tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36910244557268210412024-02-01T23:08:15.824-05:00Ted's Wood BoatTed Gauthier built a 14.5 foot wood runabout that was designed by Glen-L.Ted Gauthierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11652119925600113722noreply@blogger.comBlogger85125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691024455726821041.post-34545007570130120162017-12-08T11:04:00.001-05:002017-12-08T11:04:10.830-05:00Published in Small Boats Monthly October 2017 Issue<br />
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Glen-L Zip</h1>
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A twin-cockpit runabout</h2>
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by Ted Gauthier</div>
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<span class="dropcap">I</span> am frequently asked why I
built a boat, and particularly, why I built a Glen-L Zip. The first
part of the question is easy to answer: I love to build things and I
can’t afford to go out and buy a new boat, so a set of plans was my
preferred starting point. And why the Zip? I was initially drawn to it
because it has style and character, more than I’d ever be able to find
in any boat on the market, whether or not I could afford it. But I
didn’t have much boatbuilding experience, other than a stitch-and-glue
plywood kayak I had finished, so I was unsure if a Zip would be within
my abilities. As I searched the Web and corresponded with other novices
who had successfully built one, it quickly became clear that it was the
obvious choice.<br />
I am a Fire Chief in a small community in Michigan, and our Village
Manager is my good friend Art Atkinson. One day Art walked into my
office and said he was considering building a boat for himself. He had
just returned from northern Michigan where old wooden boats are almost
everywhere along the shores of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. I told him
I’d been considering building a boat for myself, too. He liked the idea,
and we decided we would both build wooden boats while helping each
other along the way. I ordered plans for the Zip, and Art settled on an
equally classic-looking runabout, the <a href="https://smallboatsmonthly.com/article/squirt/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Glen-L Squirt</a>.
Both Art and I would be building our boats in our basements and so had
limitations on the size of the boats we could build. The 14′ 4″ Zip was
the largest boat I could build and still get it out of my walkout
basement. The 10’ Squirt was small enough to be carried up the stairs
from Art’s basement, and through the kitchen to get it outside.<br />
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_8827" style="width: 810px;">
<img alt=" The 5' 9" beam provide the Zip with good stability and the flared sides help keep the occupants dry." class="size-large wp-image-8827" data-attachment-id="8827" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-description="<p>side view of boat at speed</p>
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The 5’9″ beam provides the Zip with good stability and the flared sides help keep the occupants dry.</div>
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The plans for the Zip came from Glen-L with a step-by-step
instruction manual and full-sized patterns for the transom, frames,
gussets, stem, breasthook, and knees. Builders can shorten the boat by
10 percent if they reduce the frame spacing, but Glen-L recommends
against lengthening the Zip. There is also an option to either set the
boat up as a utility skiff with an open cockpit or as a runabout with
decking surrounding two cockpits. I built my boat to the designed length
as a runabout.<br />
I bought rough-cut African mahogany from a local sawmill, brought it
home, and milled it for the frames. The frame pieces are joined by
plywood gussets at the corners. The stem is made of two layers of 3/4″
plywood, and the transom is a single thickness of 3/4″ plywood, framed
and reinforced with mahogany. Mounted on a dual-beam strongback, the
three completed frames, the transom, and the stem define the shape of
the hull—there are no temporary forms. The keel, chines, and inwales
then connect the transom, frames, and stem. The chines were the most
difficult longitudinals to install. Each is a two-piece laminate, and
each of those pieces required steaming to coax it into the needed bend
and twist. Later it took a lot of clamps to tightly close the glue
joints between the chine halvess.<br />
The materials list specifies 1/4″ Douglas-fir exterior plywood for
the hull, and while it’s an economical choice, I had a bright-finished
boat in mind and so opted to use mahogany marine plywood. For the side
panels, I cut two 4×8 sheets of plywood in half and joined the pieces to
make a pair of 2×16 sheets, with the seams butted and ’glassed.<br />
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_8828" style="width: 810px;">
<img alt="With a 45-hp outboard on the transom, the Zip gets on plane quickly." class="size-large wp-image-8828" data-attachment-id="8828" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-description="<p>stern view of boat coming up to speed</p>
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With a 45-hp outboard on the transom, the Zip gets on plane quickly.</div>
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The side panels came under a bit of strain when I started to wrap
them around the framework, so I applied towels and hot water to soften
them up a bit. They then bent easily and held their new shape when
dried, ready for epoxy and screws. The bottom went on in three
pieces—one full-width piece aft and two half-width pieces forward. None
required steaming to be applied to the framework. The hull, while still
upside down, got a layer of 6-oz fiberglass, a skeg, and bottom paint.<br />
Work on the interior started after the boat was flipped upright.
