Summary
Joey, that is an intriguing rig. Definitely going to study it further.
Here is a recap of changes I made during this build and a materials estimate..
For reference to the original plan see this link;
http://www.duckworksbbs.com/plans/jim/p ... /index.htm
The plans called for a length of 15 feet/ 36 in + 3in (external wales) across the wales and 30 in + 2 in(external chine logs) across the bottom.
The bottom called for a constant 30 width with the stem and stern plates tapered to 31in +3in across the top.
Sides were to be 14 1/4 in high.
I reduced the size of the boat some since it looks like I may be doing more solo floats. It should still accommodate two adults but with perhaps less gear for overnight treks.
Length was reduced to 13 1/2 ft/ 34 in + 1 1/2 in (outside wale) across the wales and 28 in across the bottom (no outside chine logs). I pinched the stem and stern in to 24 1/2 + 1 1/2 in across the top and 24" on the bottom for what helped the looks in my opinion.
Sides were cut down an inch to 13 1/4".
I took the dimension off the top of the side planks to retain the same curve from the bottom to the ends.
You will see how I installed a sort of "sampson post" on each end. Those are oak plates backed inside under the decking with another plate for strength.
Plans called for double 1" thick wales on the outside of the sides. I placed one on the outside and one inside to reduce overall width and hopefully make paddling easier. Also, outside chine logs were called for. I placed an internal chine on the flat 5 1/2 footsection of the sides. The bottom was glued and nailed to these and the bottom of the frames, tacked on the seams and followed with fillet resin inside and two layers of glass and resin the full length of the chines. There was another thread regarding this with a lot of good discussion
viewtopic.php?f=11&t=6077.
Tape and resin was applied inside and outside the corners of the stem and stern.
Guessing the weight to be about 70 lbs.
Materials: 3 sheets of 1/4 "Ultraply"premium underlay plywood, 1 sheet A/C 3/8 pine exterior ply for the decks. I could have spliced some remnants of the 1/4 material but it would have required placing some bracing pieces underneath.
A few feet of fir. Frames were joined with glue and plywood gussets.
Total wood wound up costing about $125
Glue- Tightbond 3
Box of ss (I ordered bronze but got ss) ring nails
Box of drywall screws.
Total fasteners and glue: About $43
Resin and Glass: From Duckworks $115
Penetrating resin: $64
Paint: I gal latex "Barn" paint for inside
1 gal Latex for hull
Brushes/ misc for paint and resin work
Total about $38
Grand total approx $385
The resin products were naturally the biggest chunk of expense.
This has been a lot of fun working on this boat.
Can't wait to so some "sea trials" and sort out some details.
My big goal is six days on the James River, VA for the Batteau Festival in June.
Wish me luck!
