Boat Forum / Building / July 2003

Just wondering what brand or system would be best for my 25 foot
Trojan. I have rack and pinion by Teleflex-Morse, but there's no way
to get it out without cutting it or my wood dash.
Any suggestions as to which system is best or cheapest?

I've been perusing some old boat plans, and have a question regarding the
sizes of boards. "Back in the day" when some of these plans were written,
lumber was actually the size it was sold to be. Now, a 1x4 may be as little
as 3 1/4 in. wide (as measured at local Lowe's home ...

http://www.seehunddiving.com/SanFransicoBowGun.jpg
came across this photo, wondered if anyone new the boat?

Anywhere on web for details on how to rabbet cut for lapstrake ends?
Thanks

I have consulted many references and I know that the bilge is the
rounded part of the ship's hold. I know that stagnant water collects
there.... Only thing though is I'm unsure what the expressions "Turn
of Bilge" and "Slack Bilge" mean.

I've posted here about this question before, but never made final
decisions and now it's down to having to decide.
Situation: I have this 1958 wood hull (Ply-wood strake) Chris Craft
that we've been restoring for a long time

Has anyone experimented with any of the 2 part bed liner
products. I am considering using something of this nature to
refinish my decks after a recore. Anyone have an opinion?
John

Howdy,
Vinylester, polyester, and epoxy...
Which bond to which?
Sincere thanks,

When looking at different timber boats I have come across many
different backbone that talk about different keels.
I am even after reading some of the books what is the difference
between such terms as batten keel, rebated keel, deadwood keel hollow

The hole is to big .Can't find a hatch cover big enough. Decided to get
20x15 cover ,existing hole is 19x18. What is preferred method do fill the
gap? Also need to extend a deck by 14 inch any advice?

Moronic error -once on trailer pulling tempest 22 I lost a trailer hatch
cover 18x19 closure over a lip on aft deck.Plain and simple what do I do????
Found some covers that are nicer than my old one but much smaller .Is there
a way to make the opening smaller? Or perhaps do you know ...

I've looked att he site showing a blue polytarp-covered kayak made with willow
switches for the ribs. This is a Q&D job just for fun. But, all seriousness
aside, why wouldn't willow limbs make good ribs?
Is there a traditional style that uses bent shoots for the ribs? It seems that

I have 2 group 29 batteries that I'd like to conceal in 1 battery box.  The
boat is a 16' center console, and i'd be placing thes behind the
coole/cockpit seat.  I havnt had any luck locating one thats already made.
What would be the best/cheapest way to make one?

Does anyone know who the manufacturer of the WeeSort was?  Or have any
info on the boat itself?  Or know where plans could be had (not esp.
looking for free plans but I won't complain if they are)?  Anyone have a
pic of one?

I recently sold a 17' sailboat with a Highlander trailer to someone
who lives in PA and will use it a lot more than me.  However, he's now
calling and asking if I know the location of the VIN # plate on the
trailer.  Seems the official in PA from whom he has to get the title