I put my order in RAKA this morning so I have to wait for the epoxy. But I went ahead and put the ribs together and also ripped the Luan into sections.
Everything went fine until I laid the side section on the floor to make sure they lined up. The sides are perfect except where the butt joint...
Nope I've never built a boat before but I do have minimal wood working skills.
My great Uncle used to build Plywood Cat fishing boats for commercial Cat fisherman here in Central Florida. My father used to help him out in his shop when he was a teenager and the stories always intrigued me...
Update**
Received the UJ kit today and will begin the boat building tomorrow. I am thinking if making the boat around 14' and will be using a 4th rib, which I will have to copy and cut out.
Let the fun begin!
I know where that shop is and it is only about a 40 minute ride from the house. This time of year you are best to fish that section of river during the week and when it is storming.....lots of tourist!
By the way I finished my chair for the boat last night. All I have to do now is stain and...
FLAMIKE---Yeah I saw that there were a few Floridians on here, which just makes sense.
I live just outside of Leesburg in Lake County and I do most of my fishing on the saltwater flats out of Ozello. I also have a few small ponds in Ocala National Forest I like to fish but they are starting...
:D Yep already got the waders on for wading around in this forum!
I have the seat about half way done and I should be able to finish it by the time I start the boat.
Got to go tie some flies for a swap so I'll chat later 8)
Finally got my membership activated and not a moment to soon. I order my first boat building kit from UJ's yesterday and started making the chair/seat for it last night.
Been reading all the postings I can about building the thing and it is a bit overwhelming but I think I can tackle it...
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