I've been told to avoid screws for framing. Reason being is that screws are too ridgid and too strong of a bond. When you account for swaying from wind and in your case wake also it would put too much stress on the wood opposed to nails. Love your build though.
Very good point, and we agree. You would not want to use deck screws in any structural application. However, in structural it is approved to use Simpson Strong-Tie screws, which is what we used knowing the stresses. You are correct a standard screw will snap vs a nail which will flex. Appreciate your interest.
Nice build! Looking at doing something similar, Do you have to go by any building code (24" centers?, ect) and will you be able to register it with no VIN number? Keep it up👍 Thanks Erik
No building codes for a boat! it has a VIN plate and we have a title for it being a 2001 Bentley Smoker Craft. Was easily registered through the Department of Natural Resources.
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Thanks for sharing! It's a nice build
Thanks! for the 1st one, it worked out well and floated perfectly! still tweaking it some.
Looking good. Getting caught up on the build
Thanks 👍
I've been told to avoid screws for framing. Reason being is that screws are too ridgid and too strong of a bond. When you account for swaying from wind and in your case wake also it would put too much stress on the wood opposed to nails. Love your build though.
Very good point, and we agree. You would not want to use deck screws in any structural application. However, in structural it is approved to use Simpson Strong-Tie screws, which is what we used knowing the stresses. You are correct a standard screw will snap vs a nail which will flex. Appreciate your interest.
Wood vs steel stud?
Would steel stud not be lighter and easier to work with?
Why did you frame with wood instead of square aluminum posts?
Just easier for me at the time.
Nice build! Looking at doing something similar, Do you have to go by any building code (24" centers?, ect) and will you be able to register it with no VIN number? Keep it up👍 Thanks Erik
No building codes for a boat! it has a VIN plate and we have a title for it being a 2001 Bentley Smoker Craft. Was easily registered through the Department of Natural Resources.
No windows?
Keep watching.
I believe from what I've seen on RUclips this would be considered a "Shanty" boat
We could consider that name, but watch and see how it turns out and let us know then. Thanks for the interest.
Actually they're called shanty boats.. you want to talk about light try metal studs.
Thanks for the info! I considered metal studs. Went with the 2x3 just to save a little weight. I was unsure what the whole thing would weigh.
Its 2z3 not 1x3
2x3not 1x3
Most correct! I slipped in the explanation. thanks for your interest!