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Did'nt get anything done on the boat today. I was tired of not being able to find anything and stumbling over stuff so I spent all day putting stuff up, rearranginging and blowing dust out of the shop. On another note, the stems are built up and just need some shaping. Hopfully by the next...

Yes, it will have a rudder.

Thanks Jack, I am very happy with this build so far. Matt did a great job on the plans, no problems what so ever. Barring any unforeseen catastrophes I believe this will be my nicest boat to date. Pictures don't do the lines of this boat justice.

Finished sanding the boat this afternoon. I know a lot of people don't care too much about sanding but I kinda like it because as you sand you can start to get an idea of what she is going to look like. I really am liking this boat, may be my best so far. I also started building the...

I got to that point and said let's change directions and see what happens. Really

Well I had a little time to work on the stripper. Finished stripping the hull this afternoon. It was still early so I decided to give the boat a rough sanding, just to get an idea what it is going to look like. I am really liking the shape of the hull. More to come tomorrow.

Most people think a machette is supposed to be semi-dull, but I keep mine extremely sharp (as in shave the hair on your arm sharp) and they hold an edge very well.

i bought an Ontario on Ron's recommendation and now I never leave without it. I even carry it in my truck when not paddling/camping. Ontario's are pretty much indestructable. I have never had any problem with rust as they as phosphate finish. It will cut, chop dig and more.

Works great. Just finished up the first batch.

here is the text from the Texas Historical Marker on site: Marker Text: When Anglo-Americans began to settle in Texas, the falls of the Brazos were located 2 miles southwest of here. At that time, the water fell about 10 feet over a rocky ledge. The falls served the Indians and early settlers...

First the story. Don't jump ahead, be patient GrassHopper.... Ron and I hit the brazos below the Falls yesterday for a little R&R overnighter. I was just a liitle concerned about the fishing as a front had just blown thru and the River was dropping. We always have a great time regardless of...

That last part was funny,now. I was already on the phone with Ron asking if he knew any small tender ones.

I killed a Deer Tues and wanted to make jerky. I looked around and found a hot box from a Resturant that did not work. So I took a little BBQ pit and drilled a 3" hole in it for a Dryer hoae to fit in. Then drilled a 3" hole in the Hotb Box for the smoke tube to come thru. In...

Just finished making one. Will post up some pics afterwhile. :D

As those of you who are following my boat build on the Canoeing Forum know, my BIL passed away Friday. My Wife wanted some time alone this afternoon so I grabbed my backpack and rifle and headed for the property where I hunt. I settled in about 3:45 and it was not long before a group of nine...

Just a quick update on the boat. I did not make any progress on the boat over the long weekend, my wifes little Brother passed away unexpectedly Friday. he was only 33 years old so please say a Prayer for the family. Thanks, Darrell

Made pretty good progress this evening. As I said yesterday I got to the point in laying the strips that I could turn and run down the center of the boat. Makes it easier to make some progress as you don't have the twists of the hull to contend with. Hit one small spot just a little with a...

Didn't get as far as I was hoping to this weekend (I turned 40 on Sat and my Daughter turned 16 today), but it is getting there. Everything is going good with no problems so far. The stern has a pretty good twist right at the end and you have to work with the strips a little to get them placed...

As mentioned in the last update I tore all the strips off and started over. I was messing around this afternoon and decided to see just how strong the joints and TiteBond II really are. They are pretty strong. As always my helper was present. Got a few more strips layed tonight. At this...

Time for a little update. Sometimes the way you visualize something and the way it looks while doing it are totally different. That is where I have been for the last couple of days. I was using Western Red Cedar on this boat and I could not find any lumber long enough to run the length of the...