Planking the boat

[danmart77]

Well I'm moving along in the virus period at a fast pace. I'm only on the 5th plank on each side. Mind you, there are 32 ribs that take 3 screws each to hold the plank down, then you have to put approximately 120 tacks in between the ribs to seal the scarfed lap. Its slow going.

Its a little tight in the shop these days but its doable. To build a boat like this takes a bunch of changes in shop tool locations.

 

[Hmerkle]

Looks good Dan! (@danmart77)
Are you building it for someone or is it for you?

 

[danmart77]

Looks good Dan! (@danmart77)
Are you building it for someone or is it for you?

Its for me Hank. I rowed this boat on Lake St Regis in the mountains of northern NY when I was a kid. When this corona virus is under control here in NC, I plan to put my woodworking tools down and pick up my fishing pole. Hopefully Phil Soper will go fishin' with me as I owe him for all of the help and support he has given to me with this project.

 

[dino drosas]

Great job on one hell of an undertaking. My hat's off to you! I have an idea of what you are going through from my kayak build. Obviously your attention span is much greater than mine but I am thinking of giving it one more try and building a strip canoe. I am going to make an effort to come and see it; hopefully before you and Phil get it all "fished up"

 

[Hmerkle]

Its for me Hank. I rowed this boat in Lake St Regis in the mountains of northern NY when I was a kid. When this corona virus is under control here in NC, I plan to put my woodworking tools down and pick up my fishing pole. Hopefully Phil Soper will go fishin' with me as I owe him for all of the help and support he has given to me with this project.

Sound like a plan - my problem is I do not have the patience to "catch" my food!

 

[junquecol]

Sound like a plan - my problem is I do not have the patience to "catch" my food!

I have a sweet little "honey hole" over on Lake Wheeler road where I fish. Reach into my tackle box, pull out a twenty dollar bill, and they just jump right out of the freezer case. Already cleaned and ready for the fire.

 

[LeftyTom]

I admire your skill and patience, Dan.

 

[BML]

Is this an Adirondack guide boat?

 

[danmart77]

Is this an Adirondack guide boat?

That it is.

 

[BML]

Very, very nice! I have always loved and admired Adirondack guide boats.

Bryan

 

[danmart77]

If you want to see the WIP drop by M-F

 

[Hmerkle]

I have a sweet little "honey hole" over on Lake Wheeler road where I fish. Reach into my tackle box, pull out a twenty dollar bill, and they just jump right out of the freezer case. Already cleaned and ready for the fire.

That Rig-cher is my kinna place!

 

[Hmerkle]

If you want to see the WIP drop by M-F

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What I really would like to see is that shop in my backyard!

 

[danmart77]

Great job on one hell of an undertaking. My hat's off to you! I have an idea of what you are going through from my kayak build. Obviously your attention span is much greater than mine but I am thinking of giving it one more try and building a strip canoe. I am going to make an effort to come and see it; hopefully before you and Phil get it all "fished up"

Dino
I can tell you from experience that strip building is just very simple and step by step. Measuring and bending strakes is a different story. Additionally, strippers are too heavy for my taste and I don't like epoxy and fiberglass in my throat any these days.