Boat Forum / Building / December 2003

I'll install drain/s in my cockpit (my project it is 36' Spray with
wheelhouse).
According to ABYC standards 2" drain is required.
My question is what is better:

I'm looking for a resin which is flexible and has good fatigue resistance.
Something like they use in the construction of the soles of Birkenstock
sandals.  For those who don't know it, the soles are made of cork chips
which are bonded together with some kind of resin.  They don't ...

I have been changing the sanitation hoses on my boat, and I found that the
discharge seacock didn't have a ball in it(or any other means to stop the
flow of water). I did a bit of research and found out that my so called
seacock is in fact just a ball valve mounted on a threaded ...

I am looking into the option of custom building a teak anchor pulpit
for my 28 Cape Dory power boat.  I was wondering if anyone could help
me with some insight into the proper technique for doing this.
Any help would be appreciated!

I've been looking for a newsgruop that deals with restoration or that
type of information.  I have located a 26 foot Ventnor made in Egg
Harbor, ME that is in excellant condition, but needs a lot of help.
It is powered with a 8 cylinder diesel that you can eat dinner off of

Looking for a one or two cylinder diesel to rebuild in diesel mechanics
class.

Does anyone know of any books or resources for making inflatable boats?
More specifically, I'm interested in creating something using that
technology that's not a boat (or furniture for that matter).  Manufacturers
or products used in the construction also would help me get started.

I would like to build a dinghy or small sailboat using the cold-molded
plywood method, sometimes called laminated veneer.
I have looked a couple of books (Ruel Parker's and Hub Miller), but their
emphasis seems to be on large yachts. Since I want to make a small boat,

Has anyone use those materials for galley countertop or other useage on a
Sailboat.Could you give me your opinion.
Thanx,Ytter

Bear with me for a second.
I have been hearing about people using ping pong balls for floatation.
However, I can't find anyone who has actually done it.
It makes sense in that it will allow water to flow and not trap water in

I have a boat fitted Mercruiser I/O 5.0 V8/ Alpha I with the usual exhaust
manifold->thru prop setup.  This is operated in saltwater and typically the
shutters, exhaust manifolds and elbows and exhaust pipe give way about every
3 years.  This is quite a big ticket, especially with ...

This is not directly boat building related but I thought it might come
in handy for a very frustrating situation that you may encounter.  I was
tapping some holes for #6 screws this weekend in a piece of aluminum
that I had spend some time machining. I was on the 8th of 8 holes ...

Is there anyone in the Tampa area who would be willing to teach me how to
build wooden boats with them hands-on?  Individual or business?
I've wanted to know the principles of building a wooden boat for 2 years,
but just can't get it out of a book.  I've got an idea for a boat ...

My name is David.
I am 16 years old and I want to know what to get my father for
Christmas (who is a nut when it comes to boats).  He has built many
boats in his time.  First he ever built was a Sunfish 14' with his

I am doing a project that involves using a small electric motor to
power a small boat. Basically, my question involves the propeller
design. I have read that more efficiency can be realized by utilyzing
a lower rpm and a larger propeller. However, a large propeller is out