do something about it. I'm still not sure if it was a good idea
Chapters
The Beginning.
Introduction
Howard Chapelles 22' Dutch Utility Scow. From "Boat building" by Howard Chapelle. Plate 28. & 29. Modified for plywood construction. I was taken by this boat after immersing my self into Howard Chapelles book, "boat building". I spent days looking, thinkng, dreaming. So, I decided to do something about it. I'm still not sure if it was a good idea? After checking with my wife, to make sure she…
Lofting
I took the book to a print shop. They blew up the pages to make print legible and laminated a big copy. Washable markers were nice for keeping spot on table of offsets, or making notes. I tried to avoid lofting the entire keel, but quickly realized it was nessesary. My strong back providede a good space to draw it. From there I was able make paterns for the front and back skeg. Don't forget to aco…
Forms & pattens
Spiling....and...
Glue, and more glue.
<p>Joining panels, butt blocks and edge glueing.</p>
Glassing the inside sides.
This time I'm pre glassing the inside sides. Seams way easier on a flat bench.
Butt blocks and edge glueing.
Joined all panels. Pumped, mixed, planed sanded and shaped till my fingers and wrists swelled up.
Fiberglass
