Pipes Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 I started this thread back on the AFF board looking for some initial help. Thought I would show my progress and how the boat turned out. The boat is not the perfect specimen, but performs well. Having trouble locating 9 foot oars in Calgary. More than happy to share my experience if anyone has any questions. Hope you enjoy. Pipes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stimmy Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Nice work Pipes, looks great!! I got a pair of oars from this guy http://www.islandoars.com/prices.html. They're nice, but a little heavy, could use some counter balancing. I believe that Troutfitters sells oars as well. Duncan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigbadbrent Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 wow that's gorgeous, makes me want to break out the old canoe and fixer up...amazingly done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Wow, that is amazing. How long did it take you to build it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dryfly Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Outstanding. Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brunsie Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Nice work Pipes. Westwinds used to sell oars Enjoy the new boat. BK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdock Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Very nice! Great work, I wish I had skills like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipes Posted July 9, 2007 Author Share Posted July 9, 2007 Thanks for the comments. Not sure of the hours spent, but I started early March and was done around June. If I had to estimate, maybe 80 hours. It was more enjoyable and will be building another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonefisher Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 awesome work man..... I might have to take on a project like that over the winter to keep from going absolutely nuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick0Danger Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 I just bought a House with a HUGE garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonefisher Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 That is of course if I don't go absolutely nuts before winter arrives....... I think the tourism industry is all over for me.... seriously I may be a professional unemployed fish bum by the end of the week..... But anyways back on topic I would be very interested in knowing what sort of specialized cutting, fastening, molding (shaping) tools you needed for this project. Also I would really like to know which areas of the construction you ran into problems with. I have access to various carpentry tools and saws and stuff and I have a small amount of experience myself and a wealth in others so I think such a project would be doable...... maybe. None the less you did a beautiful job with the boat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDoctor Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Very nice job, you should be proud of it. did you work from plans or just design as you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhuseby Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Great looking boat. Now if I only had a garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipes Posted July 10, 2007 Author Share Posted July 10, 2007 I didn't have any plans. I just drew up some diagrams and used the slide show from Greg Tatman (gregboats.com) to follow. Tools used: Table saw Skill saw Jig saw cordless screwdriver/drill palm and belt sanders (the most important tools as I hate the sanding) Lots of hand clamps I used the West System epoxy resin which is available at Lee Valley and Glenmore Sailboats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick0Danger Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 So did you screw any of that together, what exacly is the epoxy for? Did you buy a cooler to build it around first? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
126barnes Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 great looking boat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dryfly Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 It was more enjoyable and will be building another. Great stuff. Let me know when mine is done, and I'll come over and pick it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Looks real nice,Pipes! About how much did this project cost, if you don't mind my asking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badatt Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 I have a pair of 9' oars made from douglas fir with oak trimmed blades. They're available from Sawyer Products in Oregon. I'm not sure if theres a local distributor, check they're web site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipes Posted July 12, 2007 Author Share Posted July 12, 2007 Nick - Boat is both screwed and glued. The epoxy is used for sealing seams and screws. It is also used the glue together sheets of plywood. Dryfly - Your boat should be done soon. I just need to know color and if you want left or right hand drive. Bob - Cost of materials was about $850. That's for douglas fir hull and birch cabinets. Your big ticket items are wood and epoxy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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