A Few Things Weve Learned so Far

As I mentioned in my last post, we took some video of our last work session. The majority of this video footage covers tasks weve completed to date, a quick summary of some of our day-to-day tasks, and a couple of things weve learned along the way. This post is primarily to post links to the videos we made. I apologize in advance for the poor audio quality (we left the TV on in the background, and it is a little distracting), but I am posting this in the hope that youll pick up a couple of tips and tricks that we learned along the way. It will also let you actually see who we are, and what our workshop is like.

Video of the epoxy tray we made
Mixing the epoxy
Applying the epoxy sealer coat
Mixing the thickened epoxy (Peanut Butter)
Be careful after you lay the epoxy

After laying the sealer coat of unthickened epoxy to each surface to be glued, lay the thickened epoxy on one of the sealed surfaces with a trowel. After the thickened epoxy is applied, set the pieces together, weigh them down to ensure a good solid bond between the surfaces, and apply a couple of screws to hold the surfaces together. We specifically recommend the weighting and screwing process, as if you dont weight them down, you may not get a nice tight fit. If you dont screw the pieces together, the epoxy can act as a lubricant between the fitted pieces between when the surfaces are laid together, and when the epoxy sets. The result is that you can end up with the pieces sliding a little, and the fit of the boards is not as precise. You can remove the screws after the epoxy has dried.

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A minor celebration of sorts

here is a minor celebration of sorts. Looks like all the parts fit!!!

I was a little worried when frame 9 was shorter than the upper sides, but all is ok and this will look like a boat when all is said and done.  there is nothing so far off that a little work with the rasp and some filler cant cure. 

Looking forward to vacation next week, as I should have time to finish the basic build.









Next weekend will install the stem and transom for real once all is line up well.

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Boat Building Is it Easy to Build a Boat

Many want to know how hard building a boat is. Well truth of the matter it is can be simple or it could be quite hard. It just matters on what type of boat you want to build. When it comes to the designs and boat building, they can be quite simple or hard. There are a few things that could make your boat design difficult.

If you are new to making boats and all that, when you first begin reading a boat plan you might be a little lost. You might even think that boat building isnt easy. This is because they use shorthand and you will still be getting used to all the terms. However, it gets easier as you go.

Knowing what materials to use could make boat building seem tough. There are many choices and when you choose one material there might be all sorts of things that could fall in that category to use. You just have to know your stuff, but there are plenty of resources out there that can guide you.
The bigger the boat, the harder it will be. That is a given. Also, the more things you add to the boat the harder it will be. There are things like the hull and so forth that have to be calculated just right in order for you to fully finish and have a successful boat that you are proud of. Boat building can be a hobby and those who find it a hobby are the ones who dont find it as challenging to do. There is a lot to consider when building a boat and people learn quickly that it doesnt always have to be as complicated. Using resources and using practice can make it easier than you think. Is it hard or easy? Time will tell.


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Michalak Vireo build

Purchased 3 sheets of 6mm Okoume to start the project.  This is 5 ply BS1088 stuff

and should be durable as long as it is kept painted.  Will be glassing the exterior and perhaps the interior as well.  Although, do not want to add too much weight as this is to be a car topper.

5 mm ply can also be used, and Boulter did have it in 5 ply despite their web site stating it was 3 ply. 

Will

lay out the panels tomorrow.

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How To Build Your Own Boat Fast

Boat building has been one of the earliest forms of engineering and hobby as well. Most hobbyists prefer to build themselves a boat rather than buy. Why? Above all other reasons, it is simply because they take glory in calling their craft their own. What about you? Why build your own boat?

There can be several reasons why you better opt to build your own boat. First and foremost, you can take pride that you have built your own boat yourself. Seeing your boat from a skeleton state to a finished product is self-rewarding indeed. Of course do not boast. Just feel proud of it. There are things worth the pride, especially when it is something extraordinary.

By building your own boat, you can modify and add whatever customization which you may want. Make prime manifestations of your creativity by incorporating your own design to your own boat. There will be no pressure as to what designs you are to put. Feel free, its yours. Your imagination is the limit. Make your boat show who you really are; apply designs that you really want; and dont just rely on the designs that can be offered by some craftsmen.

Building your own boat is at your advantage when we talk about time. There is no need to be pressured on the time frame. Do things at your own pace at your own time. If you want modifications from time to time, take the liberty of doing such. You dont have to get bothered about racing dues as to completing and moving on the next tasks. The best thing about it is that your boats quality wont be compromised like when it is done in a commercial place. Sometimes, doing boats in a rush makes low output quality.

Build your own boat so you can grow and become an expert of it. Try to learn from the experts and apply it to your own boat. Learn from others and your mistakes. From there, develop your own techniques so you can do it your own way. Modifications are of course for the better. Try to improve the time required in doing some parts, or try to improve mechanisms for improved quality. You can use alternative materials to improve durability of your boat too.

Always remember that building your own boat doesnt encourage building it by yourself alone. Of course youll need help once in a while. Building your own boat means you make the output as you please. You can hire craftsmen to do the labor work. The most important thing in here is that it is done as you pleased, as you designed it to be.

If you would like to get your hands on professional yet easy to follow boat plans, plans 4 boats supply you with over 200 diverse boat plans and designs that are suitable for all levels of boat builder and also the plans cover all the elements you need to have the job done fast.

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