Boat Forum / Building / April 2004

I was looking at the nice little propane-powered units from Zodi
(zodi.com). They seem to be geared towards the camping/RV markets,
which would make them good for boats, unless you're afraid of propane.
Their most popular unit runs about 200$. This seems excessive for what

hi im planning on building a canoe.  Specifically, I would like to
build the 16 foot 'prospector' from moore's 'canoecraft' book, but the
design is in the form of a lofting table.
I know there are many books out there on lofting, but i have found

I'm looking for the plate which bolts to the tranny with 4 bolts with their
heads facing the engine, about 4" apart at the top and bottom pairs and
perhaps a little less in height (on the port and starboard height
separations), and to the bell housing with 6 bolts, 3 each on the ...

I just bought the material to make the sail for our still unfinished
10' nesting sailboat.  I took another look at the material (thin
nylon) at Walmart and did find that you could readily blow air through
it and quickly decided against it.  Then I found material that looks

Has anybody out their had first-hand experience with this boat.  I'm in the
early stages of building one and would love to converse with those who have
gone before.
Thanks!

I have a wacky idea, some time, space, and a little cash; plus a buddy
that just bough a really nice bass boat. See I want a really nice boat
like this too, but I'm broke and or cheap, you'll have to ask my
wife...

How can i bent wood on a simple way.
example: I want to bent mahony 1 inch by 1 inch and 30 inch long  pretty
far.
Any ideas

Can anyone show me how to build the floor for my aluminum boat? Any web site
that teaches you how to do it?
I have a basic 15' boat with benches,  is it dangerous to get rid of the
benches? or should I just build the floor leaving the benches there?

I have ordered a new aluminum boat for catfishing and am not interested in
200HP motors or getting 25 miles down the lake in 30 minutes. I would like
the hull to plane out and not feel sluggish under power.  The new boat will
weigh 500 lbs. and perhaps 1000 to 1200 less motor when ...

The reason you ended up here is because you want to make money right?
Well, if you ended
up here by mistake, you should be happy. Because after you follow my
instructions, you

I just bought Water Pressure System WSC-60 by GROCO
(I was inspired by Glen)
My question is - what for they are two loops 12" of Coiled Hose before and
after the pump.

Are these available? It's easy to find white or translucent thimbles, but uv
eats them up so badly.
TIA
Garland

Has anyone heard of a steel version of the Tahiti Ketch, single
chine..?
Here is the picture:
http://keskydee.com/sailing/images/PortSide.jpg

I am about to buy a wooden boat wraped in fiberglass.  I will have a large
area to repair on the hule.
Any hints on the art of fiberglass ?  Any website with the technique ?
I have never play with this material.

1 and 3/4" planks of mahogany glued on the 1/2" Baltic birch ply  for the
removable sole,3-4 panels-What is the most efficient,not slippery and
esthetic way to finish it and be satisfied?
Thanks to everyone for an advice.