Floorboards were not included in the plans, but I opted to add them to
provide both a more finished look and a stable platform for my
passengers to stand on when entering and exiting the boat. I was also
worried about feet and gear getting wet, but water never seems to
accumulate in the Zip. I used ash for the floorboards because of its
strength and for the contrast of color.<br />
The plans call for a deck of mahogany or fir plywood, and while that
would be sufficient for a utilitarian boat, many builders of Glen-L
runabouts opt to dress the plywood up with covering boards and deck
planking. It makes a striking difference. I used mahogany for all of my
decking. I bookmatched the broad covering boards to create a symmetrical
pattern in the wood grain, <a href="https://smallboatsmonthly.com/article/water-based-wood-dye/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">then dyed them to create contrast</a>
with the deck planks. I added some decking beyond what was detailed in
the plans to reduce the open area of the motorwell and provide a tidier
appearance. Rather than use white caulk to accent the deck seams, I
filled them with epoxy mixed with white pigment. When covered with
varnish, the bright white took on a nice, aged golden color.<br />
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_8826" style="width: 810px;">
<img alt="The plans for the Zip call for a plywood deck, but builders of Glen-L runabouts often lay deck planking over the plywood for a more classic and elegant look." class="size-large wp-image-8826" data-attachment-id="8826" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-description="<p>top view of Zip</p>
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The
plans for the Zip call for a plywood deck, but builders of Glen-L
runabouts often lay deck planking over the plywood for a classic look.</div>
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Glen-L recommends powering the Zip with a short-shaft outboard of up
to 40 hp, and I initially used a 1962 two-stroke 40-hp outboard on mine,
but I didn’t care for the noise or the smell. I later equipped my Zip
with a 1999, 45-hp four-stroke outboard. With the larger and heavier
motor the Zip sits just a little lower at the stern, but when I’m riding
alone or with one passenger and give full throttle to the Zip, it jumps
out right on plane. With four adults aboard the boat does get up on
plane quickly—it just does so a few moments after giving it the gas. I
have had five people in my Zip many times, and I feel very safe in this
boat with it fully loaded. I have no hesitation to go at full speed; I
am just more aware of my weight and balance by always putting the
heaviest passengers in the front. The only issue when it is fully loaded
is that the bow will pitch up a little higher and the boat takes a few
more seconds to get up on plane. The speed and handling characteristics
do not seem to be affected by a full load.<br />
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Using a handheld GPS or the GPS app on my cell phone I have recorded a
consistent top speed between 32 and 33 mph when I’m driving solo. The
boat does well in light chop and begins to porpoise in moderate chop
unless I apply full throttle and get up on plane. Once the waves get
above 2′, I really need to cut the power back to quarter speed and just
plow through the waves rather than subject the boat, and myself, to a
lot of heavy pounding.<br />
The boat handles like a dream, and I credit this part of the
performance to the skeg; in calm water, I can race along at full
throttle and make a sharp turn with little skidding. The Zip has bumper
rails to protect the hull below the tumblehome at the stern; they also
serve to deflect water away from the aft cockpit, but if there are
passengers in the rear seats, I need to warn them they may get some
spray in a sharp turn.<br />
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<img alt="Builder Ted Gauthier has three young passengers aboard here, but has carried five in comfort. people." class="size-large wp-image-8829" data-attachment-id="8829" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-description="<p>boat at speed with 4 aboard</p>
" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="ZipwithKids" data-large-file="https://smallboatsmonthly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ZipwithKids-800x468.jpg" data-medium-file="https://smallboatsmonthly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ZipwithKids-400x234.jpg" data-orig-file="https://smallboatsmonthly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ZipwithKids.jpg" data-orig-size="3226,1886" data-permalink="https://smallboatsmonthly.com/article/zip/zipwithkids/" height="468" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" src="https://smallboatsmonthly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ZipwithKids-800x468.jpg" srcset="https://smallboatsmonthly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ZipwithKids-800x468.jpg 800w, https://smallboatsmonthly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ZipwithKids-400x234.jpg 400w, https://smallboatsmonthly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ZipwithKids-768x449.jpg 768w" width="800" /><span class="photocredit"></span><div class="wp-caption-text">
Builder Ted Gauthier has three young passengers aboard here, but has carried four with him in comfort.</div>
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It took me 22 months of working on and off to build the Zip, and I
could not be happier with its performance. I gladly recommend the design
to others. It is a great first boat to build and an exciting boat to
use. It is easy to trailer, and everyone who sees it gives it a
thumbs-up. The design, drawn up in 1954, prompts many people to ask how
old my boat is, and they’re surprised to hear that it hasn’t been around
for decades. It is a great pleasure to own a boat you can proudly say
you built yourself that has both classic design and modern features. If
you’re thinking of getting an outboard boat that will last for years,
that will handle well, that carries up to five people, takes up little
space in the garage, and won’t break the bank to build or operate, you
may want to consider a Glen-L Zip.<br />
<em>Ted Gauthier is the Deputy Fire Chief of Bloomfield Village,
Michigan. His passion outside of his dream job as a fireman has always
