Boat Forum / Building / July 2005

I recently purchased a very expensive paint brush (hoping it would paint
the boat for me!)
Anyway, I realized I don't really know how to clean a paint brush....
I dip it in solvent a few times and use a 'brush spinner' - but don't

I have just ordered nearly $1000 in epoxy and glass and fillers for
this project so I guess I am either committed or should be committed to
an insane asylum.  I will attempt to build a 20' Tollman Skiff although
I am still not sure what I will use to power her.  How many boats does

I'm working on adding a bridgedeck cabin to my catamaran.
Quote from a friend who is helping out on the renovations:
"You know the boat renos are getting serious when you're on
your third chainsaw chain".

Hello. I was hoping that I could get some advice on repairing
fiberglass on a damaged keel. I was out on Lake Erie and lost my engine
and ended up slamming into the breakwall a few times before getting a
tow. It put a 1"x3" hole in the side of my keel. I've read up on

   I've been doing a lot of thinking recently about building a sloop
with classic lines.  It's not the first time this has crossed my mind
but the idea just will not remain dead.
   I recently replaced the cockpit sole in my 'classic' soling and

I am at the very beginning of a restoration of a 1964 20' Cruisers Inc.
Model 1570 OMC 150 I/O Sea Camper Cabin Cruiser in restorable?
condition. After cleaning out the leaves and such I noticed that the
Lapstrake boards were in pretty good condition for the most part. The

I need some advice from wooden boat experts out there. It has recently
become possibly feasible for me to acquire the wooden boat that my
grandfather had built in Norway about 60 years ago named Mokko. (this
picture is about 15 to 18 years old-

  does anyone have recommendations
which handheld GPS to get?
Any reason to prefer a specific brand,
features I should be looking for, etc.?

I would like to get some advice concerning gasoline-tank-installation in
a motor boat:
After completing the repowering of my boat with a dual-caburated motor I
looked for a reliable position for the fule tank, previously installed

thanks again for all the input on the 27 ft Newport,
I bought it. Now I am back with engine questions:
It is a Yanmar 2GMF, freshwater cooled. What
maintenance do I need to do? It starts and runs

I would really appreciate some input on this if someone has experience
in it.  I built Dave Carnelle's $200 sailboat a couple of years ago.
Now, I'm by no means a boat builder, but I was able to put the boat
together fairly well.  I had difficulty joining the sides with the

I've seen the phrase applied to boathulls, especially catamarans.
Seeking edification.  Thanks.

Does anyone here want to entertain building ideas for a hypothetical boat?
If so please keep physics real....IF there is such a  thing
Here are the requiremements
1) 25' boat (not a live aboard)

Does anyone have any thoughts/theories on the reason for extending the prop
aperture into the rudder when the rudder is hung off the back of a long-keel.
I would imagine it would drastically reduce rudder efficiency, but possibly
allow more of the prop to receive undisturbed water ...

I have a '77 Glastron tri-hull in which the center walk-thru windshield is
missing. I've looked for 2yrs. with no luck finding a direct replacement.
Can anyone offer me advice on making my own replacement?
Thank you,