[No Problem]

My grandson want us to build a small boat. (rowboat)
Has anyone ever done this ? How hard is it and where can I get plans for such.

:helpsmilie::eek2:

 

[Finfever21]

If i would have known you were looking for one i would have just given you a 15 foot v-bottom all it needed was some small pieces of sheet metal replaced.. some scrap guy came and got it i had to get it out of my yard.. sorry

 

[hookinfinger]

Never built one myself but if you do a Google search and type in "building a rowboat" almost 300,000 links come up. There should be plenty of stuff there that will help you.

Good Luck with the project. It sounds like something that you and your Grandson will enjoy doing together.


Dennis)

 

[gary49]

There is a boat building forum on this site, titled "Boat Building", you should post there, I'm sure you'll get plenty of help.

 

[flounderman06]

I built one years ago from plans from popular mechanics, it was really easy. its a good project for a youngster. i was about 14, 41 yrs ago!! :eek2:

 

[Open Wide]

Check out the Glen L website. They have been supplying plans and offering support for decades. Go for it, very rewarding. Jeff

 

[ccx2]

My grandson want us to build a small boat. (rowboat)
Has anyone ever done this ? How hard is it and where can I get plans for such.

:helpsmilie::eek2:

I am in the works of a build right now, 16' Garvey, not a rowboat but a boat similar to a vee/johnboat. This is my first build and i have lofted the hull and am building Molds/Frames this weekend that will go on a ladder rack that will hold the hull panels, ect. Its not as easy and quick as i thought it would be and being an impatient guy im having a hard time not being able to rush through it and push it in the water. There are different ways to build and what might be an easyr first build would be a Stitch and Glue boat out of plywood and epoxy resin. Google Stitch and Glue or go to woodenboatforume and you can learn all about this method, Tidalfish also has a boatbuilding forum. Good Luck.

 

[flounderman06]

I'm from NJ and had many garveys. I built 1 out of 1" white cedar with white oak frame and ribs. steamed the oak in jigs. had the help of a boat builder named sammy hunt, well known in the barnegat bay area for garveys and sneakboxes.

 

[BYRD]

Send a pm to board member fishsalmon. He built one last summer. I'm sure he would be willing to help you with plans and such.

 

[Capt Harry]

Sounds like the makings of some good conversations and memories. :thumbup:
Look for a stitch and glue. You cut the pieces out of plywood, stitch them together with zip ties or wire, then glass it. It's the easy way, lofting and all that will make you pull your hair out.
Check out,
Bateau.com - boat plans on line since 1993
Lots of simple to build boats with a big following here. They even have partial and complete kits. Check out their forum, they have a lot of pics from builder projects. The guys that designed the plans are on these forums, and are easily reached with questions.
(I have no affiliation with these guys, just ran across it a while back, and they come up with some good ideas on shallow water skiffs)
L8, Harry

 

[springtide]

Cajun Pirogue Wooden Boat Kit

this has your name written all over it

 

[CaptBeach]

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Stitch and Glue is the way to go

 

[brn2surf]

Check out http://www.ladybugboats.com/...very easy build and nice boats!

 

[Drwhale]

No Problem,

Sounds like your getting plenty of good info.....

My son is finishing up a boat (Skiff) from Bateau... Bateau.com user built boat gallery - boats/OD16 ..I'm sure he would be more than glad to talk with you.. AND ....also show it off....the boat is in his shop in the Greenbrier section of Chesapeake......this is his first boat.......and it really looks good....

Call me anytime if you like....

Doug Whalen

Whalen's Marine
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757-718-3539

 

[Foy]

Simmons Sea Skiff

No Problem,
The project is far, far beyond my present set of skills, tools, time, and budget, but I have been intrigued by the prospects of building a Simmons Sea Skiff for several years now. The SSS is a lapstrake hull made with strips of plywood with a motor well and can be built with practically unlimited options such as center console, glassed bottom, etc. The plans are available from a museum in Wilmington, NC and it's simple to home in on them via google. You'll see an 18' design which I would imagine could be easily rowed and which would also be easily powered with a small outboard. I think 25hp is the max recommended for the 18.

I'd probably choose a much simpler design for the first project, see how the grandson's interest holds out, and look at a more complex, expensive, and longer-term project, such as the SSS, for the next one.

Good luck with your project. Please post once you decide the route to take and get under way.

Foy

 

[rpack76]

My brother and I built a small 16' skiff at the Mariners Museum in Newport News when we were growing up. It took two weekends and they had a class for it. Not sure if they still do this or not but we were supervised by a master boat builder. My Dad has built two deadrises over there. I know they still have a boat building school. May be nice to check it out. I crabbed out of that boat commercially for two seasons before we sold it.

 

[No Problem]

Thanks for your input.

We have decided on a Bateau FL12.
we have order the plans and we'll keep you up dated as we progress along with it.

:fishing2::fishing2::fishing2::fishing2:

 

[glenn w]

I am almost complete on fl14. It has been the most fun i have had in years. I am just waiting for warm weather to finish painting the bottom. Really looking forward to someone asking where did you get that boat!!. I found the bateau website to be very helpful. The only thing i would do different is to order upgraded fiberglass, the supplied type leaves a very rough surface so you then need their faring compound. You do not need great skill or tools. Be very careful because the resin likes to runnnn! This leads to some sanding. Looking forward to hearing how it turns out.

Glenn w

 

[Turkey Feeder]

Check out the Glen L Epoxy system. The epoxy impregnates the wood and will not separate. I suggest using 3" fiberglass tape on all seams inside and out. You need to fillet all inside seams with the Glen L filler mix with epoxy. The main thing to remember is to use the Glen L system of epoxy rather than just the fiber glass resin which can separate over time.

Good luck,
Jim

 

[boatingman]

Glen L has some really good plans that is were my dad got his plans for the 28' boat that he built!