ZTW build

Very nice!!

I've posted a few pictures of the one I built about twenty years ago.

I must have done it right, because my photos look like yours!

I like how you are using modern adhesives. When I built mine, I actually used real resourcinol (sp) glue. Super adhesive, bu what a pain. After mixing, it has about a ten minute shelf life.

The hardest part is done.

As a matter of fact, I would like to build another and if time permits, may do so this summer.

Good luck with it. Looks great so far!
 
Great build & yall getting it done fast! A thought, I don't see any limber holes in the ribs for water drainage, maby I'm missing something, but it will be a royal pain in the arse to have to remove water from between each set of ribs daily. Just a thought before the decking gets installed.
Dennis
 
Dennis brings up a GREAT idea.

The only thing I would change or add to my build would be limber holes for drainage. It's a real pain in the you know what to keep tabs on all of the water in the bottom during and after a hunt. After climbing in and out a few times with waders on, it adds up fast.

Just a thought for future builders.
 
Larry the build looks great can't wait to see it finished!

Is there enough room in there for a dog or is it strictly a 1 man boat?

CraigS
 
That is exactly why my next one is going to be a Devlin Scaup or most likely a BB3. The drainage problem is a real pain. I have a Armstrong Broadbill that I built about 10 years ago and it is a fine boat except for the lack of drainage. I have limber holes even larger than the plans call for and I have to pull the floor 2 or 3 times a season. You know the drill with the dog, mud, donut bags and hulls under the deck. An answer may be floatation foam level w/ the tops of the ribs?? Good luck. Other wise great work and thanks for sharing.
 
Here is todays progress. We thought about the limber holes but for now they are a no go.

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Thanks, the man cave is in bad shape. Moved the boat to the main shop (not heated) yesterday. Started cleaning the man cave up. It is going to take a while. No glass on the inside. Just primed painted and a paint seal. You are right about the SxS John. I have a old Fox that will make that boat look real good regardless who built the boat.
 
I've been following your ZTW....just finished reading Mr Taylor's book last night... I grew up sailing/ sinking 3 Perrine BBSB's out of Forked River NJ...this looks like it would be a fantastic utility boat, w/o the maintenance....using plywood and glass will cut down on post season repairs! I have frozen my butt off in December with a popped seam, many times!
I am currently building/ modifing a Pintail (Svenson's) with a Carstens Puddler...so we're breathing the same fumes! Please keep updating your ZTW build, I might have to due a sailing version, soon!
 
Thanks Bob and Jim. I will be using her on some of the lakes around s Ohio and Indiana. We own WRP land in s. Indiana that has a old oxbow lake off the Wabash river. It also has frontage on the Wabash. I hope to get down there a little more in the next few years. Maybe a trip out to Nebraska and hit some of the small DU marshes.
Trimmed coaming sanded and primed Friday.
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Getting some Class on her today Dan. Took a week off and worked on the shop. I added a wall for a dust free paint and reloading room. Went to Delphi Indiana and picked up a jet dust collector. I will get some new pictures up soon.

David Clark it was nice meeting you at Westlake. Thank you for the tips and information.
 
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