capt jake Posted November 11, 2006 Posted November 11, 2006 With Mike's help today, I have the spray rails lon the Skippercraft. I have lots of fairing to do in order to get them to blend properly. I shoudl be ready for glass in a week or two. I wouldn't have been able to do it without his help. Mike is making some progress on his Pocketcruiser. Some pices are cut out. I think we are planning on glueing up the keel next week. Quote
Mike Routley Posted November 12, 2006 Posted November 12, 2006 Watching and working with a craftsman like Capt. Jake is both fun and informative. When he calls and says he can use a hand, I jump at the chance. Keep watching folks, Capt. Jakes project boat will look and be better than it was new. Quote
P Doug (WA) Posted November 12, 2006 Posted November 12, 2006 Is this the mutual admiration society? :wink: Quote
Frank Hagan Posted November 12, 2006 Posted November 12, 2006 Watching and working with a craftsman like Capt. Jake is both fun and informative. When he calls and says he can use a hand' date=' I jump at the chance. Keep watching folks, Capt. Jakes project boat will look and be better than it was new.[/quote']We don't doubt that ... we always wondered if he was building a Weekender or a piece of furniture! But watch out ... he's known far and wide as someone who doesn't like to sand, so if he tempts you to help him during that phase, make sure he doesn't bug out! Quote
Mike Routley Posted November 12, 2006 Posted November 12, 2006 There are those that can and those that can't. It is said that those who can't, Coach. When it comes to sanding, I like to think of myself as a coach. Quote
capt jake Posted November 12, 2006 Author Posted November 12, 2006 Is this the mutual admiration society? Gotta get it any place I can. Quote
Barry Pyeatt Posted November 13, 2006 Posted November 13, 2006 Hurray! Glad to see that both of you are making progress and getting to know one another. Looking forward to getting down there again and seeing the progress on the PC and the runabout. Can't sand without a lot of extra apparatus so I'm out on that one. Sorry guys. 8) :roll: Quote
capt jake Posted November 14, 2006 Author Posted November 14, 2006 Love to have you down, Barry! Skippercraft got a new keel today. A simply Mahogany boart, 3/4" x 1 3/4" with a 5/16" roundover. The original was only slightly more than 1/2". The majority was gone at the stem, so I had to take creative freedom there. . Kerfed the end of the board to enable it to make the bend. Contemplating how to fair it into the hul now as I like the loof of the keel going most of the way up teh stem. It must be a Devlin thing. :shock: Filets on all of the spray rails. Sanding and re-filleting the keel on Wednesday. I should be nearly ready for glass after that. I know, I know, I forgot the camera. I thought about it as I had the first batch of epoxy mixed. The bend in the keel is pretty impressive! Quote
Mike Routley Posted November 14, 2006 Posted November 14, 2006 Bummer man, Barry has that apperatus problem and I'm only good for coaching Ya, I know, turnabout is fair play. Just give me a holler and I will be able to find out if I can handle epoxy dust. Sounds like you are making good progress. Talk to ya later. Quote
capt jake Posted November 19, 2006 Author Posted November 19, 2006 OK, a few updates. Hull is now covered in Dynel. I had forgotten just how much Dynel soaks up the epoxy. It took 1 1/2 gallons to get this on! Quote
Craig Posted November 19, 2006 Posted November 19, 2006 Hey Jake, I recognize that purple stuff. Purple heart right? I use a lot of it myself. It works great! The project is really coming along. Are you still working with Sam? I keep looking at hs wonderful boats but I know it ain't going to happen.... Quote
capt jake Posted November 19, 2006 Author Posted November 19, 2006 Sorry, no purple stuff. All Honduran, the lighting plays tricks with the camera. The fillets are actually brown, though they look maroon. Actually, those spray rails are Cedar! Surprised the heck out of me! There were some pieces patched in out of Red Oak. I am taking a 'leave of absence' from Devlin's in order to get this project in the water by spring (I hope). I have the plans for the Surf Scoter 25 and the Blue Jacket 24. I pull them out and drool. I have to find a way of funding one of them and justifying the price. Quote