been boating and flying. Ted has built himself many things including an
airplane, a hot-air balloon, a</em><em> kayak</em><em>, and a CNC
machine. He grew up with his five brothers by a lake in lower Michigan
where he learned to swim, water-ski, and handle boats</em><em>. </em><em>He
spent almost all his free time as a child saving for gas so he could go
out in small boats to enjoy the summer days. He always remembers his
first ride in an old wooden boat and has promised himself that one day
he will have his own.<img alt="End of article" class="noborder alignright wp-image-6351 size-full" data-attachment-id="6351" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-description="" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="SBMBulletGraphic50" data-large-file="https://smallboatsmonthly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/SBMBulletGraphic50.png" data-medium-file="https://smallboatsmonthly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/SBMBulletGraphic50.png" data-orig-file="https://smallboatsmonthly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/SBMBulletGraphic50.png" data-orig-size="23,22" data-permalink="https://smallboatsmonthly.com/article/still-thinking/sbmbulletgraphic50-5/" height="22" scale="0" src="https://smallboatsmonthly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/SBMBulletGraphic50.png" width="23" /></em><br />
<em>Ted documented his progress on the Zip in his</em> <a href="http://tedsbuild.blogspot.com/"><em>blog</em></a><em>. He would be happy to help or answer any questions readers may have about building a Glen-L Zip. Emails to </em><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Small Boats Monthly</a><em> will be forwarded to him. His review of a <a href="https://smallboatsmonthly.com/article/rivet-spacing-tool/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">rivet spacing fan</a> appears in this issue. </em><br />
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Zip Particulars</h5>
Length/14′ 4″<br />
Beam/5′ 9″<br />
Depth/27″<br />
Weigh/approx. 375 lbs<br />
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<a href="http://www.boatdesigns.com/Zip-Plans-Patterns/productinfo/61-463/"><em>Plans and patterns</em></a><em> for the </em><a href="https://www.glen-l.com/designs/outboard/zip.html"><em>Zip</em></a><em> are available from </em><a href="http://www.glen-l.com/"><em>Glen-L</em></a><em> for $108.</em><br />
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It feels and looks good.<br />
Ted Gauthierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11652119925600113722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691024455726821041.post-80014816900675135632011-07-21T10:04:00.005-04:002011-09-08T09:19:31.508-04:00The Launch Day<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: left;"><br />
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</tbody></table> The day has finally come when I launched my boat. Things could have not been better..family, friends, the newspaper and photographers were there to join in the fun. In October 2009 a good friend walked into my office and said he had just returned from a trip up north (Michigan) and he was going to build a boat he saw on the lake and the plan was in popular mechanics. I said, "that's funny...I have been wanting to build a boat for years, show me the boat". After a short discussion, I told him (Art Atkinson) that I would build a <a href="http://www.boatdesigns.com/">Glen-L Zip</a> and the boat he needed to build (because of building space requirements, design, performance and style) was the Glen-L Squirt. He agreed and we both started are builds. We never dreamed, nor did we try to both finish our boats on the same day but that is exactly what happened. On July 20th, 2011 we launch both boats. I am still smiling.<br />
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Years ago I built an airplane and the model is a <a href="http://flyballoons.net/AirplanePhotoGallery.htm">Van's RV-6</a>. The people who go for a ride in an RV always get what we call.......the "RV Grin". Well let me tell you first hand....I have the "Glen-L Grin" and I am sure that you will not be able to wipe that Grin off my face every time I jump into my Glen-L Zip. </div><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ted giving Thumbs Up to Art Atkinson's "Squirt"</td></tr>
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I did have some electrical issues. Everything electrical is working in the boat including the new Honda RPM gauge but the lights inside the gauges and the other two gauges ( volt, and fuel quantity) do not work. I think this may be because I had them powered through the old key switch. So, I will need to trace the wires back. I think that they just need a power source. Same issue with my courtesy lights, no power. Everything else is working. Running lights, horn, bilge pumps, stereo, oil level and temp lights are all OK. I think I have the wiring issue resolved in my mind..I just need to get under the dash and sort it out. I will also need to run to the nautical department at Auto Zone to pick up a couple of special connectors.<br />
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I picked up my graphic for the sides of the boat... "Zip"......This boat was designed by Glen-L and the model is a "Zip".<br />
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I also installed my birthday and Christmas present from my wife, Lynn. She had bought me some step pads from Tender Craft out of Canada. I am glad that I waited until I had my seats installed. I sat in the seats, I quickly realized that if I had mounted them right in the center of the cockpit areas the step pads would have been located right were you would rest your arm. I think they are installed in a location that will not interfere with your arm resting on the boat and you can easily step into the boat and onto the floor. I think they really look nice.<br />
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It has been a busy weekend. I have a list of more than 15 items that I would like to get done before I launch my "Zip". I was able to complete many of the big ones.<br />
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mount extinguisher - done <br />
make and installed seat support brackets - done (the back of the seats were falling off the seat bottom cushions, now these brackets hold the seat backs in position).<br />
