Robb White Sport Boat

[Kurt Loup]

It has been 4 years since I built my last canoe and a few years since I purchased the plans for Robb White's strip built version of the Gruman Sport Boat. Over the weekend, I finally started working on the boat. So far, I have the transom cut out and one layer of 4 oz. fiberglass added along with one fill coat of epoxy. I made the transom out of salvaged redwood that I have on hand. It will likely be a few weeks before I get any more work done on the project as I need to complete another woodworking project, mill strips for the boat and make the forms. I'll add more photos as I go.

Kurt

 

[captaindoug]

Been a big fan of Robb White's writing and boats. Please keep posting progress of this one. Seems like a good start, recycled redwood.
Gonna look like this?

 

[rhutchinson]

That's a nice looking boat. Does anyone have a rough idea of dimensions?

captaindoug, I absolutly agree with your signiture line :lol:

Richard

 

[Kurt Loup]

Thanks. Yes, it should look like the one pictured. The redwood will be darker though. The boat is about 42" wide by 16' long. I have a 2 hp Suzuki outboard and a 40 lbs. trolling motor for it.

Kurt

 

[captaindoug]

From Robb White's Website:
Specifications:
Strip planked
Length 16'
Beam 43"
Weight 88# (without floorboards)
Engine: Martin 60, 7.2 hp., National Pressure Cooker Company, Eau Claire, Wisc., 1946... wt. 40#.
Performance:
The boat will easily plane two adults with 3 hp. and will run like all-get-out with this engine. I recommend five or six hp.

 

[Kurt Loup]

I'm calling it 90% finished. I've submitted the paperwork to get it registered and I'm waiting for the inspection so that I can obtain registration numbers. A few things remain to be done. I need to make a detachable anchor lock for the bow, add a bow line, mount cleats in the stern and work on some cosmetic issues. The rain/high humidity hasn't been conducive to a good varnish finish. Once I spend some time in it, I may add rod holders and who knows what else. I want to try out a trolling motor mounted just behind the front thwart. If it tracks straight, I will add a small block of wood to the outside of the hull so that the trolling motor will mount properly. The person in the front seat will be able to operate the tm and it will raise up behind the front thwart.

 

[oldsparkey]

I Like It..........
That sure looks like a good all round , general purpose , boat that a guy could have a good time in.

 

[Kurt Loup]

Thanks.

Kurt

 

[Kayak Jack]

That boat has "fishing" and "camping" written all over it. And - it's purty to boot!

 

[Wannabe]

I'm lazy and don't like to type so, What Jack said. That is a darn good looking boat.
Bob

 

[rpecot]

Very nice!

 

[Kurt Loup]

Thanks.

 

[swampwood]

Kurt,
Beautiful looking boat and nice job :!: :!:
Looks like a perfect boat for my upper amite river float!
What are the thickness of the strips?
What glass weights did you use on the out and insides?

 

[leeh]

That looks great. What kind of paint did you use on the interior?

 

[BEARS BUDDY]

Rite purty boat. I see many hours afloat in your future.