MiniD, Micro Houseboat Build, more progress
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
- MiniD is progressing, here is a clip to update you all. Sorry, I am slow posting but I am spending my time working out details, like door shapes and othe items to max out functionallity of MiniD! I'm excited about the build thoughas she will be a hot little boat! BestRoy
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Wow,,, Looking Great 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I'm looking forward to getting plans and building a powered buddy for my Bolger Micro..... Always good to have Options 😁⛵⚓
Option are a good thing! Although I might have too many! Lol!
You're belting along with the build Roy, looks great!
Thanks, I just finished cutting the cabin front and am working out the door/hatch...bestRoy
Thanks for the update. Great workmanship as always! 👍
I've just cut out the cabin front and am working out it's door/hatch...bestRoy
This is a great build ! Loving the design process .. thanks for taking us through it .. what type and size plywood are you using ? I’ve seen people using non marine ply ?
And happy Canada Day 🎊 🎉💥
#/8" Marine ply! I had trouble getting 3/8" in 4x8ft sheets so purchased 5 X 10ft sheets instead, I made a pannel cutter for my small battery saw, basically a straight edge that is clamped onto the sheet to guide the saw! I found this an excellent way to cut sheets vs running them through the table saw! While I used Marine ply for MiniD on the hull and cabin sides, I used exterior grade 3/8"/ 3ply spruce ply for the roof as I wanted the character of the grain to show on the ceiling! I have had good experience with this ply but I wait until Home Depot has a new lift and pick out the best sheets! It can be crap if you arent careful but I've managed to build CROW and OSPREY from this ply with ecxelent results for $30 per sheet vs almost $250 per sheet for Marine grade! The key is to epoxy glass it for the hull! It also requres a fair bit of work to spooth the surface, which I do using thickenned epoxy! I also make a glaing with my primer to do finer filling for a smooth finish! My buddies have built boats using this ply with good results but one friend only painted his hull and it leaked the next season! The reason was not because of delamination but because the ply got wet, expanded and then checked when it dried out over winter! as there is only three plys, the water was able to migrate through the checks that opening in each layer! The solution was to esand and epoxy seal and glass it! I also glass the inside up past the waterline as rainwater will soak into the ply otherwise and become traped against the outer glass, causing premature rot! Think of a glass of water, the water stays in the bottom of the glass, trapped there! You don't want water trapped in the bottom of your hull! But, yes, if you are aware of the pitfalls, you most definately can build a sound boat from cheaper exterior grade ply! Fir is another good option! AllthebestRoy
Roy, have you found an economical epoxy and fiberglass?
Yes and no. I use ARK Industries Epoxy from NoahsMarine.com ...It is the generic of Mas Epoxy, so does not "blush"! I've used it for several boats with good results. That said, Epoxy is not cheap, but I feel it is the best product to seal and glass ply boats! I do use some tricks to save on the quantity of Epoxy used, though! For example, a squeegee, like the ones used in showers, works the Epoxy into the plywood to seal it but without leaving loads sitting on the surface! I USE SLIGHTLY thickened Epoxy with wood "flour" sanding dust that is filtered through a tight bug screen. This wood dust adds strength, and you need less Epoxy. The squeegee again is handy to smoothe the glass cloth onto the spread Epoxy mix, which is coating the surface (using a fine knocked trowel) ahead of the glass as it is rolled out. Pure Epoxy is wets out the top of the glass cloth and squeegee'd to fill the weave. I alow to cure for an hour or two, so it is still soft but not sticky. This way, a chisel or hand plane can clean up raised seams. I use a combination of trimming or sanding if fully cured and filling hollows with thickened Epoxy. In this way, you do not sand off expensive Epoxy! I also leave some fairing until painting! Climbers chalk makes excellent thickener to add to paint to fair scratches etc. The next option is to avoid using Epoxy wher it is not needed! Painting plys under sides for decks and interior parts, instead of sealing with epoxy works well! I use different glues as well. PL Premium Construction Adhesive is very good and is used above the waterline. Same with Titebond3 and I sometimes use "Gorila Glue" but is has the least strength of the fore mentioned. Slightly thickeded Epoxy is the best glue! Generally, it should be used below the waterline! Hope this helps! BestRoy
Is this one wider than Dianes Rose?
No Tec, it is only 6ft 4in X 14ft long. Our DR is 8ft X 17ft...BestRoy