remove trailer bunk guides - done (need to buy a different style)<br />
install transom stainless steel trim - done<br />
build and mount a new am/fm radio box - done ( the old location was in the way of the new throttle)<br />
build a glove box and install - - done ( removing the radio gave me this spot to store stuff, like my phone/keys)<br />
install trailer plate - done<br />
install hoist cable - done<br />
mount horn - done<br />
secure steering wheel - done<br />
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Confirm my boat insurance ( I have a quote but they will not bind the insurance until they have photos, I have sent them in 3 times but they keep saying they don't have them...the funny part is they received my application). <br />
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install interior sides (mount with Velcro)<br />
install step pads<br />
make final electrical connections and test electrical system<br />
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hook up water to motor and test run in driveway<br />
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pick up graphics for side of boat and then install<br />
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take boat to canvas shop on Tuesday morning to have a mooring and trailer cover made<br />
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Things to Buy:<br />
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$$ - a new set of trailer guides that are adjustable (the old set were to wide for my boat)<br />
$$ - stern light ( the one I have is 4' tall, I need to pick up a short light)<br />
$$ - rear view mirror<br />
$$ - a short ratcheting strap for the transom ( I lost one when I was coming home from picking up the engine, I have two large straps that cross each other and keep the boat centered on the trailer. The short straps are just another safety that keep the stern pulled straight down).<br />
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PLAN :<br />
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Launch - this Wednesday (if no major issues show up and the boat is back from the canvas shop..if not then Friday after work...Dawn and Mike will also be in town for the weekend..Jimmy Buffet at Pine Knob on Thursday night) Forecast = 100 degrees on Thursday.Ted Gauthierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11652119925600113722noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691024455726821041.post-31760457104481533262011-07-14T14:06:00.001-04:002017-12-08T11:07:32.744-05:00Windshield InstalledOn Saturday my good friend and "Squirt" boat builder Art Atkinson cam over for at least 4 hours and we mounted the windshield and brackets. It took a long time because it was important to get the correct angle on the brackets so the glass could fit into the grooves on the aluminum casted and chromed bracket.<br />
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I am very happy how it turned out. It really was a two man job and thankful for Art's help.<br />
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<span id="goog_1646365512"></span><span id="goog_1646365513"></span>Ted Gauthierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11652119925600113722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691024455726821041.post-53703518559365845152011-07-14T14:01:00.001-04:002017-12-08T11:07:32.799-05:00Windshield InstalledOn Saturday my good friend and "Squirt" boat builder Art Atkinson cam over for at least 4 hours and we mounted the windshield and brackets. It took a long time because it was important to get the correct angle on the brackets so the glass could fit into the grooves on the aluminum casted and chromed bracket.<br />
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I am very happy how it turned out. It really was a two man job and thankful for Art's help.Ted Gauthierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11652119925600113722noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691024455726821041.post-8368730251788935052011-07-13T21:00:00.001-04:002011-09-08T09:29:02.379-04:00A Squirt is Born<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpmjHwtKzRm-Pq0aicutZD3agDvTQop0i25yqjF-pcUWDE4m7ThBr-2q_XT_Jyf-6cnUA8244AbyiWb8ay0zKC1vShEJTZPPCoSp1NQ2D-5JRLZz13b1T_PNQppJCdbORUtMlTXp1jkUM/s1600/P8115036.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" nba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpmjHwtKzRm-Pq0aicutZD3agDvTQop0i25yqjF-pcUWDE4m7ThBr-2q_XT_Jyf-6cnUA8244AbyiWb8ay0zKC1vShEJTZPPCoSp1NQ2D-5JRLZz13b1T_PNQppJCdbORUtMlTXp1jkUM/s320/P8115036.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Art Atkinson is building a Glen-L Squirt and had asked me to come over Wednesday evening to help move his Squirt boat out the basement and into the garage. I would not have wanted to miss this. Taking it up the stairs and through the kitchen and dinning room and out to the garage. Yes...Art also made the entire kitchen...it should be featured in Better Homes and Gardens magazine. For more photos and the story, check out Art's blog: <a href="http://artatkinson.blogspot.com/">http://artatkinson.blogspot.com/</a>Ted Gauthierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11652119925600113722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691024455726821041.post-7754617016036169732011-07-13T15:00:00.001-04:002011-07-15T07:42:50.834-04:00Graphics<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPFWXIzrKALuLinMk6XOYhyHQYE0rg_4K_UD6SzgAYpYCuqPyg0wgWlctkji04zHbD31nMg_-OLbLlGM4FGzIaXRIYsTvWmL3t_FEN7aacTmiT9JAJPvWYH-d7VDwgOT0fmO3CEcZEkZE/s1600/camera+photos+328.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPFWXIzrKALuLinMk6XOYhyHQYE0rg_4K_UD6SzgAYpYCuqPyg0wgWlctkji04zHbD31nMg_-OLbLlGM4FGzIaXRIYsTvWmL3t_FEN7aacTmiT9JAJPvWYH-d7VDwgOT0fmO3CEcZEkZE/s320/camera+photos+328.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>The look of the boat is really taking shape. Today I was able to install the white strip above the burgundy paint line and the Michigan Registration numbers. This thing is really starting to look like a boat.Ted Gauthierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11652119925600113722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691024455726821041.post-26020779458343756212011-07-10T23:00:00.001-04:002011-07-15T09:06:49.469-04:00The CutwaterAfter several months, templates, telephone calls, miles of driving and a lot of hard work the Cutwater and Transom bands are done. I think they look great. They were hand made by Jim Mathis of Algonac, Mi. It was impossible to fit the Cutwater to the bow without Jim having the boat on site. Jim called me on Sunday morning and asked if I could bring the boat to him and I jumped at the opportunity. The stainless steel Cutwater was made over the winter months from my template but it just did not fit right at the top.<br />
