No Name Scull Boat Build......update........ We named her the Double Nickel.........

That's pretty sweet.

How many can you do on those types of molds?

I've worked with different materials, from plastic to concrete, but never fiberglass. I always get little-kid excited when the "thing" being built starts coming into it's own end shape.
 
This is really super cool! Both for your sharing of the molding technique as well as getting to see a really sharp float being created.

Scott
 
Dale, it's one thing to build a two off, limited production, beautiful float so you limit your competition on the West coast, but with the interest this post is generating I am afraid you are potentially causing those of us the East coast to suffer. ;) Fantastic thread.

Best - Paul
 
Not suffering just planning....

Big plans money could go towards a house or building the scull of my dreams and an 18ft starcraft build.

Interview on monday we will see how it goes.... :)
 
Dale,

I'm really enjoying your build. I've often wondered how to do a one off project like this. Thanks for taking the time to document your project. I never thought of using strips of foam to create the form. I have used packing tape over epoxy then using a squeegee for a smooth layout but you've detailed a lot of tricks. You make it look so easy. Very professional looking project. I can't wait to see the float on the water. Do you have a weight for the boat yet?
 
Wow... first class!



Thanks Phil,
I see the materials for your boat is arriving. It's pretty cool to look at that pile of lumber, and chemicals, and think, there is a boat about to happen......
Dale
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That's pretty sweet.

How many can you do on those types of molds?

I've worked with different materials, from plastic to concrete, but never fiberglass. I always get little-kid excited when the "thing" being built starts coming into it's own end shape.


Rob,
If a person was going to build more than a couple boats, I would cast a female mold off of, the male mold. Make the female mold very strong. Then cast your boats from the female molds. That way you could make as many as you want.
Dale
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This is really super cool! Both for your sharing of the molding technique as well as getting to see a really sharp float being created.

Scott

Scott,
That is the very reason, that I'm sharing this technique with you guys. You could build most any small craft. And it's not expensive.
Dale
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Dale, it's one thing to build a two off, limited production, beautiful float so you limit your competition on the West coast, but with the interest this post is generating I am afraid you are potentially causing those of us the East coast to suffer. ;) Fantastic thread.

Best - Paul
Paul,
I know of a couple being built out that way now..........
Dale
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Not suffering just planning....

Big plans money could go towards a house or building the scull of my dreams and an 18ft starcraft build.

Interview on monday we will see how it goes.... :)

Chris,
We need more boats.................
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Dale,

I'm really enjoying your build. I've often wondered how to do a one off project like this. Thanks for taking the time to document your project. I never thought of using strips of foam to create the form. I have used packing tape over epoxy then using a squeegee for a smooth layout but you've detailed a lot of tricks. You make it look so easy. Very professional looking project. I can't wait to see the float on the water. Do you have a weight for the boat yet?

Thanks Ed,
I've got a few more tricks to show you guys. She weighs in at 125 lbs. I was shooting for around 100 lbs.
Dale
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Before we assemble the boat, there are a few things, that we want to add to the inside of the hull. I use an electric trolling motor to get from point a to point b. In my other boats, the battery would end up sliding to the center of the boat. Always in my way. These pics show how I made a shelf to keep it where it belongs. If you plan on going with two hunters, the shelf would be in the way. I scull by myself. The pics don’t show, that after I had it installed I realized that it was to tall. So I cut it out... cut the height down, and re installed it. If you notice that I’m using torn pieces of chopped strand mat. That way, the torn edges, just blend in with the bottom, with no lumps to sand down. One thing that I forgot to mention. We laid down a layer of 3/4 oz. chopped strand mat on the inside of the hull. That gave us a nice non skid uniform surface on the inside of the hull. Since we used a male mold, the inside of the boat, was way to smooth, and slippery....... More to come...........


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This looks amazing!!! Your SKILL-SET makes it look deceptively easy.

Edited to avoid offense!

Thanks Mike!
I wonder what you edited out..........
Dale


Dale,
I edited in your skill set. Worried that it could have been read that what you're doing is easy.

Mike
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Hey Mike....... I was just givin you the business..........
 
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