End of One Project, Start of Another

[danmcmartin]

Hi, new to the forum. I thought some of you might be interested in seeing my almost finished home-built D4 and my newly aquired $100 dollar project.<br /><br />You can see my D4 at:<br /><br /> http://www.flyfishnevada.com/boat13.htm <br /><br />and my new boat at (scroll down to see pics):<br /><br /> http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=202302&highlight=boat <br /><br />Heck of a deal! The motor isn't running, but it isn't blown. Probably needs a tune up. Either way the trailer is worth a hundred bucks, not mention the boat!<br /><br />Love the board!

 

[DJ]

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Great work!

 

[johnnybigrigger]

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Nice work on the home built. I have a friend that wants us to "try" to make a mold from an old Gheenoe, and then make himself a new one. How were you able to keep the resin wet during the layup process? I like the new boat you found.<br /><br />Your new project brings back memories of my first run-about in 1973. It was a blue and white 1966, 14' Swiss 6, with a 45hp Chrysler (the model without an alternator). I could run all afternoon on 9 gals of gas. Are you going to restore it to its original color? <br />Good luck on the project

 

[danmcmartin]

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The home-built is a stitch and plywood boat. I got the plans free from Bateau.com. It looks so smooth because I spent many hours fairing the hull. The interior isn't that pretty.<br /><br />As for the Taxas Maid, I will eventually restore her to the original clors or a close proximity. My first boat, a Shasta, was blue just like this one. I will run her as I restore her. She needs a little TLC to make sure she doesn't detereorate, but she is in incredible shape considering her age. As soon as the motor gets running, I will put her in the water where she belongs.<br /><br />Anyone have any idea what kind of seats this boat had? No indication of any mounting of seats prior.

 

[crab bait]

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i'm impressed..!! great job.. an commend you on your 'sticktoiveness'.. shows alot..<br /><br />really like your little web site there.. really neet..!!<br /><br />what are the crafts dimentions...??

 

[danmcmartin]

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Thanks Crab!<br /><br />The D4, or Otter as I call her, is 7'10" LOA and 3'10" beam.

 

[crab bait]

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how much she weigth...?? how much weight can she carry..??

 

[danmcmartin]

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She is supposed to weigh around 60 pounds, but I used way too much epoxy due to my inexperience. I would guess she really weighs in at around 100 pounds.<br /><br />As far as capacity, she could be able to carry 2 or 3 or between 400 to 500 pounds.<br /><br />Goe here to see more:<br /><br /> http://www.boatplans-online.com/proddetail.php?prod=D5 <br /><br />They have all kinds of plans available from little prams like this to open water capable boats over 20'.

 

[jklett]

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I also built a D4, and I had me(230#), my brother(250#), and my sister(200#) in the thing at the same time while screwing around in the pool. It still had about 2 or 3 inches before it would swamp, but good luck rowing with that much of the boat under water. Also, these boats make good sleds when pulled behind a snowmobile, just make sure to avoid stone driveways ! Oh well, ain't nothing a little more epoxy won't fix!