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I arrived at Jim's home at 12:00 noon and we were not done until 10:30 pm. , no lunch / no dinner but the results are stunning.<br />
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I am very happy how it turned out. It really was a two man job and thankful for Art's help.<br />
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<span id="goog_1646365512"></span><span id="goog_1646365513"></span>Ted Gauthierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11652119925600113722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691024455726821041.post-91211592337310543272011-07-08T21:00:00.043-04:002011-07-14T14:00:05.189-04:00Bought a New MotorI started building this "Zip" boat about 19 months ago and at that time I had found a 1962 2 stroke 40 Johnson that I had purchased on Craig's List. I finally took it to a repair shop and after many discussions I thought I would be happier with a newer motor and a 4 stroke. I came across a 1999 45hp Honda so I bought it and this motor will be my power source.<br />
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There were a few problems mounting it. The first thing was the dealer, "Dropped it", Yes...there were cutting the bolts off to remove it from another boat and then install it on mine but some how..something when wrong. Lucky for me and for them...The motor was not hurt and no one was injured. They were using a fork lift truck to secure the chain but some how it came loose and hit the cement.. Everything appears fine other than a few more scraps and dents.<br />
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The second issue was the mounting bolts..one of the bolts were directly behind my gas tank so I had to take all the mounting brackets off and remove the tank to get the bolt thru the transom. An hour later that was done.<br />
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The last problem was the extra thickness of wood that I had epoxied inside the transom. The mounting bolts were located near the edge so my brother Marty machine a spacer/washer out of solid piece of aluminum and that problem was solved. My next issue will be mounting the throttle/shifter.<br />
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<br />
There were a few problems mounting it. The first thing was the dealer, "Dropped it", Yes...there were cutting the bolts off to remove it from another boat and then install it on mine but some how..something when wrong. Lucky for me and for them...The motor was not hurt and no one was injured. They were using a fork lift truck to secure the chain but some how it came loose and hit the cement.. Everything appears fine other than a few more scraps and dents.<br />
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The second issue was the mounting bolts..one of the bolts were directly behind my gas tank so I had to take all the mounting brackets off and remove the tank to get the bolt thru the transom. An hour later that was done.<br />
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The last problem was the extra thickness of wood that I had epoxied inside the transom. The mounting bolts were located near the edge so my brother Marty machine a spacer/washer out of solid piece of aluminum and that problem was solved. My next issue will be mounting the throttle/shifter.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs7IoOhb8Hht2nRynk8Vthmh1R4kwh5aY7PfSzVdx-lE8NXO2GBthMvW0fpX99Zr3rZbQ7ho0JUnYDjoviMeax03HTnZ-FSIfxwuywRjZztHCPbZKbt6gioOyJc5bYiVeOF-Myn4U4bM8/s1600/camera+photos+314.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs7IoOhb8Hht2nRynk8Vthmh1R4kwh5aY7PfSzVdx-lE8NXO2GBthMvW0fpX99Zr3rZbQ7ho0JUnYDjoviMeax03HTnZ-FSIfxwuywRjZztHCPbZKbt6gioOyJc5bYiVeOF-Myn4U4bM8/s320/camera+photos+314.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Ted Gauthierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11652119925600113722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691024455726821041.post-55556596176559316852011-07-06T21:00:00.002-04:002011-07-14T13:29:43.981-04:00Move it "out of the Basement"It is time to make the move from the basement to the garage. I completed as much as I could in my basement on this boat build so it is time to buy a trailer and get a bunch of guys together.<br />
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My brothers, Guy, Gary, Joey and Danny we all on hand to help. I was also able to get many friends, Art Atkinson, Howard Barton, my nephew Travis and a couple of neighbors to give the added power.<br />
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The night before the move, my brother Guy helped me remove a section of the sun room with a couple of windows and door. The morning of the move we removed the sliding glass doors giving me the 72" width that I needed. The "Zip" boat's beam is 5'9".<br />
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Because I live on a lake, (Sylvan Lake, Michigan) and we have a narrow sized lot, I did not have room between my house to bring the boat to the road. I rolled the trailer between the neighbors homes, three houses down from mine and along the lake shore and back up to the basement. I was able to roll the trailer into the sun room after the wall was removed. About 8 guys lifted the boat up and turned it 90 degrees and set it on the trailer. Then our friend Howard supplied a wheeled dolly for trailer hitch and everyone pushed the boat and trailer across three neighbor lawns and up a steep hill, over the curb and onto the road.<br />
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Yes, I have great neighbors...they let me do the same thing when I finished building my airplane a few years ago. You just don't see too many airplanes rolling by your picture window overlooking the lake.<br />
