banshees and beers Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 I am looking to build a boat, just a little flat bottem fishing boat. anyone ever done this? any tips? Later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 my great uncle sittinginjun whittled one, parked it next to his tee pee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stclark816 Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 my great uncle sittinginjun whittled one, parked it next to his tee pee. 328183[/snapback] I dont care who you are... That's funny.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NugShee Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 I built a 15ft standard driftboat, is that the kind of boat you are referring to? If you have questions I can help you out. A lot of people dont seem to get the right arch and end up with something that looks more like a used bananna so the first thing you need to do is get ahold of some plans for you ribs, from that point its not to hard. Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STLBILL Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 Hi B and B: Maybe this will get you started: http://www.projectsandhobbies.com/1stboatpage.htm Otherwise try these resources: 1. Wooden Boat Publications 2. Family Boat Building 3. Everything Cosine Wherry 4. The Wooden Boat Foundation 5. Devlin's Stitch-and-Glue Method 6. Plans for a 16 foot San Juan Dory Let me know if that doesn't get you on your way and I'll see if I can help some more. -Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rptorman Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 If your building a boat, make sure you wear a life jacket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallrat Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 I'm restoring a 29 foot trimaran right now. Man is it alot more work than you think. Just invest in West Systems epoxy...and LOTS of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MudSlinger09 Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 just buy a used one and modify it , like put a hardcore paintjob on it and a banshee motor too lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 just buy a used one and modify it , like put a hardcore paintjob on it and a banshee motor too lol 329939[/snapback] and how is a coutershaft going to power a prop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton eyed Joe Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 and how is a coutershaft going to power a prop? 329998[/snapback] Through an elaborate system of levers and pulleys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locogato11283 Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 Through an elaborate system of levers and pulleys. 330118[/snapback] i would just attatch the prop directly to the sprocket splines. a 6 speed boat. thatd be cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MudSlinger09 Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 you could find a way to make it happen lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallrat Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 Ain't you ever seen those boats in thailand? Basically take an oversized canoe, dump an engine on top of it, attach a 15 foot propeller shaft and lay it out the ass end. Don't even need to cut a hole. Seriously tho man...what kind of material are you thinking of making this boat out of? Aluminum? Wood? Fiberglass? Cement? My personal experience lies in composites or wood laminates. If it doesn't need to be terribly strong I'd go with a fiberglass layup on top of a foam core. If you need more durability try substituting wood instead of foam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer Posted February 27, 2005 Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 Through an elaborate system of levers and pulleys. 330118[/snapback] hmm, i see. but it seems as though it would be a waste. ya know. you could spend that money on other stuff like............i dunno. a mercury outboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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