Thank you!

[Kayak Jack]

I wanna come play in YOUR backyard. Santa - can I have a big workshop like that for Christmas? Huhhhh? Puleeeeeeeze?

BTW - nice job on the boats. You are going to enjoy those come boating weather. (Be sure to wear a PFD so we keep you around a while.)

 

[sheetsrep]

Here is an update for you guys. Been slow going with the Holidays. The first one is getting close, need to sand and apply one more coat of epoxy on the inside and decks, graphite the bottom and varnish. Hopefully we will get some warm days soon so I can finish her. The second one is turning out nice but I have a ways to go with it. I really like the added rib and width.

Boat # 2

 

[islandpiper]

All i have to say is, "beautiful boat" and "your build space is way too big and well-lighted".......not fair!!




Piper

 

[Kayak Jack]

I like the art work. I drew some reproductions of petroglyphs on one of my kayaks. Frankly, the primitives did a nicer job than I did.

Piper San, is the back seat of your car big enough to put his shop in? I think we can sneak in and steal it if we're real quiet. Ehh?

 

[hairymick]

G'day Sheetsy,

Forgive me for not replying sooner. I thought I allready had.

Beautiful boats mate - beautifully made. Love ya work 8)

 

[BEARS BUDDY]

Beautiful boats.

How about "based on a true story" :lol:

So are some of these posts...

 

[sheetsrep]

Thanks guys. I have been having a blast building them but I am getting a little anxious to get them in the water.

 

[sheetsrep]

Here are a couple more pics for you. The decks did not turn out how I had envisioned but I am happy with them. I attached them to the top to cover the stem and side joints. I glued some cedar boards together and ran them through a planner so I would have a "finished" edge. It turned out good but is a little bulky looking. Do you guys have any pictures of your decks? I am looking for ideas for the second one.

 

[Kayak Jack]

An arched deck would be stronger. You may want to have some reinforcing under that flat decking. Appearance wise, I like your wood a lot.

 

[Anonymous]

Started building mine last weekend

Mine looks just like this so far. Should have read more posts though, I only read about 500, should have read 501 about scarfing the rub rails.

 

[hairymick]

Heya Sheetsy, you got some serious machinery in there bloke! I wanna come and play in your shed too.

I also think and arched deck would be nice but I am not sure how it would look on a pirogue. If you like, I can post a link to another forum (Aussie) where a pretty clever bloke did an arched deck on a canoe.

Ozark Hillbilly, Welcome aboard and to the mad house mate!!

 

[sheetsrep]

Would love the link Mick......Thanks. It is hard to see in the pictures but the decks do have a little bit of an arch. I will try and get a better picture.


All you guys are welcome to come build a boat in my shop anytime.

 

[hairymick]

Here ya go.

http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com.au ... hp?t=10486

It is an epic thread, 22 pages long and gets hijacked a bit here and there but is still a very good read.

 

[sheetsrep]

Hey Hairy, I don't know what is more impressive................your boat building or your ability to participate on so many forums with dial up

 

[hairymick]

Just wait till I retire mate.

 

[sheetsrep]

Almost ready for the water! One more coat of varnish.

 

[Kayak Jack]

Nice boat. Let us know aobut the maiden voyage? And, oh...

GET SOME SHAVINGS AND DIRT IN THAT GARAGE!!!!

 

[Lee Schneidermann]

the anal-retentive carpenter

I'm with jack on this point. your shop is reminisent of an old saturday night live skit, "The anal-retentive carpenter".
Beautiful job. Lovely detail.

Lee

 

[oldsparkey]

Good move on cleaning the shop and scrubbing it down so it is cleaner then it should be. A smart move to keep the dust down while varnishing. Dust and varnish , not the happiest of combinations.

Chuck.

 

[sheetsrep]

It is a clean shop but not mine. My neighbor let me use his shop because it is clean and heated. Nice guy! Still got some trash in the varnish. :x Oh and before you ask.............yes he has a urinal in his shop. :lol:

The "OUTCAST" is finished! I had a blast building the boat. It was a bit nerve racking working with the epoxy for the first time but I think I am getting the hang of it. After I finish the other Uncle Jon boat I am working on and enjoy them this spring I will decide which boat to build next. I want to build the ultimate fishing machine. I am sure it will be a JEM boat but not sure which one. I will post pics of her in the bragging section after I get her wet. Just need a nice day or two, been cold here.