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Here are a few photos that we took along the way.....enjoy.<br />
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I have been sanding the deck of the boat to get everything smooth and level. The white gap caulking turned out pretty well and I am happy with it but there are some high and low spots that I am dealing with. I am also having some issues with removing some of the blue tape that was not removed in time and is now epoxied down at the seams between the wood and white caulk (only in a few spots).<br />
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I am sanding with 180 grit using an orbital sander but I am hand sanding all the edges because I don't want to get into the stained wood. Yesterday, alone......I sanded for more than 5 hours.<br />
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This will be a process...sand then epoxy...sand and more epoxy...then level the white gaps and sand again. Once I get everything smooth and level then I will begin with the varnish. I am told that I will need 4-6 coats of varnish with sanding between each coat. I should have bought some stock in sand paper and blue tape.<br />
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Later this week or early next week I should have my steering mount system that my brother Marty welded up for me back from powder coating and the seats should be ready for pick up from the upholster. I will post an article and photos when they arrive.Ted Gauthierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11652119925600113722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691024455726821041.post-45599851218859664332011-05-02T10:41:00.000-04:002011-05-02T10:41:28.313-04:00White Caulking<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt8x_MjBVjbDaSz9LPWJC3HK8eBOMk4k7SX8DCiUR_EKimvidHDH1XrU6fh8ogerWcUIvBlknw_Ye30aJ2MNsNL9Du5n-VfyDXEILCh2Y5UANK6VsWx3qcvKzjBDMeUrkes-08JgRn8GM/s1600/DSCN1153.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt8x_MjBVjbDaSz9LPWJC3HK8eBOMk4k7SX8DCiUR_EKimvidHDH1XrU6fh8ogerWcUIvBlknw_Ye30aJ2MNsNL9Du5n-VfyDXEILCh2Y5UANK6VsWx3qcvKzjBDMeUrkes-08JgRn8GM/s320/DSCN1153.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>It was suppose to be an exciting day but it ended up being a long hard day and an exciting night. I have been looking forward to the day when I filled all the gaps between the planks on the boat deck. I knew that once the gaps were filled, the look of the boat would really come to life. I had been thinking about this look for months. I failed to realize how much work it would be to get to that point. Once this step was done, it was very exciting to see how it all turned out.<br />
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The morning started about 9:30 am on Saturday when a good friend and airplane builder Dave Pohl stopped by to take a look and I put him to work for a couple hours. Dave helped me tape off the boat and mix epoxy and was a great help. After Dave went home I thought that I would have about 30 minutes remaining to finish up but it actually took me another seven (7) hours before I was done with the caulking.<br />
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The problem with epoxy is that you need to pace yourself because the mixture will harden. I had purchased empty plastic caulking tubes but after listening to a good friend who used this method to apply the epoxy I had second thoughts. He said it was a mess, trying to fill the tubes and problems with air in the tubes. What I ended up doing (and it worked great) was to use clear empty catsup bottles that I bought at JoAnn Fabrics. I only needed two bottles and I rotated them with each mixture of epoxy.<br />
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The reason it took me so long to caulk all of the gaps was the thickness of the epoxy. It is extremely important to get the mixture thick enough to stop the running (flow). I used cello-fill and microballoons the help thicken up the mixture. The boat deck has a large arch in it and the epoxy wants to flow to the bottom which leave low spots and the extra epoxy runs to the bottom. I found myself constantly dragging epoxy over the gaps to make the mixture level. I had work in an area that epoxy had set up and keep moving around the boat (for hours).<br />
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Another problem I had was pulling the tape off. I needed to wait until the epoxy had set up enough that it would not pull out of the gap, like taffy and when the epoxy finally kicked off, it was too late to pull the tape. I ended up using a razor knife and a pair of tweezers when that happened.<br />
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The final problem that I ended up with was, dripping. When I installed all the deck plank boards I used screws and washers as clamps. Well they made holes in the deck (Dahh.....). My original thought was that the epoxy would be thick enough to fill the holes and it did but only after dripping all over the inside of the boat. Lucky for me, I had plastic sheets covering the floor but the inside walls had white epoxy dripped all over them. Nothing that an hour worth of clean up with Acetone could not handle.<br />
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<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Q3agrEgLawM/TbFpVVX5g5I/AAAAAAAAFNw/JL9tZaIGRP8/s1600/DSCN1135.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Q3agrEgLawM/TbFpVVX5g5I/AAAAAAAAFNw/JL9tZaIGRP8/s320/DSCN1135.JPG" /></a></div><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: left;">The Cutwater is a stainless steel part that fits on the bow of the boat. It serves as a protector and adds a little jewelry to the boat. I really like the look of a cutwater and transom band but I also thought that it could also hide any sins in my woodworking. I am so happy with how the bow turned out that I did not need to hide anything so that's a plus.</div><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: left;">My first step to get a cutwater and transom band made was to make templates and get them off to the welder. I did that 3-4 weeks ago and this week I picked up the parts and test fitted them to the boat. The welder just made tack welds for the fitting and then once we get it just right he will finish the welding and polish the stainless. The transom band was perfect. The cutwater was very close to being good but it did not fit just right on the left side. I returned it to the welder ( one hour drive each way) with measurements and photos. He is not sure of my explanation so I am trying to get him to come over and take a look at my boat before we move forward.