want to build my first any suggestions

[Phoenixfirewalker]

I have always wanted to build my own wooden boat and I'm finally going for it. I need sugestions.

which should I build?
how should I start?
what model? consider me a roockie in all aspects wood working and glass laying newbie! but determined and with keen eye for detail.

I want to build runbouts how do I get there
any easy plans somewhere?
how about stich and glue?
what do you suggest and where do I get it?

thanks in advance

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: want to build my first any suggestions

google Glen-L and take a look at what QC has been playing with http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=233384&highlight=Glen-l

 

[Phoenixfirewalker]

Re: want to build my first any suggestions

thats almost flat bottom i prefer v hulls
any suggestions

 

[jonesg]

Re: want to build my first any suggestions

If I were to do it, it would have to be one of these, anything else is a waste of wood.

http://www.sponbergyachtdesign.com/CC20.htm

 

[Phoenixfirewalker]

Re: want to build my first any suggestions

did I mention that I have no woodworking experience and have never layed glass.
I m about to burst my cherry in this sector so please be gentle. will start a bit at a time.

what about stitch and glue? pros cons?

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: want to build my first any suggestions

Obviously you did not take my advice ang google Glen-L

They have all types of boats and even some that are stitch and glue builds.

 

[MushCreek]

Re: want to build my first any suggestions

There are so many different kinds of boats, and ways to build them. I would recommend something small and simple to get your feet wet (bad choice of expression there). Some people are the kind that can tackle a very complex task the first time out, and patiently finish it over months and months of spare time. Others want to buy lumber on Friday and go fishing on Saturday (which is technically possible). Quality boats mean expensive materials. You can slap together a flat bottom row boat very quickly out of Home Depot plywood and lumber, and have a perfectly functional boat. At least you're not out much if you screw it up or lose interest. Once you get into building a boat with a full frame, such as a runabout, the process becomes more complex, all though not much more difficult. Your first effort will teach you a lot, then you can sell it or give it to the neighborhood kids or something. From there, you can move on to something more complicated, and pony up for (much) more expensive materials. Today I bought mahogany to re-do my 13' Whaler interior. 2 plank seats, and two small rails to hold them in place came to $120! Imagine what an entire boat would cost! You also need to consider what tools you have versus what you will need. I can pretty much build a simple boat with little more than a jigsaw and a hammer. Again, as you increase the complexity, you're looking at a table saw, drill, sanders, hand-held electric planer, bandsaw, etc. I'm not trying to discourage you; actually, I hope you'll jump in and build something and share it with us. My advice is to start small and simple.

 

[wambs8]

Re: want to build my first any suggestions

I myself thought about building a boat from scratch, but I realized that I could buy a fixer upper and save allot of time and money. Many times you can find free boats on craigslist. You might even have someone willing to pay you to take away a boat. If your lucky you might get a nice trailer with it. Once you have the hull gutted you can turn it into just about anything you want. I guess it depends on what your end game is. Ability to brag to friends (build your own) getting out on the water in the cheapest and quickest time (look for free boats that have a good hull. My 2 cents http://reno.craigslist.org/boa/1236674609.html
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/boa/1237246661.html