New 10 foot ( Mark Kears) sneakbox update 7-13

The more I look at it, the more it looks to my eye like the plywood was original. First, the deck had to accept the limited two-way bending plywood is capable of. Most planked sneakbox hulls won't allow sheet ply to conform suggesting it was designed to do so. Second, unless all timbers, transom and sheers were replaced the screws would have had to hit the old screw holes precisely or there would be a second pattern of holes. I guess it doesn't really matter though. However you choose to replank it, I'm sure it will be a great renovation, as you are a superb craftsman. [smile]
 
SJ Fairbank said:
The more I look at it, the more it looks to my eye like the plywood was original. First, the deck had to accept the limited two-way bending plywood is capable of. Most planked sneakbox hulls won't allow sheet ply to conform suggesting it was designed to do so. Second, unless all timbers, transom and sheers were replaced the screws would have had to hit the old screw holes precisely or there would be a second pattern of holes. I guess it doesn't really matter though. However you choose to replank it, I'm sure it will be a great renovation, as you are a superb craftsman. [smile]
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I think you are probably right. Another hint is the boat is 47? wide. Not 48? and not larger. That?s a great bit of detective work.
 
Regardless of the deck material you select, I was thinking if it's thicker than the plywood it might detract from those pretty lines. Make it look "heavy" if you will.
 
That is a very nice box....the plywood could very well be original.

I once built a box from a 10' sailfish fg hull that looks almost exactly like that one except for the v bottom.
I used 1/4" plywood for the decking to keep it light, and the ply does bend to the crown of the deck.
The only thing I had to add was keelsons on the bottom aft so it would sit level when grounded out, due to the "v"

That boat is going to be a nice addition, no matter what you decide to do with the decking.
 
gcs said:
That is a very nice box....the plywood could very well be original.

I once built a box from a 10' sailfish fg hull that looks almost exactly like that one except for the v bottom.
I used 1/4" plywood for the decking to keep it light, and the ply does bend to the crown of the deck.
The only thing I had to add was keelsons on the bottom aft so it would sit level when grounded out, due to the "v"

That boat is going to be a nice addition, no matter what you decide to do with the decking.
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Thanks, I appreciate it. It?s a neat little craft that moves well with minimal power.
 
jode hillman said:
SJ Fairbank said:
Regardless of the deck material you select, I was thinking if it's thicker than the plywood it might detract from those pretty lines. Make it look "heavy" if you will.
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3/8 cedar ready to be fit and attached. Originally ply was 5/16 so it?s pretty close. I?m leaning toward a light cloth set in epoxy over it.
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Sweet, nothing smells as duckey as white cedar. The odor whispers to you in the summer, a reminder of duck boats and decoys.
 
SJ Fairbank said:
jode hillman said:
SJ Fairbank said:
Regardless of the deck material you select, I was thinking if it's thicker than the plywood it might detract from those pretty lines. Make it look "heavy" if you will.
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3/8 cedar ready to be fit and attached. Originally ply was 5/16 so it?s pretty close. I?m leaning toward a light cloth set in epoxy over it.
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Sweet, nothing smells as duckey as white cedar. The odor whispers to you in the summer, a reminder of duck boats and decoys.
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Just one of the many additive reasons I chose to go with Cedar. :)
 
SJ Fairbank said:
jode hillman said:
SJ Fairbank said:
Regardless of the deck material you select, I was thinking if it's thicker than the plywood it might detract from those pretty lines. Make it look "heavy" if you will.
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3/8 cedar ready to be fit and attached. Originally ply was 5/16 so it?s pretty close. I?m leaning toward a light cloth set in epoxy over it.
Click to expand...

Sweet, nothing smells as duckey as white cedar. The odor whispers to you in the summer, a reminder of duck boats and decoys.
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Fruitful night. Everything rough fit. Thanks to my friend Frank for the company.

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I finally was able to flip it, sand it and paint everything. I took it out tonight for it?s re-christening.

I did a little old school fishing as well. I took the freshly redone 1949 sneakbox out for a creek cruise.

It?s range is limited, and that could be a handicap in our vast creek maze. But I got out far enough to find some dinner!

It?s all about getting out there and making it happen.

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