</div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img align="middle" alt="Posted by Picasa" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" style="-moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; background: 0% 50%; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /></a></div>Ted Gauthierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11652119925600113722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691024455726821041.post-17710843385627269592011-04-22T07:35:00.000-04:002011-04-22T07:35:11.697-04:00Epoxy Issue Resolved<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkmLZPWuKA3Y4rc4aEG0Y-BkYeD6h7j8WZUkMeNN7_4te3qkiKBUXv38pgI_cfw9WAenytXUkPYx3r-477q2XIj8w9TuxBsrG_rlYajQcLIYc9jpXnl7uO6VkwxOfYILCXp4Q-GbkOhTE/s1600/DSCN1143.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkmLZPWuKA3Y4rc4aEG0Y-BkYeD6h7j8WZUkMeNN7_4te3qkiKBUXv38pgI_cfw9WAenytXUkPYx3r-477q2XIj8w9TuxBsrG_rlYajQcLIYc9jpXnl7uO6VkwxOfYILCXp4Q-GbkOhTE/s320/DSCN1143.JPG" /></a> </div>Well, I was able to overcome my mistake with the last batch of epoxy mix. It took almost a week (not all work) to get back on track but I am now moving forward once again. I ended up taking a putty knife and a heat gun to remove the bulk of un-hardened epoxy. Then I used Acetone to wipe of the remainder while constantly changing out my rags. Then I took a green scotch pad to scuff up the surface again to hold the bond and get rid of any shinny spots. Then I was ready for the next batch of epoxy.<br />
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In both of these photos you can see my good epoxy applied. I ended up changing both of the epoxy pumps and the ratio of epoxy resin/hardener came out perfect.<br />
<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgryGTREdTYeQovxTQVNUTWtc-L_jzMN0DrYj8kd2AM1jQEaR-dE1tpRLatWYLw7qUjhNcHv3oOjaLqbsIpXfx173GV0OGnNnpM4-H7G6pjrJXRJTNAdFp1ZmzaQybkTD5NS2JR1ni7s4g/s1600/DSCN1144.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgryGTREdTYeQovxTQVNUTWtc-L_jzMN0DrYj8kd2AM1jQEaR-dE1tpRLatWYLw7qUjhNcHv3oOjaLqbsIpXfx173GV0OGnNnpM4-H7G6pjrJXRJTNAdFp1ZmzaQybkTD5NS2JR1ni7s4g/s320/DSCN1144.JPG" /></a> </div><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: left;">The epoxy surface will not be smooth and level until I build it up with one or two more applications with sanding in between each coat. This will get rid of any of the orange peel look. It is great to get a glimpse of the wood grain with only one coat epoxy.</div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img align="middle" alt="Posted by Picasa" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" style="-moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; background: 0% 50%; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /></a></div>Ted Gauthierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11652119925600113722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691024455726821041.post-2339084723996615592011-04-18T08:50:00.001-04:002011-04-18T08:53:31.251-04:00Stainless Steel Rail Trim and Epoxy Problems<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit1Mmx_hBG1ZT3wtj7zImca2nLM7HrtNn7SV-PYm6yIxjpPiiugH6nXK6cpyU1LZbloSr75es3ZY9BueXSxyzce3GPzEZF_7FN1y6qSBwPqNfMLQIWqJOGlPRKD-lE-NwaCI_tsq2vvNU/s1600/DSCN1133.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit1Mmx_hBG1ZT3wtj7zImca2nLM7HrtNn7SV-PYm6yIxjpPiiugH6nXK6cpyU1LZbloSr75es3ZY9BueXSxyzce3GPzEZF_7FN1y6qSBwPqNfMLQIWqJOGlPRKD-lE-NwaCI_tsq2vvNU/s320/DSCN1133.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>This week I took advantage of a big epoxy problem that I have been having and used the time to work on making and dry fitting all of the railing Stainless Steel Trim.<br />
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First, I mentioned my epoxy problem. Last Thursday evening I mixed up some epoxy and coated the entire deck of the boat. My plan was to let it dry overnight, sand and apply the second coat over the weekend. Well, things did not work out as planned. THE EPOXY NEVER DRIED. I realized that I made a huge error in the mix. There are two pumps, one for the hardener and one for the resin. My pumps were old and sticking so in the middle of mixing I changed one of the pumps ( looking back, should have changed both pumps) and the mix never received enough hardener. <br />
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I talked to the epoxy manufacture last week and they told me not to put a new mix of epoxy on top of epoxy that has not hardened. After spending three days using portable heaters to heat the room to 80 degrees and running a heat gun over the entire boat four times, I gave up. I hate to go backwards but that is what needs to be done. I spent all Sunday afternoon using a heat gun and spatula to strip the epoxy off the boat deck. What a job and what a mess. I was able to remove 80% and most has dried now but not all. I will call the manufacture again today and ask what my next move should be. I am hoping they can suggest a solvent to wipe the remaining epoxy.<br />
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OK, now for the Stainless Steel Trim.<br />
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A good friend and <a href="http://artatkinson.blogspot.com/">Squirt Boat Builder Art Atkinson</a> came over on Saturday and gave me some good advice. We practiced and then made a few of the parts. His method for making the bends, hammering out the spear points, drilling the countersinking holes, and polishing stainless steel all proved to be great.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Something that I learned was not to remove the Blue Tape to fast and with the grain of the wood. I surprised to see how aggressive the tape was. It pulled the grain of the wood up. Look at the photo. I was able to repair this by sanding but I was surprised that it happened. I solved the problem by taking my time, going slow and pulling up the tape against the grain of the wood.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div> Plan Two: The photo's below show the trim with the corrections made.