Strip Built BBSB pics

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Derek Z

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I have been wanting to do this for a long while and finally decided to get it done. Here are some pics of one of the two strip built bbsb s I am building. I had originally planned on sawn frames but at the last minute decided to build on a frame molds. These are of my own design and are being built with 1/4 inch doug fir and western red cedar strips. I needed the lightest boats possible and thought this method should yield a light - strong boat. They will be glassed inside and out and when finished - weigh in around 100 lbs. I am rushing to finish them by seasons end (thank god for insomnia) so i will post up more pics this week as time allows.
Derek

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Bet your all wondering which glue I used: gorilla - titebond 2 - titbond three or emers poly? Frankly I didnt want anyone to be left out.
 
Looks like a lot of work. You have made some serious headway. Keep us posted as you get further along.
 
Keep going! Looks Great from here. Keep the pictures coming! I look forward to seeing more.
 
Nice work. I have a plan for a mini BBSB in cedar strip this next year, so your project is very interesting to me. I would like to see pics of your frame system when the boat comes off of it.

Are you planning on any internal ribs like in the maine guide canoes?
 
Ray-
I opted out on ribs like the canvas canoes - that is a lot of work and would have added more weight than I wanted.. Once I have it glassed inside and out I will steam bend in a series 1/2 inch ribs for a little added (but not necessary) structure and for getting the floor off the bottom (if i even use one). These ribs will be epoxied into place. I am building in this method to try and cut as much weight as possible. The length of the boat is 11.5 feet and at the widest beam is 4.5.
I built the molds out of particle board and have them mounted every 18 inches. Next boat I do I will take the spacing back to what is should be 12-10 inches. I was in a hurry and got a bit lazy in lofting/designing forms. Since i lazied out i did get some droop in a spot and will have to bulk up epoxy and fairing work. You learn by your mistakes, shortcuts never save much time.
 
Derek

I TOTALLY understand the late night building sessions. No telling how many times I stayes up past 2:00 a.m. and went to work bleery eyed.

Looks like you are off to a good start. Keep us updated.
 
Strip built boats just seem to be the best looking things out there but it is so ard (at least for me) to cover over the wood look with paint .

Oh ya the late nite building is the best time if you ask me the kids are asleep , dog is snozing, nobody knocking on the door and the temp is cooler :)
 
Nice work Derek

I got to agree about the difficulty in covering over wood, but sometimes you just have to.

I built this a few (9) years back, I can relate to the late nights.

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Now I just need to convince my wife to let me build a duck boat. I know she'll say "you already have three boats in the garage that are dry 99% of the time."
 
I dont ask permission anymore, i just start the work on a new project and she cant tell from where one started and another left off. I blew my favors years ago where the wife was concerned, now she just faces the fact: she will never have a garage to park in, i will ruin all my clothes with glue and paint, that under the sawdust - some stuff does have a sheen and while i might tell her the new parka was on sale - she knows better. But i have to face the facts to: no feathers inside, no dead (mounted) animals in the house and i cant get cranky from lack of sleep.

Nice strip boat - neat lines.
 
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