Recent content by HenryHawthorne

Welcome from NC! As a relatively new member myself, I can tell you there are some very helpful and knowledgeable folks here. I'd suggest posting a few pictures in this thread. I won't speak for others, but in this day and age I'm not going to go into someone's Dropbox and download a video to...

Weight-wise, very easily. The one thing to check is that you can get the height you want to ensure you can lift it off your trailered boat. I found different limitations with different models when I was searching. With the extendable boom (and legs), I'd guess most would do it, but worth...

I believe that, particularly woth a 40' span. But a simple 2x4 with carry 50-60lbs per linear foot on a 10' span. So if yours are 2x6, with some form of temporary post to get span under 10' you'd have no issue, I think. But always the better answer is to have an engine hoist. Or even better...

You're right, of course, though for the few hundred pounds these boats weigh and considering the load would be spread across at least 2 trusses (and that load could be spread across a good stretch of each), I personally wouldn't think twice about it.

Interesting reading for, among other reasons, the crazy multitude of opinions and home-brews! I agree with the sentiment that we overthink this. With our stitch and glue, in areas of concern the simple answer is to overbore the hole, fill with neat epoxy, and rebore to the right size for the...

The sealed compartments have been on my mind since the start - they're about the only thing that "worry" me. My temptation is to put limber holes at the lowest points in all three from the get-go. As for the foam itself, I've decided to go with EPS foam boards cut to size. The detail-oriented...

This topic of conversation does make me curious about what actually happens to ss in wood encased in epoxy. I think I'll grab a few scraps, embed ss screws in them, and out a few coats of epoxy on them with leftovers as I work on the boat. Then leave them out in the sun and weather and salt...

I have a big collection of old brass and bronze screws (dad was/is a hoarder of such things) that I'll use for any screws for permanent use like this - so even cheaper!

I dont think there is as much curve and twist in the SG as your pole boat. My gameplan is to dry fit with clamp and screw, then leave it for a few days as I work on other things to let it take a bit of set. As always, that gameplay is subject to change once the work starts.

That is my plan.

You thought I was talking about the jig?

Perfect and simple.

Well, my primary plan is to invite a few guys to the shop for a beer one evening - so may not be much to see. Just a guess, but I doubt it will be much over 200 pounds at this stage (not all bulkheads are in place/epoxied). I do have a backup idea if it's just me or if I only have 1 set of...

Saw this article in Small Boats Monthly and thought I'd share as there have periodically been discussions of self-baling. These plans might be a good basis for a self-baling SG-type duckboat by reducing the cockpit/adding more deck. Has a bit more beam, too, I think...

@William Reinicke , @tod osier While building I've periodically wondered about placing the strakes/runners at the edge of the bottom of the hull, under the chine, rather than more at the midpoint as-designed. This would mimic a reverse chine and also provide some additional protection for the...