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8zUM-Ac2AEm2pc8CbGbvBj6jkhjenSWcQ9Wq6iNk4XkawIy7hAahieG3Itcg49Tss009r1yQ62zqTD_PljcQ_9rJvB80Fdd8ZRQWvR0dL4z7MflUQT03wtLFAlTrmtN1BH26N_9Xsyno/s1600/DSCN1113.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8zUM-Ac2AEm2pc8CbGbvBj6jkhjenSWcQ9Wq6iNk4XkawIy7hAahieG3Itcg49Tss009r1yQ62zqTD_PljcQ_9rJvB80Fdd8ZRQWvR0dL4z7MflUQT03wtLFAlTrmtN1BH26N_9Xsyno/s320/DSCN1113.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I made the corrections by taking a wood chisel to all the wood strip pieces and then sanding everything smooth to remove all the previous work. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What I ended up using is mahogany edge banding that was pre-glued and activated using a hot iron (no clamps needed, just a pressure roller). I was totally amazed how nice this banding turned out. The seams are perfect and the edges sanded up very nice. I was able to complete all the interior trim in a weekend.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZO8vum3ZL-80FUPBhUn5cbVLDYutAVZrhteXX1TyT0DDOF1tuSQO32D-_jRt87hxI04De4hkGtPGj8pbRvLUtYS8kVIJJRJ9jeiPz2Ep97-F7vraagiyGWC5XebX5FBxCxPF1MOjkM7I/s1600/DSCN1114.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZO8vum3ZL-80FUPBhUn5cbVLDYutAVZrhteXX1TyT0DDOF1tuSQO32D-_jRt87hxI04De4hkGtPGj8pbRvLUtYS8kVIJJRJ9jeiPz2Ep97-F7vraagiyGWC5XebX5FBxCxPF1MOjkM7I/s320/DSCN1114.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii4br7G6xUQDkJ77H-LVtpKjpJIbqwAVaGaaaNXvZASvRdichy3kWpu4SwEDUVSv8v2_ha4EXV-9tgKDfMkDEqtfyqcWoIjX79rJiB9iFdyClVFcQySanWpIAJm8gTUe50hRNmTKR7OKg/s1600/DSCN1115.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii4br7G6xUQDkJ77H-LVtpKjpJIbqwAVaGaaaNXvZASvRdichy3kWpu4SwEDUVSv8v2_ha4EXV-9tgKDfMkDEqtfyqcWoIjX79rJiB9iFdyClVFcQySanWpIAJm8gTUe50hRNmTKR7OKg/s320/DSCN1115.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Ted Gauthierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11652119925600113722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691024455726821041.post-82336563780196756492011-03-28T09:04:00.000-04:002011-03-28T09:04:53.809-04:00Trim the Cabin<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlOjG5wnZpNWw5csbYUpltR8HCp3IX3pk48AOWPv5wWgDgxzQTKQTGBtnz0IuQgg486Glw2_cXuouxFluaOIRuhKdpoOVTy2Lq-LVHCxTkfB7I5-RGjhTDYZEBuqvDA3JACLpXVHjL_uQ/s1600/DSCN1097.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlOjG5wnZpNWw5csbYUpltR8HCp3IX3pk48AOWPv5wWgDgxzQTKQTGBtnz0IuQgg486Glw2_cXuouxFluaOIRuhKdpoOVTy2Lq-LVHCxTkfB7I5-RGjhTDYZEBuqvDA3JACLpXVHjL_uQ/s320/DSCN1097.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I made the mahogany Plugs from scrap and glued them in with epoxy.</div><div align="center" class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMsvyHnFNDyWcQsh7Jq_mBHDKYEczSvtgD78uL2O8I9rEDdkoXTOPsnDrwrjv0MZqBc70fVNxvZ2WNBff5Wr2H6-Crvnm9EeM3PzLucU2KyDqtzxm6xwo-lXAg5RsCWgztEjA8n87CgoM/s1600/DSCN1097.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEins6kFR0NDoNY2VeCF3mh-QYHUi_x40endahvQGzVxL1dBjatzRTTUKA4-WDgjFDcIRk-T3njbEIyIGnfp-dn8meEN2JMfCjF4UfRIHwhNTI5l9pxA8Ky2-V4ykPkGf9oVOOcSYjdRw1o/s1600/DSCN1099.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEins6kFR0NDoNY2VeCF3mh-QYHUi_x40endahvQGzVxL1dBjatzRTTUKA4-WDgjFDcIRk-T3njbEIyIGnfp-dn8meEN2JMfCjF4UfRIHwhNTI5l9pxA8Ky2-V4ykPkGf9oVOOcSYjdRw1o/s320/DSCN1099.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">It is now time to start some of the finish woodworking around the boat. This includes making some Mahogany wood plugs for the 42 screw holes and fit the trim in around the interior of the cabins and the splash well.</div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The trim work is very time consuming and it also takes a lot of patients. Time to turn the music on low and just relax. I have worked on this for 3 days and I am guessing I am only about half done.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I started out by making the curved corner pieces and I knew that I could not bend 3/16" material without it breaking so my plan was to glue up 3 pieces 1/16" thick so I could make the bend. The challenge I had was to get the material milled down to 1/16" thickness that I needed. My first attempt was to cut them on the table saw but I needed a zero clearance table saw insert around my blade so I made one. The zero clearance insert turned out really nice and I was confident that the thin stock would not fall into the hole between the blade and the table saw. Attempting to make a practice cut it became clear to me that I would have scrap material between the saw blade and the table saw fence so I stopped before I started. This method appeared to dangerous for me so I decided to use my planner.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I took some of the scape 5/16th inch mahogany deck boards and ran them thru the planner to get them to the 1/16th of an inch I needed. I used a scrap board to place my mahogany onto with double face tape so the planner would not tear up the thin stock. Then I used my heat gun to release the tape and removed my finished material.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I wanted to Pre-bend this material so that it would fit my glue up forms better, so I soaked the wood in hot water and clamped them to the curve in each corner and then let them dry overnight.</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb0jSF8FhjaX9UhcxvJRBEs98AvIDqjtV86memcDOb1TDsGChjXJcYH7eN3aH14Vll5rI5cssfWapb1Zdn4JZlkDRh2tljvW4jxxnX_b-32jrcUrMInSgFIGAa3jhZ-3fPYUaQP8ctxR8/s1600/DSCN1104.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb0jSF8FhjaX9UhcxvJRBEs98AvIDqjtV86memcDOb1TDsGChjXJcYH7eN3aH14Vll5rI5cssfWapb1Zdn4JZlkDRh2tljvW4jxxnX_b-32jrcUrMInSgFIGAa3jhZ-3fPYUaQP8ctxR8/s320/DSCN1104.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had to get creative with the clamps for the corners</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDJ82HzYEf54w3-n6Toa5Cp8NIl_Zwhr5A5DAeaj4LXWnhyrx6HilAsISsdp22suKy0c1WVd3PpLLzOAn-aLtWA53ct_wEh9ITCpjZn_hpJHswNU4aQQjTmitb3YupVdUIqIswvwLvFFA/s1600/DSCN1105.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDJ82HzYEf54w3-n6Toa5Cp8NIl_Zwhr5A5DAeaj4LXWnhyrx6HilAsISsdp22suKy0c1WVd3PpLLzOAn-aLtWA53ct_wEh9ITCpjZn_hpJHswNU4aQQjTmitb3YupVdUIqIswvwLvFFA/s320/DSCN1105.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The above photo shows one corner glued in using epoxy.</div><br />
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