thinking about getting a wooden boat

[megatmaxx]

i been thinking of getting a wooden boat something like the booth bay lobster boat. i was woundering how hard it would be to put a wooden boat together and what supplys i need such as tools and glue paint and stuff.

i know some people are really into details and i gotta say i am too, so all help and info is greatly apreciated.

 

[Çh®i§tiªñ]

Fast Eddy is building a wooden CrisCraft now. Looks like a LOT of work to get a wooden boat sea-worthy. I have yet to build one.

Eddy?????

 

[megatmaxx]

well I'm willing to put the time into it. just really need to know what will be complicaited when I'm building it

 

[El Pirata]

Setting the keel and the ribs will be pretty much the hardest part. I would highly suggest using a kit for your first time venture!

 

[FastEddy]

I decided to get a kit to build. After doing a lot of research I decided to get a kit designed by Dumas. The kit was complete and the directions seem to be good. Not being a boat builder some of the building process are hit and miss.

I’m having a great time building my boat. It’s a lot different than building a kit car. I have 40-50 hours into her now and expect it to take 300-400 hours. Tools needed are basic. A good set oh hobby knifes, Hobby size miter box and saw, sanding blocks, cloths pins, and T pins seem to be the basic tools needed. I didn’t have any of the stuff and the cost was about $75.00 to purchase Quality tools. You could do it for about half the price if you wanted. For glues I am using CA (Super Glue) 1 large bottle of thin and one of thick, 5 min. Epoxy. $15.00.

You will need a large works space, about 3 times the size of your boat.

If you feel the need to build one I say go for it, just be prepared for a long-term project. If you have any more questions I will be glad to share my limited knowledge with you.