Boat Forum / Building / September 2003

I'm putting the final barrier coats of epoxy on my first S&G kayak and
have two questions some of the experiened folks here might know. I'm
using West Epoxy (105) with the 207 Hardener for the barrier coats.
How long do I have to wait before I can paint the hull?

I have a 1971 catalog from Samson Marine Design Group called "The Sailing
Seventies".  This thing has everything from designs, engines, line, etc. all
the way to lamps and stoves.  And everything has a price shown.  It would be
a great reference book when buying stuff if it ...

A few pieces of background:  My wife and I want to buy a sailboat on which
we'll live full time and cruise the Caribbean and perhaps the Atlantic.
We'll be alone, but may have frequent guests of a couple and perhaps kids,
though most likely not.  Circumnav is not currently ...

I want to put together a stitch and glue boat. But cant afford to get all
the marine  ply at once.
If I start stitching the hull together, is it going to warp in the damp
British Autumn air, if I cant put the bulkheads in and glue it for a few

I've just got a quote back from a company on planking stock.  The
White Oak came in at around £20 cheaper (negligible) and therefore
price is not a consideration.  The HMSO Handbooks of Hard and Soft
woods make the White Oak sound like a very good material, particularly

Webmasters at Georgetown Online are understandably excited by the wooden
boat community's acceptance of its latest message area - The Wooden Boat
Forum. http://pub52.ezboard.com/fgeorgetownonlinefrm33
The figures are nothing short of astounding. They opened on the evening of

Does anyone know where to buy shrinkwrap in Ontario,Canada or in Canada.I
can buy from USA www.drshrikwrap.comm.
or www.mrshrikwrap.com.
Thanx

With at least some lines dealing with displacement (ie non planning)
powerboats in plywood (classical, not stich and glue) , length > 30'.
subsidary question :
Does "Guide for building and classing Motor Pleasure Yachts" from ABS deals

I would like to know more about poplar plywood.
We did build a small test boat from it (our FL11) and in the shop it looks
like a great material.
It is light and strong, does not split, bends well and absorbs resin quite

I am to begin building a  motor cruiser soon, just have to make a final
choice between a couple of plans I have been looking at. I live in the UK.
My question is about what to do when you have completed a boat. I presume I
need to get a safety certificate before I can launch the ...

I am in the throws of deciding on a sailing cruiser to build and
perhaps more importantly which method of construction that I plan to
use prior to ordering plans.
Currently my preferences are either stitch and glue (as I have done

I have a not particularly fancy Fibreglass dinghy which is in desperate
need of painting.  I'm not sure I can afford to pay £15/750ml of the stuff
that International or Blakes sell for yachts.
Is there a cheaper alternative?  Obviously household emulsion would be

Is there a simple equation between lbs thrust (as specified in electric
outboard motors) and Horsepower?

There are many aluminum components on my fiberglass sailboat such as
windvane components, electrical housings, mounting brackets, etc.; some
of which are of substantial thickness and size.
I'd like to improve their appearance and durability in a marine environment.

can anyone recommend a supplier of 5 / 10 mm core cell foam or perhaps
divinicell foam in the south of england. Marineware in southampton
supply ALT core cell foam but they are expensive. Has anyone got any
other recommendations?