Frank Hagan Posted November 19, 2006 Posted November 19, 2006 The Surf Scoter is still a semi-displacement boat, isn't she? Or does it get up on a plane like the Bluejacket 24? Quote
capt jake Posted November 19, 2006 Author Posted November 19, 2006 The Surf Scoter is still a semi-displacement boat' date=' isn't she? Or does it get up on a plane like the Bluejacket 24?[/quote']Technically, yes; but it can still do 20 knots without effort. Not a true dispacement as it will move out more than a displacement boat. Sorry, just my laymens' understanding of this. Heavier, also yes, but it would tend to ride smoother around here. Downside is the powerplant....near $20k! :shock: I do like the idea of building the hull upside down. Being able to finish the hull and only roll it once would be nice also. Plus' and minus' to both. Frank, you know there is no perfect boat. Quote
Frank Hagan Posted November 19, 2006 Posted November 19, 2006 The Surf Scoter is still a semi-displacement boat' date=' isn't she? Or does it get up on a plane like the Bluejacket 24?[/quote']Technically, yes; but it can still do 20 knots without effort. Not a true dispacement as it will move out more than a displacement boat. Sorry, just my laymens' understanding of this. Heavier, also yes, but it would tend to ride smoother around here. Downside is the powerplant....near $20k! :shock: I do like the idea of building the hull upside down. Being able to finish the hull and only roll it once would be nice also. Plus' and minus' to both. Frank, you know there is no perfect boat. No perfect boat? I thought my next one was going to be perfect! Sam's designs are great, and do seem well suited for your local area. I think of him as a modern-day Ed Monk, designing what can be called the "Pacific Northwest Style" boats. Quote
Greg Luckett Posted November 19, 2006 Posted November 19, 2006 Is this the mutual admiration society? :wink: Of course, and praise from this crew of boat builders is praise indeed! I know you are joking around, but may I use this opening to mention to folks about this forum and say my thanks? We all try very hard not to be harsh or discourage anyone, which is what makes this forum so great for fledgling and master boat builders alike. I have never seen any flame wars or spam here. Frank and the folks here have created a wonderful community for us to participate in. Thank you Frank and crew! This Devlin boat is one that I have been looking at for years now and this is great to see one being built! Greg. Quote
capt jake Posted November 19, 2006 Author Posted November 19, 2006 Frank and the folks here have created a wonderful community for us to participate in. Thank you Frank and crew! I totally agree with you! Great job Frank! This Devlin boat is one that I have been looking at for years now and this is great to see one being built! This isn't a Devlin boat. It is a 1956 Skippercraft that I am trying to breath new life into. The challenge now it to blend a realistic goal with my perfectionistic tendencies. ;) The hull is just going to have some bumps in it due to the way it was originally built. Quote
Frank Hagan Posted November 19, 2006 Posted November 19, 2006 Capt Jake, just remember that you are "restoring" the boat, so the original bumps and other "unfair" things are to this boat what that priceless "patina" is to antiques. Quote
Greg Luckett Posted November 19, 2006 Posted November 19, 2006 This Devlin boat is one that I have been looking at for years now and this is great to see one being built! This isn't a Devlin boat. It is a 1956 Skippercraft that I am trying to breath new life into. Oops :oops: I should have read all the threads better. I was thinking this was a Surf Scooter.....now why did I think that? :? Quote
capt jake Posted November 19, 2006 Author Posted November 19, 2006 Got that blasted Dynel sanded in preparation for the flow coats. What a PIMA. I'm not going for the 'Holy Mackeral' bottom (thanks Frank). Only two blisters, but there were a few wrinkles. Thankfully, they were on the bottom. When applying Dynel, minimize the overlap as it is very time consuming to grind it off. Don't ask me how I know that. Quote
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