Tungsten Posted April 17, 2012 Posted April 17, 2012 with the sale of my other boat I'm gonna try my hand at a bow river boat,not sure why they call them skiffs maybe the flat bow not sure.here are some pics of a model i built. shooting for about 12' in length,floor width of 48"side height of 20" this gives about 16.5" of free board and a beam of 69-70" plan on mounting a bow mount electric so i dont have to row. ordering some materials and epoxy,i see more sanding in my future. Quote
Jayhad Posted April 17, 2012 Posted April 17, 2012 Dude, you're a pretty big dude do you think you fit in that little boat pictured.....lol Quote
brownonbow Posted April 17, 2012 Posted April 17, 2012 I would finish that one at the same time as the full scale model and send the cat down in front of you! Quote
SilverDoctor Posted April 17, 2012 Posted April 17, 2012 Dude, you're a pretty big dude do you think you fit in that little boat pictured.....lol Don't be silly he's obviously building one for each foot. That's great model, can't wait to see the final, thanks for posting. Quote
Gaffer Posted April 18, 2012 Posted April 18, 2012 I like the looks of that. Especially the side profile. Which end is the front? I will be following with interest, but you are not allowed to get your in the water before mine. Andrew Quote
Tungsten Posted April 18, 2012 Author Posted April 18, 2012 Which end is the front? Andrew where ever the beer is. Quote
Tungsten Posted April 18, 2012 Author Posted April 18, 2012 I would finish that one at the same time as the full scale model and send the cat down in front of you! lmao! Quote
Tungsten Posted April 18, 2012 Author Posted April 18, 2012 I like the looks of that. Especially the side profile. Which end is the front? I will be following with interest, but you are not allowed to get your in the water before mine. Andrew The rocker as it sits now is 6.75" in the stern and about 3.75 at the bow.i think i'm gonna skinny up the floor at the stern to increase to about 8.i think i'll shave a little off of the tops of the sides at the bow and stern to flatten it out a bit.any idea how much rocker you'll end with on yours? Quote
Gaffer Posted April 18, 2012 Posted April 18, 2012 The rocker as it sits now is 6.75" in the stern and about 3.75 at the bow.i think i'm gonna skinny up the floor at the stern to increase to about 8.i think i'll shave a little off of the tops of the sides at the bow and stern to flatten it out a bit.any idea how much rocker you'll end with on yours? I'm not totally sure as it keeps changing. My build is pretty free form, but I think I will be pretty close to where you are at, maybe a little less in the stern. I'll measure it up and let you know. Andrew Quote
Brunsie Posted April 18, 2012 Posted April 18, 2012 The stitch and glue on the model is a nice touch. Why dp you want so much rocker in the back? BK Quote
Tungsten Posted April 18, 2012 Author Posted April 18, 2012 The stitch and glue on the model is a nice touch. Why dp you want so much rocker in the back? BK not sure really how much i need but the boat will double as a lake boat so the back becomes the front ,so waves wont slap as much. Any idea how much rocker yours has? Quote
darrinhurst Posted April 18, 2012 Posted April 18, 2012 Based on how your last go at boat building went, I can't wait to see the progress on this one! Quote
Brunsie Posted April 19, 2012 Posted April 19, 2012 I can't remember exactly, so I'll measure it this weekend and let you know. BK Quote
Gaffer Posted April 19, 2012 Posted April 19, 2012 The rocker as it sits now is 6.75" in the stern and about 3.75 at the bow.i think i'm gonna skinny up the floor at the stern to increase to about 8.i think i'll shave a little off of the tops of the sides at the bow and stern to flatten it out a bit.any idea how much rocker you'll end with on yours? I measured last night and I am at about 4 inches in the back. I never had any plans from lake use so I dont know how that works. Andrew Quote
Tungsten Posted April 25, 2012 Author Posted April 25, 2012 Thanks guys, i changed the model a little added a little more rocker to both ends so now 8 in the rear and 5 up front i also changed the flat area in the floor to only 2' then a gentle curve after that, this should help get the sides to bend a little more easily. i curved down the sides a bit to straighten the sheer,this will help keep the wind off and getting in and out a little easier. Quote
Gaffer Posted April 25, 2012 Posted April 25, 2012 I like the looks of that. Did Roger's book provide any help? Did you give any more thought to the chine idea you were considering? Andrew Quote
Guest 420FLYFISHIN Posted April 25, 2012 Posted April 25, 2012 so is this going to be the official beer boat? Quote
Tungsten Posted April 26, 2012 Author Posted April 26, 2012 I like the looks of that. Did Roger's book provide any help?Not really but it is a good read. Did you give any more thought to the chine idea you were considering? Yes, but i would have to build a strong back to hold it.also it may be heavier then fillets and tape.So not gonna do it. Andrew Quote
Gaffer Posted April 26, 2012 Posted April 26, 2012 I look forward to seeing the progress. On a related not, Crappy tire has 5' random orbital sander sheets for $.28 each in a pack of 50 this week. I know I am gonna need some for the new project. Andrew Quote
Tungsten Posted May 1, 2012 Author Posted May 1, 2012 yes i picked up some also thanks for the heads up gaffer. scaled down some weight, each bottle is 250lbs and did a test float. Looks like just enough rocker on the transom, the bow end floor is just touching the water.i measured the draft in the middle was 1 1/8" so to scale about 6.75" Onto the sides,i had my plywood supplier cut a puzzle joint on each end of the ply with the cnc, this saved a ton of time cutting a scarph and trying to line them up.I whetted them out and then coated in some goo and they just dropped together. Quote
Tungsten Posted May 1, 2012 Author Posted May 1, 2012 Floats good upsidedown New product i'm testing,helium infused plywood.You no cause all them dam jet boat wakes. Quote
Gaffer Posted May 1, 2012 Posted May 1, 2012 yes i picked up some also thanks for the heads up gaffer. scaled down some weight, each bottle is 250lbs and did a test float. Looks like just enough rocker on the transom, the bow end floor is just touching the water.i measured the draft in the middle was 1 1/8" so to scale about 6.75" Onto the sides,i had my plywood supplier cut a puzzle joint on each end of the ply with the cnc, this saved a ton of time cutting a scarph and trying to line them up.I whetted them out and then coated in some goo and they just dropped together. I LOVE the look of that puzzle joint there. I plan on covering up my scaph with some type of stripe, but I would totally rock that joint. Andrew 1 Quote
Tungsten Posted May 11, 2012 Author Posted May 11, 2012 Still playing with models, I raked out the bow and stern panels more also changed the curve on the rocker front and back. i think this ones a winner .......maybe a little too high on the bow rocker but i like it. Quote
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